Neptune AquaController Apex EnergyBar 4 Setup Manual
AquaController Apex
EnergyBar 4
Setup Guide
WELCOME TO AQU AC ONTOLL ER APEX
Congratulations on your purchase of the AquaController Apex EnergyBar 4! The EnergyBar 4 allows the
AquaController Apex system to control up to four 120 volt items such as lights, pumps, fans, heaters, chillers
and more.
PH YSICAL INSTAL LATION
The EnergyBar 4 should be securely mounted in a location free from moisture. Use wood screws through the
mounting tabs or if mounting on drywall, use drywall anchors (mounting screws and anchors not included).
• Mount the EnergyBar 4 above the water line of the aquarium.
• Be sure to utilize drip loops on all power cords and AquaBus cables plugged in to the EnergyBar 4.
• Plug the EnergyBar 4 into a circuit protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
WARNING: Water damage will void your warranty! Mount the EnergyBar in a location safe from
moisture exposure.
AQ UABUS CONNECT ORS
The EnergyBar 4 communicates with and provides power to the AquaController Apex base, Apex Display and
Apex accessory modules through the AquaBus connector. The EnergyBar 4 has six connectors to connect
AquaBus Accessories. There are no limitations on the order AquaBus accessories can be connected or to
which AquaBus ports accessories must be connected. The total length of all AquaBus cables should be limited
to 200 feet. Please see the AquaController Apex Installation and Getting Started Guide for more information.
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.
OUTLETS
The EnergyBar 4 provides four switched 120V outlets. They are numbered 1 through 4 as illustrated on the
front of the device. Outlets 1, 2 and 4 are switched with smaller relays and can power items up to 8 amps
each. Outlet 3 is switched with large relay and can power items up to 12 amps each. The total current draw
for all active outlets must be less than 15 amps. Instantaneous as well as a historical graph of the current
draw can be viewed from the AquaController Apex Display or through the AquaController web server. Please
see the AquaController Installation and Getting Started Guide for more information on monitoring and
programming the EnergyBar 4 outlets.
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