Increasing SUN and RT of default program

[akacable]

I would like to use the DEFAULT SUN and RT tables built into the acjr.

I would like to increase the SUNrise and SUNset parameters by 4 hrs.

I want to be able to view my tank when I am around as well as save on electricity. What would the command line look like?

If SUN 240/240 then LT1* ON (to increase by 4hrs) ????



I would like to increase the RT parameters by 3 degrees and prevent the heater from cycling on/off when the temp is close to setpoint.

If temp < RT+3 then HET^ ON
If temp > RT+3 then HET^ OFF
Max Change 015 MThen HET^ OFF

I would like to use this with my fan as well.

If temp > RT+3 then COL^ ON
If temp < RT+3 Then COL^ OFF
Max Change 015 MThen HET^ OFF


Will these work? TIA. John

 

[clp]

The max offsets for the SUN command are +- 120. I recommend you that just adjust the clock on the AquaController to 4 hrs earlier and you can accomplish the same thing.
Yes, you can add larger offsets to the seasonal temperature variation. I recommend that you increase the delta between the on and off temperatures or you have the heater and chiller constantly cycling. Do something like this instead:

If temp < RT+2.7 then HET^ ON
If temp > RT+2.9 then HET^ OFF
Max Change 015 MThen HET^ OFF

If temp > RT+3.3 then COL^ ON
If temp < RT+3.1 Then COL^ OFF
Max Change 015 M Then COL^ OFF

Curt

 

[akacable]

curt, I used the following commands:

If temp < RT+2.7 then HET^ ON
If temp > RT+3.0 then HET^ OFF

If temp > RT+3.3 then COL^ ON
If temp < RT+3.0 then COL^ OFF

I removed the MAX CHANGE lines as my temp swings are not that drastic. These lines mimic the manual. Tell me what you think.

Also can I run the moonlights without the lamp module? Not running the lamp module will enable the moonlights albeit without the varying intensity. Is this correct?

John TIA.

 

[clp]

The temp statemetns look fine. Yes, you can use a direct connect outlet, or a regular control module for the moon cycle simulation; it will turn on/off at the rights times but there will be no intensity changes.

Curt