Profilux Vs. Apex

[Steved13]

I am considering switching controllers from Apex to Profilux. As you all know this would be a substantial investment. I'm trying to gather more information on what the advantages are for the Profilux over the Apex. And if there are any disadvantages (other than price). In other words pros and cons.

I'm hoping there are some folks, who have gone down this road ahead of me and have used both and can give me some ideas.

Thanks,
Steve

[Steved13]

Nobody???

[Antipodes]

To be quite honest I would try reef central or another forum like that.
This forum is run by GHL for Profilux users so probably not to many of us have had APEX computers to make comparisons with it.
Certainly I have not and no one I know who has profilux machines has!
The only thing I would say the programming for the APex seems more versatile.
For the profilux, for each logic statement you can only use two parameters, if you need to use a number of logic steps, you may have to use 2, 3 or more logic statements to complete a multi parameter control with variable outputs. There is also a fixed number of programmable logic statements (32) and if you have multiple systems you could run out quite fast.
But you may be able to tell us more on how the APEX programming compares.

[Steved13]

Thanks for the response.

I am a little confused, I am not sure what you mean by "logic satement"? If I am programming for lighting, I would be able to program different ramp and light intensities throughout the day and not just 2?

[aqua_digital]

Hi

You can have up to 8 ramp up and downs (dimming cycles per channel) with the Profilux, this is one of Profilux's big bonuses.

I do not like to do comparisons, it always ends up in some sort of war between users. But I cna let you know anything you wish to know about Profilux. But I think this conversation is better had here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=527

There you will find a number of users that have switched from Apex to ProfiLux for various personal reasons.

I will add one point - You will find the Profilux very inuitive to program you do not need any special code, it is just like using windows based piece of software. You will also have accesss to a massive amount of dedicated accessories designed to work directly with ProfiLux for maximum control and reliability.

Hope to see you over the other side of the Atlantic on RC

[Steved13]

Thanks, Someone recommended I post here, and I would find some input.

I have posted on RC as well.