Apex BRS code program for dual maxspect gyres

NefTunzReef · Dec 26, 2017

Ryan from BRS shared his Apex program codes for alternating dual maxspect gyres in a recent video review but I cannot find that info anymore. Does anyone have that link or the code program? Thanks in advance!

randyBRS · Dec 26, 2017

NefTunzReef said:
Ryan from BRS shared his Apex program codes for alternating dual maxspect gyres in a recent video review but I cannot find that info anymore. Does anyone have that link or the code program? Thanks in advance!

Hey!

It's listed in the description of this video HERE!

NefTunzReef · Dec 26, 2017

Great thank you!

Mac Galinato · Jan 30, 2018

Anybody know if there’s a Vortech equivalent to this code?

justingraham · Jan 30, 2018

Or a wavs?

randyBRS · Jan 30, 2018

Mac Galinato said:
Anybody know if there’s a Vortech equivalent to this code?

justingraham said:
Or a wavs?

We haven't attempted to recreate the flow pattern with these pumps, but I'd imagine someone will soon figure out a way to replicate the flow! If you do, please share with all of us!

-Randy

justingraham · Jan 30, 2018

randyBRS said:
We haven't attempted to recreate the flow pattern with these pumps, but I'd imagine someone will soon figure out a way to replicate the flow! If you do, please share with all of us!

-Randy

Well I plugged in what u guys had for the gyre and it seems to have worked

justingraham · Jan 30, 2018

And after hours on the reeflink I did it to the mp10’s as well

techhnyne · Aug 28, 2018

im looking to do this. I need to buy 2 gyre controllers to do this? each maxspect needs its own controller and its own icecap?

Bj’s Reef · Aug 28, 2018

Thanks for the information. It was just what I was looking for.

Tklb · Aug 29, 2018

techhnyne said:
im looking to do this. I need to buy 2 gyre controllers to do this? each maxspect needs its own controller and its own icecap?

No, I thought the same thing. If you have an APEX, and I assume you do since you are talking about the ICECAP Modules. Here is what I just did, and it is working perfectly...

I purchased:
2 - Gyre XF-250 Pumps (Without Controller)
2 - IceCap Modules (For the XF-250 - Make sure you purchase the correct module)
2 - Amazon Power Supplies - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DNBYBZP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and that was it. The Icecap Module takes the place of the advanced controller.

YOU MUST USE one of your 0-10V Ports (2-Variable Speed Ports on one RJ45 Port on your APEX)

I will post my Apex program in a bit. I like it better than the BRS Program, as it moves more water.

Tklb · Aug 29, 2018

Here is my APEX Programming for my Dual Gyre XF250 Setup for my 120G Display Tank...

I started out with the BRS configuration, and I liked it, but there was never a point where I had more than a total of 100% between the 2 pumps. If one was at 100%, the other was at 0%. If one was at 75%, the other was at 25%, etc. So I modified it a bit and this is what I use. Basically I have 1 hour where the Gyre is Clockwise (L=100%, R=0%), then for 30 Min, the Right Gyre pump ramps from 0-100%. Then for 30 Min, the Left Gyre pump ramps down from 100% to 0%. Then it runs that way for 1 Hour with a Counter Clockwise Gyre. Then I ramp the other way (Ramp up the Left Gyre pump, then Ramp down the Right Gyre pump.

Ultimately, this creates a Clockwise Gyre for 1 hour, then during the next hour a small 2nd gyre (Counter-Clockwise) sets up on the far right tank and grows in size as the original Gyre gets smaller. For the next hour There is a single Counter Clockwise Gyre, then an hour where a second Gyre (Clockwise) sets up on the left side of the tank and grows as the original (Counter-Clockwise) Gyre gets smaller.

The Cycle lasts 4 hours with 1 Hour of Gyre in one direction, One hour of "Turbulence", One hour of Gyre in the other direction, then another hour of "Turbulence".

