which electronics?

**trob09** · 21st April 2005, 14:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Since I am not familiar with the Meg options, who makes the APECS package ?

Phi,

I have the answer to this somewhere, but it is one of the things that I've not retained. I'll see if I have it filed away somewhere...

tim

**trob09** · 21st April 2005, 14:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

You spelling may well suck, but at least the answer is good news.

I debated sending this as it might come across as too smart-assed. but what the heck..it's meant in jest:

At least I'm in good company!

***schford*** · 21st April 2005, 15:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Since I am not familiar with the Meg options, who makes the APECS package ?

Based on Smithers design I believe but upgraded in house by Steve - current design and maintainence is in house by ISC - actual board manufacturer not sure.

I had a little play with the APECs in the factory when i was out there - you can't fault the proven reliability but I do prefer the GUI on the shearwater.

The one I played with had 2 displays but I can not see why you cont just get one as long as you were to get the HUD so you had 2 displays for the PPO2.

Also it was answered earlier but computer, battery etc totally independant between HUD and wrist computers - when i get round to pictures and a break down you can see it clearly.

Stuart

Ken · 21st April 2005, 20:07

Thanks for all the input. I had a chance to dive Will's original Meg a few years ago. It seemed quite solid. I wasn't quite sure how the new electronics measured up these days. From everyone's input it seems both are solid choices. I guess we would expect that anyway from ISC. I guess it's a matter now of how much "bling" I want.

The heads-up (as described) seems intuitive and quite easy + from a scootering viewpoint nicer to have one display. Again, I appreciate everyone's feedback. Ken

Robert Cook · 22nd April 2005, 02:17

What is the current APECS version? I've currently got a fairly old unit (with APECS v1.06a) and I'm thinking about either upgrading the unit to new electronics & a CIS scrubber, or selling the current unit & buying a new one,

Thanks,
Robert

Ken · 22nd April 2005, 10:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook)

What is the current APECS version? I've currently got a fairly old unit (with APECS v1.06a) and I'm thinking about either upgrading the unit to new electronics & a CIS scrubber, or selling the current unit & buying a new one,

Thanks,
Robert

The new Cis scrubber won't be ready for a bit. I understand that it's still undergoing some testing. However, it won't be too far away. I think it's the crowning piece to a stellar unit.

***schford*** · 22nd April 2005, 13:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook)

What is the current APECS version? I've currently got a fairly old unit (with APECS v1.06a) and I'm thinking about either upgrading the unit to new electronics & a CIS scrubber, or selling the current unit & buying a new one,

Thanks,
Robert

Hi robert believe it is APECS 2.0 now...give them a ring!

21st April 2005, 14:28	#11 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 686	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Since I am not familiar with the Meg options, who makes the APECS package ? Phi, I have the answer to this somewhere, but it is one of the things that I've not retained. I'll see if I have it filed away somewhere... tim
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21st April 2005, 14:32	#12 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 686	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) You spelling may well suck, but at least the answer is good news. I debated sending this as it might come across as too smart-assed. but what the heck..it's meant in jest: At least I'm in good company!
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21st April 2005, 15:35	#13 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Since I am not familiar with the Meg options, who makes the APECS package ? Based on Smithers design I believe but upgraded in house by Steve - current design and maintainence is in house by ISC - actual board manufacturer not sure. I had a little play with the APECs in the factory when i was out there - you can't fault the proven reliability but I do prefer the GUI on the shearwater. The one I played with had 2 displays but I can not see why you cont just get one as long as you were to get the HUD so you had 2 displays for the PPO2. Also it was answered earlier but computer, battery etc totally independant between HUD and wrist computers - when i get round to pictures and a break down you can see it clearly. Stuart
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21st April 2005, 20:07	#14 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 320	Thanks for all the input. I had a chance to dive Will's original Meg a few years ago. It seemed quite solid. I wasn't quite sure how the new electronics measured up these days. From everyone's input it seems both are solid choices. I guess we would expect that anyway from ISC. I guess it's a matter now of how much "bling" I want. The heads-up (as described) seems intuitive and quite easy + from a scootering viewpoint nicer to have one display. Again, I appreciate everyone's feedback. Ken
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22nd April 2005, 02:17	#15 (permalink)
Robert Cook Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 107	What is the current APECS version? I've currently got a fairly old unit (with APECS v1.06a) and I'm thinking about either upgrading the unit to new electronics & a CIS scrubber, or selling the current unit & buying a new one, Thanks, Robert
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22nd April 2005, 10:26	#16 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 320	Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook) What is the current APECS version? I've currently got a fairly old unit (with APECS v1.06a) and I'm thinking about either upgrading the unit to new electronics & a CIS scrubber, or selling the current unit & buying a new one, Thanks, Robert The new Cis scrubber won't be ready for a bit. I understand that it's still undergoing some testing. However, it won't be too far away. I think it's the crowning piece to a stellar unit.
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22nd April 2005, 13:46	#17 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook) What is the current APECS version? I've currently got a fairly old unit (with APECS v1.06a) and I'm thinking about either upgrading the unit to new electronics & a CIS scrubber, or selling the current unit & buying a new one, Thanks, Robert Hi robert believe it is APECS 2.0 now...give them a ring!
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