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uhuru
11/15/2009, 10:07 AM
Are the bus cables used for DA controllers the same or compatible with apex? I ask because they are on sale and I need about 100'.

RussM
11/15/2009, 11:02 AM
They are not even close

Amoore311
11/16/2009, 01:38 PM
Are they not just standard USB Cables for the Apex. Could of sworn mine is just a regular old USB Cable.


I can't get lengths longer than 15 FT unfortunately. But I can get a 15' USB Cable for $1.53 lol.

phuzzykins
11/16/2009, 02:04 PM
Are they not just standard USB Cables for the Apex. Could of sworn mine is just a regular old USB Cable.


I can't get lengths longer than 15 FT unfortunately. But I can get a 15' USB Cable for $1.53 lol.

They are not. AquaBus cables have male USB Type A connectors at both ends, which is not a valid USB cable configuration.

An AquaBus extension cable and a USB extension cable (Type A male at one end, Type A female at the other) are the same configuration.

The electrical characteristics of USB and AquaBus cables may or may not be the same - but if you encounter problems with a third party cable, don't expect a lot of help with it from Neptune. :)

Hawkdl2
11/16/2009, 03:33 PM
I needed a 95' USB male/male cable for the EB8 that supports my remote ATO and water exchange system. I had one custom made, as several others have done. It works perfectly and cost me $58 shipped.

Hawkdl2
11/16/2009, 09:52 PM
I might have added I bought it from USBfirewire.com