ProfiLux - THE Review and set up guide

[AQD_ottawa]

I would love to say yes but my network knowledge goes as far as my front door step!

Maybe someone else will step up to that challenge

 

[aqualab]

How about a doser tutorial and the various programming options available?

Right now I have my slave doser plugged into a standard outlet instead of using the powerstrip's programmable outlet because the doser is controlled by the Pro II's auto dosing configuration. It saves me from using one of the powerstrip's limited number of controllable outlets for other equipment that cannot be programmed like the doser can. Not sure if that is the best way to set up/control my doser?

 

[AQD_ottawa]

first install the latest PII firmware this gives you greater options and expanded options for socket outlets.

I doser tutorial is coming.

 

[BigAl2007]

Time for some more "updates" no?


Great tutorial Michael

 

[AQD_ottawa]

I am waiting for a software update then will continue, I have done the doser review seperatley on the other thread but will put a link across here shortly

 

[cyruson]

How did you install Profilux Water Level Sensor Bar? looks like glued.

So for the topic tonight - water alarms.

You can have all manner of alarms -

Maximum on time alarm (this is described in ATO set up)
Low water level alarm
High water level alarm
Leakage alarm

Depending on the amount of sensors you have depends on how many alarm states you can create. I have main tank ovefill alarm and max on time ATO alarm and here i will show you how to create an alarm and shut off for the main pump if the drain got blocked.

As you can see from the photo I have attached a float level sensor to the Euro brace inside the weir box, the sensor will then be triggered if the water level rises too high, in doing so setting off an alarm and turning off the main pump. You can set the same thing up for low water in your sump by putting the sensor there instead, mounted differently of course.

So how to program?

First connect the sensor to a level sensor port.

Now go to level control in the software and select the sensor for editing. Set the sensor to leakage detection and set your max on times etc as you choose.

Now go to socket function outlet and choose what socket you want the return pump plugged into then edit this socket as follows

Here you will see I am using sensor 3 so have programmed as water 3.

If using an optical sensor, when setting up the socket fnction remember to "invert" the socket function.

Thats all for tonight folks

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Good ole silicon

 

[BigAl2007]

More tomorrow - AWC and level alarms

Hey buddy! I see you got the ATO covered but I'm REALLY interested in how you do an AWC set-up!!

 

[AQD_ottawa]

I have not got this far yet, as soon as I do it will be posted here in detail, its quite complex to set up but I promise I will cover it. Just no short term time line.

 

[BigAl2007]

I have not got this far yet, as soon as I do it will be posted here in detail, its quite complex to set up but I promise I will cover it. Just no short term time line.

I can only imagine. Take your time as long as you have it "covered" when I'm ready to set mine up in the near future

Thanks for this thread

 

[jjk_reef00]

This is extremely helpful, thank you! The one thing I don't like about profilux is the lack of understandable documentation. It took me a long time to figure out how to set up firmware and to connect to my EX box. It is easy once you do it once. It is quite frustrating the first time around.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

I think that can be said for any modern day multi functional device, it all comes down to the persons percpective on application.

Glad everyone is finding the guide helpful, more will follow shortly.

 

[cyruson]

Connection for the Digital power bar

Connection for the Digital power bar

Hi,
I have received the unit(Profilux 3) and putting together now. manual says power bar connection goes to S1-S4 port but the ports that the bar has in the front are only for Aquatic Bus ports(wider). where does the connection go to in the power bar? and there is no cable that fits in S1-S4 except, one for Dosing pump unit. is the cable missing ?

Thanks for your help

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Hi

The connections from the PAB power bar and the Profilux PAB socket is done with any cat5 ethernet cable. Your vendor should ahve provided you with a PAB 2meter cable for this, sound slike just a human oops packing error, please contact them to send but in the meantime you can use an off the shelf ethernet cable.

 

[cyruson]

Thanks for the prompt reply.
S1-S4 port seems smaller then Cat5 ethernet cable port. are you talking about PAB port on the controller?

QUOTE=AQD_ottawa;17046424]Hi

The connections from the PAB power bar and the Profilux PAB socket is done with any cat5 ethernet cable. Your vendor should ahve provided you with a PAB 2meter cable for this, sound slike just a human oops packing error, please contact them to send but in the meantime you can use an off the shelf ethernet cable.[/QUOTE]

 

[AQD_ottawa]

What power bar do you have?

Powerbar6D
or
PowerBar6D PAB

if powerber 6D then it plugs in using the (should be supplied) cable with a supressor on either end to S1S4

if Powerbar6D PAB then it plugs into the PAB port using an ethernet cable

 

[cyruson]

it's Powerbar6D PAB for P3

I guess the PAB bar uses the PAB bus instead to connect to the P3.

Thanks!

What power bar do you have?

Powerbar6D
or
PowerBar6D PAB

if powerber 6D then it plugs in using the (should be supplied) cable with a supressor on either end to S1S4

if Powerbar6D PAB then it plugs into the PAB port using an ethernet cable

 

[jjk_reef00]

Here is the link for the doser setup just for reference:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1792326&page=8

 

[reefsafe]

Bump for an update. Also, you may want to make this a sticky

 

[AQD_ottawa]

sticky yes, update will come when new software is finalised

In the meantime if anyone wishes to add their own portions of the set up guide please feel free, more input the better really!