RF expansion not syncing with mp10

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RF expansion not syncing with mp10

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I'm wondering if someone can give me some advice. I tried most of the weekend to sync my mp10 to my RF expansion with no luck. Here is what I tried:

1) Initialize RA memory (in case some memory setting was screwing things up).
2) Load the RF Initialization code onto the Reef Angel.
3) Hard reset the mp10.
4) Put the mp10 into slave mode.
5) Hit the 'OK' on the RA.

The results were that the RF expansion would go solid green but the mp10 would return to whatever mode it was in before I put it into sync mode (the dial would not turn white).

Does anyone have any advice? Anyone experience something similar?

Thanks in advance,

-Leo
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You may need to reset the mp10 to factory before you try to sync it.
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Isn't that what a hard reset does? I've tried both a soft and hard reset with the same results.

-LeoD
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What model mp10 is it?
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It is the wireless quiet drive.
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I think you won't be able to sync on that driver.
lnevo reported this issue, but I haven't been able to get my hands on the new driver yet.
He was able to make it work with a work around, but I think it requires an old driver too.
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Yeah I had to resync with the old driver and then swap the module back.
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That's a bummer... Might be another reason to try out the gyre with the icecap module... If I go that direction I'd be willing to send you the vortech if you are interested? Thanks for the responce and the great support. So far (got my reefangel last week) I am loving the RA.

-Leo
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Just read the other post on syncing to another vortech... If I understand this correctly are these the steps I need to take (I have a buddy with an MP40wQD)...

1) Reset memory on MP40
2) Reset memory on MP10
3) Put MP40 into master mode.
4) Put MP10 into slave mode.
5) Sync them.
6) Reset MP40.
7) Bring my MP10 home and plug in the RF module.

Does this work because the MP10 is already in slave mode?

Thanks in advance,

-Leo
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Yes. You got it.
That should work.
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Confirmed. Roberto if you still use a vortech you should def upgrade. The new driver is really quite incredible. We should figure out how to drive jaebos the same way. Super quiet, less heat, etc.
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I'm going to get one driver just to troubleshoot the issue, but IMO the Gyre is a far superior pump.
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I've seen very mixed reviews on it. Some like it, some don't. Some say there are problems with longevity. I'll probably wait to look into them when Jaebo comes out with their knock-offs :)
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I think I'm going to hang on to my vortech's for now. I've read some reviews where the gyre produced stray voltage in the tank. The big advantage to the vortech is I have no power running into my main display tank. I have seen the gyre in a LFS and it moves a lot more water and produces less dead spots than the vortech (which is my only issue with them).

-LeoD
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Was the problem with syncing Mp40s ever corrected? I have been searching the forums but haven't found any solution I can implement. If it hasn't been fixed is there an ETA?
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AFAIK there's no fix for the Quiet Drive sync'ing. You will need an older driver to sync the wireless chip, then you can move it over.
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