Neptune Apex WAV User manual

Apex WAV
QuickStart Guide

Table of Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 1
FIRMWARE ..................................................................................................................... 1
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................... 1
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................... 3
Initial Connections - 1LINK................................................................................................ 3
Startup –1LINK............................................................................................................... 3
Initial Connection - WAV ................................................................................................... 4
VERIFY THE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 4
PROGRAMMING (APEX FUSION INTERFACE) .................................................................. 5
PROGRAMMING (CLASSIC WEB INTERFACE).................................................................. 6
WAV PROFILE TYPE .......................................................................................................... 6
WAV Types/Modes of Operation ......................................................................................... 7
WAV MONITORING AND ALERTS .................................................................................... 8
FLO............................................................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 13
NEPTUNE SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 13
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................................. 14

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The WAV 2-pump starter kit comes with these items in the box from Neptune Systems:
1. WAV pumps (2)
2. WAV magnetic mount sets (2)
3. 1LINK AquaBus module
4. 24VDC power supply
5. 6’ Aquabus cable
6. Packet of (4) screws for mounting the 1LINK modules (use of mounting screws is optional)
If any of these items are missing, please contact Neptune Systems Support (see last page for contact
information).
FIRMWARE
IMPORTANT: Your Apex Base Unit must be running firmware version 4.40 or higher to
support the WAV. The current firmware version can be checked from the Apex Display on the Self
Test screen. If needed, please upgrade the Apex Base Unit firmware before proceeding with the
installation of the 1LINK and WAV(s). See the Firmware Updates page on the Neptune Systems web site for
firmware upgrade instructions. Do not connect any WAV pumps to the 1LINK module until the 1LINK module
firmware has been updated.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
THE WAV MOUNTS CONTAIN POWERFUL MAGNETS
Be extremely careful not to allow the
magnets to snap togther, as damage to the
mounts and/or personal injury may result.

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Assembling the WAV pump
1. Unpack a WAV pump and magnetic mount set.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the magnetic mount. Retain the packing material used as a
spacer between the magnets for future use.
3. Set aside the outer magnet.
4. Pick up a WAV, and hold it upright (with the cable at the top)
a. Note that the inner magnet assembly has a center channel with 3 round bumps and 1
rectangular ridge. The ridge is near the bottom of the inner mount.
b. In your other hand, pick up the inner magnet and hold it as shown in the image below, with
the rectangular ridge at the bottom.
c. Starting with the inner magnet below the pump, slide the inner magnet upward onto the track
on the back side of the WAV pump.

