Big ProfiLux update

[Delphinus]

I have a few questions about Profilux's, apologies if this is not the most optimal place to ask them but since you brought it up, it jogged my memory so here they are.

The Vortech and GHL wave control modes, can they be applied to Tunze's as well? I would love to be able to switch a gyre's major flow direction every 6 hours by altering the min and max's for multiple units.

Can the controller's be purchased without the basic package of probes? Everytime I look into this it's always that you get a pH probe and an orp probe and a temperature probe and then the various packages add onto that. If all I wanted was to control my lights and timers, is this option available as a custom package or is one stuck with having to buy all those probes? I could maybe see switching out my Ranco temperature controller but pH and orp are things I haven't had to be overly concerned about over the years and I can't really see that changing going forward. I should add that the reason I would like to use a controller for my lights is that I have at least 3 levels of light intensities right now (staggering lights, pretty standard stuff) but the lights themselves are spread over three seperate 110V circuits for load balancing purposes (which is maybe not so standard). I would love a powerbar controlled by a Profilux that allows me the same circuit feed options since it would be nice to lose the individual timers whose clocks are currently drifting apart. The only problem is I'm afraid this is a very expensive option (please correct me if I'm wrong) as I think I need three controlled outlet bars in this case. Whereas a DIY option might involve a $100 simple PLC and a handful of 12V/110V relays but where that would fit the bill nicely it would just not have the nerd appeal of a Profilux but I'm really curious what the appeal is worth, dollar wise, in this case?

(Please feel free to reply in PM if that is the better approach..)

Thanks!

[Aqua-Digital]

Hi

Yes GHL control Tunze with more options than the Tunze controller comes with, all you need is the very cheap GHL-Tunze cable, one cable per Tunze stream.

Yes you can buy the controller on its own, it comes with the temp probe as standard and RS232 cable. the beginner pack comes with Temp and pH probe and power bar, you really do need the power bar and as the pH probe and temp probe are supplied for free, I would opt for one of the beginner packs. Only the higher end packs come with more probes such as the elite and ultimate pack.

You definately can have the same feed options for you lamps with GHL you just use the high amp power bars that run on sperate voltage circuits but you a switching signal from the main power bar to switch them on.

Cost wise, give progressive reef a call tomorrow and ask for Gareth.