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  1. 10-11-2011, 06:44 PM #11
    mcleodm
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    Also, what would you suggest I set my mp40 connected to the apex at?

    Currently, my program is:
    Fallback Lagoon
    Set Lagoon
    If Time 09:00 to 10:00 Then Pulse
    If Time 10:00 to 12:00 Then ReefCst1
    If Time 12:00 to 13:00 Then Pulse
    If Time 13:00 to 17:00 Then ReefCst2
    If Time 17:00 to 18:00 Then Pulse
    If Time 18:00 to 20:00 Then ReefCst1
    If Time 20:00 to 23:00 Then Lagoon
    If Time 23:00 to 06:00 Then Slow
    If Time 06:00 to 09:00 Then Constant
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    If FeedB 000 Then Slow

    Profiles:
    Lagoon-max int 60%
    ReefCst1-max int 70%
    ReefCst2-max int 100%
    Pulse-2sec max int 100%
    Slow-int 25%
    Constant-int 65%

    I have my lights setup with the sun command +2 hours on sunrise and sunset. Is there a way to program the mp40 to match this? I don't want the pump to be at pulse when the actinics arent even on yet if its like july or something and the lights come on at 7am. (i dont think that would happen, but its just an example)
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  3. 10-11-2011, 08:35 PM #12
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    I'm still a little fuzzy on what all you have going...but hate to keep asking questions...so here is a basic program you could put in for your pump outlets:

    Fallback OFF
    Set OFF
    If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then On


    If that doesn't help, I think we need a look at your virtual timer statement and other outlets. You can get a download of your apex program and post it here.

    For your vortech, I assume you have the WXM module then? I don't have that one yet, but would like to get it.
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  4. 10-11-2011, 10:30 PM #13
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    Yes I have the wxm module. Its pretty neat. certainly worth the money.

    Basically, this is what i need to do with sample times inserted.

    Pump 1: SWRet-AWC (5_2) needs to be on for 1 minutes. Then
    Code:
    Current program:
Fallback OFF 
Set OFF 
If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
Min Time 003:00 Then OFF
    Pump 2: SWSend-AWC3 (3_3) needs to be on for 1 minute. Then
    Code:
    Fallback OFF 
Set OFF 
If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
Defer 001:00 Then ON 
Min Time 002:00 Then OFF
    Pump 3: SWFill-AWC2 (3_2) needs to be on for 1 minute.
    Code:
    Fallback OFF 
Set OFF 
If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
Defer 002:00 Then ON 
Min Time 003:00 Then OFF
    30G-WC program (havent put in the timer yet, just using feed sch d for testing)
    Code:
    Fallback OFF 
Set OFF 
If FeedD 000 Then ON
    Basically, i need a max run time command.

    Not quite sure how to program that. I got it in the apex now where it does this. I did it using the defer command.
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  5. 10-11-2011, 10:33 PM #14
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    I think i may have figured it out!

    This method didnt work before because i wasn't typing the outlet names right.

    Code:
    If Outlet SWFILL-AWC2 = ON Then OFF
    I added that command after the if outlet 30G-WC = on then on and each pump turns on and off with each other.

    I am such an airhead. Completely forgot how strict the code was.
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  6. 10-12-2011, 03:25 PM #15
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    So did I help? lol
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  7. 10-12-2011, 05:13 PM #16
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    kind of.

    I put in a membership request at that reeftronics site. is it easy to get a membership? It looks pretty neat.
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  8. 10-12-2011, 05:17 PM #17
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    Code:
    Firmware:  4.11L_8B11
Listing generated:  10/12/2011 18:15:09

PROGRAM

SndAlm_I6 [0]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Sound B
  Program:
     Set OFF 
     If Time 13:00 to 13:01 Then ON 
     If Time 20:00 to 20:01 Then ON 

SndWrn_I7 [1]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Bell
  Program:
     Set OFF 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then ON 

EmailAlm_I5 [2]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Email
  Program:
     Set OFF 
     If Temp > 80.5 Then ON 
     If Temp < 76.5 Then ON 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then ON 

ATO-AWC1 [3]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Arrows
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Switch1 CLOSED Then ON 
     Defer 000:15 Then ON 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then OFF 
     Defer 000:15 Then OFF 

SWFILL-AWC2 [4]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Light A
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
     Defer 027:05 Then ON 
     If Outlet WC-OFF = ON Then OFF 

SWSEND-AWC3 [5]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Light A
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
     Defer 013:35 Then ON 
     If Outlet SWFILL-AWC2 = ON Then OFF 
     If Outlet WC-OFF = ON Then OFF 

Heater-AWC4 [6]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Thermometer
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set ON 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then OFF 

MP40w-DT1 [7]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Thermometer
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     Set ON 

Blank-DT2 [8]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Thermometer
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 

Actinics-DT3 [9]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Light A
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Sun 060/180 Then ON 

