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Old 04-20-2013, 07:15 PM
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We need to identify what the pin arrangement is in the plug to the pump.

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Old 04-20-2013, 08:53 PM
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Very interesting Bob, I have a question though...did you cut the wires away from the original controler or are they still attach?
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Old 04-20-2013, 09:24 PM
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Very interesting Bob, I have a question though...did you cut the wires away from the original controler or are they still attach?
On the wp40's, I just cut them away, as I'll never need them,and they're cheap.
I had ordered parts for the waveline harnesses about 10 days ago, so I expect things to arrive this week.
I actually was thinking of starting this next week, but after talking with Steve looks like we're starting it sooner.
I will have a separate harness, so on this project, no the controller will just be set aside.
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Great work Bob, this looks awesome. I guess a guy really just needs the profilux EVG card? If I didn't want to salvage the original controller I could use the mating connector from that to prevent the need to cut the pump wire.

Any idea what the signal voltage is? The WP40 was 0-5V, is it the same for waveline?

What about soft start, can we program this with profilux, I've never tried that myself.
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Great work Bob, this looks awesome. I guess a guy really just needs the profilux EVG card? If I didn't want to salvage the original controller I could use the mating connector from that to prevent the need to cut the pump wire.

Any idea what the signal voltage is? The WP40 was 0-5V, is it the same for waveline?

What about soft start, can we program this with profilux, I've never tried that myself.
What's stopping me from just hooking it to the wp40 set up?
All I'd have to do is undo the union off of one and connect the pump.
Can you see a potential for trouble here?
Now the only thing is I may have to confirm the three pin configuration, but in theory(as bad as it may be....), could this work?
I may have to drag out my multimetre, but I'm thinking the signal is either 1-5 or 1-10? I'm safe at five, any other thoughts without getting too technical?
I have new three pin connectors coming, should be here this week, don't be chopping if need be. It may be this simple....
but somehow I'm doubting it.......
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Ok, I have control on the waveline.
I'll post a bit more when I get a few more things checked.
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Waiting for some parts to come in, but I figure that I can make a harness for about $15 dollars, this doesnt include the EVG card that will be needed for a profilux. Did I mention this will also work with an Apex controller?
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Many thanks for posting this, definitely following along, as I have a waveline arriving next week
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Old 04-23-2013, 02:28 PM
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Many thanks for posting this, definitely following along, as I have a waveline arriving next week
Ill have everything needed to make a harness here this week, lmk if you need a hand.
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