How to design the EcoTech module

[Matthias]

Hi
it seems there is quite some interest in this module ...
Now a question to all
These are the possible options:
- internal expansion card
- external module for RS232
- external module for PAB
decision hasn't been made yet, there are advantages/disadvantages for all of these ideas.
In regards to ProfiLux II - it is not clear yet if is possible to make this module also working with PII, simple reason: PII internal ressources are maybe too "full" for the EcoTech control.
If it is not possible to have the EcoTech support in the PII I personally would prefer a module for the PAB.
OK, discussion started.

[MikeBuzz]

I have a PII at the moment, if it can come to the PII would prefer internal card

If the PII is not up to the job the i will upgrade to the PIII and you might as well then use PAB if PIII only

[tomcoleman]

i cant wait for this module!!!!!

whats the ETA?

[MikeBuzz]

Approx. from July 2010 on GHL will offer this controller which enables ProfiLux to control the EcoSmart Driver of the VorTech propeller pumps!

[tomcoleman]

lets hope theres not delay!

[BigAl07]

I have a PII at the moment, if it can come to the PII would prefer internal card

If the PII is not up to the job the i will upgrade to the PIII and you might as well then use PAB if PIII only

I agree here 100%. I'd rather have it backwards compatible if possible but not EVERYTHING in life is always "possible". I'll probably upgrade to PIII (and EX) eventually anyway. For right now I vote either:

• - internal expansion card
• - external module for RS232

but if not really practical for PII+ then I vote

• - external module for PAB

Allen (indecisive)

[boboxx]

I would say a PAB module would be the best, you will be able to have the wireless Profilux interface close to the Vortech controller without having to have the Profilux controller next to it.

[BigAl07]

I would say a PAB module would be the best, you will be able to have the wireless Profilux interface close to the Vortech controller without having to have the Profilux controller next to it.

Yeah that makes a LOT of sense! Dang I know I need to upgrade to a PIIIex now!!


Can I change my vote? LOL!

[Blahenazo]

same opinion as others in the thread

if being compatible with the P2(ex) would limit the overall capabilities of the ecotech module. Then I would drop p2 support. But hey I have a P3

Once your into the P3 device, PAB would be the choice , it is flexible and your not limited by expansion slots, location, etc...

I would be intrested to see the difference between control of tunze and ecotech. Since I run both tunzes and vortechs.

[Gobie74]

PAB all the way!