Well, the Archon controller from Digital Aquatics is now shipping. Here are a few screenshots from my unit:


This is the standard Home page. You can select which inputs and outputs you want displayed here.


This is the Inputs page. To adjust or calibrate an input, you just click on the little gear and the input fields that pertain to that probe appear on the right side.


This is the Outputs page. Just like the Inputs page, you click on the little gear to bring up the input fields for that channel. Here is where you program channels to be a Light, Pump, Switch, etc. You also input parameters such as times, triggers, etc. It is quite simple.


This is the Graphs page. You click on whichever parameter you want to graph to see it in the window. For those of you familiar with the graphing on the RKE (before it was dropped) or in myReef you would agree that this is a night and day difference. Every parameter is graphed. You click here to view the graph you want to see.


This is the System page. Here is where you can see software versions and will be notified of any updates. Also, the time of day, timer, alarm, night mode, etc. are all set here.

The Archon base unit by itself sells for $399. I believe it comes with a temp probe as well. There is no display on it. You access it using any device that is web enabled such as a computer (Windows or Mac), a phone (IOS or Android), tablet, etc. It is compatible with all of the current DA modules with the exception of the head units, both RKE and RKL, and the NET module. The NET module is unnecessary with the Archon. CAT5 and WiFi networking is built in. So even if you live in the dark ages and don't have a home network, you can still access your Archon using any device with WiFi. The RKE and RKL head units will eventually be re-purposed to use as display units with limited functionality much like the RD-1 is now. The NET will be re-purposed to act as a remote connection to another tank. DA also has plans to make a module that will connect to the Archon base wirelessly so that if you had two tanks on opposite sides of the house or positioned in a way where running wire between them would be too hard, you will still be able to have them connected.

The Archon is currently shipping and sells as just the Archon base as well as a full system that comes with the new PB4 power strips. The PB4 is an improvement on the PC4. They are basically the same, but the enclosure is all metal, it provides more power to the bus, does not have any issue with low current pumps, and several other inside improvements. If you are looking for a controller or you already have a Digital Aquatics system, the Archon is a massive move forward and is packed with features and is very powerful. Let me know if you have any questions on it.