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d. Center the mount on the pump initially; you can change the angle of the pump as desired
later.
5. Repeat for the second pump and mount set.
6. Keep the two outer magnets well separated; do not allow them to snap together.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount the 1LINK as desired; a packet of 4 screws are included for this purpose.
2. Position the 24VDC power supply in a safe place where it is unlikely to get wet or splashed.
3. Install the WAVs in your display tank as desired. The recommended starting point and most common
usage will be to have a WAV on the left and right side of the tank. To install each WAV:
1) Place the WAV in your tank with the inner mount up against the tank wall in the desired position.
2) SLOWLY and CAREFULLY place the outer magnet assembly up against the outside of the tank
directly opposite the WAV inner mount. Rotate the outer mount as needed to mate up with the
inner mount magnet.
NOTE: The outer mount magnet is sealed and submersible and can be placed, for example, in an
aquarium overflow if desired.
NOTE: The top of the pump is where the cable goes into the pump. When the pump is upright, you may
change the direction of flow +/- 20° by sliding the pump within its mount. You may also rotate entire the
pump any amount desired to point the flow in any direction desired within the +/- 20° adjustment range of
the mount.
To reposition a pump:
1. Completely pull off the outer magnet
2. Move the pump away from the inside of tank wall slightly
3. Reposition the pump as desired
4. Carefully put the outer magnet back into place.
Do not drag the mounts across the glass or acrylic; there are large O-rings on both halves of the magnet
mount which may become dislodged or be damaged.
INITIAL CONNECTIONS - 1LINK
Plug one end of the included AquaBus cable into either of the AquaBus ports on the 1LINK and the other end
into an available AquaBus port anywhere on your existing Apex system. It makes no difference which AquaBus
port is used and you do not need to power down the system when connecting AquaBus accessories as the
system is plug-and-play. Then connect the included power supply to the 24V jack on the 1LINK. Plug the
power supply into a regular wall outlet or power strip outlet. Plugging in the 1LINK power supply into an Apex
EnergyBar outlet is not recommended. Ensure that the AquaBus cable and both power supply cables have a
drip loop
WARNING: NEVER plug standard USB devices into any AquaBus connector or AquaBus accessories
into computer USB ports. Damage to the AquaBus accessory and/or USB device may result.
STARTUP –1LINK
As soon as the 1LINK is connected to an active AquaBus, the module will power up and begin to initialize.
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an AquaBus address and be added to the Apex configuration. The LED Status indicator on the 1LINK will flash
while it is being initialized. This takes a second or two. Once initialized, the LED Status indicator will be solid
green. The LED Status indicator will flash green if communication with the Apex Base Unit is lost.
INITIAL CONNECTION - WAV
Connect the WAVs only after the 1LINK has been successfully connected and the status LED is lit solid green.
There are three numbered 1LINK ports; connect each WAV to any of the three.
VERIFY THE INSTALLATION
Verify the 1LINK and WAVs were initialized and added to the Apex configuration:
Apex Display: Setup –> Module Setup –> Modify Name –from this screen, you can see all AquaBus
modules installed on the system.
Classic Apex Web Interface: Configuration –> Module Setup –Verify the 1LINK is listed in the Apex
Module List and note the module number assigned to it.
There will be two programmable outlets automatically created when you connect the 1LINK to your Apex
system. They will be called LINKA_X_1 and LINKB_X_2 where ‘X’ is the module number automatically
assigned to your 1LINK. These outlets correspond to the 24VDC ACC ports on the 1LINK; they are for use
with Neptune Systems accessory products; they will not be used for your WAV installation.
There will also be a single outlet created for each connected WAV, named WAV_#_1; each WAV will have a
unique AquaBus address.
You should also see a FLO tile on the APEX Fusion dashboard. There will not be a FLO tile on the classic
dashboard. If you do not see the LINKA, LINKB, and WAV outlet tiles on the classic dashboard or the LINKA,
LINKB, and WAV outlet tiles and the FLO tile on the APEX Fusion dashboard, check the respective unused tiles
area.

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PROGRAMMING (APEX FUSION INTERFACE)
There is no programming of the 1LINK necessary in APEX Fusion for WAV operation. You will program only
the WAV outlets. To program a WAV using APEX Fusion, click the cog icon on the WAV tile from the Fusion
dashboard, then using the Fusion graphical scheduler interface, create your desired WAV schedule. Refer to
the WAV Modes section later in this document for details of each of the 9 available WAV operating modes.
Here is a sample WAV schedule created in APEX Fusion:

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PROGRAMMING (CLASSIC WEB INTERFACE)
There is no programming of the 1LINK necessary in the Classic Dashboard for WAV operation. You will
program only the WAV outlets. Refer to the Apex Setup and Programming Guide or the Comprehensive
Reference Manual for detailed instructions on how to configure and program profiles and outlets. This
QuickStart Guide assumes a basic level of understanding of profiles, outlets, and the use of the Classic
Dashboard Interface. Refer to the WAV Types/Modes of Operation section later in this document for details of
the options available within a WAV profile.
WAV PROFILE TYPE
The WAV has a new type of a profile which you can use to configure your pumps. For information about using
profiles, please refer to the Comprehensive Reference Manual.
Profile Name –Any unique name you chose consisting of 8 characters or less; only A-Z, a-z, 0-9, - (hyphen)
and _ (underscore) are permitted.
Control Type –Select ‘Wav’
Wav Type –Select the appropriate mode.
The remaining options will vary depending on the WAV Type (mode) selected.

