Current eFlux User Manual

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IMPORTANT: Please refer to additional safety warnings on last page.

- eFlux wave pumps create a tremendous amount of water flow. Do not install pump where the strong current can harm corals or animals.

- Do not install pump too close to the sand bed where it will not stir/suck the sand.

- Pumps can also produce powerful waves in both wave and surge mode. Ensur

e your aquarium is

designed for wave pumps and ensure pumps ar

e mounted low enough not to push water out of the

aquarium.

- Magnet mounting assembly is very powerful. Be cautious not to cause injury to fingers.

- Keep out of reach of children.

- Never place magnets or pump near sensitive electronics, sharp objects or attractive surfaces.

- Never run wave pump dry or out of water.

- Always place spacer between magnets when not in use.

- Always unplug with dry hands for any maintenance or service.

- eFlux wave pumps are 24VDC. Ensure one 24VDC UL® transformer is used per wave pump.

- Ensure 24VDC UL® transformer is plugged into a GFCI approved outlet with a drip loop.

- Turn controller OFF and disconnect pump from power before performing any service

- Ensure eFlux wave pumps and any accessories all have a drip loop installed before plugging into the wave pump manifold HUB as shown below.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AC Power

GFCI Outlet

24VDC

Power Supply

Wave Pump LED Display

Wave Pump Manifold HUB

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LCKP/S SRE SUR PUL FRE FLO

24VDC

Power Supply

Drip Loop

Ensure use of drip loop for all cables

Use only with GFCI Protected AC Outlet

Ensure correct voltage power supply for each component

Use caution when installing magnets

Ensure pump location will not spill water from wave motion

Ensure use of drip loop for all cables

Safety Instructions & Warnings 1 What’s Included & Installation 2 eFlux Wave Pump Installation 3

Cable Connections 4 Programming Guide 5-9 Safety Warnings & Warranty 10

Thank You!

For purchasing our eFlux Wave Pump Kit.

Please read all instructions before

getting in the LOOP!

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

Safety Instructions & Warnings

Table of Contents

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Each eFlux Wave Pump Kit includes:

Item Description Quantity A eFlux DC Wave Pump 1 B Magnet Swivel Bracket Assembly

(pre-installed) 1

C 24V DC Transformer, UL® Listed 1 D Wave Pump HUB Controller w/Silicone Cover 1 E Pump HUB Mounting Bracket w/2 Screws 1 F eFlux Wave Pump LED Display 1 G eFlux LED Display Bracket w/2 Screws 1 H eFlux Wave Pump Wireless IR Remote Control 1 J IR Sensor 1 K Micro USB Communications Cable 1 L Cable Wraps 3 M Wave Pump Prefilter 1 P Pump Cable Wrapping 1

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Note:

If your eFlux wave pump is missing any components, please contact us directly at www.current-usa.com.

DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER

Accessory Wave Pumps

#1685 EFlux Wave Pump Manifold HUB (controls up to 3 wave pumps) #6004 Accessory Wave Pump, 660 GPH #6005 Accessory Wave Pump, 1050 GPH #6006 Accessory Wave Pump, 2100 GPH #4180 LOOP® Extension Cable, 9 ft./3M

#3239 EFlux Pump 660 Prefiler Pack of 3 #3240 EFlux Pump 1050 Prefiler Pack of 3 #3241 EFlux Pump 2100 Prefiler Pack of 3 #3231 EFlux Pump 660 Impeller #3232 EFlux Pump 1050 Impeller #3233 EFlux Pump 2100 Impeller #3036 24VDC 60w Transformer

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Replacement Parts

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

Additional Help

What’s Included

For additional installation instructions & videos, please visit our website at www.current-usa.com

Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts

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FEED

STREAM

P / S

SURGE

FLOW

FREQ

FLOW

FREQ

WAVE

LOCK

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT: Before installation, read ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

Step 1. Ensure all components are unpacked, unwrap cords and ensure there is no damage.

Step 2. Choose a mounting location inside the aquarium vertical wall for your pump. Clean location

of any dirt, algae or calcium deposits.

Step 3. Install cable wrap wrapping (P) around wave pump cable. This protects the pump cable from triggerfish, urchins and other animals that may damage pump cable. Place pump prefilter (M) over pump end (optional).

Step 4. Carefully separate magnet (B) from pump and place pump (A) into position in tank. Attach pump to tank using magnet. Swivel and adjust pump as desired.

