Apex lunar sim set up ?

[stros]

I have been trying to set up my Lunar Simulator to the Apex. Can you tell me if the dip switches on the lunar sim are up for off and down for on? Can not see the little writing to the left of the switches. I have tried to add the lunar sim module from the Apex as well as from the configuration page. It still will not show up in any of my module lists? Do you need to restart the Apex for changes to take effect? Can someone walk me through this please.

Mark

[ThurlowR]

I have been trying to set up my Lunar Simulator to the Apex. Can you tell me if the dip switches on the lunar sim are up for off and down for on? Can not see the little writing to the left of the switches. I have tried to add the lunar sim module from the Apex as well as from the configuration page. It still will not show up in any of my module lists? Do you need to restart the Apex for changes to take effect? Can someone walk me through this please.

Mark

I had to reboot the Apex. As far as the dip switches I think mine is on A1 if that sounds right.

[stros]

I found that mine will show up on the status page and I can manually turn it on and off but , it will not show up as an added module? They will not come on in auto mode to the lunar cycle?

[specop504]

You can configure the DIP switches based on the LunarSim Manual, but for this posting's purpose, lets assume you use A1.

Since the LunarSim uses the previous management method via the RJ11 and not the AquaBus, you must manually add the module to the Apex. This can be done from the Module Setup under Configuration. Midway down the page you will see:

Add module:

From the drop down list, select Lunar Simulator and enter A1 in the Start control address field. Click Add Module.

You can configure the module under Configuration --> Outlet Setup. It should show up as Lunar_A1.

Did that help?

[stros]

I added it under add module. It did not add it to the configuration. However it showed up on the status page? Seems like it added it but not recognizing it under the configuration? Not sure what to do now?
Mark

[specop504]

Does the device show up under the delete module section of Configuration --> Module Setup?

If so, do you get the same result if you delete it and readd it?

[jjstecchino]

I added it under add module. It did not add it to the configuration. However it showed up on the status page? Seems like it added it but not recognizing it under the configuration? Not sure what to do now?
Mark

Make sure as you add the lunar module that you enter the correct address (i.e. A1 in the example above)

If the address is incorrect the module is added but it will not work.

Also double check the connection and make sure that the cable from the apex goes to the IN port of the lunar sim

On the switch ON is DOWN

[jjstecchino]

Does the apex dim the lunar leds?

The intensity of mine seems the same regardless of the lunar phase.
The icon on the apex shows the different phases though.

[stros]

The lunar sim shows up under the delete module section of Configuration --> Module Setup?

I have tried to delee it and readd still get same result?

I even tried different address's to see if that would work still the same?
I tried to add it directly from the dislpay and the same thing happened?

[ThurlowR]

The lunar sim shows up under the delete module section of Configuration --> Module Setup?

I have tried to delee it and readd still get same result?

I even tried different address's to see if that would work still the same?
I tried to add it directly from the dislpay and the same thing happened?

Does it show under Outlet Setup ?

[stros]

Yes it does show up under Outlet setup. The type box is advanced? Is that correct.

[ThurlowR]

Yes it does show up under Outlet setup. The type box is advanced? Is that correct.

Thats correct :cool: Heres the code I have for mine :

If Moon 000/000 Then ON
If Outlet VHO = ON Then OFF
If Outlet MH = ON Then OFF

They wont turn on tonight because of the intensity but tomorrow they should be on at 09:47/21:47 . Remember to look at the Season table to see intensity and schedule :jester:

[ThurlowR]

Does the apex dim the lunar leds?

The intensity of mine seems the same regardless of the lunar phase.
The icon on the apex shows the different phases though.

Just thought I'd let you know mine does dim with the intensity (Apex).

[stros]

ThurlowR , thanks for the feed back. Do you have yours pluged into eb8? I have the first line on the code do I need to have the two other ones?

[ThurlowR]

ThurlowR , thanks for the feed back. Do you have yours pluged into eb8? I have the first line on the code do I need to have the two other ones?
You dont need to plug it into the EB. I would use the two lines no sense in having them on when your other lights are on, but it doesnt hurt anything either way.