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vanburen
06/05/2005, 08:50 PM
Curt,
I have rigged two float switches to the switch input with the cable y'all sent. Working great. I have set a program -
If switch1=closed then LT4 off (metal halides). This makes sure that if my pump or sump fails, my lights don't cook the tank.

However, there are instances where I might get a switch closing, and not want to drop off the halides right away. I want to put in about a 5 minute delay after the switch closes, before I turn off the halides. If the switch reopens, then the halides stay on.

I think I need a
MAX CHANGE 5M then LT4 OFF
after the IF SWITCH1= statement. However, since I don't program by computer, I'm not sure how to get it in the right place.

What's the right statement, and how do I get it in there? Thanks!

clp
06/06/2005, 10:13 AM
There isn't a statement in the AquaController language which will hold off/delay an action like you desire.

Curt

AcroSteve
06/15/2005, 09:47 AM
You could cut the lights off based an a high tank temperature.