The Red Sea ReefControl ATO Module is an essential add-on kit designed to seamlessly integrate a complete, fail-safe Automatic Top-Off (ATO) system directly into your existing ReefControl Lite or ReefControl Pro controller.
It allows your main controller to manage water level stability and monitoring, eliminating the need for a separate, dedicated ATO controller.
Components of the Module
The module contains all the necessary hardware for a complete ATO system:
- ReefSense Digital ATO Sensor:
- Solid-State Technology: Uses slim-line, multi-input titanium probes and Electrical Conductivity (EC) technology to sense the water level. This design has no moving parts (unlike traditional float switches) that can fail, clog, or get stuck, ensuring ultra-reliable operation.
- Built-in Digital Thermometer: Includes an integrated, highly accurate digital temperature sensor (accurate to 0.1 C). This gives you a real-time, logged temperature reading from your sump or ATO chamber.
- Fail-Safe: Features built-in safety shutoff and backup probes to prevent overfilling.
- ATO Pump:
- Quiet & Variable Flow: A compact (1.8" diameter), 12V DC pump that is quiet and energy-efficient (6–10W).
- High Performance: Max flow of 300 LPH/75 GPH and max head of 2.5m/8ft.
- Serviceable Design: The pump's impeller chamber is designed for easy disassembly and cleaning.
- Complete Installation Kit:
- Sensor Holder: Includes a magnetic corner mounting bracket suitable for up to 1/2” glass.
- Tubing: 10-foot silicone tubing.
- Safety Features: Includes a siphon breaker to prevent accidental reverse siphoning and a tube holder for silent, splash-free flow into the sump.
Ecosystem Integration and Automation
By plugging the ATO Module directly into an available port on your ReefControl Lite or Pro, you gain the full benefits of the ReefBeat App:
- Salinity Stability: Provides an automated, secure method to replenish evaporated water, which is the most effective way to maintain rock-solid salinity—the single most critical parameter for coral health.
- 24/7 Monitoring: Tracks and logs the number of top-offs, the volume of water added, and the water level status.
- Temperature Automation: The built-in temperature sensor provides a dedicated temperature reading for your sump, which can be used to trigger automation rules via the ReefControl Power unit (e.g., turn a chiller or fan ON/OFF).
- Critical Alerts: Receive notifications if the ATO runs excessively long (indicating a possible leak or pump failure) or if the RO reservoir runs dry.
The ReefControl ATO Module is the smart, reliable solution for adding fully integrated water level and temperature control to your Red Sea system.
