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What do I need to hook up my AC Jr. to a computer?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by phishcrazee, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I seem to get conflicting info when I ask this question to people, so I'll ask it here...... what do I need exactly?  A serial cable?  Are there AC Jrs that have a different port for this option?  We have a wireless connection for our PC, but will I need another router?  I just want this to be simple, but it seems like the manual is soooo vague /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/confused.gif
     
  2. JB Veteran Reefkeeper

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    Well, first off, you need an ACJR that has a serial port. They sell them both with and without the port.
    The next thing you need is a serial cable. Unfortunately, you will need to buy the one from Neptune system as it uses an old DIN connector type that is difficult to find these days.
    Finally, you need a GISC (Ground Isolated Serial Connector) unless you don't care about accurate PH readings. Without the GISC, the PH reading will most likely be way off.
    Once you have all of that, plug the GISC into the serial port on your computer, plug the serial cable into both the GISC and the ACJR and you're good to go.
    You will also need either AquaNotes or Joel's (much better) Reef Trakker software.
    -JB
     
  3. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Thanks! Just what I was looking for /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  4. jtesdall

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    Well thank you JB. Fawn you can download it from www.reeftrakker.com, its free for GIRS members.
     
  5. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Posted By jtesdall on 08/27/2008 8:31 PM
    Well thank you JB. Fawn you can download it from www.reeftrakker.com, its free for GIRS members.How do I get it?  I see the evaluation version, is that the same?  I registered, just now, same user name as on GIRS........./DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/hehe.gif
     
  6. jtesdall

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    Yes, go ahead and use the Try it now link. Install that and follow the directions. Let me know if you have any problems.
     

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