An Apex monitored aquarium is a successful aquarium! Introducing the exciting all-new A3 Series of Apex controllers. From the Jr. to the Pro, Apex has a solution for every aquarium level.
A3 Apex Jr: Aquarium Monitoring for All
Why Do I Need an Aquarium Monitor?
An aquarium monitor is a valuable tool for any aquarist. It serves as your eyes and ears, continuously checking and reporting the vital parameters that ensure the health and stability of your aquarium. By keeping track of temperature, pH, water level, and potential leaks, an aquarium monitor:
Why Should I use the A3 Apex Jr. on my Aquarium?
The A3 Apex Jr is an affordable, entry-level monitoring solution that keeps tabs on only your most essential tank needs. Track temperature and pH plus water level and leak detection to protect your aquarium and home.
The A3 Apex Jr features two AquaBus ports that will allow you to connect additional modules and accessories to continue building out your control system. This gives you the option to add on what you need, when you need it. Want to add Salinity monitoring? Just connect a PM2 module and conductivity probe. How about control and monitoring of pumps, lights, and other equipment? Pick up an EB832 Power Bar.
The Apex Fusion App - Apex Fusion is a free cloud-based service that allows you to connect to your Apex from anywhere in the world! This user-friendly platform allows effortless monitoring of your aquarium's vital parameters. With features like drag-and-drop customization, easy-to-use task functions to set up new equipment, and real-time alerts, Apex Fusion ensures that maintaining optimal conditions in your aquarium is hassle-free and efficient.
What Else Do I get with the A3 Apex Jr?
Aside from the A3 Apex Jr. itself, included in the box are four monitoring probes/sensors that give you temperature, pH, water level, and leak detection.
Temperature Probe: If the temperature falls outside of the specified safe zone, you'll receive a notification so that you can correct the issue. Crucial for detecting malfunctioning heaters early, allowing you to fix the problem before it's too late.
pH Probe: Knowing your aquarium's pH is helpful in a number of ways, but particularly useful if you're dosing two-part or kalkwasser to your aquarium. For example, the pH probe might help you detect a potential overdose due to a stuck dosing pump.
Magnetic Optical Sensor (MOS): This low-profile level sensor can be used for a number of purposes such as a high or low level warning in your sump or dosing container. It can be mounted on any type of material up to 1/4" thick.
LD-2 Leak Detection Sensor: Protect your floors by placing this sensor inside your aquarium stand or any other flat surface where an overflow may cause issues. If water ever touches the sensor, your A3 Apex Jr. can notify you so you can take action.
What's Included?
Empowering Aquarists with Critical Monitoring and Precision Control
Unrivaled Control and Monitoring
Headlined by the A3 Apex base unit, this system boasts unparalleled monitoring capabilities, including temperature, pH, water level, and surface leaks detection. The included Energy Bar 832 serves as a power hub, featuring eight individual outlets with independent power consumption monitoring and three 1LINK outputs for seamless integration with Neptune Systems accessories like DŌS, Trident, and WAV pumps.
The Apex Fusion App - Apex Fusion is a free cloud-based service that allows you to connect to your Apex from anywhere in the world! This user-friendly platform allows effortless monitoring of your aquarium's vital parameters. With features like drag-and-drop customization, easy-to-use task functions to set up new equipment, and real-time alerts, Apex Fusion ensures that maintaining optimal conditions in your aquarium is hassle-free and efficient.
Future-Proof Expandability
The Apex Controller System is not just a purchase; it's an investment. Backwards compatible and easily expandable. Want to add Salinity monitoring? Just connect a PM2 module and Conductivity Probe. How about automatic testing of your tank's Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium levels? The Trident is what you want. With dozens of optional add-on devices and modules, you can build your Apex system for your exact needs.
What Do I get with the A3 Apex?
A3 Base Unit: The Apex A3 Base Unit serves as the brain of the system. With its array of ports, including three FMM ports for fluid monitoring sensors, two Aquabus ports for connecting accessories and modules, and dedicated ports for pH and temperature probes, the A3 Base Unit offers unparalleled versatility and expandability.
Temperature Probe: If the temperature falls outside of the specified safe zone, you'll receive a notification so that you can correct the issue. Crucial for detecting malfunctioning heaters early, allowing you to fix the problem before it's too late.
pH Probe: Knowing your aquarium's pH is helpful in a number of ways, but particularly useful if you're dosing two-part or kalkwasser to your aquarium. For example, the pH probe might help you detect a potential overdose due to a stuck dosing pump.
Magnetic Optical Sensor (MOS): This low-profile level sensor can be used for a number of purposes such as a high or low level warning in your sump or dosing container. It can be mounted on any type of material up to 1/4" thick.
LD-2 Leak Detection Sensor: Protect your floors by placing this sensor inside your aquarium stand or any other flat surface where an overflow may cause issues. If water ever touches the sensor, your A3 Apex can notify you so you can take action.
EB832: The Energy Bar 832 has 8 standard plugs, 3 1LINK ports, 2 24VDC outputs, and 3 AquaBus ports. Having the EB832 connected to your Apex allows you to control your equipment remotely. You can even set up custom controls to turn certain outlets on/off if one of the other parameters falls outside of your safe zone. For example, if your tank's temperature is rising too high, you can have your Apex automatically turn on a cooling fan or cut power to a potentially malfunctioning heater. The possibilities are endless!
