APEX Aquabus Cable

Meitzler · 09/23/2009, 11:01 PM

Is the Aquabus Cable a straight computer USB cable that you would find at Best Buy. The max length that I can find from Neptune is 15 ft. Spec say upto 200 ft but I can not find even a 50 ft Aquabus cable to buy. So has anyone tried a regular USB cable.

kenargo · 09/24/2009, 04:23 AM

Yes, they are plain USB cables but not the 'cheap' thin ons especially if you are going far and NEVER the cables with any kind of built-in repeaters.

HeneryH · 09/24/2009, 08:38 AM

Here is one source. http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10303

You want Male-A to Male-A using a combination of extenders and adapters.

Los · 10/01/2009, 07:40 PM

Any other suggestions? I need a 50 or 60 foot cable as well.

kenargo · 10/01/2009, 11:57 PM

I haven't used them but...

http://www.usbfirewire.com/custom/Cu...sign_Tool.html

$1 / foot and they make anything.

Los · 10/02/2009, 09:45 AM

Perfect. Thank you!

Los · 10/02/2009, 09:51 AM

In the build tool, after you put in the type of connectors (Male A on both ends), and the length of the cable, it asks you whether you want the cable joined with a "Ferrite Bead" or a "Flex-Fusion". Which one would you suggest? Does it matter if it's in the middle or the ends? Incidentally, the price for a 60' cable is only $50. I'm going to order one as soon as I get an answer to the above question. Great link, Ken!

kenargo · 10/02/2009, 10:12 AM

I'd think the ferrite bead would be best for some amount of protection for interference but the design of the AquaBus is such that it might not make a difference. I'll ping Curt and get back to you...

kenargo · 10/02/2009, 10:52 AM

Curt agrees.

Los · 10/02/2009, 11:06 AM

Thanks, ordering now!

Los · 10/02/2009, 11:36 AM

Piece of cake. I just ordered a custom 60' cable from USBFireWire.com for $50, a 15' cable for $17, and a 10' cable for $13. Shipping is $8.50 and they say it will ship in 24 hours. If I have any problems with the cables, I'll post it here, and if I don't post again it means they arrived and worked just fine.

RussM · 10/02/2009, 10:54 PM

Another RC-er here ordered a long cable from them several weeks ago, and he posted that he was quite pleased with the product.

Los · 10/03/2009, 10:26 AM

Good to know, Russ. If anyone else orders from them, be sure and mention it's for an AquaController Apex, otherwise they'll have issues with the length being too long for the USB spec. I spoke with an engineer there and they are familiar with the Apex, so as long as you mention it in the comments section it wont delay your order.

chatyak · 05/24/2012, 10:08 PM

To my knowledge they are not the same. The pins are different and putting a usb cable into the connection will mess things up.

RussM · 05/24/2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chatyak

To my knowledge they are not the same. The pins are different and putting a usb cable into the connection will mess things up.

Aquabus cables physically are plain old USB cables. The signals and DC voltage of AquaBus are what is different than USB. Plugging a USB *device* into an Aquabus port is the no-no.

09/23/2009, 11:01 PM	#1
Meitzler Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 188	APEX Aquabus Cable Is the Aquabus Cable a straight computer USB cable that you would find at Best Buy. The max length that I can find from Neptune is 15 ft. Spec say upto 200 ft but I can not find even a 50 ft Aquabus cable to buy. So has anyone tried a regular USB cable.

09/24/2009, 04:23 AM	#2
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,212	Yes, they are plain USB cables but not the 'cheap' thin ons especially if you are going far and NEVER the cables with any kind of built-in repeaters. __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

10/01/2009, 07:40 PM	#4
Los Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Salisbury, MD - 2 hrs from DC Posts: 838	Any other suggestions? I need a 50 or 60 foot cable as well. __________________ ~~~~~ / ^ ^\ \| 0 0 \| .\ ~ / The Big Mo' - in honor of Trey and Matt Current Tank Info: 360 reef / 700 system with 4xSfiligoi XR6s, Sfiligoi XR4, BubbleKing 300 Deluxe Internal, Deltec PF601s, PM Kalk, Deltec FR616, Deltec FR509, AquaController APEX, Tunze 6305, 2x6205, 2x6101, 6100, 3xDart Golds, Barracuda, Snapper, 2xOceans Motions

10/01/2009, 11:57 PM	#5
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,212	I haven't used them but... http://www.usbfirewire.com/custom/Cu...sign_Tool.html $1 / foot and they make anything. __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

10/02/2009, 09:45 AM	#6
Los Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Salisbury, MD - 2 hrs from DC Posts: 838	Perfect. Thank you! __________________ ~~~~~ / ^ ^\ \| 0 0 \| .\ ~ / The Big Mo' - in honor of Trey and Matt Current Tank Info: 360 reef / 700 system with 4xSfiligoi XR6s, Sfiligoi XR4, BubbleKing 300 Deluxe Internal, Deltec PF601s, PM Kalk, Deltec FR616, Deltec FR509, AquaController APEX, Tunze 6305, 2x6205, 2x6101, 6100, 3xDart Golds, Barracuda, Snapper, 2xOceans Motions

09/24/2009, 08:38 AM	#3
HeneryH Henery Hawk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,003	Here is one source. http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10303 You want Male-A to Male-A using a combination of extenders and adapters.

