outlets timed to the second ?

[cmacld]

Im trying to take control of an outlet (dosing pump) to the second.
any insight would be great!

LETS SAY i want to run my pump for 30 seconds per day

Seems that i should be able to write a profile for the pump to operate for 30 seconds every 90 seconds.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/cmacld/ScreenShot2013-01-08at111847PM_zpsb12ae98c.png

And then just add that profile to my outlet to run 2 min a day

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/cmacld/ScreenShot2013-01-08at103644PM_zpsefe46400.png


Is there a better way to go about this?

[swearint]

That's not quite how it works. Your syntax is correct, just the application is wrong. Profiles only work with certain types of outlets, namely the VarSpd/VDM outlets. EBx type outlets are just ON/OFF. For these outlets you have a couple options.

First is to use the OSC command if you want a repeating cycle. It is accurate to the second. However, each state change will be recorded in the log and excessively fast cycling will create larger files and use up memory. Also, not all pumps/powerheads are suited to rapid cycling.

Second option is to use the Time command coupled with a suitable Defer duration. Since the Time command is accurate to the whole minute, the minimum duration is two minutes. But the Defer command is accurate to the second and can be used to deduct time. Example:

Set OFF
If Time 12:00 to 12:01 Then ON
Defer 1:30 Then ON

This would keep the outlet ON for a total of 30 seconds.

Todd