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almost
08.03.2010, 01:02
Hi, I want to be able to see and control: pH, Temp, CondS, ORP in an aquarium locating in another room from the main aquarium in which the PIII ex is connected.
So, I will need an expansion Box.
Is there only one Expansion Box in which I order seperate extension cards to build it or it comes with some slots in it?

What is/are the PL numbers to make the order?

Thanks!

capri
08.03.2010, 02:35
The expansion box has exactly what you need. PH, ORP, Temp, CondS.

almost
08.03.2010, 14:08
O.K. Thanks.
So, there is onle one expansion box? If I needed something less I would have to pay for all that?

PL number?

boboxx
08.03.2010, 14:17
yes it's all built in as a base... you also get 4 option card slots to expand.

Not sure what the PL number is, but there is only one :)

almost
08.03.2010, 14:38
O.K.
Thank you very much for your reply!

(I asked twice because my dealer said that he do not know which one I have to order and he would ask Ghl).

capri
08.03.2010, 15:18
P3 on top. Below Expansion Box.

Blahenazo
08.03.2010, 18:57
until now there is only 1 version of the Ex box.

almost
08.03.2010, 21:19
Thank you all for your answers, I allready contact the dealer to order it.

almost
12.04.2010, 08:04
As I am waiting for my ex box to arrive, I whould like to know how many ex boxs can be connected simultaneously in 3ex?

Is there a number of probes that 3ex can handdle and above that number malfunctions may begin? ("overloaded" with probes?)

Must I upgrade the version of the profi to 5.00p to operate the ex box?

Blahenazo
12.04.2010, 16:58
To get you exbox connected to your P3 look here:
http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1395
( can't be done via plc)

no recent changes are done on the functional part of the exbox , but fw p and the leasted plc 5.0.0.12 is a kinda must have to have a stable computer<>P3 connection.

then for the exbox, there is a recent fw (via the plc software)
http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1849

almost
12.04.2010, 17:04
How will I know if expansion box have the newest firmware before I connected to 3ex?
No monitor on it.


How can I check the firmware of the 6D powerbar?

Matthias
12.04.2010, 17:13
at the moment you can't - ProfiLuxControl does it not display yet

feature will come with future update

until then: if you are not sure about the firmware and you want the newest firmware then just update the newest one - in the worst case you overwrite a firmware with the same function, but this doesn't matter

almost
12.04.2010, 17:34
Once again, thanks Matthias.

How many ex boxs can be connected simultaneously in 3ex?

Is there a number of probes that 3ex can handdle and above that number malfunctions may begin? ("overloaded" with probes?)

Matthias
13.04.2010, 07:41
Hi

32 probes can be handled

amount of boxes is not limited - the limitation comes from the max. allowed count of probes, interfaces etc.

almost
13.04.2010, 07:55
Thanks Matthias!

almost
04.05.2010, 08:43
Is it possible to connect a usb card and a profilux view II or III in the expansion box (located in another room) and another profilux view II or III in the P3 so as to have 2 monitors in 2 different rooms?

Also would like to ask if it is possible to connect an expansion box in PAB wireless?
(Not all rooms in the house with utp cables)


PS:when can we expect view III?

Matthias
04.05.2010, 09:31
communication cards (like PLM-USB and PLM-RS232) aren't supported from the expansion box yet, but this comes in future firmware releases

View 3: I am sorry but I am still not able to give here a precise information

almost
04.05.2010, 18:33
So I'll have to wait. :)
Thanks again!

Blahenazo
04.05.2010, 19:04
Also would like to ask if it is possible to connect an expansion box in PAB wireless?
(Not all rooms in the house with utp cables)



Don't think so , To my understanding PAB is a (2 wire ?) bus system. It just uses the CAT cable to connect but communication is by no means compatible with ethernet/wifi etc...

GHL Support
05.05.2010, 07:11
Blahenazo is right, a wireless connection for the PAB isn't possible.
It's complete different to Ethernet.

almost
05.05.2010, 08:21
So, that could be one of your later on products!

marinfreak
09.05.2010, 10:24
can i use the 2L4S or PLM-ADIN card in the expansion box yet ?

Either one would be good as i am waiting on this for expansion.

Matthias
10.05.2010, 07:43
the PLM-2L4S is already working in our version 5.02 which is currently under development
if the digital inputs of the PLM-ADIN will work in 5.02 is not clear yet

marinfreak
10.05.2010, 11:38
Well i am already running 5.01b and 1.02 in the expansion box.

When will you be releasing 5.02 ?

If the expansion box can use PLM-2L4S i can move some PLM-2L4S to free some slots in the PIIIex to put the PLM-ADIM card.

The PLM-ADIM card works properly in the PIIIex?

almost
12.05.2010, 06:33
My expansion just arriveed (I am waiting now for the second one :D).

I am going to make the wire to connect it to IIIex and want to ask: how many wires inside the cable?

2, 4, 6 or 8 ?

If wires on socket are 12345678, and the cable uses for example 2 wires, that will be number 4 & 5?

Blahenazo
12.05.2010, 18:43
My expansion just arriveed (I am waiting now for the second one :D).

I am going to make the wire to connect it to IIIex and want to ask: how many wires inside the cable?

2, 4, 6 or 8 ?

If wires on socket are 12345678, and the cable uses for example 2 wires, that will be number 4 & 5?

just make a lan cable just like the one that is together with the P3/PAB normally there should be a pab cable in there.

almost
12.05.2010, 18:50
Yes, I can find.
But I need about 40mtrs and the price is different for 2-4-6 or 8 wires cable.
So, if only 2 wires needed, why pay for 8?

Blahenazo
13.05.2010, 15:13
you want to save money on a 40 meter utp cable ??

Just get utp cable :) Can't be more then a few dollar you can save there.
while you prolly invested alot more $$$ in your profilux :))))

almost
13.05.2010, 16:00
Its about 100$, I contact technician to chnage the wires in house.

almost
13.05.2010, 17:10
Working great!

Wish it had a power led (green) and communication led (yellow) like the powerbar..

hemoi
26.05.2010, 09:46
Hi, I have a PIII ex and I have used all 6 1-10v interface sockets for my lights. I need to add a few more L 1-10v infterface sockets to control my Tunze pumps. Is the expansion box what I need to do this ? Is this my only option?

Regards,
Hemoi

Matthias
26.05.2010, 17:06
if there are slots free in your P3 eX you can add a PLM-4L (which gives you 4 additional 1-10V-interfaces) card to the P3eX