The really interesting thing about the Turbulent Hour is that the flow at the boundry of the 2 gyres is downward and very turbulent, and it flows across the tank over the course of the hour. It is very cool to watch (I really need to be pumping micro-bubbles into the aquariuim in order to really see the gyres), and my SPS really seem to enjoy the new flow pattern.

Also, for a few min every 2 hours, when both Gyre Pumps are at 100% and the Gyres are meeting in the middle of the tank, that water is really moving in the tank. The amount of flow in my 120 is increadible (2-Gyre XF-250s at 100% & 2 WAV Pumps at 90% Mavericks on the back wall). I thought it might be too much, but the water stays in the tank, the fish can handle it, and the SPS love it.

Strat1960s · Dec 19, 2018

randyBRS said:
Hey!

It's listed in the description of this video HERE!

Randy, I'm a bit late getting to the Maxspect gyre programming with my Apex. Are you still using the same or similar programming. Its been a little over a year since the video was posted. Any pros or cons to running this program that popped up during the last year? Thank you in advance. Ted

killr66tb · Dec 19, 2018

Come on now somebody do the work for the wave pumps

Strat1960s · Dec 19, 2018

Strat1960s said:
Randy, I'm a bit late getting to the Maxspect gyre programming with my Apex. Are you still using the same or similar programming. Its been a little over a year since the video was posted. Any pros or cons to running this program that popped up during the last year? Thank you in advance. Ted

Randy, Also, does this setup require two(2) interface modules?

justingraham · Dec 19, 2018

killr66tb said:
Come on now somebody do the work for the wave pumps

It’s the same just copy and paste it for the wav

randyBRS · Dec 20, 2018

Strat1960s said:
Randy, I'm a bit late getting to the Maxspect gyre programming with my Apex. Are you still using the same or similar programming. Its been a little over a year since the video was posted. Any pros or cons to running this program that popped up during the last year? Thank you in advance. Ted

Hey Ted, we have since moved away from that exact program after having an issue with one of the interface modules (which yes, you do need two). We are able to achieve sort of the same flow patterns using the Advanced Controller and Reverse Time Delay with Alternating Gyre mode. Along with that we also incorporated 3x- MP40s in the BRS160 to increase flow and follow the flow guidelines we are aiming for with the latest BRS/WWC Hybrid System.

The programming for these Apex Gyre pump contol is actually available in Fusion under Schemes - "BRS160_Gyre_Left" and "BRS160_Gyre_Right".

Strat1960s · Dec 20, 2018

randyBRS said:
Hey Ted, we have since moved away from that exact program after having an issue with one of the interface modules (which yes, you do need two). We are able to achieve sort of the same flow patterns using the Advanced Controller and Reverse Time Delay with Alternating Gyre mode. Along with that we also incorporated 3x- MP40s in the BRS160 to increase flow and follow the flow guidelines we are aiming for with the latest BRS/WWC Hybrid System.

The programming for these Apex Gyre pump contol is actually available in Fusion under Schemes - "BRS160_Gyre_Left" and "BRS160_Gyre_Right".

Randy,
This problem with the icecap, was it a problem with the program or the icecap itself. In other words, if I set this system up will I run into the same problem?
In addition to the two icecap controllers, will I need to get the adapter cable(s), one or two?
Ted

randyBRS · Dec 21, 2018

Strat1960s said:
Randy,
This problem with the icecap, was it a problem with the program or the icecap itself. In other words, if I set this system up will I run into the same problem?
In addition to the two icecap controllers, will I need to get the adapter cable(s), one or two?
Ted

Not a systemic problem with the interface modules, we just had one go out and at the time we were out of stock on them. We never did change them back.

NefTunzReef · Dec 24, 2018

As an FYI, the program also works with Tunze turbelle controllables. I have my Maxspect gyres and Tunze turbelles coordinated in this manner. Lots of turbulent flow [emoji4]