
Add Advanced 0 to 10V Control to Your Apex System
- Enables Apex control of compatible pumps and LED fixtures
- Seamless plug and play integration with any Apex base unit
- LED status indicator for simple troubleshooting
- Includes 3-foot AquaBus cable
- Dual AquaBus ports for flexible system expansion
The Neptune Systems VDM Module adds two 0 to 10V variable speed ports (each with two independent channels) to your Apex, allowing you to control compatible pumps and lighting systems through your Apex Fusion dashboard. Fine-tune flow with pumps and powerheads or program custom lighting schedules with select LED fixtures using the VDM’s analog control outputs.
Common Use Cases:
- Tunze Pumps: Control flow rates and pulsing modes on models like the 6105, 6155, and 6255 (Tunze to Apex interface cable required, sold separately. Not compatible with HUB Edition pumps)
- LED Lighting: Program dimming and spectrum changes on select 0 to 10V LED fixtures such as Kessil A80, A160, and older A360W models
- Custom Control Projects: Integrate with DIY equipment that uses analog 0 to 10V control input
Compatibility Notes:
- Requires a Neptune Apex base unit (A3, A2, or legacy Apex models)
- Compatible with many 0 to 10V controllable pumps and lights
- Does not support Neptune 1Link accessories or lights using digital/wireless communication protocols
- Interface cables for pumps and lights are not included and must be purchased separately
What's Included?
VDM Module
AquaBus Cable (3 feet)
SKU | 207500 |
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UPC | 696859111044 |
Aquarium Type | Saltwater, Freshwater |
Product Questions
Or must I use the RJ45 connection and adapter?
You will need the Gyre interface module from Ice Cap: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps-plumbing/aquarium-powerhead-pumps/maxspect-gyre.html
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Are there any advantages to using this for Kessil lights vs the actual controller Kessil makes?
There is not a major advantage to using the VDM instead of the controller. The Controller is nice as it is easy to set up and control. The VDM will require some programming to get the kessil to run for specific times. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
You will need one module for the Gyre (depending on if you want reverse the unit will take up v1/v2 and v3/v4. One Voltage port for the wave line (either V1/V2 or V3/V4) the sols require the serial port. If your sols are unable to be daisy chained (I do not believe they can) an individual VDM will be needed for each. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
The module only works with the Tunze pumps (as far as controllable pumps goes that is). The Koralia doesn't have any 3rd party controllers that I am aware of and the line has also been discontinued.
It depends on how you want to control the lights. If you want every light fixture to be able to be controlled individually, then you would need a VDM port for each individual light. Otherwise you use a single VDM port to control the first light and then daisy chain the other lights to the first light. The first light will be controlled by the controller and act as the master light and control all the daisy chained lights.
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