NastayNatron
02-12-2017, 06:12 PM
What you get:
Vertex Cerebra Controller with 6 Outlet Multibar
Additional 6 outlet Powerbar
Vertex Temperature Probe
Neptune Apex Double Junction PH Probe
New Vertex Controller shipped out in May
Up for sale is my Vertex Cerebra Controller along with a Second Power Bar and a Neptune Double Junction PH Probe. This is an interesting sale so I will be very up front with everything. I bought this controller as part of the Beta package vertex released last summer. I installed it on my reef in September 2016, adding the double junction PH probe a month later and a second power bar a month after that. It worked well controlling everything on my tank - my only issue is the multi-bar disconnect problem. Essentially a powerbar will "disconnect" from power automatically and all outlets on that bar will go to the fallbacks that are set when you program. This happened twice since September. Basically make sure your fallbacks/defaults are all set correctly. There are a few other small known bugs and before purchasing I will run you through everything that has ever come up.
Now for the fun part of this purchase! Vertex has announced that every cerebra will be replaced with a brand new re-designed controller and multibars at NO COST. There have been rumors that shipping may not be fully covered but that hasn't been finalized yet. They are supposed to ship the new controllers in MAY 2017. I have attached the exact letter from Vertex below for all the info on this as well. When you come pick up your controller we will sit down and I will transfer my Cerebra Club login and the info that is needed to have your new controller shipped to your address over to you.
Now for some photos:
Whats for sale:
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/NastayNatron/Cerebra_zpskagdb572.jpeg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/NastayNatron/media/Cerebra_zpskagdb572.jpeg.html)
And in use on my tank:
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/NastayNatron/IMG_6718_zpsaytpsa55.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/NastayNatron/media/IMG_6718_zpsaytpsa55.jpg.html)
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/NastayNatron/IMG_6740_zpsq4ewp1sy.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/NastayNatron/media/IMG_6740_zpsq4ewp1sy.jpg.html)
I have a lot more photos on my build thread if anyone is interested:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=121018
And finally the letter from Vertex:
Dear Cerebra Club Member,
While years in the making, it has only been a short few months since announcing the “Cerebra Open Beta Release”.
Designing a product presents multitude of challenges. The design team must conceptualize what the potential user entails as well as all other necessary features and functions while maintaining the brand’s vision of such device. This becomes more so difficult with an industry-first innovative platform where the said features and functions are non-existent at the time. With your help and dedication and through the “Cerebra Club Forum” we have gained invaluable insights into what a true Aquarium controller could be. One that operates flawlessly, stands the test of time and sets itself apart by becoming a source of much needed information in reef keeping. Not Just a controller but a Reef Keeper’s Assistant!
Our mandate with Cerebra has always been clear; as it should manage an Aquatic biotope’s tasks, integrate your hobby into your life style and bring all your Aquarium equipment and its components under one “virtual roof”. While we feel many of these objectives have been and can be further achieved; we also realize technological advancements of the past few years have brought about myriad of possibilities outside the realm of the current hardware’s compatibility.
So without further ado; we are happy to introduce to you the “New Cerebra”. We have employed the latest technologies with large existing user base that fits our mutual vision of Cerebra. With that said; not only we have retooled the Power/Sensor arrays (PowerBar/MultiBar) but also the Cerebra itself.
When designing the current Cerebra, utilizing earlier version of Android (2.0), we had many concerns with the platform that are no longer. Android with its current large user base has perfected itself in ways beyond our dreams when we started to walk on this path.
Considering all that the new “Cerebra” will be delivered with:
Android 7
extremely stable platform used by over 10,000,000
ability to download Android APPs without the need for modification by Vertex or other
Manufactures
MultiBars and PowerBars reduced considerably in size
form/function of the head unit changed with aggrieve reduction is size
true USB communication allowing off the shelf devices as well as upwards compatibility
more emphasis on optional onboard wireless communication with Auxiliary devices (if desired)
even more onboard I/O, 0-10V and other Aquarium Control Capabilities out of the box
HDMI onboard and remote Camera Possibilities
Blue Tooth and Wi-Fi onboard with no need for Auxiliary Dongles
All this will remove the need for Custom Cerebra Specific APPs bringing us closer to realizing our objective; “All components under one Virtual roof”. The new Cerebra will allow most of the current native Android APPs from other Aquarium manufacturers to be directly uploaded for true seamless control with no need for intermediary Modules. In the weeks to come we will share with you more exciting news and events and continue to solicit you for your invaluable insights, ideas and recommendations to perfect Cerebra. Suffice it to say; without your dedication and help none of this would have been possible. Since its inception, Vertex adopted; “Realization of Modern Aquaria” as its motto and core DNA. Such motto has created an unparalleled bond to and made us humbled by our early adopter’s confidence in ourvision. With that said, we are happy to announce that all current Cerebra Club members will receive the new Cerebra at no extra cost. An industry-first event to ensure we truly deserve your confidence enabling Vertex to continue to walk its path of; Realization of Modern Aquaria.
We anticipate shipping the new units out sometimes in May depending to delivery time of the new smaller housings for Cerebra, MultiBar and PowerBars.
We will continue to update you on this forum and hope to get as much feedback as possible to help us realize our mutual Aquatics dreams together. Employing the latest version of Android, one can almost say; “Sky is the limit”.
