Mp40w & wxm?

Stickboy97 · 01/31/2017, 08:49 PM

So I just bought a complete set-up and it came with 2 MP40w's. What do I need to do/get to control them with my Apex?

Do I need the wxm module for these? They are quite old. They have the small black "knob" on the bottom of the control box and 2 buttons next to it.

Do I need to do some kind of firmware update? Or will the wxm control out of the box?

Thanks! First time setting up my Apex classic.

JustinFromAL · 02/01/2017, 10:42 AM

Yes! You'll need a WXM to control your MP40w's directly with the Apex.

I don't believe you'll need to do a firmware update on the MP40's, but your Apex/WXM might need one. You should definitely do that first.

Once that's done, Neptune has a guide for setting up the WXM with ecotech here: https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/wxm/vortech/

Stickboy97 · 02/01/2017, 08:45 PM

thx!

ca1ore · 02/01/2017, 09:27 PM

May want to check with ETM first. I don't recall that the pre white controllers were wireless capable or not.

Breadman03 · 02/01/2017, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ca1ore

May want to check with ETM first. I don't recall that the pre white controllers were wireless capable or not.

Even if they aren't wireless, I'm pretty sure you could upgrade them to WQD drivers.

Stickboy97 · 02/02/2017, 04:22 PM

Here is a pic of the MP40wAttachment 366738

ca1ore · 02/02/2017, 05:26 PM

Well it's got a 'w' on it so apparently memory fails me

Stickboy97 · 02/02/2017, 06:46 PM

So it'll work with the wxm?

Anghellic · 02/14/2017, 09:20 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4bQ_G2l5tM

01/31/2017, 08:49 PM	#1
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Mp40w & wxm? So I just bought a complete set-up and it came with 2 MP40w's. What do I need to do/get to control them with my Apex? Do I need the wxm module for these? They are quite old. They have the small black "knob" on the bottom of the control box and 2 buttons next to it. Do I need to do some kind of firmware update? Or will the wxm control out of the box? Thanks! First time setting up my Apex classic. __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro

02/01/2017, 08:45 PM	#3
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	thx! __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro

02/01/2017, 09:27 PM	#4
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	May want to check with ETM first. I don't recall that the pre white controllers were wireless capable or not. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

02/02/2017, 04:22 PM	#6
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Pic Here is a pic of the MP40wAttachment 366738 __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro Last edited by Stickboy97; 04/01/2017 at 01:03 PM.

02/02/2017, 05:26 PM	#7
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Well it's got a 'w' on it so apparently memory fails me __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

02/01/2017, 10:42 AM	#2
JustinFromAL Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 253	Yes! You'll need a WXM to control your MP40w's directly with the Apex. I don't believe you'll need to do a firmware update on the MP40's, but your Apex/WXM might need one. You should definitely do that first. Once that's done, Neptune has a guide for setting up the WXM with ecotech here: https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/wxm/vortech/

02/02/2017, 06:46 PM	#8
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	So it'll work with the wxm? __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro

02/14/2017, 09:20 PM	#9
Anghellic Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 6	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4bQ_G2l5tM