Magnet Attachment

Cable Wrap

Pump Prefilter

(optional)

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INSTALLING WAVE PUMP MANIFOLD HUB AND EFLUX LED DISPLAY Step 5. Choose a location underneath your aquarium cabinet free of excessive moisture and/or

saltwater creep. Note: if you want the eFlux wave pump LED display outside cabinet, ensure the mounting location is 6”-10” away from where the wave pump manifold HUB will be mounted.

Step 6. Using included wood mounting screws, mount the eFlux wave pump HUB mounting bracket (E) and eFlux pump LED display bracket (G) to stand. Slide wave pump manifold HUB (D) and pump LED display (F) into each bracket.

Step 7. Remove silicone caps from Pump #1 DC input and Pump #1 connection on manifold HUB. Attach caps to HUB mounting bracket (E). Keep other silicone caps in place if not in use. Step 8. Choose a location for the IR Sensor (J) outside stand. The IR sensor is what receives control and on-demand command signals from the wireless remote. Unwrap cable and attach the IR sensor clip to your stand, attach IR sensor cable into the sensor clip. Ensure cable can reach wave

pump manifold HUB (D).

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LCK P/S SRE SUR PUL FRE FLO

Remove Cap

Store Cap

LED Display

IR Sensor

Manifold HUB

LED Display Mounting Bracket

Wood Screws

Wave Pump Manifold HUB Mounting Bracket

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AC Power

GFCI Outlet

24VDC

Transformer

eFlux Wave Pump LED Display

Wave Pump Manifold HUB

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LCK P/S SRE SUR PUL FRE FLO

Sensor

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Pump #1 Power DC Input

Pump #2 Power DC Input

Pump #3 Power DC Input

Pump #2 Pump Connection

Pump #3 Pump Connection

Port#1

Port#2

Port#3

Port#4

CABLE CONNECTIONS

Important:

Before connecting all of the components together, please review the following specifications in regards to the Wave Pump Manifold HUB and appropriate connections:

Step 9. Connect cables in the following order: a. Connect LED Display micro USB cable into Port#2 b. Connect IR Sensor micro USB cable into Port#1 c. Connect eFlux Wave Pump into P1 Pump Connection

d. Connect 24V DC cable into P1 Power DC input

Step 10. Plug 24V DC transformer into GFCI outlet. LED indicator light on manifold HUB will turn Blue.

Step 11. Use velcro cable wraps (L) for excess cables.

Step 12. Remove clear plastic tab from battery

compartment on wireless remote control (H).

Step 13. Press Main Power Key to turn pump ON. Pump will operate in default setting of Stream/Steady Flow Mode at 100% flow.

Step 14. Follow programming guide on next page.

Pump #1 Pump Connection

Communication LED Indicator Light

Specifications:

Pump DC Inputs: Voltage: 24VDC Max. DC Input per Channel: 72w@24VDC Max. DC Output per Channel: 60w@24VDC

Pump Connections: P1 Pump#1= Main/Primary Wave Pump P2 Pump#2= Secondary (Gyre) Wave Pump P3 Pump#3= Steady/Stream Wave Pump** Note: Pump#3 ONLY operates in steady/stream mode

Micro USB Ports: Port#1= Communications Port#2= Wave Pump LED Display Only Port#3= Communications Port#4= Communications

Port#1

Port#2

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LOCK

Battery Tab

MicroUSB Ports

A B

Main Power

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

Installation Instructions

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STREAM

SURGE

WAVE

FEEDP/S

FLOW

FREQ

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Remote Control Overview

FLOW

FREQ

Pump LED Display Overview

Main On/Off

Pump 1, Primary Wave Pump

Pump 2, Secondary Wave Pump

Pump 3, Flow/Stream Mode Only

Primary/Secondary Pump

Stream / Steady Flow Mode

Surge / Gyre Mode

Wave / Pulse Mode

Lock/Unlock Key

Increase / Decrease Flow Rate

Increase / Decrease Frequency

FLOW

FREQUENCY

LOCK Mode

Main / Secondary Pump

PUMP

Rate Display

Displays which pump is in programming mode.

Designates if Pump 2 is a Primary or Secondary (Slave) Pump

LED ON = Secondary Pump (Slave to Pump I) LED OFF = Primary Pump (Independent)

Displays if the Flow (velocity) is being shown on the rate display

Displays level of FLOW or FREQUENCY.

