Program? skimmer on delay

CHASDB · 11/02/2008, 10:25 PM

I'd like to program a channel on my AC3 to delay turning on my skimmer anytime there is a power outage or my return pump is turned off in a feed mode. My overflowing skimmer with a gallon of nasty isn't helping my tank any. Can someone help with a command/ program. -Thanks in advance, Charles

kenargo · 11/03/2008, 10:52 AM

Both the 'If Power' and 'If Feedx' statements include a value, in munutes which will keep the programmed device in the state for an additional amount of time. For example; if you want to keep the SKM off for 5 minutes after power is restored, and 5 minutes after feed cycle ends you can use the following:

If Power 005 Them SKM Off
If FeedA 005 Then SKM Off

11/02/2008, 10:25 PM	#1
CHASDB Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 562	Program? skimmer on delay I'd like to program a channel on my AC3 to delay turning on my skimmer anytime there is a power outage or my return pump is turned off in a feed mode. My overflowing skimmer with a gallon of nasty isn't helping my tank any. Can someone help with a command/ program. -Thanks in advance, Charles

11/03/2008, 10:52 AM	#2
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,207	Both the 'If Power' and 'If Feedx' statements include a value, in munutes which will keep the programmed device in the state for an additional amount of time. For example; if you want to keep the SKM off for 5 minutes after power is restored, and 5 minutes after feed cycle ends you can use the following: If Power 005 Them SKM Off If FeedA 005 Then SKM Off __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.