Apex not working correctly

[boo-v]

Does not turn on my metal halides when it;s supposed to when it;s scheduled to.

 

[swearint]

Not a lot of detail to work with, so my first guess would be that you might have a phantom EB8. Via the web interface, select Configuration > Module Setup and look at the Apex Module List. Do you have more EB8s listed there than are actually present? If not, then the next step would be to post the code for that outlet.

Todd

 

[boo-v]

No it only has 1, do you think it;s worth restoring, cant give anymore insight on it besides that

Not a lot of detail to work with, so my first guess would be that you might have a phantom EB8. Via the web interface, select Configuration > Module Setup and look at the Apex Module List. Do you have more EB8s listed there than are actually present? If not, then the next step would be to post the code for that outlet.

Todd

 

[swearint]

Are you using the wizard to program it or advanced mode? If you switch it to advanced mode, it will display the underlying code. Copy and paste it here so I can take look at it.

Todd

 

[boo-v]

im just using the web interface, didnt even know it has an advanced mode
this is what I see in the code editor
<?xml version="1.0" ?>
- <proglist software="4.04_BC10" hardware="1.0">
<hostname>apex</hostname>
<serial>AC4:06036</serial>
<date>12/14/2010 20:29:48</date>
- <outlets>
- <outlet>
<name>VarSpd1_I1</name>
<icon>Up/Down Arrows</icon>
<outputID>0</outputID>
<outputType>Light</outputType>
<program>Fallback OFF Set OFF If Time 21:24 to 21:28 Then ON If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF Min Time 030:00 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>VarSpd2_I2</name>
<icon>Left/Right Arrows</icon>
<outputID>1</outputID>
<outputType>Advanced</outputType>
<program>Set PF2</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>VarSpd3_I3</name>
<icon>Up/Down Arrows</icon>
<outputID>2</outputID>
<outputType>Advanced</outputType>
<program>Set PF3</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>VarSpd4_I4</name>
<icon>Left/Right Arrows</icon>
<outputID>3</outputID>
<outputType>Advanced</outputType>
<program>Set PF4</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>SndAlm_I6</name>
<icon>Sound B</icon>
<outputID>4</outputID>
<outputType>Advanced</outputType>
<program>Set OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>SndWrn_I7</name>
<icon>Sound A</icon>
<outputID>5</outputID>
<outputType>Advanced</outputType>
<program>Set OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>EmailAlm_I5</name>
<icon>Email</icon>
<outputID>6</outputID>
<outputType>Advanced</outputType>
<program>Set OFF If Temp > 82.0 Then ON If Temp < 75.0 Then ON</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>MetalHalide1</name>
<icon>Light A</icon>
<outputID>7</outputID>
<outputType>Light</outputType>
<program>Fallback ON Set OFF If Time 11:00 to 14:00 Then ON If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF Min Time 030:00 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>MetalHalide2</name>
<icon>Light B</icon>
<outputID>8</outputID>
<outputType>Light</outputType>
<program>Fallback OFF Set OFF If Time 14:00 to 17:00 Then ON If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF Min Time 030:00 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>PowerCompact</name>
<icon>Up/Down Arrows</icon>
<outputID>9</outputID>
<outputType>Light</outputType>
<program>Fallback OFF Set OFF If Time 10:00 to 22:00 Then ON If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF Min Time 030:00 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>Pump2_3_4</name>
<icon>Up/Down Arrows</icon>
<outputID>10</outputID>
<outputType>Pump</outputType>
<program>Fallback ON OSC 005:00/005:00/000:00 Then ON If FeedA 000 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>SumpLight</name>
<icon>Moon</icon>
<outputID>11</outputID>
<outputType>Light</outputType>
<program>Fallback OFF Set OFF If Time 21:00 to 08:00 Then ON If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF Min Time 030:00 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>Fan</name>
<icon>Thermometer</icon>
<outputID>12</outputID>
<outputType>Chiller</outputType>
<program>Fallback ON If Temp > 78.0 Then ON If Temp < 77.0 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>powerhead1</name>
<icon>Left/Right Arrows</icon>
<outputID>13</outputID>
<outputType>Pump</outputType>
<program>Fallback ON OSC 000:01/000:01/000:01 Then ON If FeedA 005 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
- <outlet>
<name>powerhead2</name>
<icon>Left/Right Arrows</icon>
<outputID>14</outputID>
<outputType>Pump</outputType>
<program>Fallback OFF OSC 000:01/000:01/000:01 Then ON If FeedA 005 Then OFF</program>
</outlet>
</outlets>
- <profiles>
- <profile>
<name>PF1</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Enable</sync>
<div10>Enable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF2</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF3</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF4</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF5</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF6</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF7</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Enable</sync>
<div10>Enable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF8</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Enable</sync>
<div10>Enable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF9</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF10</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF11</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF12</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF13</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF14</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Disable</sync>
<div10>Disable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF15</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Enable</sync>
<div10>Enable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
- <profile>
<name>PF16</name>
<type>pump</type>
<minIntensity>0</minIntensity>
<maxIntensity>100</maxIntensity>
<sync>Enable</sync>
<div10>Enable</div10>
<intOffTime>1</intOffTime>
<OnTime>1</OnTime>
<OffTime>1</OffTime>
</profile>
</profiles>
</proglist>