10/02/2009, 09:51 AM	#7
Los Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Salisbury, MD - 2 hrs from DC Posts: 838	In the build tool, after you put in the type of connectors (Male A on both ends), and the length of the cable, it asks you whether you want the cable joined with a "Ferrite Bead" or a "Flex-Fusion". Which one would you suggest? Does it matter if it's in the middle or the ends? Incidentally, the price for a 60' cable is only $50. I'm going to order one as soon as I get an answer to the above question. Great link, Ken! __________________ ~~~~~ / ^ ^\ \| 0 0 \| .\ ~ / The Big Mo' - in honor of Trey and Matt Current Tank Info: 360 reef / 700 system with 4xSfiligoi XR6s, Sfiligoi XR4, BubbleKing 300 Deluxe Internal, Deltec PF601s, PM Kalk, Deltec FR616, Deltec FR509, AquaController APEX, Tunze 6305, 2x6205, 2x6101, 6100, 3xDart Golds, Barracuda, Snapper, 2xOceans Motions

10/02/2009, 10:12 AM	#8
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,212	I'd think the ferrite bead would be best for some amount of protection for interference but the design of the AquaBus is such that it might not make a difference. I'll ping Curt and get back to you... __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

10/02/2009, 10:52 AM	#9
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,212	Curt agrees. __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

10/02/2009, 11:06 AM	#10
Los Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Salisbury, MD - 2 hrs from DC Posts: 838	Thanks, ordering now! __________________ ~~~~~ / ^ ^\ \| 0 0 \| .\ ~ / The Big Mo' - in honor of Trey and Matt Current Tank Info: 360 reef / 700 system with 4xSfiligoi XR6s, Sfiligoi XR4, BubbleKing 300 Deluxe Internal, Deltec PF601s, PM Kalk, Deltec FR616, Deltec FR509, AquaController APEX, Tunze 6305, 2x6205, 2x6101, 6100, 3xDart Golds, Barracuda, Snapper, 2xOceans Motions

10/02/2009, 11:36 AM	#11
Los Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Salisbury, MD - 2 hrs from DC Posts: 838	Piece of cake. I just ordered a custom 60' cable from USBFireWire.com for $50, a 15' cable for $17, and a 10' cable for $13. Shipping is $8.50 and they say it will ship in 24 hours. If I have any problems with the cables, I'll post it here, and if I don't post again it means they arrived and worked just fine. __________________ ~~~~~ / ^ ^\ \| 0 0 \| .\ ~ / The Big Mo' - in honor of Trey and Matt Current Tank Info: 360 reef / 700 system with 4xSfiligoi XR6s, Sfiligoi XR4, BubbleKing 300 Deluxe Internal, Deltec PF601s, PM Kalk, Deltec FR616, Deltec FR509, AquaController APEX, Tunze 6305, 2x6205, 2x6101, 6100, 3xDart Golds, Barracuda, Snapper, 2xOceans Motions

10/02/2009, 10:54 PM	#12
RussM Recovering Reefaholic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 7,573	Another RC-er here ordered a long cable from them several weeks ago, and he posted that he was quite pleased with the product.

10/03/2009, 10:26 AM	#13
Los Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Salisbury, MD - 2 hrs from DC Posts: 838	Good to know, Russ. If anyone else orders from them, be sure and mention it's for an AquaController Apex, otherwise they'll have issues with the length being too long for the USB spec. I spoke with an engineer there and they are familiar with the Apex, so as long as you mention it in the comments section it wont delay your order. __________________ ~~~~~ / ^ ^\ \| 0 0 \| .\ ~ / The Big Mo' - in honor of Trey and Matt Current Tank Info: 360 reef / 700 system with 4xSfiligoi XR6s, Sfiligoi XR4, BubbleKing 300 Deluxe Internal, Deltec PF601s, PM Kalk, Deltec FR616, Deltec FR509, AquaController APEX, Tunze 6305, 2x6205, 2x6101, 6100, 3xDart Golds, Barracuda, Snapper, 2xOceans Motions

05/24/2012, 10:08 PM	#14
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,957	To my knowledge they are not the same. The pins are different and putting a usb cable into the connection will mess things up. __________________ Fishville