ReefKeeper Elite Controller Club

[Mr_Harry]

This is for the owners of the ReefKeeper Elite to share the ways they are
using the controller, and to share programming examples for others to use.

Pictures of your setups are also welcome.


Please keep this thread focused on the ReefKeeper Elite and the ways you are using it.
(If it does not pertain to using the RKE please don’t post it in this thread.)


Thank you

 

[Mr_Harry]

How to setup a Remote feed pause switch

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This example requires the use of one spare CH on a
PC4 for the logic. (or a virtual channel on the PC1).

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In the Following Example I am using:

SWB on the SL1 to trigger the feed pause
Timer 1 as the timer for the feed pause
Alarm 1
Channel 2 Spare CH used for logic
Channel 1 as the actual CH being controlled

Note: I have a push button switch wired to SWB to activate the feed pause


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Step 1 - Setup the Timer
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Setup Timer 1

Set ONLY the Time ON Value (all other values at defaults)


DoW [- - - - - - -]
Start At - 12:00AM
Time ON - 00:15:00 <<<15 minute pause, adjust as needed
Time Off - 00:00:00
Repeat - 0
Oscillate - NO

Save Settings


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Step 2 - Setup The Alarm
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Setup Alarm 1 Device 1 settings ONLY (all other values at defaults)


Device - XX:CH2
Value - 0.50
Trip - Above

Save Settings


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Step 3 - Setting up the channel for the logic (Channel 2)
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Set CH 2 Mode to Auto

Set CH 2 Function to Switch Function

Device - XX:SWB (XX = your SL1)
On When - Low
Timer - Timer 01
Standby - [- - - -]
if SB - OFF
Alarm - None
if Alarm - Off

Save Settings


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Step 4 - Setting up the actual channel to be controlled.
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Set CH 1 Mode to Auto

Set CH 1 Functions to Pump

Pump - Sump/Skim
Night - ON
Delay - 00:00:00
Standby - [- - - -]
if SB - OFF
Alarm - Alarm 01
if Alarm - Off


Save Settings


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Step 4 can be repeated for additional channels that need to be off during the feed pause.

 

[Mr_Harry]

How to Setup an Auto Top Off

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In this example I am using SWA on the
SL1 as an input from the float switches.

I use two float switches wired in series with one placed
slightly above the other to act as a backup in case the
main float switch gets stuck.


Do not reverse the switch logic (On When) below as it is a
safety feature in case the float switches get unplugged.

(Normally high and should go low when the switch activates)


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Program Channel to activate when float switch is low
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Set CH XX Mode to Auto

Set CH XX Function to Switch Function

Device - 0X:SWA
On When - Low
Timer - None
Standby - [- - - -]
if SB - OFF
Alarm - None
if Alarm - Off

Save Settings

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