Are you using the wizard to program it or advanced mode? If you switch it to advanced mode, it will display the underlying code. Copy and paste it here so I can take look at it.

Todd

 

[swearint]

I see that you have two outlets for your metal halides. Are they both not working correctly? MH1 is set to be ON from 11am to 2pm. MH2 is set to be ON from 2pm to 5pm. Also, if the Temp is greater than 82F they will both shut OFF. Once they shut OFF, they will stay OFF for at least 30 minutes after the Temp drops below 82.

And it appears you are using the wizards. If you go to Configuration > Outlet Setup you will see a drop-down menu where you can select an outlet. After selecting an outlet, you will see where you can select the Control Type. If you switch it to Advanced, you will get a editor window and it will show the code for that outlet. At that point you can copy and paste the relevant code. Advanced mode will also give you more flexibility to customize the behavior.

Todd

 

[aquamanic]

Is your date/time correct? It shows tomorrow at 8:30pm but you posted the program today at 7:30pm.

 

[swearint]

"It ain't got no gas, um-hmm" Good catch Alan.

Todd

 

[boo-v]

Its all jacked up, It wont even let me set the time correctly, oh yea WHO DAT!!!!!!! Im from Baton Rouge too!

Is your date/time correct? It shows tomorrow at 8:30pm but you posted the program today at 7:30pm.

 

[boo-v]

yea thats right my halide 2 comes on at 1 and cuts off at 3, dont know whats up with that!

I see that you have two outlets for your metal halides. Are they both not working correctly? MH1 is set to be ON from 11am to 2pm. MH2 is set to be ON from 2pm to 5pm. Also, if the Temp is greater than 82F they will both shut OFF. Once they shut OFF, they will stay OFF for at least 30 minutes after the Temp drops below 82.

And it appears you are using the wizards. If you go to Configuration > Outlet Setup you will see a drop-down menu where you can select an outlet. After selecting an outlet, you will see where you can select the Control Type. If you switch it to Advanced, you will get a editor window and it will show the code for that outlet. At that point you can copy and paste the relevant code. Advanced mode will also give you more flexibility to customize the behavior.

Todd

 

[swearint]

As Alan pointed out, the time is off by an hour and a day, so that would account for MH2 coming ON at 1:00. What is the tank temperature? Are you sure it is not causing MH2 to shut off? Does it always cut off after two hours?
Are you running the latest firmware version (4.04BC10)? First thing is to get the time set correctly.

Todd

 

[boo-v]

Yea, when I did the update thats when i started haveing the problems, temp is at 76

As Alan pointed out, the time is off by an hour and a day, so that would account for MH2 coming ON at 1:00. What is the tank temperature? Are you sure it is not causing MH2 to shut off? Does it always cut off after two hours?
Are you running the latest firmware version (4.04BC10)? First thing is to get the time set correctly.

Todd