Wav Types/Modes Of Operation - Neptune Apex WAV Quick Start Manual

WAV TYPES/MODES OF OPERATION

There are 7 primary modes or control types available in the APEX Fusion WAV scheduler and in profiles.
Constant– a simple mode which gives an unchanging intensity.
Mavericks – A high-energy flow mode with random small and large changes in intensity such as is
typical of a reef.
Malibu – A lower-energy, gentler mode than Mavericks, Malibu simulates typical flow in a lagoon
or sheltered coastal area.
Pulse – A simple yet flexible mode which creates pulses at a configurable period, Pulse may be
used to create a standing wave. Pulse duration in seconds may be configured; this duration
describes the time that the pump will be on, as well the time that the pump will be off between
cycles.
Pipeline – A more powerful version of Pulse, Pipeline may be used to create a large standing
wave, potentially at the cost of more pump noise. Pulse duration in seconds may be configured;
this duration describes the time that the pump will be on, as well the time that the pump will be off
between cycles.
Rincon – A complex mode consisting of a long slow rise and fall in intensity, followed by another
at roughly half the intensity of the first; the cycle then repeats. Each cycle lasts approximately 87
minutes.
Trestles – A complex mode consisting of a long slow rise and fall in intensity, followed by a period
of rapid pulses; the cycle then repeats. Each cycle lasts approximately 87 minutes. Duration of the
rapid pulses may be configured.
When more than one WAV is present, an additional 3 modes are available; each requires a Reference pump to
be specified.
Mirror – This mode causes the pump to be synchronized with and operate in the same mode as
another WAV pump. If you use 100% for the intensity, the WAV will do exactly the same pattern as
the Reference pump. However, you may choose an intensity value less than 100%, which will
cause the WAV to operate the same as the Reference pump, but the operation of the WAV will be
proportionally scaled at a reduced intensity.
Inverse – Inverse is similar to Mirror, except that the WAV will do the opposite pattern of the
Reference Pump. Inverse is intended for use only in conjunction with the 6 primary WAV modes
which have a varying pattern; use of Inverse with Constant mode on the Reference Pump is not
recommended.
Back – a special mode intended for WAV mounted on the rear wall of a tank. The Back flow
pattern is simply a slowly varying sine wave pattern. The available options are a Maximum
Intensity (%) setting and Reference Pump setting. A WAV in Back mode will operate in sync with
the selected Reference pump.
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