MH-DT4 [10]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Sun
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     Set OFF 
     If Sun 120/120 Then ON 
     If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF 
     Min Time 030:00 Then OFF 

ProteinSkimm [11]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Light A
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set ON 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then OFF 
     Defer 000:15 Then OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then OFF 

SWRet-AWC [12]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Light A
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
     Defer 000:05 Then ON 
     If Outlet SWFILL-AWC2 = ON Then OFF 
     If Outlet SWSEND-AWC3 = ON Then OFF 
     If Outlet WC-OFF = ON Then OFF 

Mag3RET [13]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Up/Down Arrows
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     Set ON 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then OFF 
     Defer 000:15 Then OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then OFF 

MainHeater [14]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Thermometer
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Temp < RT+0.0 Then ON 
     Defer 000:30 Then ON 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then OFF 
     Defer 000:15 Then OFF 

Fluval304 [15]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Thermometer
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     Set ON 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then OFF 
     Defer 000:15 Then OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then OFF 

RODISolenoid [16]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Spiget
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Switch3 CLOSED Then ON 
     Defer 000:15 Then ON 
     If Time 00:00 to 01:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 03:00 to 04:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 06:00 to 07:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 09:00 to 10:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 12:00 to 13:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 15:00 to 16:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 18:00 to 19:00 Then OFF 
     If Time 21:00 to 22:00 Then OFF 

FugeLights [17]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Left/Right Arrows
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Outlet MH-DT4 = OFF Then ON 

Mag18RET [18]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Hourglass
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     Set ON 
     If Switch2 CLOSED Then OFF 
     Defer 000:15 Then OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then OFF 

MP40-DT-L [19]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Fan
  Program:
     Fallback Lagoon 
     Set Lagoon 
     If Time 09:00 to 10:00 Then Pulse 
     If Time 10:00 to 12:00 Then ReefCst1 
     If Time 12:00 to 13:00 Then Pulse 
     If Time 13:00 to 17:00 Then ReefCst2 
     If Time 17:00 to 18:00 Then Pulse 
     If Time 18:00 to 20:00 Then ReefCst1 
     If Time 20:00 to 23:00 Then Lagoon 
     If Time 23:00 to 06:00 Then Slow 
     If Time 06:00 to 09:00 Then Constant 
     If FeedA 000 Then OFF 
     If FeedB 000 Then Constant 

30G-WC [20]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Calendar
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If FeedD 000 Then ON 
     If Outlet WC-OFF = ON Then OFF 
     Defer 000:05 Then OFF 

WC-OFF [21]
  Program Type: Advanced
  Display Icon:    Light B
  Program:
     Fallback OFF 
     Set OFF 
     If Outlet 30G-WC = ON Then ON 
     Defer 056:05 Then ON 

Pump1_A3 [22]
  Program Type: Pump
  Display Icon:    Up/Down Arrows
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     OSC 000:00/005:00/005:00 Then ON 
     If FeedA 000 Then OFF 

Pump2_A4 [23]
  Program Type: Pump
  Display Icon:    Up/Down Arrows
  Program:
     Fallback ON 
     OSC 005:00/005:00/000:00 Then ON 
     If FeedA 000 Then OFF 


PROFILES

Lagoon [PF1]
  Type: Vortech
  Vortech Type: Lagoon Random
  Maximum Intensity: 60

ReefCst1 [PF2]
  Type: Vortech
  Vortech Type: Reef Crest
  Maximum Intensity: 70

Pulse [PF3]
  Type: Vortech
  Vortech Type: Pulse
  On Time: 2.00
  Maximum Intensity: 100

Constant [PF4]
  Type: Vortech
  Vortech Type: Constant
  Maximum Intensity: 65

Slow [PF5]
  Type: Vortech
  Vortech Type: Constant
  Maximum Intensity: 25

ReefCst2 [PF6]
  Type: Vortech
  Vortech Type: Reef Crest
  Maximum Intensity: 100
    my current apex config
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  9. 10-12-2011, 05:37 PM #18
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    It normally just takes a couple of days to get setup on reeftronics.
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  10. 10-12-2011, 08:29 PM #19
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    woohoo. i am on!

    check me out
    Apex Status
    Last edited by jimsflies; 10-18-2011 at 07:16 PM. Reason: fixed link
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  11. 10-18-2011, 05:20 PM #20
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    OK, got my high and low floats installed. Now to brainstorm on how to program all of this. Any ideas?

    Switch 1: Return area (ato)
    Switch 2: Sump High
    Switch 3: RODI Water
    Switch 4: Sump Low
    Switch 5: SW High
    Switch 6: SW Low

    I am not quite sure how i would program all of this.

    Also, the pump i have going from the sump to the sw drain, any ideas on how to prevent a siphon from happening when i turn that pump on? The trash can is like 1 ft lower then the tank.
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