Best Regards,
Jason Behzad
Vertex Aquaristik GmbH / CTO
Vertex Cerebra Controller with 6 Outlet Multibar
Additional 6 outlet Powerbar
Vertex Temperature Probe
Neptune Apex Double Junction PH Probe
New Vertex Controller shipped out in May
Up for sale is my Vertex Cerebra Controller along with a Second Power Bar and a Neptune Double Junction PH Probe. This is an interesting sale so I will be very up front with everything. I bought this controller as part of the Beta package vertex released last summer. I installed it on my reef in September 2016, adding the double junction PH probe a month later and a second power bar a month after that. It worked well controlling everything on my tank - my only issue is the multi-bar disconnect problem. Essentially a powerbar will "disconnect" from power automatically and all outlets on that bar will go to the fallbacks that are set when you program. This happened twice since September. Basically make sure your fallbacks/defaults are all set correctly. There are a few other small known bugs and before purchasing I will run you through everything that has ever come up.
Now for the fun part of this purchase! Vertex has announced that every cerebra will be replaced with a brand new re-designed controller and multibars at NO COST. There have been rumors that shipping may not be fully covered but that hasn't been finalized yet. They are supposed to ship the new controllers in MAY 2017. I have attached the exact letter from Vertex below for all the info on this as well. When you come pick up your controller we will sit down and I will transfer my Cerebra Club login and the info that is needed to have your new controller shipped to your address over to you.
Now for some photos:
Whats for sale:
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/NastayNatron/Cerebra_zpskagdb572.jpeg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/NastayNatron/media/Cerebra_zpskagdb572.jpeg.html)
And in use on my tank:
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/NastayNatron/IMG_6718_zpsaytpsa55.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/NastayNatron/media/IMG_6718_zpsaytpsa55.jpg.html)
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/NastayNatron/IMG_6740_zpsq4ewp1sy.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/NastayNatron/media/IMG_6740_zpsq4ewp1sy.jpg.html)
I have a lot more photos on my build thread if anyone is interested:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=121018
And finally the letter from Vertex:
Dear Cerebra Club Member,
While years in the making, it has only been a short few months since announcing the “Cerebra Open Beta Release”.
Designing a product presents multitude of challenges. The design team must conceptualize what the potential user entails as well as all other necessary features and functions while maintaining the brand’s vision of such device. This becomes more so difficult with an industry-first innovative platform where the said features and functions are non-existent at the time. With your help and dedication and through the “Cerebra Club Forum” we have gained invaluable insights into what a true Aquarium controller could be. One that operates flawlessly, stands the test of time and sets itself apart by becoming a source of much needed information in reef keeping. Not Just a controller but a Reef Keeper’s Assistant!
Our mandate with Cerebra has always been clear; as it should manage an Aquatic biotope’s tasks, integrate your hobby into your life style and bring all your Aquarium equipment and its components under one “virtual roof”. While we feel many of these objectives have been and can be further achieved; we also realize technological advancements of the past few years have brought about myriad of possibilities outside the realm of the current hardware’s compatibility.
So without further ado; we are happy to introduce to you the “New Cerebra”. We have employed the latest technologies with large existing user base that fits our mutual vision of Cerebra. With that said; not only we have retooled the Power/Sensor arrays (PowerBar/MultiBar) but also the Cerebra itself.
When designing the current Cerebra, utilizing earlier version of Android (2.0), we had many concerns with the platform that are no longer. Android with its current large user base has perfected itself in ways beyond our dreams when we started to walk on this path.
Considering all that the new “Cerebra” will be delivered with:
Android 7
extremely stable platform used by over 10,000,000
ability to download Android APPs without the need for modification by Vertex or other
Manufactures
MultiBars and PowerBars reduced considerably in size
form/function of the head unit changed with aggrieve reduction is size
true USB communication allowing off the shelf devices as well as upwards compatibility
more emphasis on optional onboard wireless communication with Auxiliary devices (if desired)
even more onboard I/O, 0-10V and other Aquarium Control Capabilities out of the box
HDMI onboard and remote Camera Possibilities
Blue Tooth and Wi-Fi onboard with no need for Auxiliary Dongles
All this will remove the need for Custom Cerebra Specific APPs bringing us closer to realizing our objective; “All components under one Virtual roof”. The new Cerebra will allow most of the current native Android APPs from other Aquarium manufacturers to be directly uploaded for true seamless control with no need for intermediary Modules. In the weeks to come we will share with you more exciting news and events and continue to solicit you for your invaluable insights, ideas and recommendations to perfect Cerebra. Suffice it to say; without your dedication and help none of this would have been possible. Since its inception, Vertex adopted; “Realization of Modern Aquaria” as its motto and core DNA. Such motto has created an unparalleled bond to and made us humbled by our early adopter’s confidence in ourvision. With that said, we are happy to announce that all current Cerebra Club members will receive the new Cerebra at no extra cost. An industry-first event to ensure we truly deserve your confidence enabling Vertex to continue to walk its path of; Realization of Modern Aquaria.
We anticipate shipping the new units out sometimes in May depending to delivery time of the new smaller housings for Cerebra, MultiBar and PowerBars.
We will continue to update you on this forum and hope to get as much feedback as possible to help us realize our mutual Aquatics dreams together. Employing the latest version of Android, one can almost say; “Sky is the limit”.
Best Regards,
Jason Behzad
Vertex Aquaristik GmbH / CTO