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WAV TYPES/MODES OF OPERATION
There are 7 primary modes or control types available in the APEX Fusion WAV scheduler and in profiles.
Constant–a simple mode which gives an unchanging intensity.
Mavericks –A high-energy flow mode with random small and large changes in intensity such as is
typical of a reef.
Malibu –A lower-energy, gentler mode than Mavericks, Malibu simulates typical flow in a lagoon
or sheltered coastal area.
Pulse –A simple yet flexible mode which creates pulses at a configurable period, Pulse may be
used to create a standing wave. Pulse duration in seconds may be configured; this duration
describes the time that the pump will be on, as well the time that the pump will be off between
cycles.
Pipeline –A more powerful version of Pulse, Pipeline may be used to create a large standing
wave, potentially at the cost of more pump noise. Pulse duration in seconds may be configured;
this duration describes the time that the pump will be on, as well the time that the pump will be off
between cycles.
Rincon –A complex mode consisting of a long slow rise and fall in intensity, followed by another
at roughly half the intensity of the first; the cycle then repeats. Each cycle lasts approximately 87
minutes.
Trestles –A complex mode consisting of a long slow rise and fall in intensity, followed by a period
of rapid pulses; the cycle then repeats. Each cycle lasts approximately 87 minutes. Duration of the
rapid pulses may be configured.
When more than one WAV is present, an additional 3 modes are available; each requires a Reference pump to
be specified.
Mirror –This mode causes the pump to be synchronized with and operate in the same mode as
another WAV pump. If you use 100% for the intensity, the WAV will do exactly the same pattern as
the Reference pump. However, you may choose an intensity value less than 100%, which will
cause the WAV to operate the same as the Reference pump, but the operation of the WAV will be
proportionally scaled at a reduced intensity.
Inverse –Inverse is similar to Mirror, except that the WAV will do the opposite pattern of the
Reference Pump. Inverse is intended for use only in conjunction with the 6 primary WAV modes
which have a varying pattern; use of Inverse with Constant mode on the Reference Pump is not
recommended.
Back –a special mode intended for WAV mounted on the rear wall of a tank. The Back flow
pattern is simply a slowly varying sine wave pattern. The available options are a Maximum
Intensity (%) setting and Reference Pump setting. A WAV in Back mode will operate in sync with
the selected Reference pump.

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WAV MONITORING AND ALERTS
The WAV has the capability to report various abnormal conditions; there are 4 types of WAV alarms:
Position Error Alarm –The WAV can sense if its position has been changed, such as might happen if the
pump gets solidly bumped during maintenance, or if someone has removed the outer magnet mount and the
pump has fallen to the bottom of the tank.
Stall Alarm –The WAV can sense a stall condition which might be caused by sand in the pump or by an
obstruction blocking propeller movement.
Voltage Alarm –the WAV can detect and report a low or high voltage condition with the 24VDC input power.
Temperature Alarm –the WAV can sense and report a high internal temperature.
These alarms may be individually enabled or disabled for each WAV through the Classic Dashboard
Configuration->Module Setup page. All four are enabled by default.
After initial installation of a WAV and anytime the position of the WAV is changed, the pump’s base or home
position should be reset using the Set Home Position button as seen in the image below. After the Home
Position is set, any significant change in the position of the WAV will trigger a Position Alarm error (if the
Position Alarm option is enabled).
NOTE: Before setting the Home Position of each of your WAVs, the WAV outlet(s) must be turned OFF.

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Optionally, the WAV Alarms may also be configured and the Home Position of each WAV set using the display
menu.
Before setting the Home Position of each of your WAVs, the WAV outlet(s) must be turned OFF.
To set the WAV Home Position using the Apex web pages, navigate to Configuration -> Module Setup.
Then click the Set Home Position button.
To enable or disable any of the WAV Alarms using the Apex web pages, navigate to Configuration ->
Module Setup. Then click to enable or disable the 4 WAV Alarms as desired; a checkmark means that
alarm is enabled. When done, click the Update button.
To enable or disable any of the WAV Alarms using the Apex display, navigate to Setup -> Module
Setup -> Config Module -> WAV_#, then choose the Alarm you wish to enabled or disable. Press the
center button to toggle between On and Off. Press the Exit or Home button when done.
To set the Home Position using the Apex display, navigate to Setup -> Module Setup -> Config Module
-> WAV_# ->

