Biotopus II is a new idea: the application of a new technology.
Elegant and flexible, it uses the latest technology available to provide a new concept in aquarium automation. Unlike other products on the market, the ELOS Biotopus II is the only open-source
open-source aquarium computer available.
Besides the standard features such as monitoring and controlling the following: PH, Temperature, Redox, Conductivity, Salinity, Light timers, Light Intensity (Dimmer control), Heaters, Chillers, Moon lights and phases, Circulation pumps, Dosing pumps, the
Biotopus II also allows the control of a further 10 auxiliary devices connected to the controller and allows remote user control via GSM and SMS messaging from your cell phone.
(photo) The controller has an easy to read 4 line graphic LCD display,
(photo) a serial port to connect the controller to a personal computer or cell phone, an infra-red sensor and DX-1 port to allow control of a further 512 devices or appliances using standard home automation technology.
(photo) The
BIOLINK SMS module will add complete remote monitoring and management capability through SMS messaging on your cell phone.
HIGHLIGHTS - Reproduction of the natural biotope conditions of any part of the world
- 43 programmable events
- Alarm notification via SMS, phone or fax
- Remote monitoring and programming via SMS messaging
- Infra red port
- 12 programmable power outlets, expandable to 512
- Direct connectivity to PH, Redox, Temperature, Water level and Light probes
- Direct connectivity to dimmable ballasts for dawn and dusk effects
- Serial PC Interface
- Lunar phases
- Easy setup program
- Temperature probe included
OPTIONALS: - Biolink SMS: Remote management via a GMS cell phone
- Multiplug: Controllable power strips. Up to 2 power strips, each having 6 individually controllable outlets can be connected directly to the controller(photo)
- PH Probes: 2 separate PH probes can be connected to the controller
- Redox Probe
Currently in development: - DX1 Module: Remote management of other home automation devices (not necessarily related to the aquarium)
New release: - Multiplug 2: Second multiplug for the control of dosing pumps, circulation pumps and home automation timers
- Conductivity probe
- Professional conductivity module: allows direct readings for conductivity, density and salinity
- Lux probe: probe to monitor the lumen output of the system
Available versions: - BIOTOPUS II CONTROL: Includes Multiplug (5 outlets + Osmocontroller)
- BIOTOPUS II KIT SMS: Includes Multiplug (5 outlets + Osmocontroller) + BIOLINK SMS and free PH probe