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Skimmer / skimmate locker and level control
Since Michael is out, and the NA support forum is pretty slow, I figured I'd ask on RC.
I currently have my skimmer on programmable logic to turn off for 20 minutes after my return pump restarts. I bought a skimmate locker from Avast marine and it will allow me to use the level control 3 in the profilux to turn off the skimmer if the locker becomes full of skimmate or SW. I believe I need to set this as another programmable logic, but I can't remember the proper terms. Any help would be appreciated. Chris
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You want to use the "or function"
Make the socket that controls the skimmer pump sign to a new gate, for example gate 10. Use the or function for gate 10. Simple terms, water 1 or water 3 = gate 10 Depending how you do it, you might need to invert the logic. This will turn the skimmer off if either of those conditions happen. |
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Thanks.
So right now I have Prog logic 1 is maintenance AND delayed on, Prog 2 is filter AND delayed on (both to delay the skimmer pump from turning on till the water level in the sump is lowered) and for the socket for the skimmer I have prog logic 3 with is Prog logic 1 AND 2. Should I add prog logic 4 as water 3 OR prog logic 3?
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Anybody else have any ideas?
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Whats your logic for doing this: "I currently have my skimmer on programmable logic to turn off for 20 minutes after my return pump restarts"
I have the same set up and was wondering how to configure? Thanks
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So that if I feed amino acids or a very fatty oily food, the skimmer doesn't suck it all out as soon as my return pump is turned on.
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Hi Chris.. Sorry I might have asked the wrong way!!
I know why you did it...I just want to know HOW you got to it---from the programable logic side of it... I am trying to configure the same thing...but have issues!!!! Thanks
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Gotcha.
Skimmer is on socket S16, with is programmable logic 3. I have gate 1 as delayed on with maintenance 1 in input 1, and gate 2 as delayed on for filter (both for 1200s). Then I have gate 3 as "AND" programmable logic 1 and 2. This is why my socket 16 is listed as programmable logic 3.
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Ok. This is even more stupid of a question than prev asked!!! I apologize but I have to ask...when you refer to "gate"; what do you mean?
Programmable logic?
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So in the programmable logic screen, you'll see G1, G2, G3, etc down the right side. Those are gates. Programmable logic is overall concept.
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Thanks Chris.
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Anybody have an answer?
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