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If none of the 4 WAV Alarms are present, the WAV tile in APEX Fusion will show an OK status; if any enabled
WAV Alarm is active, it will be displayed on the Fusion tile.
On the WAV tile, a TEMP value equating to the current internal temperature of the WAV is displayed. The
normal range of TEMP will be 40-60%.
A new programming command has been introduced to allow WAV alarms to be reported via Apex email and
audible alarms, and via APEX Fusion email and SMS alerts. The syntax is:
If Error modulename Then [ON/OFF]
Here is an example used in a program for the email outlet:
Set OFF
If Temp < 77.0 Then ON
If Temp > 78.5 Then ON
If pH < 7.90 Then ON
If pH > 8.25 Then ON
If Leak1 CLOSED Then ON
If Error WAV_7 Then ON

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FLO
Since the WAV constantly communicates with APEX Fusion, it knows exactly how much flow it is producing and
logs a new measurement simply called FLO. FLO is shown on a tile in APEX Fusion.
Data from all of the WAVs in your aquarium are aggregated. The size of your tank is factored in, and
calculations are done to determine the number of tank volume turnovers per hour, which is then scaled to a
FLO number from 0 to 10; the scale is non-linear, similar to the Richter scale used to measure earthquakes.
For example, the difference between FLO values of 6 and 7 is much greater than the difference between 2 and
3.
FLO values are also displayed on a graph in APEX Fusion.

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You can use the FLO number and FLO graph to assess the overall level of flow in your tank. Suggested flow
ranges for varying types of marine aquariums:
FLO Value
Best For
0-4
Fish-only
4-5
Common LPS coral
5-6
Common SPS coral
6-7
High-flow SPS coral
7-10
Extreme flow for SPS coral
You can use this number to compare to others who use the WAV in their aquarium or simply compare to your
own history of FLO in your aquarium.
You need to configure the FLOW tile after your WAVs are first installed. To configure the tile, click the cog
icon.
Change the Tank Volume value to match the size of your tank. This should be just the tank volume,
not system total water volume.

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All WAVs are Included by default. If you have WAVs in multiple tanks, for example in your display
tank and in a quarantine tank, you will want to exclude the WAV(s) in the QT so that only the data for
the tank’s WAVs are used in the FLO calculations.
Click the Send button to apply the new FLO tile settings.
MAINTENANCE
The WAVs should be given routine periodic cleaning like other in-tank powerheads to remove buildup of
coralline algae and other algae growths as needed. The WAVs should also be immediately cleaned if it is
known or believed that sand has gotten into the pump.
1. Carefully dismount the WAV, as always being extremely careful with the magnets.
2. Carefully remove the inner mount, the impeller cover, and the impeller assembly. The impeller
assembly is removed by carefully using the two tabs on the impeller assembly and twisting
counterclockwise to unlock it from the pump body.
3. Under running water, flush out any sand or other particulate matter from the outside and inside off
the pump body, from the impeller, and from the inner magnet mount.
4. Ensure that no sand particles are stuck in the small vents at the rear of the pump body. Flush or blow
out any sand if possible. If necessary, use a piece of wire, toothpick, dental pick, small screwdriver,
or other suitable implement to carefully loosen any stuck particles.
5. Soak the components in a solution of white vinegar and water as needed to remove any encrustations.
6. A toothbrush or similar mon-metallic brush may be used to facilitate cleaning.
7. Rinse thoroughly.
8. Reassemble and reinstall the WAV.
The inner magnetic mount utilizes an advanced isolation mounting mechanism. For information about
maintenance of the WAV magnetic mount, visit this link:
https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/wav/maintenance/magnet
NEPTUNE SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY
Neptune Systems warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1
year from the date of purchase. Probes carry a 90-day warranty. If repair or adjustment is necessary and has
not been the result of abuse, misuse, or accidental damage, within the 1-year period, please return the
product with proof of purchase, and correction of the defect will be made without charge.
For your protection, items being returned must be carefully packed to prevent damage in shipment and
insured against possible damage or loss. Neptune Systems will not be responsible for damage resulting from
careless or insufficient packaging. Before returning please obtain a return authorization (RMA) number from
Neptune Systems at [phone]. Returned merchandise will not be accepted without a RMA number.
Except for the warranty set forth above, Neptune Systems is not responsible for any damages including, but
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replacement and full or partial adjustment to purchase price.
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Product: WAV
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