Specifications
Head Unit Dimensions: 4.75" L x 5.25" H x 3.25" W
Energy Bar 832 Dimensions: 10" L x 6.5" H x 2.25" W
Connection Type: WiFi or Ethernet
A3 Apex Bundle Includes:
Neptune Systems A3 Apex Pro System -- The most complete experience of monitoring and control for the discerning aquarist
*Salinity probe sold separately
Built in WiFi, key parameter monitoring, and reliable equipment control. Prevent catastrophes, take corrective actions, and receive alerts to your smart phone when things go awry. Set reminders, log testing and dosing information, and keep tabs on your aquarium from anywhere in the world. All this and more is possible with the Neptune Apex Controller System!
The Apex's included WiFi allows you to connect to the free Fusion Cloud interface, where you can do everything from calibrating probes to customizing outlets with just a few taps. Fusion also gives you the ability to monitor and control your Apex from anywhere and on nearly every device platform – computer, tablet, or smart phone – Windows, OSX, iOS, or Android.
The Fusion interface has a user-friendly design sure to create a headache-free command center for all your aquarium automation needs. Its drag and drop interface allows you to toggle control switches, graphs, video tiles and more to your dashboard, allowing for easy customization that is focused on your individual monitoring needs. Being that the Fusion is a web-based application, you will never have to endure the rigmarole of endless app updates, clumsy touch screens, or complicated drivers to install. Whenever you open the interface, you are always running the most current version of the software. Set up and configuration is streamlined with an easy-to-follow guided user interface.
Included with the Apex Pro and standard Apex Controller Systems is the Energy Bar 832-- the power control hub to rule them all. They are the only UL-certified power bars approved for use in aquarium applications. Each of the eight individual outlets has independent power consumption monitoring with its own LED indicator status display, and the power supply feeds an additional three built-in 1LINK ports as well as two 24VDC accessory ports. Now you can connect additional Neptune accessories like the DOS and WAV pump directly to the Energy Bar 832, saving room and eliminating messy cords around your aquarium.
A3 Apex Pro Base Unit
The A3 Apex Pro is the most complete and comprehensive aquarium monitoring system in the Neptune ecosphere. If you're serious about having complete control over your tank, then look no further. From key parameters like temperature and ORP to water level depth and individual equipment power monitoring, the Apex Pro does it all, and now with a new soft-touch finish and built-in audible alarm. The Apex Pro includes four FMM ports for connecting all fluid monitoring sensors-- no separate module purchase necessary!
Energy Bar 832
The most comprehensive aquarium controlling and monitoring system to date is finally here. The Energy Bar 832 now has eight individual, 7 amp relayed outlets letting you use any outlet for any device. Each individual outlet can also monitor and detect power usage in amps or watts, letting you set alarms and send emails when pumps have clogged or failed, lights are not turning on, heaters leaking current, letting you be notified of the issue before it becomes a problem. With electricity costing more and more money per Kilowatt hour having the ability to monitor each pump, heater, and light lets you now make better decisions on the overall value of your equipment.
Each Energy Bar 832 also has two 24VDC accessory ports that can power small pumps, solenoids, fans and more, while the built-in 100W DC power supply lets you control up to 3 1Link accessories like the WAV circulation pumps, and DOS fluid metering system without the need for any additional power supplies or consuming additional outlets. The EB832 also has 3 AquaHub connections letting you expand to any existing or upcoming module making your Apex System truly limitless.
Neptune didn't stop there, with an all new mounting system on the Energy Bar orients the power strip in the correct direction keeping cords neat and tidy. While the outlets have a bit wider spacing, and orientated opposite of each other keeping room for those bulky transformers, allowing you to plug in almost anything you want, where you want.
NEW LLS Liquid Level Sensor
The Neptune LLS is a first of its kind industry exclusive! While most liquid level sensors simply measure the presence or absence of liquid at a predetermined sensor height, the LLS is one continuous vertical sensor that can identify the exact depth of a liquid in both inches and centimeters at any given time. This increased sensitivity in measurement can help you identify and be alerted of changes in evaporation, consumption, and dosing levels within sumps, ATO reservoirs, AIO tanks, dosing containers, mixing stations, and more. The Apex can then be set to send alerts or to take action whenever the liquid level changes by a specified amount. All measurements are shown in both digital and animated visual readouts in the app, allowing you to track your liquid level over time. The opportunities and potential uses for this new sensor technology are endless for automating and optimizing your aquarium system.
NEW LD-3 Optical Multi-Surface Leak Sensor
Neptune's LD-3 Multi-Surface Optical Leak Sensor marks a significant improvement over its analog counterpart, the LD-2 Solid Surface Leak Detection Probe. While the LD-2 utilizes conductive strips to detect fluid leaks on surfaces around your aquarium, the LD-3 takes advantage of optical sensor technology instead. This shift in sensor technology gives the LD-3 two distinct advantages over the LD-2:
Lab Grade, Double Junction Probes
The Apex Pro system includes high-quality probes for monitoring your tank's temperature, pH, and ORP. Calibration is a quick and simple process via the app dashboard, which will automatically recognize when your readings have stabilized and letting you know when to move to the next step-- no more guesswork and reading RAW data. In addition, the double junction pH and ORP probes will allow your readings to stay more stable without the need to calibrate as often.
Backwards Compatible
If you have any old modules, head units, energy bars, or other Apex accessories they will work flawlessly with the new Apex Controller.
Dimensions
Head Unit - 4.75" L x 5.25" H x 3.25" W
Energy Bar 832 - 10" L x 6.5" H x 2.25" W
A3 Apex Pro Bundle Includes:
Note: Apex Display Module, Smart Phone, and Tablet not included.
