An easy one for you guys

[Sisterlimonpot]

I have my lights turning off when the temp reaches 81 degrees. However when the temp is teetering back and forth between 80.9 and 81 the lights turn on and off too quickly for my liking. How do I program it to have the lights stay off for a set amount of time (say 5 minutes) before they come back on (granted the temp drops back down)?

Thanks

 

[RussM]

If Temp > 81.0 Then LIT OFF
Max Change 005 M Then LIT OFF

I'd use a longer period though, like 30 minutes.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Awesome,
thanks Russ.

 

[MAXreefer]

So what you suggested Russ adding this piece of code would it work as following:

My original code in my outlet setup + your suggestion?
Do I need the "then LIT" code or does that refer to a profile setup?

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 12:00 to 18:00 Then ON
If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF
Min Time 010:00 Then OFF
Max Change 005 M Then LIT OFF

 

[RussM]

MAXreefer, "Max Change" is for ACjr/AC3/AC3Pro. The Apex equivalent is "Min Time". Max Change won't work in an Apex.

I knew from previous posts that Sisterlimonpot has an AC3.

This is a great example of why posters asking for help should always clearly state what controller they are asking about if that info can't otherwise be easily inferred from the content of the message

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Wow, good memory Russ. I realized that I forgot that bit of information but by the time i got back to a computer you already replied.