Vertex cerebra

[willybub]

any more info?

[Kreat99]

To do sunrise/sunset simulation, we absolutely need a controller at 400-500$ to do that job?
Personnally, i dont need all functions who can run my whole house.

I understant i need a device capable of regulating 1-10v signals but i don't know for the rest. Witch part i need exactly?

I have 2 Illumilux 48".

[Jeremy B.]

Originally Posted by willybub

any more info?

Not yet, but once my beta unit is here I'll post photos, info, etc.

[Tesla]

I don't know if we're allowed to post links to other forums but if we can I will. Vertex has an active thread in Ultimate Reef in UK where they are answering questions on this controller. No release date or price yet but the first few posts have the specifications. I copied the specifications here. Sorry if this violates any rules.

This looks to be really awesome system.


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Hardware:

ARM Cortex-A8 CPU by Freescale
32bit processor
800MHz
512Mb RAM
24bit color display capable of 16,777,216 colors.
32KB instruction and data cache
Unified 256KB L2 cache
Neon SIMD media accelerator
Vector Floating point co-processor
Battery buffered RTC
Power management mode
Other Material, design and construction:

Anodized Aluminum outer body combined with ABS/PC end caps
USB and other connectors hidden in our half-hexagon conduit compartment
3.5” Wide Screen Touch display
8 layer board construction more than 850 components
Back wall connection plate to mount on the wall or in cabinet.
Swiveling bracket
V-Grid network module
Multimedia:

OpenGL ES 2.0 and open VG 1.1hardware accelerator
24-BIT display supports up to WXGA resolution
High quality hardware Video de-interlacing
Image and video resize, inversion and rotation hardware
Alpha blending and color space conversion
Security:

All network connections firewalled
Operation software:

Android 2.2
Fast and responsive
Enables user to illustrate apps.
Vertex™ App-Store:

Buy Apps
Sell Vertex™ approved apps
Share knowledge, Ideas, create, expand and grow
Wireless Communication:

W-LAN
Bluetooth
Zig-Bee (802.15.4 PHY)
GSM
Features:

First app based aquarium controller
Modules connected over USB 2.0
SD card
Supports external tablets
Graphical menus
Embedded web server to monitor, configure and or control over Internet or Intranet.
Auto detection of new hardware
Ethernet connection onboard
NTP time control
Automatic firmware update capable
Multiple fail safe and error detection features
Galvanic isolation of modules via optocouplers and DC-DC convertors/ 2KV isolation
Supports “Smart Digital” sensors, capable of error detection, 2 way communication
Supports industry standard sensors
Battery powered wireless remote sensors
Monitor and report power consumption of each connected device
Programmable logic
Email Alerts
SMS alerts
Data logging, history, graphing
Remote monitoring and control via Internet and GSM
I-Phone App
Capable of being linked to Zig-Bee universal remote controllers
Printer compatible to print reports, logs and or graphs
Browse Internet
Watch high resolution videos
V-light composer for simulating sunrise, sunset, weather simulations…
LED diming and control
Variable speed pump control
Modify, create and or write apps to fully customize control of your system
Parameters:

Monitor and control PH
Monitor and control Redox
Monitor and control conductivity (Both salt and fresh water)
Monitor and control dissolved oxygen
Monitor and control temperature
Monitor and control ambient humidity
Monitor and control dissolved Co2
Monitor and control ambient Co2 Levels
Monitor and control many other parameters via V-Chrome such as Calcium, magnesium…


Additional modules:

PWM
Variable AC outlets
1-10V
Dali
Air-flow meter and regulators
Fluid-flow meter and regulators
V-Cam wireless Camera for remote real time viewing
Par/Lux
Remote low power wireless sensors
Leak detector
Fluid level sensor mechanical and or optical
UPS Module; enables the life support system in case of power interruption
Variable speed power-heads such as Tunze
Construction of Modules:

Each module consists of 2 parts, primary and secondary.
Primary module is universal for most devices and will connect to cerebra via USB.
The secondary modules are function specific which will connect to a primary module
Devices are interchangeable through different USB connections and different modules
Modules casing; anodized Aluminum with ABS/PC end caps
Supporting devices via USB and or many other applicable connectors

Power blocks:

Anodized Aluminum construction
Quality relays with In-rush surge protection
Will be available in 6 and 8 socket blocks
Quality components
Additional USB ports on power blocks, one uplink and 3 downlinks
Hall sensors on board to measure current draw/ consumption of each connected device
Native support of:

Libra dosing systems
V-Chrome colorimeter
V-Cam wireless camera module
Illumina luminaires
Illumilux luminaires
Cerebra introduces an entirely new user interface based on an elegant wide screen touch display and revolutionary software that allows users to monitor, configure and or control every aspect of their system’s operations with just a tap of their finger. It allows the aquarist to share thoughts, ideas, acquire methods, information and or illustrate an app to set his or her own foot-print on aquatic cyber space through Vertex™ Cerebra.
See you out there in V-SPACE.
Vertex Aquaristik™ GmbH

*Most if not all mentioned features and or devices above are targeted to be released by or before Interzoo 2012.(This time line does not include any specific apps.)
**Initial product Launch date is set for August2011.

