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60Cubed
01/01/2009, 10:22 PM
I read the manual and programmed the controller as described. Everything works except the pumps do not come back on. I can initiate another feed cycle then cancel it and the pumps will come on again. Any suggestions?

All help is appreciated.

Lance

fishnu
01/02/2009, 12:27 AM
Hi

Please post your program and Timer names.

kenargo
01/02/2009, 12:29 AM
It is a common error to assume that the values in the If Feed command are the feed timers, in fact they are times that are added to the feed time. Feed time can only be configured using the buttons on the controller.

Seeing your program will help diagnose your specific issue.

60Cubed
01/02/2009, 01:47 AM
If feedA 015 then CL1 off
If feedA 015 then CL2 off


Is it possible that the 015 number is actually adding 15 mins to the cycle? I have the feed time interval set at 15 min. When I hit the down button and choose a the pumps shut off perfectly. But when the timer shuts off the pumps don't resume. However if I engauge the feed cycle again then cancel it out they come back perfectly. I know it's a simple problem I just don't know what it is.

It's not knowing how to push a button, it's knowing what button to push!

60Cubed
01/02/2009, 02:00 AM
That is actually what it was. I changed the 015 to 000 and the pumps resume perfectly. Thanks Ken. You probably forgot more about this controller than I know! Anyway you are the MAN!