Dosing Alarm

[Kroghs]

New with my Apex system and learning curve has been tough. Wondering if anyone can help? I have programmed an outlet to run my doser from 3:00pm-3:06 to dose 6 mls. of NO3:PO4X, here is the program, Fallback OFF
OSC 900:00/006:00/534:00 Then ON. The program seems correct.

Checked it this morning and the bottle was empty and the bottle was a full a couple days ago. No damage noticed yet. Here are my questions:


I had the bottle of NO3:POX4 above the doser so I thought that gravity and siphon effect my have emptied the bottle, but after looking at the doser, . "BRS 2 Part Doser – 1.1 mL per minute" that seem unlikely with the 2 rollers.

It seems the outlet simply did not turn off correctly. When I tested the outlet, I manually turned it on, then off and it kept running. I re-booted the system and it appeared to be working correctly. Checked it again and again it did not turn off. This time I unplugged the doser and plugged it back in, worked fine for a few tests, now I have to unplug it again. Is this a defective outlet? Is there something else I can do? Am I doing anything wrong?

Can I add an email alert waring if there is a problem and if so, I don't have clue how to program such an alarm. I have set-up and tested email alerts and they are working. Thank you, Bob

[RussM]

What outlet? Is it in a EB8? That dosing pump MUST be plugged into outlet 4 or 8 for reliable operation if its an EB8.

Search the reference manual for "TRIAC" for an explanation of why.

[Kroghs]

That is what I thought, I have it plugged into outlet #7. I have a Hydor Powerhead currently plugged into outlet #8. Here is its program,

Fallback ON
If Time 00:00 to 06:00 Then OFF
If Time 06:00 to 12:00 Then ON
If Time 12:00 to 18:00 Then OFF
If Time 18:00 to 00:00 Then ON

Will it operate correctly on outlet #7? Can I swap the two?
Thanks for your help. Bob

[Kroghs]

That is what I thought, I have it plugged into outlet #7. I have a Hydor Powerhead currently plugged into outlet #8. Here is its program,

Fallback ON
If Time 00:00 to 06:00 Then OFF
If Time 06:00 to 12:00 Then ON
If Time 12:00 to 18:00 Then OFF
If Time 18:00 to 00:00 Then ON

Will it operate correctly on outlet #7? Can I swap the two?
Thanks for your help. Bob

[Kroghs]

Sorry about the double post, new to forums too!

[sminker]

How many powerheads do you have? You can put multiple items on one outlet with an extension cord. You need to have the Doser on 4 or 8 like Russ said. You will have to switch the powerhead and Doser.

You will have to reprogram each outlet. Explain how you want it and we can help with programming.

[Kroghs]

I've already made the switch & have four powerheads. I would like them to turn on & off randomly on a 24 hour cycle. If you could send me one program for one powerhead, I could figure out how to edit the program so they all cycle at different times. Also should I keep dosing the 6 mls per day or hold off for a while, any thoughts? Thank you very much!

[sminker]

Fallback ON
Set ON
If time 06:00 to 12:00 Then OFF

If you have the Set ON on the outlet, it will always be running so you just need to tell it when to turn off.

[Kroghs]

Can you show me an example where it shuts off more often, maybe 4 or 5 times per and after midnight? This programming is so new to me it will take a while for me to get it. After midnight has to be in military times? For example
If time 01:00 to 03:00 Then OFF, will that shut of the outlet from 1-3 am?

[RussM]

Can you show me an example where it shuts off more oftenJust use multiple If Time statements.