Maxspect Gyre 300 Series & IceCap Backup Battery Y-Cable
SKU: GP-YCBL
- Direct OEM Emergency Integration: Factory-original adapter cable designed to link IceCap Battery Backup systems directly with Maxspect Gyre 300 Series controllers.
- Dual-Port Power Splitting: Y-cable configuration branches backup power to supply the dual motor power leads required by Maxspect Gyre 300 advanced controllers.
- Essential Power Outage Protection: Enables immediate, automatic failover to battery power during electrical blackouts, safeguarding corals and fish from oxygen depletion.
- Heavy-Duty Molded Strain Relief: Built with marine-grade low-voltage wiring and durable over-molded connectors that resist corrosion and strain inside equipment cabinets.
- Cross-Generation Compatibility: Fully compatible with both IceCap Battery Backup V2 and V3 units powering Maxspect Gyre XF330 and XF350 cross-flow wavemakers.
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Maxspect Gyre 300 Series & IceCap Backup Battery Y-Cable
In a densely stocked reef aquarium, an unexpected power outage can lead to critical oxygen depletion and catastrophic livestock loss within a few hours. The Maxspect Gyre 300 Series & IceCap Backup Battery Y-Cable (SKU: GP-YCBL) is the dedicated OEM power-splitting harness that bridges the IceCap Battery Backup (V2 and V3) with Maxspect Gyre 300 Series wavemakers (XF330 and XF350).
The Maxspect Gyre 300 dual-pump controller operates two wavemaker pumps simultaneously, utilizing a specialized dual-input power arrangement. Standard single-line battery leads cannot supply both channels without proper branching. The GP-YCBL Y-cable splits the backup battery output into the dual inputs needed by the Gyre 300 controller, allowing the battery system to automatically engage when mains power drops out. When coupled with the IceCap battery backup, the system shifts the Gyre pump into a power-saving emergency speed, preserving hours of continuous surface gas exchange and internal water movement until mains power is restored.
Ideal Application Scenario
If you are adding an IceCap Battery Backup V2 or V3 to an existing Maxspect Gyre XF330 or XF350 system, or if your original Y-cable has suffered pin fatigue, insulation damage, or salt corrosion, installing an authentic GP-YCBL ensures reliable, fail-safe connection during emergencies.
(Note: Package includes (1) Maxspect Gyre 300 Series & IceCap Backup Battery Y-Cable).
What’s Included:
(1) Maxspect Gyre 300 Series & IceCap Backup Battery Y-Cable (GP-YCBL)
Technical Specs:
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: GP-YCBL
Cable Architecture: Y-Splitter Harness (Single Input to Dual Output)
Connector Type: Molded Low-Voltage Coaxial DC Plugs
Operating Voltage Range: 12V – 24V DC
Jacket Material: Flexible UV- and Salt-Resistant Molded PVC
Primary Compatibility:
Controllers / Pumps: Maxspect Gyre XF330, Maxspect Gyre XF350 (300 Series Dual Controllers)
Batteries: IceCap Battery Backup V2, IceCap Battery Backup V3 (v3.0)
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 90days
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse, or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of the owner's or his agent's first knowledge of the defect.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given the first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements, or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary, or consequential damages of any nature, however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
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Installation & Setup Guidelines:
Disconnect the main Gyre power supply from the wall outlet prior to wiring battery components.
Connect the single female/male receiving end of the GP-YCBL Y-cable to the output link cable coming from the IceCap Battery Backup V2 or V3 unit.
Plug the dual branching output connectors of the Y-cable into the auxiliary/power input ports on your Maxspect Gyre 300 Series controller.
Reconnect your primary AC power adapter to the controller and plug all equipment back into the wall outlet.
Test the failover function by temporarily unplugging the main AC power brick from the wall; verify that the Gyre controller immediately switches over to battery power and runs the pump.
Plug the primary power supply back in to return to normal scheduled operation.
Pro Tips:
- Conduct Routine Outage Simulations. Test your battery backup connection every 3 to 6 months by unplugging the main wall adapter for 60 seconds. Simulating an outage verifies that the GP-YCBL connections remain tight, the internal battery holds sufficient charge, and the pump ramps down into battery-saving mode as expected.
- Secure Connectors Away from Floor Dampness. Never leave DC barrel jacks or splitter connections resting on the sump floor or cabinet base where dripping water or salt creep can settle. Use adhesive cable clips to secure the Y-cable junctions to the upper interior wall of the cabinet to prevent galvanic corrosion across the metal pins.