Feed cycle problems
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exactly and precise
exactly and precise
Yes. That is what my programing reads. I just checked it thrice. My entire program below.
If sun 000/000 then LT1 ON
If time > 1430 then LT2 ON
If time < 1730 then LT2 OFF
If MON 000/000 then MON ON
If temp < RT-.3 then HET ON
If temp > RT then HET OFF
If temp > RT+.3 then COL ON
If temp < RT then COL OFF
If temp > RT+.3 then FAN ON
If temp < RT then FAN OFF
If time > 0000 then PM1 ON
If feed cycle then PM1 OFF
If feed cycle then COL OFF
If CO2 > 6.65 then CO2 ON
If CO2 < 6.60 then CO2 OFF
Any problems with the program as written? Just checked again and the feed cycle timer just resets its countdown to another 13 mins. Did the self test on the unit and it passes showing version A065.
help. TIA
exactly and precise
Yes. That is what my programing reads. I just checked it thrice. My entire program below.
If sun 000/000 then LT1 ON
If time > 1430 then LT2 ON
If time < 1730 then LT2 OFF
If MON 000/000 then MON ON
If temp < RT-.3 then HET ON
If temp > RT then HET OFF
If temp > RT+.3 then COL ON
If temp < RT then COL OFF
If temp > RT+.3 then FAN ON
If temp < RT then FAN OFF
If time > 0000 then PM1 ON
If feed cycle then PM1 OFF
If feed cycle then COL OFF
If CO2 > 6.65 then CO2 ON
If CO2 < 6.60 then CO2 OFF
Any problems with the program as written? Just checked again and the feed cycle timer just resets its countdown to another 13 mins. Did the self test on the unit and it passes showing version A065.
help. TIA
Aquaduck
New member
Are you using X10 modules? Perhaps there is noise preventing the pump from turning back on afterwards. Try programming a different address for the pump and change the module address to match. How long is the feed timer set for? Will the pump turn on/off with manual control on the Aquacontroller?
dc8 hardwired to ACjr
dc8 hardwired to ACjr
The dc8 is hardwired to the ACjr. No x10 modules in the system to cause interference. I am going to run the pump in a vineger bath for 24hrs. The only thing I can think of that would be preventing the pump from running after the feed cycle timer runs down is that the pump has a 50/50 chance to run the opposite direction. This is a reliable MAG12.
dc8 hardwired to ACjr
The dc8 is hardwired to the ACjr. No x10 modules in the system to cause interference. I am going to run the pump in a vineger bath for 24hrs. The only thing I can think of that would be preventing the pump from running after the feed cycle timer runs down is that the pump has a 50/50 chance to run the opposite direction. This is a reliable MAG12.
15 min feed cycle
15 min feed cycle
Feed cycle is set to 15mins. I am starting to lose confidence in the programmer. If I didn't catch this could you imagine if I fed the tank and then left the house for the day. My main pump, the skimmer, ozone, and wavebox all OFF for the tank. Geez. Each outlet can handle 6amps. Correct? Any other thoughts?
15 min feed cycle
Feed cycle is set to 15mins. I am starting to lose confidence in the programmer. If I didn't catch this could you imagine if I fed the tank and then left the house for the day. My main pump, the skimmer, ozone, and wavebox all OFF for the tank. Geez. Each outlet can handle 6amps. Correct? Any other thoughts?
I'm not aware of any issues on the feed cycle. These statements will definitely work:
If time > 00:00 then PM1 ON
If feed cycle then PM1 OFF
Make sure that the feed cycle statement comes second. Also make sure that there are no duplicate timer names, and that all control addresses are unique.
You might want to try power cycling the controller, and see if the behavior changes. All program/configuration settings will remain the same after the power cycle.
Curt
If time > 00:00 then PM1 ON
If feed cycle then PM1 OFF
Make sure that the feed cycle statement comes second. Also make sure that there are no duplicate timer names, and that all control addresses are unique.
You might want to try power cycling the controller, and see if the behavior changes. All program/configuration settings will remain the same after the power cycle.
Curt
RustySnail
New member
Re: exactly and precise
Re: exactly and precise
I think you also need:
If time > 00:00 Then COL ON
Placed just above it's feed cycle command. Not sure if this will solve the overall problem; but it might help. Also check the x-10 broadcast time; I think it should also be 15mins. If it's too short; the time command might re-set it (not sure on that tho).
Re: exactly and precise
akacable said:
I think you also need:
If time > 00:00 Then COL ON
Placed just above it's feed cycle command. Not sure if this will solve the overall problem; but it might help. Also check the x-10 broadcast time; I think it should also be 15mins. If it's too short; the time command might re-set it (not sure on that tho).
If that is the only statement associated with COL then it does need some additional statements to turn it on/off. I assume that COL is the chiller and the statements would be something like:
If Temp > 79.0 Then COL ON
If Temp < 78.0 Then COL OFF
If Feed Cycle Then COL OFF
The repeat interval species the amount of time in minutes that the AquaController must wait re-transmitting commands. For example if a fan turned on at 12:00, and was suppose to still be on at 12:05 then the AquaController would resend the ON command to the fan (assuming the repeat interval was 5 minutes).
Curt
If Temp > 79.0 Then COL ON
If Temp < 78.0 Then COL OFF
If Feed Cycle Then COL OFF
The repeat interval species the amount of time in minutes that the AquaController must wait re-transmitting commands. For example if a fan turned on at 12:00, and was suppose to still be on at 12:05 then the AquaController would resend the ON command to the fan (assuming the repeat interval was 5 minutes).
Curt
disbjohn
New member
I have experienced similar problems with the jr and a DC8. Sometimes the pump would not turn back on after a feed cycle and I have also experienced issues with one of my MH HQI lights just turning off suddenly and my Heater staying on when passed the threshold to make it turn off. I would have to go into manual control and turn off the devices, wait a few seconds to minute and turn them back on. My program is pretty much default with the exception of threshold values.
I am using an aquamedic oceanrunner pump and have the evc electronic ballasts. After self testing the controller and unplugging the dc8 and reconnecting it, the heater issue seems to be ok, but the the one light still acts weird at times. I've checked to see that the bulb is properly seatd in the socket and the plugs are all secure.
The DC8 is sitting near the electronic ballasts and a tunze 7095 multicontroller. Could there be some interference problems?
I am using an aquamedic oceanrunner pump and have the evc electronic ballasts. After self testing the controller and unplugging the dc8 and reconnecting it, the heater issue seems to be ok, but the the one light still acts weird at times. I've checked to see that the bulb is properly seatd in the socket and the plugs are all secure.
The DC8 is sitting near the electronic ballasts and a tunze 7095 multicontroller. Could there be some interference problems?
I'm sure that there is some appliance out there that generates enough electrical noise that interferes with the communication. However, I do not know of anything that does this nor have I heard of such an issue. The problem you are seeing is most likely a program configuration.
If you suspect an interference problem you can try:
- move the DCX's telephone cord away from any other cords.
- Coil up the cords to make them as short as possible.
- move the DCX so that it further away from any suspected 'electrically noisy' devices.
If this helps, I would be very interested in knowing exactly what ballasts, and other equipment is being controlled by the DCx. Please send an email to support@neptunesys.com.
Curt
If you suspect an interference problem you can try:
- move the DCX's telephone cord away from any other cords.
- Coil up the cords to make them as short as possible.
- move the DCX so that it further away from any suspected 'electrically noisy' devices.
If this helps, I would be very interested in knowing exactly what ballasts, and other equipment is being controlled by the DCx. Please send an email to support@neptunesys.com.
Curt