Each LED = 10% FLOW or duration

Displays if the Frequency (duration) is being shown on the rate display

1 2

LOCK

FEED

WAVE

LOCK

FEED

FEED Mode

Designates if controller and wireless remote are locked.

LED ON = Locked LED OFF = Unlocked

Flow Mode

Designates which mode pump is in. SRE = Stream/Steady SUR = Surge/Gyre PUL = Wave/Pulse

SURGE

STREAM P/S

FLOW

FREQ

P/S

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

Programming Guide

STREAM

SURGE

WAVE

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Programming Guide

Press the Main ON/OFF key to turn all of the pumps and pump display ON or OFF. When pumps are on, LEDs on display will illuminate. If all pumps are turned off, all LEDs on display will be off.

To individually turn each pump ON/OFF, hold the designated Pump Key for 5 seconds. Pump will turn ON or OFF.

To Lock settings and IR remote communication, press Lock key and hold for 5 seconds, the LED over LCK on the pump display will turn green.

To unlock settings and IR remote communication, press Lock key again for 5 seconds, the LED over LCK on the pump display will turn off. The wireless remote will not operate and communicate with the HUB and LED display.

To set all pumps into feeding mode, press the FEED Mode key . All pumps within the LOOP network will go into idle speed for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, all pumps will ramp back into their previously programmed flow mode.

Operational Flow Modes

There are three modes of water flow available for Pumps 1 and 2;Stream/Steady, Surge/Gyre and Wave/Pulse. Note that Pump 3 is designated as a circulation pump and can only be programmed in Stream/Steady Flow Mode.

LOCK

LED ON = Locked

LED OFF = Unlocked

FEED

TIME

STREAM/STEADY MODE

100%

50%

When a pump is in Stream/Steady mode, the pump will constantly circulate water at the programmed speed.

Flow

Flow rate is adjustable from 0-100% in 10% increments by pressing:

FLOW

Step 1: Turning pumps ON/OFF

Step 2: Turning individual pumps ON/OFF

Step 3: LOCK / unlock remote

Step 4: FEED Mode

Step 5: Programming Flow Modes

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

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Display remains same during FEED Mode

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Programming Guide

SURGE/GYRE FLOW

FREQ

100%

50%

FLOW

Press to increase frequency of pulse (decrease time interval)

Press to decrease frequency of pulse (increase time interval)

FREQUENCY

10s

FREQUENCY (seconds)

15s

20s

25s 30s 40s 50s 70s 80s 90s

Max. Flow

Frequency (time duration) is adjustable:

WAVE/PULSE MODE

100%

50%

FLOW

FREQ

Press to increase frequency of pulse (decrease time interval)

Press to decrease frequency of pulse (increase time interval)

Pump OFF

Pump ON

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1s 2s 3s 4s 5s 6s 7s

.3s .5s

.7s

.3s

.5s

.7s

2s2s3s

5s 6s 7s

4s 5s 6s

.7s

TIME

Frequency (time duration) is adjustable:

FLOW

Flow rate is adjustable from 0-100% in 10% increments by pressing FLOW keys on wireless remote.

FREQUENCY (seconds)

OFF

Max. FLOW

OFF

When a pump is in Surge/Gyre mode, the pump will gently ramp up and down to the maximum flow speed based on the frequency (time) programmed. This mode mimics back and forth water surges found in the ocean. See GYRE for using 2 pumps and creating Gyre flow.

When a pump is in Wave/Pulse mode, the pump will turn on/off, creating a pulsing between the maximum flow and off. This flow simulates waves commonly found on reef crests.

FLOW

Flow rate is adjustable from 0-100% in 10% increments by pressing FLOW keys on wireless remote.

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

Choosing flow modes

Every aquarium is different and eFlux wave pumps provide multiple modes of flow for a wide variety of applications.

STREAM/STEADY MODE

Steady, constant flow stream (adjustable) Alternates a slow ramp up/down Alternates a short pulsing action Mimics strong, flowing water currents Mimics surging water currents Mimics wave type action

SURGE/GYRE MODE

WAVE/PULSE MODE

Adjustable flow speed only, 0-100% Flow 0-100%, frequency 10-90 sec. Flow 0-100%, frequency 0.3-7 sec. Excellent circulation in specific areas Ideal for soft corals and anemones Ideal for SPS corals

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Programming Guide

Step 5A: Designate pump to program (1, 2, or 3)

Press the pump you pick to program by pressing the designated pump key on the wireless remote.

Pump icon will illuminate on LED display.

