Programming Breakout box question

[serpentman]

I think I have the correct language to program my I/O box. However, when I open/close the switch nothing happens.

KLK%-B07

If Switch1 CLOSED Then KLK OFF
If Switch1 OPEN Then KLK ON

The question is, do I need to assign a Timer Name to the switch wired to the breakout box?

[serpentman]

nevermind, after a few cycles it seems to have figured itself up

[RussM]

Switch1, Switch2, etc. refer to the inputs on the I/O connector on the AC3/3Pro itself. If you are using the PX1000 (which I assume you are when you say "my I/O box"), then the switch inputs will be SwitchA1, SwitchA2, etc.

If you are not using the PX1000, double check the pin-outs and connections using an ohmmeter.

[serpentman]

Thanks, it was just connected to the breakout box. For some reason, it seemed to take 15-20 for the unit recognize the switch. Once it did, it worked fine

[RussM]

You mean 15-20 seconds, or 15-20 minutes?

I have 2 momentary switches connected to my AC3. Both, when pressed, trigger shutdown of my return,CL, & skimmer pumps (one for 15 minutes, one for 30 minutes) for convenience when feeding and doing maintenance. The switches have to be held depressed anywhere from 3-20 seconds for the AC to detect and act per my programming. I just hold a switch down until I hear the return pump "thunk" when it shuts off. Typically though, it's about 4-5 seconds.

[serpentman]

The AC3 reacts now within seconds. HJowever, when I initially connected the switch to the breakout box, the AC3 would not respond when the switch was opened or closed. I tried again after 15-20 min and everything started to work properly.