Apex Classic Setup and Programming Guide v2.2
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these temperature probes is the same for all probes on the system. The Base
Module temperature probe will be identified as “Temp”, the probe on the PX1000
Probe Expansion as “TempA”, “TempB” and so on, and probes on Apex Probe
Modules (PM1, PM2, etc) as “TmpX3”, “TmpX4” and so on .
The temperature probes are connected to the port labeled “Temp” on the base or
expansion module. Simply push the probe cable plug into the port until the plug
clicks into place. To remove the plug, push down on the tab and gently pull the
plug out of the port.
WARNING: Do not remove the rubber cap from the tip of the temperature
probe or damage to the probe will occur.
All probes should be rinsed in clean tap water before placing in the aquarium.
Place the temperature probe in an area with high flow that is continuously wet
(not an overflow that may drain dry, for example). Maintain a drip loop in the
wire back to the Apex module.
To enable a Temperature probe:
Apex Display: Setup – Temp Setup – Temp Enable – If you have more
than one Temperature port on your system, use the up/down arrow keys to
choose the port you wish to configure, press Select, then use the up/down
arrow keys to select on/off for that port, press Save when done or Exit to
discard changes.
Web Interface: This option is not available from the Web Interface.
To display Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius:
Apex Display: Setup – Temp Setup – Temp Scale: Fahrenheit – Press
Select to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Web Interface: This option is not available from the Web Interface.
TEMPERATURE PROBE CALIBRATION
The AquaController Apex temperature probes have been calibrated at the factory
and should not need to be calibrated. However, the AquaController Apex includes
the ability to perform a calibration if desired.
To calibrate a Temperature probe:
Apex Display: Setup – Temp Setup – Temp Calibrate – If you have more
than one Temperature probe enabled on your system, use the up/down
