what does it take to control Jr by computer?

[vthondaboi]

What does it take to be able to control the Ac Jr from your computer?

Beyond that can the Jr be accessible through the net and controlled, if so what addition parts would I need?

 

[TCU Reefer]

Dien-

I don't know if this will work for the AC Jr but here's a link that Olaggie01 (from DFWMAS) started for his AC pro.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=799900

I don't know if this helps you or not.

Steve

 

[Chrisrush]

Dien,
You need a serial cable from neptune or make your own. If you hook the serial cable directly to your pc, you may want to install a serial ground interference connector.

You can also hook it up wirelessly with a linksys adapter, there is a thread on RC that documents that process.

You also need aquanotes or aquanotes jr.

Chris

 

[clp]

You just need to get a Jr with the serial port option, and a serial cable. You can then use our free version of AquaNotes to communicate w/ the controller.

Curt

 

[vthondaboi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7345993#post7345993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chrisrush
you may want to install a serial ground interference connector

What's this do?

 

[clp]

The SERIPC9 optoisolates the connections between your PC and the controller's serial port. This prevents ground loops which can cause erroneous pH and ORP readings.

Curt