lunar lights

[lowbudget]

i got it hooked up, but dont know how to program it, very lost. any step by step guide

 

[Deleted member 143833]

Can I assume you are referring to the LunarSim module???

Hookup is simple:

1) Set the address; pick an address that does not conflict with other devices you may have (e.g., DCx, AquaAurf, etc)

2) Add a timer to the AC that matches the address (e.g., MON$-D01 )

3) Add program line to turn the LunarSim on, following the lunar cycle (If Moon 000/000 Then MON ON)

4) Optional: Add statements to turn off the moon when tank lights are on (if Timer LT1 = On Them MON OFF)

5) Sit back and enjoy...

 

[lowbudget]

thank you for responding, i plug the lunar sim to my dc8 the phone line looking plug, then i plugged the power to my power strip.. is this correct.

 

[Deleted member 143833]

Close, you don't need to plug the LunarSim into the DC8; it is self contains and can plug directly into the wall.

 

[lowbudget]

how bout the phone line looking plug?

 

[Deleted member 143833]

Yes, you do hook up the control (phone line), just that you don't use DC8 power.

 

[lowbudget]

ok , thank you on part one, you said to set and address, i know there are those switches on the bottom of the lunar sim box 1-4, i know my dc8 is on default, can i leave the lunar sim box on default

 

[Deleted member 143833]

You might be able to; I am not sure of the default; it could be D01 (in which case you can leave it) but I honestly don't remember for certain...

 

[lowbudget]

i need help. finally got some time to play with it. still cant get it to turn on.

here the coding what else i need to make it turn on.

switch 1and2 on switch 3and4 off


LT1$-A1 mh250watt
LT2$-A2 mh150watt
LT3$-A3 sumplight
PM2#-A4 n/a
HET%-A5 heater
COL%-A6 fan
ALM&-A8 beeper



If Time > 17:45 Then LT1 ON
If Time > 00:30 Then LT1 OFF
If Time > 00:00 Then LT2 ON
If Time > 01:00 Then LT2 OFF
If Time > 17:30 Then LT2 ON
If Time > 18:00 Then LT2 OFF
If Time > 12:00 Then LT3 ON
If Time > 00:00 Then LT3 OFF
If Temp > 78.8 Then COL ON
If Temp < 78.7 Then COL OFF
If Temp < 78.5 Then HET ON
If Temp > 78.7 Then HET OFF
If pH > 08.50 Then ALM ON
If pH < 08.00 Then ALM ON
If Temp < 72.0 Then ALM ON
If Temp > 83.0 Then ALM ON
If Temp > 83.0 Then LT1 OFF
Max Change 015 M Then LT1 OFF
If Moon 000/000 Then MON ON

 

[Deleted member 143833]

switch 1 and 2 on switch 3 and 4 off

That should be D1 but I don't see a timer in your program list above; you need to add something like:

MON$-D01

Once that is added you should be able to use manual control to test the LunarSim and then things should start to light up

 

[RealFish]

Sorry to hijack this a bit, but I was trying to program mine last night and couldn't find the moon 000/000 command.

I assume I'm just suppose to scroll through to find it in the Setup:TimerSetup:TimerProgram:AddState

Do I need to apply an update or something. I got the moon lights working by just using an "on" Command.

 

[Deleted member 143833]

To find the MON select 'if', rt arrow then scroll; it is part of 'if' options.

 

[Thomas111]

LT1$-A1 mh250watt
LT2$-A2 mh150watt
LT3$-A3 sumplight
PM2#-A4 n/a
HET%-A5 heater
COL%-A6 fan
ALM&-A8 beeper
MON$-D1 Moon Light

Add that last line like Ken said up above
I also borrowed a line from Ken's Excellent page:
If Time 000/000 Then MON ON
If Timer (whatever light is On) =On Then Mon OFF ( You don't need the Moon Light on if your lights are on.

RealFish You need to add that line If Moon 000/000 Then MON ON to your program and the timer name just like above.