Ecotech Marine QuietDrive User Manual
QUIETDRIVE
User Manual
Contents
Please read this entire setup guide before using your pump. By purchasing, installing or using this product, The information provided in this manual is
subject to change. For the most up to date information visit ecotechmarine.com/support
What is QuietDrive ...................... 1
QuietDrive Driver ......................... 2
Operational Modes ....................... 3-6
Mode Conguration ..................... 7-9
Multi-Pump Overview ................... 10
Master/Slave Setup ..................... 11-13
EcoSmart Modes ......................... 14-15
Maintenance ................................ 16
Troubleshooting .......................... 17
Customer Support
Many of the steps in this guide have corresponding how-to videos. View them on the EcoTech Marine website at
http://ecotechmarine.com/support-videos
The EcoTech Marine Community is another tool for users to troubleshoot and learn about our products. For additional information about your
VorTech QuietDrive Pump, please visit us at https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us
UNITED STATES & CANADA
Contact EcoTech Marine directly for all warranty service and returns.
Visit https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us
INTERNATIONAL
Contact your local distributor directly for all warranty service and returns.
Visit http://ecotechmarine.com/retailers
Customer Support
1-800-785-0338 ext. 2
service@ecotechmarine.com or
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us
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What is QuietDrive
The VorTech is no less amazing today than when it rst
revolutionized the aquarium hobby. Three generations
of pumps, over a decade of ow production, and tens
of thousands of healthy aquariums are a testament to
this uniquely designed power head. At the heart of the
VorTech’s success is its unique, patented, magnetically
coupled design and technically advanced motor driver and
rmware.
QuietDrive is the latest drive system that increases
eiciency and signicantly reduces motor noise. This
technology is incorporating the QuietDrive driver that
comes standard with the MP10, MP40 and MP60 VorTech
pump.
QuietDrive and EcoSmart Live
No matter where life takes you, with EcoSmart Live, your tank is right there with you. Paring your VorTech
pump with a ReefLink (sold separately), EcoSmart Live enables you to control your VorTech Quiet Drive pumps
from anywhere, any time using a compatible web browser or our dedicated Apple iOS app.
Enjoy the peace of mind that your reef and its inhabitants are cared for and safe. EcoSmart Live is cloudbased, so you can access it through a web browser on any computer, tablet with an Internet connection or
smartphone so the new features are installed automatically.
Your pumps communicate with your computer or device via our ReefLink which acts as an RF to WiFi bridge.
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QuietDrive Driver
SET Button
Wireless Indicator
LED Strip
MODE Button
Battery Backup Input
Accessory Port
SET Button: Used to set dierent settings in each
operational mode.
MODE Button: Used to select between dierent
operational modes.
Battery Backup Input: Input jack for EcoTech’s Battery
Backup accessory for protection against power failures.
OPTION/Power Button
Control Dial
Pump Cable Slot
Power Input
Basic Setup
Please reference the Quick Start Guide that comes
provided with any VorTech pump (ecotechmarine.com/
documentation), Follow the instructions to properly mount
your VorTech pump. Once the VorTech is mounted per the
instructions, connect to outlet power.
Wireless Indicator: LED will illuminate when the
QuietDrive is communicating wirelessly.
LED Strip: LEDs will illuminate to indicate modes, speed,
time, etc.
Option/PWR Button: Used to select dierent options in
certain conguration modes and used to power device
on/o.
Control Dial: Used to change speeds, times and other
settings.
Pump Cable Slot: Input Slot for the pump cord. Note:
Cable comes attached to driver.
Power Input: Input jack for attaching the power supply
to the pump.
Specications
Wireless Enabled: ‘W’ versions only
Dimensions: Length: 5” (127mm)
Width: 3.5” (89mm)
Depth: 1.375” (35mm)
Power Input: 24 volt DC input
Battery Backup Input: 12 volt DC input
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Operational Modes
Navigating Between Modes
To navigate between the dierent modes, use the MODE, SET and OPTION buttons along with the control
dial. Modes will be distinguished by the color of the dial and/or the illumination of specic blue LED’s on the
LED strip. The following will guide you through navigating between each mode. For more information on
each specic mode, see the full description of each mode in the next section of the manual.
Constant
Speed
EcoSmart Modes
are designed for
multiple pump oper-
ation. See Pg. 14-15
for more information
OPTION
SET
MODE
Control Dial
PWR
EcoSmart* Random*
MODE
TSM
SET
EcoSmart*
NTM
SET SET SET SET
Hold (MODE) to enter Feed Mode
Hold (OPTION/PWR) to Power O/On
MODE
Short Pulse Gyre
MODE
Reef Crest
SET SET
Random*
Lagoon Freq. Set Freq. Set
See Below for Auto Tune
*Note: LED bar will indicate change between modes
Speed Set Speed Set
Short Pulse Gyre
(Hold to save,
Press to access)
Saved Saved
Wave Wave
MODE
SET
(Hold to save,
Press to access)
Note: In Pulse
Auto Tune
Modes, when
you save a wave,
the control dial
will blink green/
white twice to
indicate wave is
saved. The control
dial will then
breathe the color
corresponding to
the mode you were
Short Pulse
Freq. Set
SET
Saved
(Hold to save,
press to access
saved wave)
SET
OPTION
SET
PWR
Hold SET and Option
until Blue LEDs roll
back and forth slowly
MODE
Press SET when you
SET
see a desired wave
form in your tank.
OPTION
PWR
in.
Wave Press Press Press
To ne tune wave, press MODE to speed up
wave and OPTION to slow down wave. This will
be shown visually with the blue LED strip. When
satised, press SET again to save wave.
Note: You are not able to navigate into Night Mode from regular operation. This mode is automatic after you
congure it in Conguration Mode. For instructions on conguring Night Mode see pg. 6
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Constant Speed Mode
Constant Speed mode is the default mode of the VorTech, this
makes the pump produce ow at a constant speed that is
determined by the position of the dial.
% of
User
Set
Speed
Time
Random Modes
Random mode operates in two dierent settings, Lagoon and Reef Crest. These random modes are
used to simulate natural reef environments. To navigate to each of these modes, press MODE until the
control dial turns yellow. Then press set to switch between the two. The specic Random mode you
are in will be indicated by a pair of two blue LED lights brightly illuminated. The speed of these modes
will be indicated by dim LED lights.
Lagoon
% of
User
Set
Speed
% of
User
Set
Speed
Lagoon mode simulates a low-energy lagoon environment. The
speed of the pump is changed slowly to recreate the gentle
currents of a lagoon.
Time
Reef Crest
Reef Crest Random mode simulates a high-energy reef
environment. The pump will change speed frequently and
drastically to simulate crashing waves and surging tide. This is a
favorite of SPS coral.
Time
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