Profilux vs Apex

[Doug]

Originally Posted by fencer

tunze right out of the box just need the cables
Calibrating ORP for apex is harder than the other units but it happens to be the correct way of doing it. wish Neptune would have internal self calibration.

Cant be much harder than my RK 2. I quit using it and went back to my Pinpoint ph meter.

[fencer]

orp is a two soln calibration

[Tom R]

I love my ProfiLux.

I have had it for over 4 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything.

It may be the most expensive controller on the market, however it is also the most reliable, complete system out there.

They also astound me with their free updates and quick response to any new equipment introduced to the market place.

Tom R

[zum14]

Found this thread handy, thanks. After reading and chatting with a few guys ive decided with apex lite. Its nice to have these threads to see the differences as the lists on these things are huge. Im not going to need the two features of the full version and even if i do later on down the road there is modules for them so its not like you cant make a lite a full version, just might cost a bit more down the road. I looked at profilux too but agree that its just not worth the extra expense, that and i dont have a tonne of room for the head unit. Just waiting for the price and itll get ordered. Christmas is a little late for me this year.

[trilinearmipmap]

I am fairly happy with my Apex.

However it seems not quite ready as an off-the-shelf consumer product.

Particularly setting up wireless connectivity with a Mac, and doing firmware updates on a Mac, took quite a bit of research and work, installing programs on the Mac etc. And there have been a few bugs to deal with along the way, but the bugs seem gone now that I am on the latest firmware.

If you are happy tinkering around with computers, setting up networks, etc. then by all means get the Apex.

[cwatkins]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

Particularly setting up wireless connectivity with a Mac, and doing firmware updates on a Mac, took quite a bit of research and work, installing programs on the Mac etc.

I think it's recommended (I think I read this somewhere...) to ensure your PC/Mac and the Apex are all hard wired with a network cable to your switch/router when doing Firmware updates...

I put in a network jack near the tank.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

Particularly setting up wireless connectivity with a Mac, and doing firmware updates on a Mac, took quite a bit of research and work, installing programs on the Mac

there seams to be one reocurring theam here problems with a MAC need I say more

Steve

[trilinearmipmap]

I got things working with my Mac.

It just took several hours of work to get it done.

So it depends on how computer savvy you are and how much time you want to put into it.

I have moderate computer skills (ex-machine language programmer 25 years ago and haven't programmed anything since then), for those with up to date computer skills it should be easy, for those not good with computers the Apex setup can be a pain.

[rjengen]

Originally Posted by Tom R

I love my ProfiLux.

I have had it for over 4 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything.

It may be the most expensive controller on the market, however it is also the most reliable, complete system out there.

They also astound me with their free updates and quick response to any new equipment introduced to the market place.

Tom R

Couldn't say it any better myself...I think every controller out there has it's fanboys, and there is always going to be debate over them. Go take a look at all three controllers at work, their history, and their support...to me it's a no brainer. I think some companies set the standard in the controller world, and others scramble to follow suit, and play catch up a lot of the time. Also can't wait to see the new graphic interface that profilux is coming out with...looks good!