jansenwrasse
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the 70 heater off is probably to prevent damage if the probe ever fell out of the tank ..
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Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
exactly
acdraindrps
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The temp failsafe is a good code to have. When they go bad, typically they will read something very low, I think its 40, which w/o the failsafe code, will cook your tank.
Also, I reccomend keeping the feed feature on for at least your return Gary. Its useful for other thing such as changing filter socks, taking pictures, etc.. That way you aren't able to goof up and leave the pump off.
StashuDave can tell you more about the led moonlights, I beilieve he has experience with them..
Also, I reccomend keeping the feed feature on for at least your return Gary. Its useful for other thing such as changing filter socks, taking pictures, etc.. That way you aren't able to goof up and leave the pump off.
StashuDave can tell you more about the led moonlights, I beilieve he has experience with them..
StashuDave
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Moonlights
Moonlights
Moonlights really depends on what you mean by mooncycle. If you are just going to have moonlights on for like 2 hours after all of your other lights have gone off, then you can really use any brand or type of moonlight. In this scenario your AC Jr. is really nothing more than a timer. The other "true" sense of moonlights is to have a low wattage bulb vary in both the amount of time that it remains on, and also varies in intensity to simulate the different phases of the moon cycle. In this scenario you really need to either use a small incandescent bulb along with a special X-10 module, or use Neptune's LED Moonlights called the Lunar Simulator. You would also use the If MOON statement and the moonlights will automatically come on and off with the real moon cyclye, they will also vary in intensity over the course of that cycle. It's a couple of bucks to get Neptune's LED's, but setting them up is pretty easy and then you get the "true" moon effect. Of course this means sometimes the moonlights are on during the day, but that is what our actual moon is doing.
On a seperate topic-- As far as your program goes Gary, I would delete any line that you are not currently using. It really only adds to the confusion. When I set up a AC Jr. the first thing I do is delete all of the preset program and associated names. I only add an item when I plug something in to the DC8, and I only add lines of program when I need them. Here's a copy of my program currently:
PCS$-A4
LED$-A5
HET%-A7
FAN$-A8
PUM%-A1
KOR%-A6
SKM%-A3
TOP%-A2
MON%-B1
If Time > 07:00 Then LED ON
If Time > 13:00 Then LED OFF
If Time > 06:00 Then PCS ON
If Time > 14:00 Then PCS OFF
If Temp < 79.5 Then HET ON
If Temp > 79.0 Then HET OFF
If Time > 00:00 Then PUM ON
If Time > 00:00 Then KOR ON
If Time > 00:00 Then SKM ON
If FeedA 000 Then PUM OFF
If FeedA 000 Then SKM OFF
If Time > 00:01 Then TOP ON
If Time > 12:00 Then TOP OFF
If Time > 20:59 Then MON ON
If Time > 00:30 Then MON OFF
If Temp > 83.0 Then PCS OFF
If Temp > 80.5 Then FAN ON
If Temp < 80.0 Then FAN OFF
If Temp > 82.0 Then LED OFF
Very basic.....No confusing Oscillating statements, No If Power type statements, very simple. The only real thing I have changed for the summer is that my lights come on early in the morning as opposed to the evening when it is warmer. I also modified my moonlights to come on later at night instead of the truemoon cycle, when the weather cools back down I'll change my times back. I'd love to post a picture of my setup and show you my moonlights but I'd hate to have to "Move On".
Dave
Moonlights
Moonlights really depends on what you mean by mooncycle. If you are just going to have moonlights on for like 2 hours after all of your other lights have gone off, then you can really use any brand or type of moonlight. In this scenario your AC Jr. is really nothing more than a timer. The other "true" sense of moonlights is to have a low wattage bulb vary in both the amount of time that it remains on, and also varies in intensity to simulate the different phases of the moon cycle. In this scenario you really need to either use a small incandescent bulb along with a special X-10 module, or use Neptune's LED Moonlights called the Lunar Simulator. You would also use the If MOON statement and the moonlights will automatically come on and off with the real moon cyclye, they will also vary in intensity over the course of that cycle. It's a couple of bucks to get Neptune's LED's, but setting them up is pretty easy and then you get the "true" moon effect. Of course this means sometimes the moonlights are on during the day, but that is what our actual moon is doing.
