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    Apex Help

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    Tonight my display went weird. Letters and numbers are a bit jumbled. Apex support had me reset and update the display module. That worked for a bit, then it went weird again. Anyone have this issue? Suggested fix?

    Apex Help

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    Thanks.  So you turn your ATO off with a defer statement.  On for one minute?

     

    Now that it seems to be working, I need to refine :)  Also need to figure out which alarms I want to set/email and set up my DOS.  The DOS will be next.

    Apex Help

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    Thanks Scott.  Yes, using Avast's pressure sensitive switch.  It is as if the switch loses pressure and flips when it should not.

     

    It is a long run from the sensor to the switch.  I may need to shorten.  Sensor is in the pump section of sump, switch on opposite side of the cabinet mounted with the Apex.

    Apex Help

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    Still struggling to dial in my ATO system.  Using an AVAST switch connected to SW1 of the breakout box.  Programming is:

     

    Set up a virtual outlet:

     

    SumpLow_A1

     

    Set Off

    If Sw1 CLOSED Then ON

    If Sw1 OPEN Then OFF

     

    ATO

     

    Fallback OFF

    Set OFF

    If Outlet SumpLow_A1 = OFF Then OFF

    If Outlet SumpLow_A1 = ON Then ON

     

    When the pressure switch is exposed (water level low) the pump comes on.  When the water level rises, the pump turns off, then after about 2 second, the pump turns back on.  This is a problem.    

     

    Thoughts?

    Apex Help

    in General Discussion

    Thanks Scott.  I had to change the "Tank Time" to our time zone and it seems to be working.  Last tasks will be ATO, email/text alerts, and setting up the doser.  This is a very cool little system.

    Apex Help

    in General Discussion

    · Edited by VKernus

    Scott,

     

    Light program not working. Should I delete the Set command?

     

    Fallback OFF

    Set OFF

    If Time 19:00 to 07:00 Then ON

     

    It's 21:13 and light is off.

     

    Victor

    Apex Help

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    · Edited by VKernus

    Scott,

     

    Thanks for relocating this post.  I appreciate your help.

     

    I think I have it as ON.  That was an early morning, pre-coffee typo  :)

     

    Otherwise, does the code look correct?

     

    Fallback OFF

    Set OFF

    If Time 19:00 to 07:00 then ON

     

     

    I am a bit nervous about the ATO.  A screw up there and I could end up with wet carpet.

     

    I have manually triggered the pressure switch and did not see a corresponding change in the Fusion switch position.  Is this normal. 

     

    Also, I would like to trigger email/text alerts, but have not decided how I want that set up yet.  ATO pump ON too long would be one I guess.  Skimmer overflow, and temp would be another.

     

    Any tips for a new user? 

    Apex Help

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    I seem to recall seeing an Apex Sub Forum where programming questions may be posed, but I cannot find it:(

     

    I recently set up my Apex and it mostly seems to be running ok.  Still have to connect the ATO.  WAnt to make sure I am around when I do this in case I screw it up :)

     

    I am still trying to work out the bugs on my Refugium light.  I would like it to come on from 19:00 to 0:700 but it stays on all the time. 

     

    I put in the code as follows:

     

    Fallback OFF

    Set OFF

    If Time 19:00 to 07:00 then OFF

     

    Any suggestions?

     

    Victor

     

     

    Apex Help

    in General Discussion

    What is the best way to mount Apex components in the sump area? Do the controller and modules need to be in a water box? Can they be mounted to the stand wall in the sump area without water proofing?

    Spotted Mandarins

    in Exotic Reef Creations

    Just picked up my mated pair of spotted mandarins from ERC.  They are beautiful fish!  After a period of acclimation, I introduced them to the tank and they almost immediately started eating.  After a short period of exploration, they found one another and seem to be quite a happy couple.  Can't thank ERC enough! 

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