Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread

n2585722, at your suggestion I entered .60 instead of .6 as the pulse time, and it worked, so thanks for that advice. Pickupman66, you should try doing that and see if you can see the cut off. It also appears that even though the value in the Master still shows 0, the pumps seem to be powering opposite each other. I'm glad that is working although I wish the page would reflect actual settings.
 
Is there anywhere I can find videos or screenshots of the iOS app? It is very difficult finding info on the Archon. The only video I found on YouTube was an interview from Reefapalooza last year, which DA should be embarrassed about.

I'd like to see how the software looks and operates.
I've been so frustrated for years with my RKE w/ net. Wondering if I should spend the money to upgrade to Archon or just sell my system and move to Neptune.

Unfortunately, I can't say I trust DA anymore. Plus, it looks like they're not a sponsor here anymore? No more forum here.

Not gonna spend this kind of money without seeing it in action first.

Thanks guys.
 
HaleMoana said:
Is there anywhere I can find videos or screenshots of the iOS app? It is very difficult finding info on the Archon. The only video I found on YouTube was an interview from Reefapalooza last year, which DA should be embarrassed about.

I'd like to see how the software looks and operates.
I've been so frustrated for years with my RKE w/ net. Wondering if I should spend the money to upgrade to Archon or just sell my system and move to Neptune.

Unfortunately, I can't say I trust DA anymore. Plus, it looks like they're not a sponsor here anymore? No more forum here.

Not gonna spend this kind of money without seeing it in action first.

Thanks guys.
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It actually sounds like you have you mind made up..

I recently decided to install my apex that I bought before the Archon was announced.. I never installed it because right after I bought it the Archon was announced. Well I finally installed it and I am moving my reefkeeper light downstairs to another tank. You mention problems with RKE with net.. If the problems are with the net go Apex, With fusion I had net running in seconds and that is no joke. The cloud works insanely well. If you are looking for custom ability the Archon might be the way to go but I would wait still if you read this thread. I still have high hopes for the Archon but time is ticking on them in my opinion. There also a few other players coming into the market now too and the door could be shutting on them, plus they are really damaging their reputation.

The other issue is they are falling behind the times. They are so focused on getting the Archon working they don't even have the modules the other companies are coming out with or have out. Cloud is going to be expected soon too. I just wish they would not have tried to reinvent the wheel and stuck with what worked and just updated it with some new features built in net and cloud. My RKL had been rock solid for years knock on wood.
 
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Thanks Shred. Much appreciate the reply.
My mind really isn't made up... In fact, I'd prefer not to switch considering how heavily I'm already invested into my RKE system with all the modules and accessories.

I'm looking for simplicity. I travel for a living and I want to manage my tank from my iphone and iPad. I want to see graphs and nice interface. I'm a tech savy geek when it comes to this stuff and the RKE has let me down so far.

I was hoping the Archon might've been the solution but I haven't been able to find much info about it yet. Their marketing isn't great. This is supposed to be their premier product, yet I have no idea what it does differently than my RKE w/ Net (outside of Linux capability which I don't care about).

I guess I'll have to see if any of my local friends have upgraded to Archon, and I'll stop over to actually see it in action.
Am I right to assume that there are no videos or tutorials on the system capabilities?
 
Hale, no videos I am aware of. Check out the da support forum for Archon. A lot of good info and if you look at history, since release it has gotten better and better. I switched from RKE and love it.
 
I use my iPad the most with the Archon. Safari and Firefox are the better browser's to use with the Archon. PM me if you need more info. If you have the NET working with your network you should have no problem with the Archon.
 
I will see if I can make a video of it and how I program and access it. I know I did a photo review of it in the two other main reef forums but cannot name them here on rc. I access mine with my galaxy s5 and with a galaxy tablet. Also with my laptop. All of which I can do everything fast and easy (graphing a little less detailed on the android based browsers due to screen size)
 
Maybe just a couple screenshots of the software and graphs? The only pic of the interface I've seen looks like it's from Windows 95.
What exactly does the Archon give me that I can't do without the NET?

Having said that, I've never had much luck accessing the NET outside of my home network.
 
Anyone have any hints as to why I can't calibrate my pH probes with the new and wonderful SW/HW updates? I have the latest in both. Nice, stuff that used to work, now don't.

Geeze, probes, temps, time of day MOST important features of an aquarium controller... oh wait, forgot, guess just stupid gui is only important...

Frustrated? yes to say the least.
 
Mike, I did mine about a week ago and they worked OK. I will try again to make sure. I will get back with you.
 
@halemoana the #1 thing is full program ability on any device for any channel.

@janes_mw this shocks me. Let me look into and I may call you.
 
No, didn't push that. I followed the instructions as written in the manual. That button doesn't appear in the manual. I will try in morning again.
 
n2585722 said:
Mike, I did get mine to calibrate OK. Did you press reset value on the calibration screen?
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When do you press the reset value? At the start, in the middle, at the end??

Here is what is written regarding pH calibration, there is nothing stated about pressing reset value. This "button" was not in the original release and has since been added, suffice to say...... no instructions included:

pH Calibration
 Click on the gear icon of the port to be calibrated (pH1 or pH2).
 Click on the Calibration Start button
 Soak the pH probe in the 10pH calibration solution for 20-30 minutes, and then click the Copy button next to the "œ10" Target. This will copy the raw data numbers into the Data box for you.
 Thoroughly rinse the pH probe in r/o (reverse osmosis) water.
 Soak the pH probe in the 7pH calibration solution for 20-30 minutes, and then click the Copy button next to the "œ7" Target. This will copy the raw data
numbers into the Data box for you.
 Click Finish to write the data to the Archon unit, saving your settings. Calibration is now complete.
 
Reset it first to make sure then do the calibration. I don't think 20 minutes is necessary, just to when the number stabilizes to where it moves between a number or two. Then hit copy. Then do the other solution. Then do save.
 
Pickupman66 said:
Reset it first to make sure then do the calibration. I don't think 20 minutes is necessary, just to when the number stabilizes to where it moves between a number or two. Then hit copy. Then do the other solution. Then do save.
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I will have to give it another shot this afternoon after we get back from doing "chores". I will:

Clean probe with R/O
Put in 10.0 solution
Hit Reset values
Hit Start Calibration
Wait 10 minutes, press copy next to 10.0
Clean probe with R/O
Put in 7.0 solution
Wait 10 minutes, press copy next to 7.0
Press Finish
Press Save

CORRECT??
 
Mike, did you get a chance to try it. You don't always have to press that button. If the reading is way off or the first time it may be needed. That button was added after the instruction manual was written.
 
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