Reeferparty
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How do I program my wxm and powerheads to automatically enter feed mode at a certain time? I'm trying to have them turn off for when my auto feeder cycles on twice a day.
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ineedhungry
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If you just want to turn them off you could do it with a timer string.
If Time 12:00 to 12:01 Then OFF
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Reeferparty
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Hmm and they'd turn back on after? There's no way to string in feed mode automatically?
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Assuming you have a "Set ON" command in there somewhere, like...
Set ON
If Time 12:00 to 12:01 Then OFF
... then yes, it'll turn back on.
Nope. Feed mode can only be manually activated. You can't program it.
Reeferparty
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Ok I'll go ahead and string in those lines. Thanks!
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Reeferparty
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When I string in "Set ON" -it defaults to 100% constant
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Can't you enter
If FeedA 005 Then OFF (or whatever time you want them off) at the bottom of your coding?
This will delay them turning on for 5 minutes.
I have the AFS and this is how I have it set up.
Create a virtual outlet,
V_Feed
Set OFF
If Time 09:05 to 09:06 Then ON
Feeder Outlet
Feeder
Set OFF
If Outlet v_Feed = ON Then ON
Defer 001:00 Then ON (this allows the water to calm down before it comes on)
My Tunze's have this on the bottom of their code
If FeedA 005 Then OFF
If FeedD 010 Then OFF (I use FeedD for W/C's, which is set to 15 minutes)
If FeedA 005 Then OFF (or whatever time you want them off) at the bottom of your coding?
This will delay them turning on for 5 minutes.
I have the AFS and this is how I have it set up.
Create a virtual outlet,
V_Feed
Set OFF
If Time 09:05 to 09:06 Then ON
Feeder Outlet
Feeder
Set OFF
If Outlet v_Feed = ON Then ON
Defer 001:00 Then ON (this allows the water to calm down before it comes on)
My Tunze's have this on the bottom of their code
If FeedA 005 Then OFF
If FeedD 010 Then OFF (I use FeedD for W/C's, which is set to 15 minutes)
Reeferparty
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I don't have the AFS. I actually decided to go with the eheim auto feeding and I'm trying to code my mp40s to turn off when my eheim feeder is set to go on
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Have you tried the Neptune systems forum?
https://forum.neptunesystems.com/showthread.php?17307-Can-I-use-virtual-outlet-to-set-my-MP40-to-a-specific-mode&highlight=feed+mode+wxm
https://forum.neptunesystems.com/showthread.php?17307-Can-I-use-virtual-outlet-to-set-my-MP40-to-a-specific-mode&highlight=feed+mode+wxm
Reeferparty
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Oops... sorry. Overlooked the comment about the WXM module and didn't realize you were running vortechs.
Instead of 'Set ON', you'll need whatever statement gives you the mode you want. I'm not familiar with the vortechs. Thinking you'll have to call out the specific profile you want.
homer1475
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Not sure how you have it setup, but you can always set them off when your auto feeder kicks on. Testing conditions against another outlet.
Something like......
if outlet feeder = on then off
Assuming you set the auto feeder off when not in use, and the outlet its plugged into is called "feeder".
Something like......
if outlet feeder = on then off
Assuming you set the auto feeder off when not in use, and the outlet its plugged into is called "feeder".
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