Pacific Sun Kore 5th dosing Fan Club

Android app on my S8+ works pretty good.

My only complaint is when the screen times out, it disconnects the app. I have to close the app before it will link with bluetooth again. Same can be said when you manually disconnect(pressing the connect button for a few seconds), the app will not reconnect until you close it and start again.
 
Is there any instructions?
The calibration portion appears different. I do not see anything telling me how to stop the pump when trying to calibrate
 
Figured it out.... nice job on the calibration. That is much easier than trying to stop pump at a specific amount.

Only issue I experience is if I disconnect, kore 5the screen goes wacko.
I just close the app and it seems fine. I will be watching parameters closely for the next couple days. I switched over to ATI essentials and need to figure out how much to set at...
 
Has anyone used android app along with an app on another operating system?
Back and forth?
First time I experimented with the android app somehow in the custom settings Friday was deselected on the Mac version of the pump used for ALK. I caught it since I check ALK each day.

I am not going to use the mac app if this version works. Is it possible to change pump speeds as in the mac/windows versions?

Thx
 
Hi
In Android app there is no option for changing motor speed - however since we are including highest quality charmed BPT tubings - it's not needed.
Even on fast speed doser is ultra precise(offer much better resolution than any other dosing station on market).
But this Pharmed tubings REQUIRE fast speed - on moderate or precise rollers sometimes not spin and dosed amounts aren't consistent.
In next firmware release(which will be compatible with Kore 7th also) that option will be removed from software and firmware(it caused too many reports from Customers which tried to use Pharmed tubings but with precise speed - which is not needed for that kind of tubings).
Built in algorithms allow to dose single liquid drops even on fast speed using Pharmed tubing.

We got few reports about LCD screen strange letters after disconnecting - it should be fixed in nearest update(its not a bug in each doser - some dosers working inside cabinets where is strong EMC field "collect" some magnetic trash from air and thats responsible for this effect).

Regards

Przemek
 
Przemek, I have always used the windows interface for calibration, and that's covered in the manual you linked to.

The android app appears different, and is not covered in the manual. How does one calibrate using the app. I would prefer to use the app as it's an easier to use(mobile always within arms reach, while laptop needs to be dragged out, started up, etc, etc).
 
Homer it was pretty easy. (actually easier than what I was doing for calibration)

Choose desired pump-Select calibration, doser pumps fluid into your measuring container. Measure how much liquid was despensed,(visual markings on container) input this value, then save calibration.

You can then "check calibration" it should fill the container with the same amount again. (i did process twice)

Go into the actual pump settings and manually dose into the measurement container to see if dose was correct.
(i.e. set dose to 10ml doser should dispense 10 ml...)
Calibrate each pump.


It worked very good...
 
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Hi
In Android app there is no option for changing motor speed - however since we are including highest quality charmed BPT tubings - it's not needed.
Even on fast speed doser is ultra precise(offer much better resolution than any other dosing station on market).
But this Pharmed tubings REQUIRE fast speed - on moderate or precise rollers sometimes not spin and dosed amounts aren't consistent.
In next firmware release(which will be compatible with Kore 7th also) that option will be removed from software and firmware(it caused too many reports from Customers which tried to use Pharmed tubings but with precise speed - which is not needed for that kind of tubings).
Built in algorithms allow to dose single liquid drops even on fast speed using Pharmed tubing.

We got few reports about LCD screen strange letters after disconnecting - it should be fixed in nearest update(its not a bug in each doser - some dosers working inside cabinets where is strong EMC field "collect" some magnetic trash from air and thats responsible for this effect).

Regards

Przemek


Przemek, FYI...My Kore 5th is in a cabinet...
(only piece of electrical equipment in cabinet)


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Homer it was pretty easy. (actually easier than what I was doing for calibration)

Choose desired pump-Select calibration, doser pumps fluid into your measuring container. Measure how much liquid was despensed,(visual markings on container) input this value, then save calibration.

You can then "check calibration" it should fill the container with the same amount again. (i did process twice)

Go into the actual pump settings and manually dose into the measurement container to see if dose was correct.
(i.e. set dose to 10ml doser should dispense 10 ml...)
Calibrate each pump.


It worked very good...
Thanks! :thumbsup:

That is easier then using the windows UI.
 
Seems that the new firmware and software is pretty stable... Will give it a try to see how it goes.

Thanks for any feedback.
 
Przemek,

I was sent instructions to restore firmware on my Kore5th but not given any instructions on how to get logs/data from the unit. Anyway after trying countless times with CRC errors I got the Kore5th updated to the latest firmware. So eventually we got there.

I went to test with a manual dose and noticed the motors all running at different noises and speeds. Even with no heads on they all ran very differently. With heads it's also clear. I reset to defaults to see if it was a calibration issue but that hasn't changed anything.

To me it looks like I would need to change all 5 heads and motors ( one motor doesn't turn and the shaft is rusted. ) which is pretty much the price of a new Kore5th. I'm not sure I'd trust calibration to bring these into line. Based on the issues I've seen in the past I'm very reluctant to do that honestly and spend so much money on getting it working again.

Pete

EDIT: Oh but... just to add, since updating to the latest firmware, the connection over bluetooth on my mac is 100% better. It does actually connect every time so far. So well done on sorting that.

Pete can you share how you got the upload of the Firmware successful for the Blank Screen issue?

I have a Blank Screen now and tried the Firmware process with no luck.

Thanks in advance...
 
@wcharon
Procedure is the same - you need use dedicated software for update(not control software even if it have upload firmware button!) and press reset switch on doser after you will choose firmware to upload( "dots" are showing on app screen...)
 
Przemek, can you tell us something more about this Kore 7th? Is it going to be your new 7 channel dosing station?

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Hi
We noticed some delays a specially with parts suppliers :-(
But now everything is fine - we are on last stage and our IT team do last software updates (to prepare Kore 7th to control class type calcium reactors ;-)
So general informations about Kore 7th:
- wireless dosing station with 7 separate dosing channels. Virtual bottles(low capacity alarms), precision up single drop!(important for Korallen Zucht/Aquaforest users where some liquids are calculated in drops/100 liters)
- digital temperature sensor
- 2pH electrode ports - which allow several configure options like:
a) 1 pH for controlling calcium reactor(it's dosing co2 using solenoid valve like in Kore 5th) - second for tank measure and alarm for too low pH in tank
b) 1 pH for controlling calcium - second to work with kH Lab for alkalinity measure and adjusting(by turning on/off solenoid in calcium reactor)
...
- automatic water change with dedicated DC AWC module(or 2 channels in doser)
- work with magnetic stirrer - mix liquids before the dose(like coral foods etc)
and many other options which will be explained/described in product manual..

We expect that product will be available for orders in next week - before endow January at least..
BR

Przemek
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Latest firmware is very fast and stable! I'm using a tablet, I'm able to secure a solid connection with the doser from about 15 feet away through a wall and the tank cabinet... very happy with this update.
 
doser will not shut off

doser will not shut off

I was calibrating pump#2 for the first time today as I was setting up for the first time and the screen went blank and the pump stayed running after 10min I unplugged the unit waited 5 min and plugged it back in.The screen flashed a bootloader message and then the time for a brief second and the screen then went blank and pump #2 runs continually I tried the reset button but it does the same thing and I can no longer connect to the doser via Bluetooth. What do I do?
 
I had to go back to previous version as when i changed pump settings it wasn't retaining the settings.

Reported to PS and they are working with a new version.
 
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