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[Newby-Reefer]

Almost the end of January any release date yet?

How long will the Beta testers be out before full launch?

[Jeremy B.]

I sent the owner of Vertex a text this morning, will post back when I get a response.

[bluebastion]

I can't believe there is still nothing out there on this controller.

[Jeremy B.]

I spoke with the owner of Vertex for quite a while last night and the latest is that the controller firmware is completely ready to go, other than the GUI (graphical user interface). They're debating on a couple of different layouts right now, but will be taken care of in the next week or two.

The beta units are shipping to user the first or second week of March. There will obviously be a few bugs in programming as every controller has, thus the need for the beta test.

The package will retail between $699 and $799, and include the following:

- Head Unit
- Power Bar 8
- Temp Sensor

The Power Bar 8 will have the following ports:

- 2 x ph
- 2 x ORP
- 1 x PAR Sensor
- 0-10vdc output
..... and one or two other things that I"m forgetting right now.

The main cpu (head unit) will include multiple USB ports, as well as DVI connection, built in webserver.

As soon as we have a little more info (pictures included), as well as a firm retail price we will start to do preorders for them.

[Tesla]

Starting to drool here.

Preorder here I come.

Thanks for the update.

[Joe0813]

just in time for tax money..... i hope

[Jeremy B.]

I'll keep posting back as I get more info on this.

[Joe0813]

Thanks.... I was going to get the apex but I have tried to get in touch with them for about a month now. Just has a busy signal. So I'm really interested in the cerebra

[Plato]

Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

I spoke with the owner of Vertex for quite a while last night and the latest is that the controller firmware is completely ready to go, other than the GUI (graphical user interface). They're debating on a couple of different layouts right now, but will be taken care of in the next week or two.

The beta units are shipping to user the first or second week of March. There will obviously be a few bugs in programming as every controller has, thus the need for the beta test.

The package will retail between $699 and $799, and include the following:

- Head Unit
- Power Bar 8
- Temp Sensor

The Power Bar 8 will have the following ports:

- 2 x ph
- 2 x ORP
- 1 x PAR Sensor
- 0-10vdc output
..... and one or two other things that I"m forgetting right now.

The main cpu (head unit) will include multiple USB ports, as well as DVI connection, built in webserver.

As soon as we have a little more info (pictures included), as well as a firm retail price we will start to do preorders for them.

What about salinity monitoring?

[Plato]

Never mind, I found my answer. Monitor and control conductivity (Both salt and fresh water)

[Joe0813]

my money needs to be spent soon.... apex or cerebra

[nelsoncrn]

Originally Posted by Joe0813

my money needs to be spent soon.... apex or cerebra

Here's my 2 cents....

IF you really need a controller right away I'm sure you would be very happy with the Apex and what they have to offer. If its just a matter of money burning a hole in your pocket than I would recommend holding out for the Vertex. I think the android platform will allow for you to do things never dreamed of by current controllers.

The wait is killing me too, but I plan on sticking it out. With a little luck we'll be able to pre-order soon.

[Jeremy B.]

Agreed, I think you would be very happy with either controller.

[Joe0813]

money sure does burn a hole in my pocket and it is VERY hard for me to save money.... but looking at the cerebra and having all android phones... ANNND being a tech guy i think ill hold off for the latest technology and get the cerebra

[4adam12]

Jeremy, can we sign up somewhere to get an email when you are taking pre orders? Sometimes I don't get on here for a week or two and would hate to miss it. Thanks

[Jeremy B.]

We will have a big announcement once preorders are available, hopefully in the next week or so.

[4adam12]

Outstanding! Thank you. I saw on the facebook thing that the betas are supposed to be out by the end of March now.

[Canadaguy]

I will be very interested to see the details on this toy. Sounds like it will be the new king of controllers!

[Joe0813]

any word on this?

[Rocky_Mtn_Reef]

Yeah...I'd be interested in an update. This controller is taking longer to get out of production then the Joint Strike Fighter F-35...LOL.

[Jeremy B.]

I was assured from the owner of Vertex he would have an update for everyone on this over the weekend.