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ReefKeeper 2 ($270.00) - pH probe sold separately
- pH Monitoring and Control – New!
- The ReefKeeper’s pH feature allows the user to monitor pH
to 0.01 resolution. A channel can be linked to the pH measurement to control
devices that raise and lower pH. All common pH probes are supported and an
easy calibration will ensure an accurate reading. Purchase the pH probe
separately on our online store.
- Upgradeable Firmware with Free PC Cable Adapter – New!
- Customers will be able to update their unit when new
software features are released. The serial cable adapter is included with
the RK2 system and the firmware update program will be available for free
download whenever new software is released. To perform an update you simply
press the "Go" button on the firmware update program. Then the program
auto-detects the serial port and performs the upload, it's that easy!
- BLUE Backlight LCD & LEDs (with dimming!) – New!
- The ReefKeeper 2 now comes with an even sleeker design
employing a blue backlit LCD, blue status LEDs and a black overlay
background all standard. Users can set the brightness to 25%, 50%, 75% &
100% as desired.
- Manual Override – New!
- Each channel has a manual override to allow for quickly
turning on/off channels when working with your tank or if you just need to
activate your lights for an unexpected visitor.
- Digital Light Timer
- A light timer can programmed with an on and off time in
15 minute increments. Some or all of the channels can be programmed to be a
timer. New! – Lights can now be programmed to turn off when the temperature
exceeds a set value.
- Night Mode - Independently Programmable – New!
- Night mode can be configured independent of your light
configuration so that moonlights can be configured to be on at night. You
can also disable night mode altogether if desired.
- General Purpose Timers – New!
- General purpose timers allow for a single channel to turn
on/off multiple times in a day, or provide an oscillate feature for things
like top-off, etc. that you might want to turn on every so often throughout
the day (independent of wavemaking).
- Wavemaker (with softstart)
- There are 3 wavemaker cycles in the ReefKeeper, cycles A,
B and C. When a channel is designated as a powerhead a cycle must be chosen
for that channel. Cycles A/B alternate opposite each other, while cycle C
alternates on and off independently. Under the wavemaker setup you choose
how long you want each cycle time to be by dialing an A/B cycle time and a C
cycle time. In normal operation an ‘A’, ‘B’ and/or ‘C’ is displayed on the
LCD to indicate which cycle is on. During night mode the cycle times double
creating a calmer environment. You can also program individual channels to
be off during night mode if desired.
- Softstart
- Softstart is a much debated issue in the aquarium
community; many argue about whether or not it even exists. The reality is
that both camps are right in some way. Softstart does exist, however, it
isn’t practical or cost- effective to implement perfectly. Digital Aquatics
does implement “softer-start” for all channels. This is done to reduce the
“clanking” of the impeller when a powerhead is turned on. Put Digital
Aquatics to the test! The way to judge a product’s softstart capability is
to listen to the pump when it turns on; there is always some clanking, but
the goal is to reduce it as much as possible. Digital Aquatics tested many
other products and has implemented what it feels is the best performing
softstart available. Also, powerhead design is improving over time and pumps
like the MaxiJet brand last much longer than some others.
- Standby/Feed mode
- Standby mode can be programmed to be from 1 to 99 minutes
long. When the “Standby” (top) button is pressed the ReefKeeper turns off
the powerheads and sump pumps that are programmed to be off during standby
mode for the set time or until “Standby” is pressed again. Standby/Feed mode
helps reduce the bio load on the tank by maximizing the food eaten by fish
and corrals and minimizing waist. Food will not get whisked away into the
sump filter and to dead spots in your tank. Standby mode is also useful when
it is time to perform maintenance on your tank and you need all the water
pumps to be temporarily turned off.
- Digital thermometer & dual-stage temp control (temp
probe included)
- The ReefKeepers digital thermometer is a reliable
temperature sensor that is digitally filtered to provide accurate readings.
Using the temperature measured the ReefKeeper controls one or more heaters
and fan/chillers. The thermometer can be calibrated by the user so that near
perfect (0.1 degree resolution) accuracy can be achieved from year to year.