Step 5B: Designate water flow mode

Press the FLOW mode you wish to run the pump in by pressing the designated flow key on wireless remote.

Flow icon will illuminate on the LED display.

Step 5C: Program the maximum FLOW

Press the increase/decrease FLOW keys to adjust the pumps maximum flow rate until you have reached the desired flow. FLO will illuminate on the LED display.

The RATE display will show the flow from 0-100% in 10% flow increments on LED display.

Step 5D: Designate FREQUENCY setting

If programming the pump in either SURGE or WAVE mode, adjust the FREQUENCY setting by pressing the increase/decrease FREQ keys on wireless remote until the desired frequency/duration is reach.

The RATE display will show the FREQUENCY in 10 settings as follows:

Note: Decreasing FREQUENCY increases the time duration between min/max flow. It will appear opposite in your aquarium (lowering frequency/duration will increase wave motion).

Your setting will automatically be saved into memory.

No additional keys need to be set to save your settings.

FLOW

STREAM

SURGE

WAVE

FREQ

10s 15s

20s

25s 30s 40s 50s 70s 80s 90s

Pump OFF

Pump ON

.3s .5s

1s 2s 3s 4s 5s 6s 7s

.3s .5s

.7s

.3s

.5s

.7s

5s 6s 7s

4s 5s 6s

.7s

Wave/Pulse

Frequency Setting

SURGE/GYRE

Frequency Setting

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

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Programming Guide

Primary/Secondary Pump Syncing (GYRE)

A pump group consists of one Primary pump and at least one Secondary pump. The eFlux Wave Pump manifold HUB automatically designates Pump 1 as a Primary pump. Pump 2 can be designated as a Primary pump (controlled independently), or as a Secondary pump (runs oppo- site of Primary pump). Running two pumps in tandem (Primary/Secondary) automatically synchro- nizes the pumps in opposite flow modes (WAVE or SURGE), providing stronger wave flow and/or gyre flow in your aquarium. Note: Primary/Secondary mode is not available using Stream Mode.

To sync your pumps as Primary/Secondary (GYRE Flow):

Step 1: Program Pump 1 into desired mode

Press PUMP 1 key on wireless remote, pump 1 LED will illuminate on the LED display.

Press WAVE or SURGE mode, mode LED will illuminate on the LED display.

Adjust both FLOW (Flow) and FRE (Frequency) to the desired amount using increase/decrease arrow keys.

Step 2: Program Pump 2 as Secondary Pump

Press PUMP 2 key on wireless remote, pump 2 LED will illuminate on LED display.

Press the P/S key on the wireless remote.

P/S will illuminate on the LED display when Pump 2 is designated as a Secondary pump.

Pumps will now operate in Sync.

Step 3: Program Pump 2 as Primary Pump (Independent)

Press PUMP 2 key on wireless remote, pump 2 LED will illuminate on LED display.

Press the P/S key on the wireless remote.

P/S LED will turn off on LED display when Pump 2 is designated as a Primary pump.

Pump can now be programmed independently of Pump 1.

NOTE: PUMP 3 is ONLY a Primary Pump (independent) and ONLY in Steady/Stream Mode.

FLOW

FREQ

SURGE

WAVE

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

P/S

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GFCI Outlet

Drip

Loop

P1P3

Drip Loop

Do not install pumps where strong currents can harm animals. Do not install close to sand bed where it can suck/stir sand. Pumps can produce powerful wave action in both wave and surge modes. Ensure your aquarium is designed for wave pumps and ensure pumps are mounted low enough not to push water out of the aquarium tank. Magnet assembly is VERY powerful. Be cautious not to cause injury to fingers. Keep magnets and all accessories out of reach of children. Never place magnets or pump near sensitive electronics, sharp objects or other attractive surfaces. Do not run pumps dry or out of water. Always place spacer between magnets when not in use. Always unplug with dry hands for maintenance or servicing. Turn all controllers OFF and disconnect power supply before performing any service or maintenance. This product MUST be powered by a UL or ETL listed power supply. To avoid possible electric shock, power supply MUST be plugged into a GFCI wall outlet installed by a certified electrician in accordance with all local codes. All products must have a drip loop.

eFlux Wave Pump Kit

This product MUST be purchased from an authorized Current-USA reseller. Visit our website for a list of unauthorized resellers.

Current USA, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and worksmanship for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase and is none transferable.

Current-USA One Year Limited Warranty

Safety Warnings and Warranty

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