help setting up apex

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bmhilger

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just got one and after unboxing it, little overwhelmed? insight on where to start? anyone good at setting these up?
 
I've only partially set mine up. The unofficial users guide is definitely the way to go. I started end of last week and I can now check it away from home, get emails, and text alerts. I have my sump light working off of it as well. To do, possibly my mp40s, phos reactor, Razor lighting, top off, and kalk.
 
+1 for the user guide (now actually official, btw).

If you have any specific setup questions or struggling to program an outlet, I'd be happy to help answer those questions here.
 
What are you having problems with? It is really easy once you know what you want to do with your Apex. You hook your display (the screen) up to the base module, then use one of the aquabus connectors (they look like USB cords) to the DC8 or whatever you are using and if you have more than one remember that the DC8 which is connected to the base module will appear as the lowest address number. It takes a little getting used to, after a while it will be a breeze.
 
so i got into my apex via my mac now im attempting via my phone and my phone is tell me " the operation could be completed.no such file or directory...what am i messing up?


also how can i tell what the outlets are default too, like which is heater, pump, lights,,,etc..
 
How are you trying to access it? I suspect you're typing in a LAN IP or http://apex:'port#'. This will work when you're on your LAN, but not outside such (WAN), as your phone would be.

You either need to be accessing via your WAN IP (IP:'port#') or by using a dynamic dns service which keeps track of your WAN for you. Most ISP don't give you static IP, so your WAN IP will change from time-to-time (dynamic IP). Hence why using a free dynamic dns service is generally recommended.

As for "default" outlets, I wouldn't bother with trying to figure out which is which. The default program which the Apex ships with is really just an example; you may end up using some of it but you need to understand how each is programed first. There are not many limitations for which outlets should be used for various pieces of equipment; things are quite customizable for how you'd like it to be configured.
 
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do i need to keep the ethernet from the apex to the router plugged in at all times? i unplugged it and lost connection..i cant have a cable running across my house at all times?
 
also..i have my t5s on port 3 and timed them too come on @ 13:00 and off @ 21:00...they are randomly turning on and off every now and then..
 
You might want to take a thorough look/read of the link JPorter provided before you go any further; it'll greatly help with the fundamentals.
 
been there...i guess theres no one size fits all directions...time is not on my side as i dont want to leave cords lying around for kids to mess with
 
bmhilger said:
see if im right track here...this code i used for fan


Fallback ON
If Temp > 80 Then OFF If Temp < 79 Then ON
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Not exactly...

So the "Fallback" setting is only used if the EB8 loses communication with the base unit. Meaning in this instance your fan would be on if the EB8 had power but did not have communication with the base unit, which is probably what you want.

However, Fallback does nothing is there is communication. Meaning your fan will only be on if your temp is less than 79 degrees. Probably not what you want.

It's good practice to use a "Set" command for most outlets. This will "set" the state of the outlet if there is communication and none of your subsequent lines of code are satisfied.

So here's what I'm guessing you really want for your fan:

Fallback ON
Set ON
If Temp <79 Then OFF

This will keep your fan on under all conditions unless the temp is less than 79 degrees.
 
Will that keep it pretty close too 79degrees without much variance?? What kind of code would u run for a return pump?
 
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