- Fan/Chiller control
- The ReefKeeper turns on chillers and/or fans when the
temperature in the tank exceeds a limit. Most aquarists don’t want to listen
to their hood fans when then don’t need to. The ReefKeeper allows the fans
to be off unless they are needed to keep the water temperature down. This
way you only have your fans on when you absolutely need them. A temperature
limit can be chosen for the fan/chiller in 0.1 degree increments.
- Metal halide “sure-on”
- Metal halides lights are notorious for not turning back
on after a power interruption. This is because they cannot be lit when they
are still hot. The ReefKeeper’s Sure-On feature detects power interruptions
and allows a metal halide bulb to cool before turning back on. Since the
ReefKeeper has an internal battery it will always be able to keep time and
settings despite power interruptions of any length. If a metal halide
channel is being held off by Sure-on after a power interruption, the LED
associated to that channel will blink until the metal halide channel is
turned on again.
- 8 programmable channels (No need for separate X-10
devices)
- The 8 controlled outlets are built into the ReefKeeper
making it easy to install and setup. No separate X-10 devices are needed to
be purchased and setup, which saves aquarists time, space and money. The
power controller is very compact for an 8 channel controller and mounting is
very easy.
- New! - 2 of the 8 channels (Ch 4 & 8) are traditional
relays best used for light ballasts. Some ballasts do not light reliably
with triacs (switches used in most controller products). This provides users
with maximum flexibilty
- New! - Channels 1 & 5 are offset to provide space that
supports wall power adapters that sometimes come with fans. This avoids the
need to run extra extension cords around your system which keeps you wiring
clean.
- Easier Fuse accessibility
- The 15A fuse is now accessible without taking off the
cover off the device. It is also a standard easy to find size ? x 1 ? inch.
- Resistive or inductive loads
- The ReefKeeper can control resistive (heaters) or
inductive (pumps and ballasts) loads and still supply 6A of power.
- Microprocessor design
- The ReefKeeper has an embedded microprocessor to enable
advanced features like softstart, night mode, “Sure-On” and temperature
functions on different types of channels, plus much more. It drives the LCD
menu system for easy setup. It also reads water temperature, digitally
filtering it to provide stable and accurate readings.
- Display box can mount flush to cabinet for
professional look
- The display unit has two mounting options to accommodate
different configurations. It can be mounted flush to your hood/cabinet for a
sleek look by cutting out a rectangle. It can also be mounted easily to any
flat surface. The outlet box mounts to a flat surface.
- High power design: 15A total power, 6A per channel
- A maximum of 15A can be supplied by the ReefKeeper, and
each of the 8 channels can supply 6A (as long as the total current is less
than 15A). A heavy duty power cord and a fused supply provides the safety
that is needed for home use.
See more details on the Expansion Socket for higher
power requirements
- User optically isolated from AC power
- The power switches use optically isolated controllers to
provide the highest level of safety in a water environment.
- Splash proof face plate
- The front of the remote display has a custom faceplate so
that a little water on it doesn’t cause any problems. The unit menu system
can be navigated with wet hands without any problems.
- Internal backup battery for clock and settings
- The internal battery will last for years keeping the time
and settings of the ReefKeeper. The battery also allows power interruptions
to have little effect on the system which is especially important when you
are gone for days at a time. A power outage will not require the adjustments
that to traditional light timers need after the power is restored.
- Simple menu system for easy configuration
- The menu system is an easy-to-use interface that allows
you to setup the ReefKeeper to meet your specific needs. The 3 buttons to
the right of the display are used to navigate through the menu for setting
up which features you want to link to which outlets and other setup.
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- What's new in the RK2?
- pH Measurment & control
- Software upgradeability
- Enhanced styling
- Brightness control
- 2 special purpose relays
- Externally accessible fuse
- General Purpose timers and software features
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$270.00 - DIGITAL AQUATICS REEFKEEPER 2 CONTROLLER
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$48.00 - pH PROBE FOR REEFKEEPER 2
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$45.00 - EXPANSION SOCKET FOR REEFKEEPER 2
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$1.50 - PINPOINT pH 7 CALIBRATION SOLUTION
$1.50 - PINPOINT pH 10 CALIBRATION SOLUTION |
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