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Ecotech Marine QuietDrive User Manual

Ecotech Marine QuietDrive
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QUIETDRIVE
User Manual
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Ecotech Marine QuietDrive Specifications

General IconGeneral
DimensionsVaries by model
Voltage24VDC
Hose Connection SizeVaries by model
Pipe ConnectionVaries by model
Maximum PressureVaries by model
WeightVaries by model

Summary

What is QuietDrive

QuietDrive and EcoSmart Live

Control your QuietDrive pumps from anywhere using EcoSmart Live via a web browser or iOS app.

QuietDrive Driver Overview

Driver Components

Identifies buttons, indicators, ports, and dials on the QuietDrive driver.

Basic Setup and Specifications

Guides through initial setup and lists key technical specifications of the driver.

Navigating Operational Modes

Mode Navigation Diagram

Illustrates the flow between different operational modes via buttons and dial.

Auto Tune Functionality

Explains how to use Auto Tune to create custom wave forms.

Special Modes: Feed, Battery Backup, Night

Briefly introduces Feed, Battery Backup, and Night modes.

Detailed Operational Modes

Constant Speed Mode

Operates the pump at a constant speed determined by the control dial position.

Random Modes: Lagoon and Reef Crest

Simulates natural reef environments with varying flow patterns.

Pulse and Gyre Modes

Short Pulse Mode

Creates uniform high/low pulses at intervals of 0.2 to 2 seconds.

Gyre Mode

Creates uniform clockwise/counterclockwise pulses at intervals of 2 seconds to 2 hours.

Advanced Features and Modes

Auto-Tune Wave Creation

Utilizes Auto-Tune for easy wave form creation in your tank.

Wave Motion Warning

Cautionary advice regarding potential stress on aquarium tanks from wave generation.

Feed, Battery Backup, and Night Modes

Details on Feed, Battery Backup, and Night modes for specific operational needs.

Mode Configuration

Configuration Menu Overview

Explains how to enter and navigate the configuration menu for six settings.

Configuration Mode Settings Explained

Details the six configurable settings and their color indicators.

Configuration Settings Details

Battery Backup Speed Settings

Defines pump speed settings for battery backup mode.

Night Mode Speed and Time Settings

Configures pump speed and duration for night mode.

More Configuration Settings

Feed Mode Speed and Time Settings

Configures pump speed and duration for feed mode.

Auto-Dim Time Settings

Sets the duration for the auto-dim functionality.

Multi-Pump Operation

Master/Slave/Independent Modes

Explains how QuietDrive pumps can operate independently, as master, or as slaves.

Sync vs. Anti-Sync Modes

Details slave pump operation modes: Sync (same as master) and Anti-Sync (inverse of master).

Assigning Master/Slave Relationship

Establishing Pump Groups

Steps to set up pump groups with one master and multiple slaves.

Clearing Driver Memory

Procedure to reset a pump's memory to independent mode.

Entering Setup Mode

Process to put pumps into configuration mode for assignment.

Configuring Master/Slave Roles

Assigning the Master Pump

Steps to designate a pump as the master pump.

Assigning Slave Pumps

Steps to designate pumps as slave pumps.

Resetting the Master Pump

Procedure to reset the master after assignments are complete.

Slave Pump Speed Control

Setting Local Max Speed for Slaves

Allows individual control of maximum speed for slave pumps.

Restoring Master Speed Sync

Procedure to revert slave pump speed to match the master's setting.

Multi-Pump EcoSmart Modes

EcoSmart Mode Overview

Orchestrates pumps for efficient flow and wave conditions using EcoSmart.

EcoSmart Slave Modes (White, Orange, Turquoise)

Slave modes based on pump positioning relative to the master pump.

QD with EcoSmart or WWD

Compatibility and limitations of QD drivers with EcoSmart or Wireless Wave Drivers.

Specific EcoSmart Modes

Tidal Swell Mode (TSM)

Creates a harmonic balance of flow, from chaotic to calm with a detritus surge.

Nutrient Transport Mode (NTM)

Uses wave and surge motion to move detritus out of the aquarium.

Maintenance and Upgrades

Wireless Driver Firmware Upgrade

Step-by-step guide to upgrade QuietDrive driver firmware.

Troubleshooting

Understanding Error Codes

Identifies LED error codes and their corresponding issues.

Troubleshooting Specific Errors

Provides resolutions for various error codes like disconnect, overheat, stall, and upgrade errors.

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