Feature Suggestions

[seaner]

Hello,

Here is my dream list of software features I would like to see for the Neptune Apex :

- Ability to monitor the amperage of each outlet. If a device fails to draw power (device failure), then an email alarm can be triggered, or a secondary system can be set to kick in.
- Customizable email alerts.
- Power consumption cost calculator. I want to see how much money this expensive hobby is costing me

 

[kurt_n]

- Customizable date ranges on graphing page (other than 1 day/7 day)
- Something other than that gawdawful color used for the ORP chart! (My eyes BURN when looking at that page!)
- A little "beefier" cable for the display unit. I know the existing one is really really easy to hide and is probably stronger than I realize, but it just appears really delicate. I was sooooo careful with the thing before I got all my cables routed/tucked away.

 

[thebradybunch]

I agree on the cord from the display to the control base. I would still like to see a time statement where you could program an outlet to be on for a set period of time once a day. There ways to do it now but it could be much simplier with something like:

If time 05:00:00 then on
Run 00:01:00 then OFF.

I would also like to see a max run time. Where once a outlet turns on it could only run for a certain amount of time and then it shuts off. This would be very helpful with an ATO as a saftey measure.

 

[seaner]

Also, I wouldn't mind having the ability to rename the feed modes names to something more meaningful.

 

[CJO]

More programming options- IF THEN ELSE, NOT, OR , NOR, XOR, AND, flags, etc.

CJ

 

[swearint]

I would also like to see a max run time. Where once a outlet turns on it could only run for a certain amount of time and then it shuts off. This would be very helpful with an ATO as a saftey measure.

You can do this now with a virtual outlet and Defer. I use the following:

[Max_ATO]
Set OFF
If Switchx CLOSED Then ON
Defer 060:00 Then ON

Where Switchx controls the ATO, then add this to the ATO code:

If Outlet Max_ATO = ON Then OFF

Once it trips to ON, it must be set to Manual OFF and then back to AUTO to reset.

This saved me last week when I had a leaking fitting on my ATO, well at least it limited the size of the mess.

Todd

 

[wwanthony]

More programming options- IF THEN ELSE, NOT, OR , NOR, XOR, AND, flags, etc.

CJ

Pretty please.....

 

[seaner]

More programming options- IF THEN ELSE, NOT, OR , NOR, XOR, AND, flags, etc.

CJ

Yeah.... A simple and advanced mode would be neat, in which the advanced mode has those programming options.

 

[joshbryer]

More programming options- IF THEN ELSE, NOT, OR , NOR, XOR, AND, flags, etc.

CJ

Agreed wholeheartedly.... also add to that a rand() function.

 

[jeffreylesser]

Not exactly a feature, but I was thinking a TDS meter would be cool. You could get an e-mail when your ATO goes to 1PPM.

 

[seaner]

It would be convenient if i was able to set conditions by Month, Year, or certain day of month.

 

[pencil3]

You can sorta already do this. I use TDS controllers that have a relay on them and set the TDS controller to trigger the relay when it reads 1 ppm. I get an email alarm then along with the RO system shutting down.

Not exactly a feature, but I was thinking a TDS meter would be cool. You could get an e-mail when your ATO goes to 1PPM.

 

[thebradybunch]

These are some good ideas

 

[schwaggs]

You can sorta already do this. I use TDS controllers that have a relay on them and set the TDS controller to trigger the relay when it reads 1 ppm. I get an email alarm then along with the RO system shutting down.

Or you could use a PM2 to measure RODI water purity. I *think* it will measure low enough but I have not heard of anyone trying it yet...

 

[Deleted member 143833]

Or you could use a PM2 to measure RODI water purity. I *think* it will measure low enough but I have not heard of anyone trying it yet...

yes, it will; you need different calibration fluid but it will work just fine. Use 447 S/cm fluid and the "Low" range.

 

[jeffreylesser]

OK, I'm biting. What would you expect to see on a PM2 for TDS of 0 or TDS of 1? I realize this technology would be cool/laziness, but by the time I find out I'm over 0 I am usually at 15 or so.

 

[A Reef Scene]

The ability to and control more then one aquarium.

 

[swearint]

The ability to and control more then one aquarium.

You can do that now, there are several people on this forum that do it. You just need additional probes/PMx and EB8s.

Todd

 

[A Reef Scene]

Can this be done with a tank at my office and at home?

 

[swearint]

Can this be done with a tank at my office and at home?

Sorry, no. Well, not unless you work within 200' of your home.

Todd