Neptune WXM and Vortech ESw

[bureau13]

I've got a pair of MP40ESw pumps (white plastic driver boxes) and I have a Apex 2016 controller. I'd love to use the Apex to control the powerheads but I run them in Antisync mode and the MXM still doesn't do that, as far as I can tell. Also, I'd have to upgrade to QD drivers and the Mobius-ready RF board. I'm not sure it's worth all that money just for Apex control, they've been working fine on their own for years. However, the WXM can control some version of MP40, and it still works with modern Apex controllers. Plus it can be head for a pretty reasonable price if you're slightly patient.

The questions: What version of MP40 does the WXM actually work with? And what do you think about the longer term prognosis for WXM remaining compatible with updated controller firmware? I could see Neptune future software updates no longer recognizing the WXM. It would tick me off, but I could see it happening...

 

[blaxsun]

Honestly, based on the fiasco when the WXM was rolled out (and all the problems people continue to report), I'm not sure I'd sink anything into it at this point. I think it's either "love it" or "hate it", and for me that's too much of coin toss.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Honestly, based on the fiasco when the WXM was rolled out (and all the problems people continue to report), I'm not sure I'd sink anything into it at this point. I think it's either "love it" or "hate it", and for me that's too much of coin toss.

You mean the MXM, the older WXM has been out of production for a few years now.

WXM compatibility = mainly pre mobius. Also there is a hard date @ somepoint in 2021 where you cannot downgrade the MP10/MP40 firmware to use a wxm so, keep that in mind also.

Mobius: Firmware Rollback to ESL/WXM

Overview QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra built after 6/1/20, will have Mobius firmware preloaded. We do not recommend performing a firmware rollback unless you already have a large group of devices ...

support.ecotechmarine.com

 

[bureau13]

You mean the MXM, the older WXM has been out of production for a few years now.

WXM compatibility = mainly pre mobius. Also there is a hard date @ somepoint in 2021 where you cannot downgrade the MP10/MP40 firmware to use a wxm so, keep that in mind also.

Mobius: Firmware Rollback to ESL/WXM

Overview QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra built after 6/1/20, will have Mobius firmware preloaded. We do not recommend performing a firmware rollback unless you already have a large group of devices ...

support.ecotechmarine.com

If I can find a used WXM for a good price (I have seen a few) and it can control a pre-Mobius MP40ESw in anti-sync with no other purchases necessary it might just be worth it. The problem with upgrading to MXM compatibility is I need to QD drivers, 2 updated RF modules, the MXM itself... And I STILL don't get anti-sync. No thanks.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I have two of the older wxm modules, so In in no rush to bother with the new stuff. The anti sync function imho is one of the best things about the ecotech product line. Sucks that its was 'forgotten' with the mxm.