Control a Tunze 6105?

d2mini · 01/23/2015, 10:29 AM

Thinking of trying one of these on my tank and it looks as though this is controllable via my P3ex?
Is it similar to the Vortech control? Multiple Tunze can work together?
What exactly do I need besides the pump itself and how does it connect?
I assume this means I would't need to purchase the Tunze controller?

ReefRockerLive · 01/23/2015, 04:45 PM

Hi Dennis,

I have had two of these pumps being controlled by the P3ex for 3 years now. All you need is the Tunze 1&2 cables and a splitter. Each tunze can be controlled separately, work in-sync or anti-sync with each other. As far as setup, Tunze 1 will control one tunze connected to any odd-numbered L interfaces and Tunze 2 will control any even-numbered L interfaces.

Here's the parts list:
YL2-1 (SKU: PL-0096)
Tunze 1 cable (SKU: PL-0087)
Tunze 2 cable (SKU: PL-PL-0088)

Plug the splitter into the L1 L3 socket on the P3ex. Then plug the Tunze cables to the splitter. The other end of the Tunze cable will connect onto the small Tunze control box. Tunze 1 will control L1 and Tunze 2 will do L3.

Go to the 1-10v dropdown and set L1 and L3 to 3-8v, this will allow the pumps to work properly. Go to the Current Pumps section and program the Tunze pump. You may also set feed pauses, maintenance pauses, and other options in this section.

d2mini · 01/23/2015, 10:56 PM

Awesome, thanks for the detailed explanation!

So is this for two pumps?
What if I have just one to start?

ReefRockerLive · 01/24/2015, 04:21 AM

You can definitely start with one pump, just buy the Tunze 1 cable and plug it into the L1 L3 port and set the 1-10v setting to 3-8v, then program it. If decide to get a second 6105, you can pickup the Tunze 2 cable and a splitter, settings for the first tunze will remain the same.

Word of advice, I would label the T1 and T2 cables. I mixed them up a few times when tinkering with my setup.

d2mini · 01/24/2015, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefRockerLive

You can definitely start with one pump, just buy the Tunze 1 cable and plug it into the L1 L3 port and set the 1-10v setting to 3-8v, then program it. If decide to get a second 6105, you can pickup the Tunze 2 cable and a splitter, settings for the first tunze will remain the same.

Word of advice, I would label the T1 and T2 cables. I mixed them up a few times when tinkering with my setup.

Ok cool, i just wasn't 100% sure by your first post if that was for one or two Tunze. Figured two, but wanted to make sure. Thanks again!

And yeah, i had the same problem with mixing up my level sensors on the splitter.

d2mini · 01/25/2015, 01:22 PM

What about a battery backup solution?
Anything available?

shaggss · 01/25/2015, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

What about a battery backup solution?
Anything available?

You have to make your own Dennis. But this is quite simple enough for a man of your skills!

You need to get the Tunze Safety Connector.

Then buy your own battery and a trickle charger, which is good as you can buy any size battery you want!

Some reading:

http://thereefuge.com/threads/my-diy...ze-pumps.5133/

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2440002

HTH!

d2mini · 01/25/2015, 09:48 PM

Cool, thanks Shaggss!
Doesn't look too bad. I already own a Battery Tender too.

So if the Tunze is connected to the L1/L3 port, I assume that means it doesn't have to be plugged into a Powerbar socket? Because if it does, and the power goes down, wouldn't that shut off the Tunze regardless of whether it was plugged into a battery?

shaggss · 01/25/2015, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

Cool, thanks Shaggss!
Doesn't look too bad. I already own a Battery Tender too.

So if the Tunze is connected to the L1/L3 port, I assume that means it doesn't have to be plugged into a Powerbar socket? Because if it does, and the power goes down, wouldn't that shut off the Tunze regardless of whether it was plugged into a battery?

The tunze pumps' power supply is plugged into the Safety Connector. When the power cuts, the Safety Connect kicks in the battery.

d2mini · 01/26/2015, 07:17 AM

Ah, very nice.
Thanks for the pic!

shaggss · 01/26/2015, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

Ah, very nice.
Thanks for the pic!

Your welcome, glad it's I that can help you for a change!

01/23/2015, 10:29 AM	#1
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Control a Tunze 6105? Thinking of trying one of these on my tank and it looks as though this is controllable via my P3ex? Is it similar to the Vortech control? Multiple Tunze can work together? What exactly do I need besides the pump itself and how does it connect? I assume this means I would't need to purchase the Tunze controller? __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/23/2015, 04:45 PM	#2
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	Hi Dennis, I have had two of these pumps being controlled by the P3ex for 3 years now. All you need is the Tunze 1&2 cables and a splitter. Each tunze can be controlled separately, work in-sync or anti-sync with each other. As far as setup, Tunze 1 will control one tunze connected to any odd-numbered L interfaces and Tunze 2 will control any even-numbered L interfaces. Here's the parts list: YL2-1 (SKU: PL-0096) Tunze 1 cable (SKU: PL-0087) Tunze 2 cable (SKU: PL-PL-0088) Plug the splitter into the L1 L3 socket on the P3ex. Then plug the Tunze cables to the splitter. The other end of the Tunze cable will connect onto the small Tunze control box. Tunze 1 will control L1 and Tunze 2 will do L3. Go to the 1-10v dropdown and set L1 and L3 to 3-8v, this will allow the pumps to work properly. Go to the Current Pumps section and program the Tunze pump. You may also set feed pauses, maintenance pauses, and other options in this section. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method Last edited by ReefRockerLive; 01/23/2015 at 04:50 PM.

01/23/2015, 10:56 PM	#3
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Awesome, thanks for the detailed explanation! So is this for two pumps? What if I have just one to start? __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/24/2015, 04:21 AM	#4
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	You can definitely start with one pump, just buy the Tunze 1 cable and plug it into the L1 L3 port and set the 1-10v setting to 3-8v, then program it. If decide to get a second 6105, you can pickup the Tunze 2 cable and a splitter, settings for the first tunze will remain the same. Word of advice, I would label the T1 and T2 cables. I mixed them up a few times when tinkering with my setup. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

01/25/2015, 01:22 PM	#6
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	What about a battery backup solution? Anything available? __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/25/2015, 09:48 PM	#8
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Cool, thanks Shaggss! Doesn't look too bad. I already own a Battery Tender too. So if the Tunze is connected to the L1/L3 port, I assume that means it doesn't have to be plugged into a Powerbar socket? Because if it does, and the power goes down, wouldn't that shut off the Tunze regardless of whether it was plugged into a battery? __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/26/2015, 07:17 AM	#10
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Ah, very nice. Thanks for the pic! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.