Apex programmers.

[pandimus]

I am trying to set a timer, for a light in my sump area. I basically want it to shut off after 30 minutes. Sometimes i forget to shut it off. I know I can use a Virtual outlet and an alarm to just remind me. but was just messing around and trying to more automate it. My programming kinda work's, except, it gets itself into a loop, and turns light on and off constantly.

Sump_lit_4_8
Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Output Sump_lt_time = ON Then OFF


Sump_lt_time
If Output Sump_lit_4_8 = ON Then ON
If Output Sump_lit_4_8 = OFF Then OFF
Defer 060:00 Then ON

 

[fixmgood]

Just use the wizard gives you an on time and an off time.

 

[pga7602]

Just use the wizard gives you an on time and an off time.

No,I think he means he wants to be able to switch it on anytime and apex knows to shut it off after 30min.

 

[pandimus]

No,I think he means he wants to be able to switch it on anytime and apex knows to shut it off after 30min.

This is correct.

 

[benibarra23]

Following

 

[thetedinator]

How are you switching the light on? A door bell button? A door/window switch? Turning a slider on in the Apex dashboard? If you are using a slider on the dashboard to turn the light on (moving from OFF or AUTO) to ON, it can't be done.

 

[pandimus]

How are you switching the light on? A door bell button? A door/window switch? Turning a slider on in the Apex dashboard? If you are using a slider on the dashboard to turn the light on (moving from OFF or AUTO) to ON, it can't be done.

Yep slider, from off to auto. Which does turn it on. I was thinking doorbell or something would be better/more convienient. Guess that will have to be the route then. But i still havent built my BOB yet. Guess that will be this weekend, Ive got a few needs for switches.

 

[thetedinator]

I've thought about using a door switch. Maybe I should get off my lazy a## and do it.

 

[miralami]

You can program one of your feed cycle to turn the lights On and Off after 30 minutes I think.

 

[thetedinator]

You can program one of your feed cycle to turn the lights On and Off after 30 minutes I think.

Bingo! That would work @pandimus. The Feed Cycles are special and program differently that regular outputs.

 

[pandimus]

Alrighty.. I'll look into it

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[solitude127]

You can also use a break out box to turn on/off the lights when you open/close the door.

 

[minus9]

Agreed, the BOB is the way to go. It's really simple programming.

If Sw1 open (or closed) then on
Defer 030:00

Or something similar.


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[pandimus]

Agreed, the BOB is the way to go. It's really simple programming.

If Sw1 open (or closed) then on
Defer 030:00

Or something similar.


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I agree as well.. but as you will see in past threads, been too lazy to build mine. I want to get my dosing buckets hooked up as well. I just assumed this would be an easy task to do prior to building my bob. As you can tell i am lazy. i could even program the thing to hit me with an alarm and just shut it off manually.. lol.. I need to rewire my drill press motor this weekend, so since the soldering iron is hot, i'll work the bob as well.