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04/14/2016, 10:28 AM | #1 |
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Apex programming: multiple feed cycles
I have been struggling with one issue since buying the Apex last September.
I have Feed A @ 5 minutes and Feed D @ 20 minutes. When using Feed D, the equipment comes on after several minutes (but less than 10 or so). Here's how my MP10 is programmed (return and other devices programmed similarly): If FeedA 005 Then FoodCleanup If FeedA 002 Then FeedReef If FeedA 000 Then OFF If FeedB 005 Then FoodCleanup If FeedB 002 Then FeedReef If FeedB 000 Then OFF If FeedC 005 Then FeedReef If FeedD 000 Then OFF What on EARTH am I doing wrong?
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04/14/2016, 10:56 AM | #2 |
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Are you trying to make it so that the equipment will not turn on for 20m after starting FeedD? Then i would change "If FeedD 000 Then OFF" to "If FeedD 020 Then OFF". Where it will turn OFF and keep OFF for 20 more minutes
There is also another statement i sometimes like to use at the bottom of the program like for my ATO or skimmer(after dosing reef energy) in which it will keep an outlet off for a minimum amount of time. Min Time mmm:ss Then OFF |
04/15/2016, 05:59 AM | #3 |
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The individual feed timers for ABC&D, which are independent of the outlets, are set using the apex's handheld display by going to setup →outlet→feed interval. If you cancel the feed timer using the handheld display then any outlets that do not have a "MIN Time mmm:ss" or "Feed mmm then off" time will start up immediately.
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04/15/2016, 09:09 AM | #4 | |
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Feed cycle D
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Stay off for the entire Feed D cycle, and for an additional 20 minutes. I do use the Min Time; thanks!
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Setting Feed cycle durations
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04/15/2016, 01:30 PM | #6 |
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can you please copy and paste the entire code for the piece of equipment; could be a virtual outlet you are using as a timer or something else like that?
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04/15/2016, 01:50 PM | #7 | |
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If Time 13:00 to 17:00 Then Stormy If FeedA 010 Then FeedLights If FeedB 000 Then FeedLights If FeedC 000 Then FeedLights If FeedD 000 Then FeedLights If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF EcoTech MP-10: If FeedA 005 Then FoodCleanup If FeedA 002 Then FeedReef If FeedA 000 Then OFF If FeedB 005 Then FoodCleanup If FeedB 002 Then FeedReef If FeedB 000 Then OFF If FeedC 005 Then FeedReef If FeedD 000 Then OFF Return: Fallback ON Set ON If FeedA 005 Then OFF If FeedB 005 Then OFF If FeedC 005 Then OFF If FeedD 000 Then OFF Main Heater: Fallback OFF If Temp < 76.5 Then ON If Temp > 76.5 Then OFF If Temp < 50.0 Then OFF If FeedA 006 Then OFF If FeedB 006 Then OFF If FeedC 006 Then OFF If FeedD 001 Then OFF Backup Heater: Fallback OFF If Temp < 75.0 Then ON If Temp > 75.0 Then OFF If Temp < 50.0 Then OFF If FeedA 006 Then OFF If FeedB 006 Then OFF If FeedC 006 Then OFF If FeedD 001 Then OFF Reactor: Fallback ON Set ON If FeedA 006 Then OFF If FeedB 006 Then OFF If FeedC 006 Then OFF If FeedD 001 Then OFF Skimmer: Fallback ON Set ON If FeedA 006 Then OFF If FeedB 006 Then OFF If FeedC 006 Then OFF If FeedD 001 Then OFF ATO: Fallback ON Set ON If FeedA 006 Then OFF If FeedB 006 Then OFF If FeedC 006 Then OFF If FeedD 001 Then OFF Min Time 010:00 Then OFF
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04/15/2016, 03:50 PM | #8 |
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omg, nothing in there to interfere...
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04/15/2016, 05:17 PM | #9 |
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Thanks
I didn't think so, but thanks for looking. I didn't know if maybe someone would spot something I was missing.
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