ADVANCED LEAK DETECTION MODULE – INTRODUCTION. Neptune Aquarium Hydrometers

ADVANCED LEAK DETECTION MODULE – INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this Apex AquaController expansion accessory. The Apex Advanced Leak

Detection Module (ALD) provides the ability to quickly detect and respond to water, whether salt or fresh, in places where it does not belong. Once detected you may chose to sound an alarm (Display module required), send an email, turn off pumps or anything you imagine that can be programmed on your Apex!

FEATURES

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Easily connects to ANY Apex via the AquaBus interface

Four independent leak detection channels

Multiple ALD modules can be used on one Apex

Solid-Surface and Low-Profile ALD Probes available (sold separately), 8’ cables

Compatible with all Apex Systems

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

WARNING: Your Apex Base Unit must be running firmware version 4.20_1B13 or higher to support the

Advanced Leak Detection Module (ALD). The current firmware version can be checked from the Apex

Display on the Self Test screen. If needed, please upgrade the Apex Base Unit firmware to 4.20_1B13 or higher before proceeding with the installation. See the Apex Setup and Programming Guide for firmware upgrade instructions.

The Apex ALD module should be securely mounted in a location free from moisture (the ALD probes are an obvious exception to this). Use wood screws through the mounting tabs of the expansion module case or if mounting on drywall, use drywall anchors (mounting hardware not included).

 Mount all modules above the water line of the aquarium.

 Be sure to utilize drip loops on all power cords, AquaBus cables and probe cables.

WARNING: Water damage to the module will void your warranty! Mount all modules in locations safe from moisture exposure.

INITIAL CONNECTIONS

Plug one end of the included AquaBus cable into either of the AquaBus ports on the ALD and the other end into an available AquaBus port anywhere on your existing Apex system. It makes no difference which AquaBus port is used and you do not need to power down the system when connecting AquaBus accessories as the system is plug-and-play.

WARNING: NEVER plug standard USB devices into any AquaBus connector or AquaBus accessories into computer USB ports. Damage to the AquaBus accessory and/or USB device may result.

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