First time program

[Testhead1313]

I just put together my first program for an ACII. Can anyone see any issues with it?

FAN (fan that hangs on the side of the 58 gallon blowing across the surface) on above 80.0, off below 79.7

HET (2x heaters; one in 20 gallon, one in 58 gallon) on below 77.7, off above 78.0

CO2 (CO2 regulator) on above 7.95, off below 7.90

PC1 (65W actinic power compact over 20 gallon with fixture fans) on 10:00AM-9:00PM, off above 84.0, rest for 15 mins

PC2 (65W 10K power conpact over 20 gallon) on 11:00AM-8:30PM, off above 83.0, rest for 15 mins

T5_ (2x 39W T5 bulbs over 58 gallon and 4x canopy fans) on 11:00AM-9:00PM, rest for 15 mins (unnecessary, but I'll leave it just in case)

MH1 (175W Iwasaki 15K metal halide) on 12:00PM-7:00PM, off above 82.0, rest for 30 mins

MH2 (175W Iwasaki 15K metal halide) on 1:30PM-8:30PM, off above 83.0, rest for 30 mins

REF (96W powerquad power compact over refugium) on 10:00PM-9:00AM

If Temp < 50.0
then MH2 off
If Temp < 50.0
then MH1 off
If Temp < 50.0
then HET off

Max Change 030
then MH2 off
Max Change 030
then MH1 off
Max Change 015
then PC1 off
Max Change 015
then PC2 off
Max Change 015
then T5_ off

If Time > 10:00
then PC1 on
If Time > 21:00
then PC1 off
If Time > 11:00
then PC2 on
If Time > 20:30
then PC2 off
If Time > 11:00
then T5_ on
If Time > 21:00
then T5_ off
If Time > 12:00
then MH1 on
If Time > 19:00
then MH1 off
If Time > 13:30
then MH2 on
If Time > 20:30
then MH2 off
If Time > 22:00
then REF on
If Time > 09:00
then REF off

If Temp < 77.7
then HET on
If Temp > 78.0
then HET off
If Temp < 79.7
then FAN off
If Temp > 80.0
then FAN on
If Temp > 82.0
then MH1 off
If Temp > 83.0
then MH2 off
If Temp > 83.0
then PC2 off
If Temp > 84.0
then PC1 off


If pH > 7.95
then CO2 on
If pH < 7.90
then CO2 off

Thanks for your input!
Chris

[ZoeReef]

Hi Chris,

Looks like a solid program and a great first step. I assume the water systems are connected. Are you planning on controlling the skimmer or any pumps?

Why are you planning on a 2.5 degree temp swing? (77.6-80.1 Just seems like a lot compared to what this unit can control. You might pick a mid point say, 78.0. The closer you can stay to that, the better.

So perhaps:

heater on when Temp < 77.6 (which means 77.5)

and OFF when temp >77.9 (which means 78.0)

FANS ON when temp >78.4 ( which means 78.5)
FANS OFF when temp < 78.1 (which means 78.0

your temp range here is 77.5 to 78.5
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Do you have a programmable feed cycle? (not too familiar with ACII programming too much)

[Testhead1313]

I was going to watch the temperature swing during the day and then refine my program - I'm not even sure if it will get down to 77 at night. The program is running fine, but my refugium light won't turn off. I tried changing the outlet and changing the address, but no dice. The LCD on the Aquacontroller shows that it should be off. Any ideas? I did have the ACII hooked up as my wavemaker, but the clicking of the relays drove me nuts. I'll stick with my Wavmaster for the time being.
Chris

[Testhead1313]

Now, the 10K bulb over the 20 gallon is flashing when it's not on. The base of the bulb flashes just slightly like it's trying to fire. Any ideas?

[Testhead1313]

anyone??

[Testhead1313]

Another bump before I start a new thread...
Chris