Apex cycle
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swearint
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That depends on what you mean by cycle. If you want to vary the intensity, then not unless they use a 10v signal such as the Tunze that Alan mentioned. If you just want to turn them ON/OFF then yes, but you probably don't want to cyle them too quickly. The following would cycle them ON/OFF for 30 minutes each:
OSC 0/30/30 Then ON
Todd
OSC 0/30/30 Then ON
Todd
swearint
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Yes, the OSC repeats indefinitely. The Apex gives you a lot of flexibility. Here is a simple way to cycle during the day and shut down at night:
[PowerHds]
Fallback ON
OSC 0/30/30 Then ON
If Time 18:00 to 6:00 Then OFF
If you want to alter the cycle at different times of the day, that is a bit more tricky.
Todd
[PowerHds]
Fallback ON
OSC 0/30/30 Then ON
If Time 18:00 to 6:00 Then OFF
If you want to alter the cycle at different times of the day, that is a bit more tricky.
Todd
dad1st
Member
The feed cycle turns my pumps off for 10 minutes then turns them back on for 5 minutes.
and it continues to cycle repeatedly
her is how i have it setup to run feed cycle A Russ.
Oh i also have it set on auto.
Skimmer cycle
Fallback OFF
OSC 005:00/005:00/005:00 Then ON
If FeedA 030 Then OFF
Return pump cycle
Fallback OFF
OSC 005:00/005:00/005:00 Then ON
If FeedA 030 Then OFF
It will turn my pumps off and after the cycle it will turn them back on and then it will start the cycle all over again.
and it continues to cycle repeatedly
her is how i have it setup to run feed cycle A Russ.
Oh i also have it set on auto.
Skimmer cycle
Fallback OFF
OSC 005:00/005:00/005:00 Then ON
If FeedA 030 Then OFF
Return pump cycle
Fallback OFF
OSC 005:00/005:00/005:00 Then ON
If FeedA 030 Then OFF
It will turn my pumps off and after the cycle it will turn them back on and then it will start the cycle all over again.
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Regarding the Koralias and the on/off cycles...
If you're running the newer Koralia "Evo" series, those can be cycled on and off repeatedly without damaging the powerheads or shortening their life span.
However, if you're running the older Koralias, you will definitely shorten their lifespan if you switch them on and off like a wavemaker. If you're not looking for variable flow and just want an on/off cycle, the new "Evo" Koralias are a fairly low cost option.
If you're running the newer Koralia "Evo" series, those can be cycled on and off repeatedly without damaging the powerheads or shortening their life span.
However, if you're running the older Koralias, you will definitely shorten their lifespan if you switch them on and off like a wavemaker. If you're not looking for variable flow and just want an on/off cycle, the new "Evo" Koralias are a fairly low cost option.
dad1st
Member
Yes i do have the new Evos.
And i just want to be able to turn them on and off at different times.
Not really cycling them like a wave maker.
I have tried all of these statement code and cant seem to get them to work.
Also i have a outlet that i can't turn on or off.
It just so happens to be one that runs one of my koralias.
Any thoughts Kurt?
And i just want to be able to turn them on and off at different times.
Not really cycling them like a wave maker.
I have tried all of these statement code and cant seem to get them to work.
Also i have a outlet that i can't turn on or off.
It just so happens to be one that runs one of my koralias.
Any thoughts Kurt?
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dad1st
Member
I wish it was as simple as that.
I have two Eb8s and i am running two more koralias on the other one and i am not having any problems with them turning on or off.
This outlet is stuck in a on position.
Even when i turn it off the outlet stays on,I just tried my skimmer on that outlet and it doesn't change any thing.
I think it is under warranty so i will just have to contact Kurt at Neptune and get it fixed.
I have two Eb8s and i am running two more koralias on the other one and i am not having any problems with them turning on or off.
This outlet is stuck in a on position.
Even when i turn it off the outlet stays on,I just tried my skimmer on that outlet and it doesn't change any thing.
I think it is under warranty so i will just have to contact Kurt at Neptune and get it fixed.
I had a ballast burn out and presumably overloaded the relay. It is also stuck ON, so I just leave my skimmer on that outlet. Mine was out of warranty when it occurred. Similar threads
