Reef keeper lite itemp problems

[TXCrawdad]

I just got a used RKL off a local guy and I am having temp problems. It came with a temp probe that did not work so I bought a new one with the RJ11 connection. When I plug it in it says temp error and then I scroll down to itemp and the reading is around 30. Already checked and made sure it was in Fahrenheit not Celsius, any ideas?
Thanks

 

[mwilliams62]

Following here. I too am having trouble with calibrating my ITemp probe. However mine is new and I did not see how to check it for Fahrenheit or Celsius. Mine is showing 130.1 temp.

 

[n2585722]

Guys that is way off. How many modules do you have between the iTemp probe and the head unit? The one reading 30 deg try a calibration. You will have to know you current tank temp. If you have an SL module without a temp probe attached you will get a temp error when you scroll to that port on the head unit. For the one reading 130 the higher the resistance the higher the reading. You need to check all of you buss connections before trying a calibration.

 

[TXCrawdad]

How do you calibrate the temperature?

 

[n2585722]

I will have to check the manual. My experince is with the RKE which does not have the iTemp probe. Have you downloaded the manual from DA's website?

 

[TXCrawdad]

Yes but I didn't see temp recalibration. I will check again

 

[fraggin corals]

With the lite system, you should be able to scroll down to the itemp, enter, and should be option to calibrate.

 

[mwilliams62]

Reef keeper lite itemp problems

Guys that is way off. How many modules do you have between the iTemp probe and the head unit? The one reading 30 deg try a calibration. You will have to know you current tank temp. If you have an SL module without a temp probe attached you will get a temp error when you scroll to that port on the head unit. For the one reading 130 the higher the resistance the higher the reading. You need to check all of you buss connections before trying a calibration.

I have the ITemp connected to the SLK module. I was not smart and bought the basic kit not realizing that I needed the modules too. So all I have is the head unit, SLK and the PC4 plus the ITemp and the PH probe. Have not set up the ato yet. I have tried to recalibrate the temp probe but still not getting the correct reading.

 

[n2585722]

Did the iTemp work before adding the SLX module? I assume you have the SLX. Try it with the SLX disconnected and see if it will calibrate.

 

[mwilliams62]

Reef keeper lite itemp problems

Did the iTemp work before adding the SLX module? I assume you have the SLX. Try it with the SLX disconnected and see if it will calibrate.

I have the SLX not sure what the OP has but I can try and see if it works hooked up to the PC4 and see what readings I get.

I also now see why Aqua Cave is no longer caring Digital Aquatics products poor customer service when you need help. I have sent them several emails and two voice mails and so far only 1 response via email with no resolution to my other issues.

 

[n2585722]

That is what us Team DA members are here for. If it works without the SLX it is probably to much resistance in one of the connectors or a buss cable. If you cannot get the buss issue fixed with the cable you can get a straight through splitter or a DA HUB and split the signal at the RKL head unit. To get a better contact for the iTemp. This is why the iTemp is only on the RKL and Archon. It dosen't handle going through a large number of connectors. Since It hooks directly to the Archon and the module number is limited to 4 on the RKL it usually is not a problem. You may also have a bad probe if it still reads high and won't calibrate without the SLX in circuit. If we don't get it resolved I will let Eric know for you. What are the other issues by the way?

 

[TXCrawdad]

I looked through my controller and finally found where to calibrate it. I matched it up with my certified thermometer and it seems to be holding temp fine for the first hour today. I'll check tomorrow and see if it's still holding.

 

[n2585722]

I looked through my controller and finally found where to calibrate it. I matched it up with my certified thermometer and it seems to be holding temp fine for the first hour today. I'll check tomorrow and see if it's still holding.

Yours is the one that was reading low if I remember correctly correct? If it is a connection issue it will read high. If the probe is bad it also normaly reads high. The probe is a temprature sensitive resistor. The higher the temp the higher the resistance. The lower the temp the lower the resistance.

 

[n2585722]

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