AquaController Pro - Program

[Hdhuntr01]

Trying to get a small Oscillating Fan to come on and off but no matter how I program it I can't get it to work. I have tried both the following:

If Temp > 78.5
Then FAN@ ON

If Temp < 78.4
Then FAN@ OFF




If Time > 07:30
Then FAN@ ON

If Time > 23:00
Then FAN@ OFF



I am using X-10 modules. Neither state seems to make the fan come on but if I use a dual plug adapter and plug the fan in along with my LT1 then the fan will go on and off as the LT1 does.


Any suggestions as to how I can get the fan to work based on Temp?

[kenargo]

Have you tried using the name "FAN"?

Does manual on/off work?

Finally, are there lights on the X-10 AC Line interface and do they flash? You need an AC Line Interface to get the X-10 control signals onto the house wiring so that the X10 module can get signal.

[what'scoral]

1. setup a name like LT3 or something that you already have not FAN@

2. go to the program statement and type the command
If Temp is > 78.5 then LT3 on
if Temp is < 78.2 then LT3 off

I think the minimum difference you can have on tempurature is (+-0.3) that is whats stated in the AC manual.

[elahav]

I am using the “AC Line interface” for refugim light with X-10 module, but the lights are also flashing ??

[Hdhuntr01]

OK, First off yes I am using the AC Line Interface and that is what controls my lights so it is working.

I am not sure what is meant by Manual On/Off???

I have tried to call the Fan something else and that did not change anything.

I didn't try the +- 0.3 and was not aware of that. But I did try to use Time instead of Temp and that did not work.

Now I think I have burned up the fan because it will not work even directly plugged in to power. Guess I will get another Fan tomorrow and try again...

[Hdhuntr01]

Guess I figured out the issue but not quite sure I understand the why...

I bought two smaller fans and couldn't get them to work. I switched out the X10 module for an X10 3 Prong Appliance Module. Even though the fans are two prong this now works. I couldn't find an Amp rating on the fans but the only thing I can think of is that the draw too many Amps for the standard 2 prong module. All is well that ends well!!!

[kenargo]

Guess I figured out the issue but not quite sure I understand the why...

I bought two smaller fans and couldn't get them to work. I switched out the X10 module for an X10 3 Prong Appliance Module. Even though the fans are two prong this now works. I couldn't find an Amp rating on the fans but the only thing I can think of is that the draw too many Amps for the standard 2 prong module. All is well that ends well!!!


It could have been the opposite; the difference between a lamp module and appliance module is relay and triac. It could be that the fans are too small to work with the lamp module.

Just guessing, but glad all is well.