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Unread 09/19/2018, 03:27 PM   #1
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Auto Top off Controller

Not really a DIY project except that you have to do a little wiring yourself. It doesn't come with float switches. Deeter Electronics makes a great controller. I bought one of these years ago. Still going strong. I am going to buy another and just wanted to share this great controller. They make two models. A two float and a three float.

https://www.deeterelectronics.com/us...l-controllers/


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Unread 09/21/2018, 02:57 PM   #2
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I just ordered this optical sensor from Amazon for $22. It didn't come with a wiring diagram. I believe L and N are Hot and Neutral. Would anyone like to advise as to how to hook up the pump wires? I think the other four terminals are NO and NC. But why have two sensors?




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Unread 09/21/2018, 04:47 PM   #3
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Easy enough to power it up and just test the terminals with the sensor in and out of the water. I answered my own question.




Descriptions:

When the level status LED (D3, D4) on the module are working.

This product is for liquid level sensing, convenient to get aware of liquid level and easy to adjust.

Easy to install and easy to use.

Anti-static packaging.


MPN Does Not Apply
Brand Uxcell
Cable Length 50cm/19.7"
IR Sensor Double IR Sensor
IR Sensor Size 20 x 25mm/0.8"x1"(D*H)
Main Color Black, Blue, Green
Material Plastic & Electronic Part
Main Body Size 71 x 45 x 24mm/2.8"x1.8"x0.94"(L*W*H)
Working Voltage AC 85~265V
Working Current Max. 100mA
Output Up to 30A
Response Time Less Than 500ms
Insulation Resistance 100M Ohm
Working Temp -30~80C
Operating Humidity 0~100% RH
Net Weight 94g
Weight 96g


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Unread 09/22/2018, 10:06 AM   #4
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I am stumped. I power L and N. I have continuity between the first two terminals and the second two terminals powered or not. I do not have continuity between terminal one and three or one and four or two and three or two and four. Keep in mind this is all not powered.

If I power the board there is no change to terminal continuity. If I drop one sensor in the water in a time I get no change in continuity and no power across any two terminals. Same if I take the first sensor out and drop the other sensor in the water.

If I put both sensors in the water I get continuity across all terminals although still no power.


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