Reef Keeper Lite and Elite Programs

[Manoj's Reef]

Tagging along , because I want to do some thing similar to my skimmer as well. Good thread Rob

[ReeferRob]

Heaters
First select channel to which the heater will be plugged in, I use channel 3.

Mode-Auto
Function-Controller
Device-iTemp
SetPoint-79.5 (use the temp you desire here)
Hysteresis-000.1
On When-Below
Alarm-At your discretion, see below
Action-Off

Alarm-Select available number, I used Alarm 02
Alert-Again you choice, I choose an audible alarm for this
Device-iTemp
Set-Point, I used 81.5 degrees
Trip-Above

So in this case I am relying on the RKL to make sure the temp does not fall below 79.5 and off when above 81.5 degrees. Note this only works if thermostat on heater is set slightly above 79.5. The audible alarm notifying me if the heater is stuck on and above 81.5.

[ReeferRob]

Tagging along , because I want to do some thing similar to my skimmer as well. Good thread Rob

Manoj you should totally do it. It was easier than I thought and works like a dream. So far saved me from 2 overflows and is way easier to clean! Really happy I did it!

[ReeferRob]

Bumping this thread because I know a lot of us are using these by now and am certain others have found different more unique ways to utilize the controller. YoungTimothy I know for example uses his to dose 2 part daily, and I for one (the non computer minded) would love to learn what the exact programming is to achieve this.

[Manoj's Reef]

Currently I have just 1 pc4 which I am using to control my lights and dosing pumps. When I get the next pc4, I will be using that to control my powerheads, skimmer and frag tank.

Its had to find used RKL's , any one selling??

[vega15]

I will have my RKL sometime this month (back ordered WTH?!) I am sure that I will need your guys input on how to get this thing working right! LOL

[youngtimothy]

sorry ReeferRob I for got I was going to post this.
I dose cal and alk from bulk reef supply and use their dosing pumps

first thing it is important to plug your dosing pumps into #1or #4 they are low voltage motors and sometime wont shut off if plugged into the other outlets.
I then figured out how much I needed to dose per day and devided it up into 24 hours.
then set timers do dose this throught out the day.

timer 1 ALK
day of week ----------
start doesnt matter
on duration 00:4:00
off duration 00:56:00
repeat count 00
oscillate on

timer 2
day of week -------
start doesnt matter
on duration 00:3:58
off duration 00:56:02
repeat count 00
oscillate on

mag I dose as needed

[Ak388]

sorry ReeferRob I for got I was going to post this.
I dose cal and alk from bulk reef supply and use their dosing pumps

first thing it is important to plug your dosing pumps into #1or #4 they are low voltage motors and sometime wont shut off if plugged into the other outlets.
I then figured out how much I needed to dose per day and devided it up into 24 hours.
then set timers do dose this throught out the day.

timer 1 ALK
day of week ----------
start doesnt matter
on duration 00:4:00
off duration 00:56:00
repeat count 00
oscillate on

timer 2
day of week -------
start doesnt matter
on duration 00:3:58
off duration 00:56:02
repeat count 00
oscillate on

mag I dose as needed

I just set this up today on my RKL, but programmed it a little bit differently. I like your way better. Glad I looked at this thread. Thanks!

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Just got an RKL. I haven't hooked it up yet but am planning to run 2 heaters and the lights with the PC4. Down the line I'll add an SL2, and some combination of ALC module(s) (if I go LED), an APC (depending on functions available and if it ever gets released) or additional PC4s.

One thing I read somewhere is that you can use a powerstrip to run several items off of a single PC4 plug (as long as you stay within the amperage limits). Is anyone doing this? If so, I'll probably run the heaters that way.

Thanks,
Tom

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Set it up last Thursday and its running like a charm. Here's how I have it set up.

Plug 1: Single ATI Blue+ 39watt T5HO. Used to simulate clear sky/clouds. I have it oscillate on for 30 minutes then off for 30 minutes eight times starting at 12:30pm.

Plug 2: Tunze 6055. On wave maker A. On for five seconds then off for one. I wish I could figure out how to get equal on/off time. Any thoughts?

Plug3: Remainder of lights and a canopy fan all plugged into a powerstrip. 2x39watt T5HO (Blue+ and aquablue special), three inch fan and 2 white powerbrite LEDs. All on at 1pm off at 11pm.

Plug 4: two heaters. Temp set for 77*F.

Things I'll likely change in the near future... switch equipment on plugs 3 and 4. Plug 4 clicks every time the heaters go on or off and is kind of annoying. If I switch these around then I can cut that clicking down to twice a day when the lights turn on and off.

Tom