EnergyBar 832 - User Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Apex EnergyBar 832!
The EnergyBar 832 allows the Apex system to control up to eight 120VAC items such as
lights, pumps, fans, heaters, a chiller, and other aquarium equipment, as well as
provides 24-volt DC power to compatible Neptune Systems Apex accessories and
expansion modules.
The EnergyBar 832 is intended for indoor use only in North America and other locations
which have 120VAC 60Hz electricity.
A Neptune Systems Apex controller is required to utilize the EnergyBar 832 (EB832); it
cannot function as a standalone power strip.
Note that the EnergyBar 832 is for use only with the Apex controller; it is not
backward-compatible with Apex Classic and Apex Jr controller models.
ENERGYBAR 832 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
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(8) relay-switched programmable 120VAC outlets for controlling power to pumps,
lighting, heaters, a chiller, and other aquarium equipment
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Heavy-duty power grounded cord, 6 feet in length
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Each 120VAC outlet has a rated load capacity of 7 Amps
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(3) 1LINK ports for c
onnection of Neptune Systems peripherals such as the DŌS
Dosing and Metering System and WAV powerheads
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(2) DC24 outlets providing switched 24VDC power (up to 30 watts each) to
Neptune Systems 24VDC accessories.
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Status LEDS for AC outlets and DC24 ACC outlets
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3-port AquaBus hub for Apex system interconnection
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Per-outlet monitoring of Amps and watts on the (8) AC outlets
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Voltage monitoring
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Per-outlet overcurrent warnings through the Apex system and via flashing of the
AC outlet status LEDs
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15 Amp circuit breaker for overcurrent protection
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Active electrical current monitoring and logging through the Apex
