Apex setup ??

[Creetin]

Hi and sorry for so much questions lately.
I want to set up top off via a breakout box on my apex.
First do i use it as a pump on the outlet settings? If so what on off times do i need to use?
I want to use 2 floats, 1 to tell the pump to go on and off and the other as a failsafe if the sump overflows.
I am new to this please be easy.
Much appreciate any help!!!
TIA.

 

[Creetin]

Setup has been pretty straight forward. Theres a learnig curve, But i am liking it so far!!

 

[JRaquatics]

What float switches are you using?

 

[Creetin]

I got them from chicago sensor. They are the higher end ones they had.
Float 001/I float switch

 

[Creetin]

Ok having issues keeping things on. Like my t-5's among others.
In fall back state it go's on like i wanted, and as soon as the unit fires up it turns off.
I'll try a couple diff outlets, but it didnt work on one diff already.
I have had the halides fire up for no reason and turn off a few seconds later.
UG.

 

[Creetin]

Its well under temp spec so the controller is not saying it must be off because of heat.

 

[Creetin]

Nothing i tried switching outlets, The controller keeps shutting it down after the controller starts up.
I cannot manually turn it on either.

 

[Deleted member 143833]

What does the status screen report? can you post the code for the outlet you are having issues with (or is it many)? You don't have a feed cycle that affect the outlet; do you?

 

[Creetin]

I am not writing any code i am setting them up in the drop down menu. Is that not the wizard mode?
Theres something silly i am missing here. LOL I can feel its something that i am overlooking.
Its many of the outlets firing up and turning off without rhyme or reason.

 

[Creetin]

Heres a cut and paste of the settings for the t-5

Fallback on
Set off
If Time 08:00 to 21:00 Then ON
If Temp > 83.9 Then OFF
Min Time 0001:00 Then OFF

 

[Creetin]

Off to bed i'll cont tomorrow after work, and some more this weekend.
Thanks for the help!!!

 

[JRaquatics]

What temp is the controller reading at?

 

[Creetin]

79.8

Called curt, Seems that there was 2 eb8's configured.
Now that i have that sorted out it looks to be working.
I knew it was something silly.

Ken is you programming ok for my use as a top off via thr BOB
I am using a small panworld pump for that and it will not take to pump up the sump.
If SwitchA4 OPEN Then OFF
If SwitchA4 CLOSED Then ON
Min Time 001:00 Then OFF

How would i incorperate the second switch for an alarm?

 

[JRaquatics]

If possible would you be able to get a shot of the auto top off setup? I am trying to configure everything before my Apex arrives. Thanks for the info on the chicago sensor, I never even hear of them.

 

[Deleted member 143833]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15444956#post15444956 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Creetin
79.8

Called curt, Seems that there was 2 eb8's configured.
Now that i have that sorted out it looks to be working.
I knew it was something silly.

Ken is you programming ok for my use as a top off via thr BOB
I am using a small panworld pump for that and it will not take to pump up the sump.
If SwitchA4 OPEN Then OFF
If SwitchA4 CLOSED Then ON
Min Time 001:00 Then OFF

How would i incorperate the second switch for an alarm?

In my sump I have 3 float switched; low water, add water and high water.

Low is for return pump protection, add water (turns on ATO) and high water is an indication either that the return has turned itself off or the ATO or water makeup system has flaked out.

 

[Creetin]

I just ordered the break out box from neptune, Bought the 2 floats and memory plastic from chicago sensor and will hook the sensors up to the breakout box and thats it.
I have not wired up the BOB yet but will later saturday.
I'll take a pic when i get it wired up and ready to hook up.
I paid around 70 dollars for all of it, I could have gotten a ATO unit itself, But the neptune seems more reliable.

 

[Creetin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15445111#post15445111 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kenargo
In my sump I have 3 float switched; low water, add water and high water.

Low is for return pump protection, add water (turns on ATO) and high water is an indication either that the return has turned itself off or the ATO or water makeup system has flaked out.

Sorry for all the questions, But how is this all switched on and off?
Programming wise that is. Is each switch have a name like a1 a2 a3 a4??
Thanks

 

[Deleted member 143833]

My program is online; for the Apex the switches map to outlets (dummy outlets so I can get statue reported) as follows:

SumpHigh
If SwitchA3 OPEN Then OFF
If SwitchA3 CLOSED Then ON
If Outlet Return = OFF Then OFF
If FeedA 002 Then OFF
If FeedC 002 Then OFF

SumpLow
If SwitchA5 OPEN Then OFF
If SwitchA5 CLOSED Then ON

TopOff
Fallback OFF
If Outlet AddWater = ON Then ON
If Outlet AddWater = OFF Then OFF
If Outlet Return = OFF Then OFF
If Outlet SumpHigh = ON Then OFF

 

[Creetin]

double post.

 

[Creetin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15445951#post15445951 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kenargo
My program is online; for the Apex the switches map to outlets (dummy outlets so I can get statue reported) as follows:

SumpHigh
If SwitchA3 OPEN Then OFF
If SwitchA3 CLOSED Then ON
If Outlet Return = OFF Then OFF
If FeedA 002 Then OFF
If FeedC 002 Then OFF

SumpLow
If SwitchA5 OPEN Then OFF
If SwitchA5 CLOSED Then ON

TopOff
Fallback OFF
If Outlet AddWater = ON Then ON
If Outlet AddWater = OFF Then OFF
If Outlet Return = OFF Then OFF
If Outlet SumpHigh = ON Then OFF

Thank you sir!