On a seperate topic-- As far as your program goes Gary, I would delete any line that you are not currently using. It really only adds to the confusion. When I set up a AC Jr. the first thing I do is delete all of the preset program and associated names. I only add an item when I plug something in to the DC8, and I only add lines of program when I need them. Here's a copy of my program currently:
PCS$-A4
LED$-A5
HET%-A7
FAN$-A8
PUM%-A1
KOR%-A6
SKM%-A3
TOP%-A2
MON%-B1
If Time > 07:00 Then LED ON
If Time > 13:00 Then LED OFF
If Time > 06:00 Then PCS ON
If Time > 14:00 Then PCS OFF
If Temp < 79.5 Then HET ON
If Temp > 79.0 Then HET OFF
If Time > 00:00 Then PUM ON
If Time > 00:00 Then KOR ON
If Time > 00:00 Then SKM ON
If FeedA 000 Then PUM OFF
If FeedA 000 Then SKM OFF
If Time > 00:01 Then TOP ON
If Time > 12:00 Then TOP OFF
If Time > 20:59 Then MON ON
If Time > 00:30 Then MON OFF
If Temp > 83.0 Then PCS OFF
If Temp > 80.5 Then FAN ON
If Temp < 80.0 Then FAN OFF
If Temp > 82.0 Then LED OFF
Very basic.....No confusing Oscillating statements, No If Power type statements, very simple. The only real thing I have changed for the summer is that my lights come on early in the morning as opposed to the evening when it is warmer. I also modified my moonlights to come on later at night instead of the truemoon cycle, when the weather cools back down I'll change my times back. I'd love to post a picture of my setup and show you my moonlights but I'd hate to have to "Move On".
Dave
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
thanks for sharing that, Dave.
I still have a weird problem happening every night:
MH2 doesn't turn off until it's sent the first repeat command (5 minutes) after MH1 turns off at 20:00. The controller indicates MH2's module shuts off at 19:30 (as programmed) but in reality MH2 shuts down at 20:05 every night. Strange.
I still have a weird problem happening every night:
MH2 doesn't turn off until it's sent the first repeat command (5 minutes) after MH1 turns off at 20:00. The controller indicates MH2's module shuts off at 19:30 (as programmed) but in reality MH2 shuts down at 20:05 every night. Strange.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
another peculiarity
another peculiarity
why does the Jr. lose time?
Neptune must be aware of the problem because they've built a 'leap second' feature into the unit. Does this happen with their more expensive controllers as well?
another peculiarity
why does the Jr. lose time?
Neptune must be aware of the problem because they've built a 'leap second' feature into the unit. Does this happen with their more expensive controllers as well?
windyridge
Fish Mother
Actually it does have email alerts etc: from the web site:
Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application (and Droid)
Compatible with all Major web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari)
Only aquarium controller with web server monitoring, control, and configuration
Compatible with wireless bridges or game adapters (802.11x) so that wireless network communication is possible
Email or text message alarms
Email alarms or audible alarms when Energy Bar power fails
Man you scared me. I just ordered it and that is a very important feature for me. I have already downloaded the widget to my droid even tho' it's blank. Lol.
mattgreene22
work in progress
Are there certain AC Jr versions that do or don't have web capabilities? That is, what should a guy check for if purchasing used?
StashuDave
New member
Matt... First, how the heck did u dig up an old thread like this???? You will find all of your answers in the Netune Forum here on RC.
To answer your Question, Aquacontroller Jrs do not have a built in web capability, Apex Jr does. Also Neptune hasnt built Aquacontroller Jrs in 3 years so unless you are buying a used one you are more than likely only going to buy a new Apex Jr which will have built in web capabilities.
To answer your Question, Aquacontroller Jrs do not have a built in web capability, Apex Jr does. Also Neptune hasnt built Aquacontroller Jrs in 3 years so unless you are buying a used one you are more than likely only going to buy a new Apex Jr which will have built in web capabilities.
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