AC-III - what do I need to go with it?

[lanman]

Okay - in another thread, I think we determined that I'm not going to build my own. What all will I need to include in my AC-III budget:

 

AC-III..................$400 (Includes one temperature probe)

DC-8....................$175

pH probe...............$45

 

What else should I have to go with this thing?

 

bob

[jamal]

well you will likely need another dc 8. maybe an orp probe if you plan to run ozone. also if you have dsl internet you will need a game server

[lanman]

well you will likely need another dc 8. maybe an orp probe if you plan to run ozone. also if you have dsl internet you will need a game server

I'm not so sure about the second DC-8. I intend to use mostly T-5's; what all do I need to control?

 

Game server? Please expand on that...

 

bob

[flowerseller]

Get a second DC8, you'll be sorry soon enough if you don't.

Get 2 pH probes if you plan to run a Ca reactor. This way you can control the effluent pH via the solenoid and the ACIII. The solenoid is connected to a DC8 port.

I made a cat5e cable from my ACIII to our router. If you can't do that neatly and easily, you'll need a game server to log into the ACIII and become wireless.

 

Get some of our program codes and look them over so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Here's my current configuration.

If Time > 13:30 Then LT1 ON

If Time > 22:30 Then LT1 OFF

If Time > 14:00 Then LT2 ON

If Time > 23:00 Then LT2 OFF

If Time > 13:45 Then LT3 ON

If Time > 22:45 Then LT3 OFF

If Temp > 84.0 Then LT1 OFF

If Temp > 84.0 Then LT2 OFF

If Temp > 84.0 Then LT3 OFF

If Temp > 84.0 Then FRG OFF

If Time > 08:30 Then 03s ON

If Time > 23:30 Then 03s OFF

If Time > 08:30 Then ALT ON

If Time > 22:50 Then ALT OFF

If Time > 00:01 Then FUG ON

If Time > 09:00 Then FUG OFF

OSC 015/240 ON/OFF Then KAL ON

If Time > 00:00 Then AO7 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then WAV ON

If Time > 00:00 Then B03 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then B04 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then B05 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then B06 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then B07 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then B08 ON

If Time > 00:01 Then AO7 ON

If Time > 00:02 Then AO7 OFF

If Time > 00:00 Then FAN ON

If Time > 00:00 Then 680 ON

If Time > 00:00 Then 610 ON

If Time > 13:50 Then FRG ON

If Time > 22:50 Then FRG OFF

If FeedA 005 Then 680 OFF

If FeedA 005 Then 610 OFF

If FeedA 005 Then WAV OFF

If FeedA 005 Then PH1 OFF

If FeedA 005 Then PH2 OFF

If FeedA 005 Then PH3 OFF

Max Change 010 M Then LT1 OFF

Max Change 015 M Then LT2 OFF

Max Change 020 M Then LT3 OFF

Max Change 010 M Then FRG OFF

Max Change 015 M Then ALT OFF

If Time > 00:00 Then ALM OFF

If pH > 08.50 Then ALM ON

If pH < 07.70 Then ALM ON

If Temp > 84.2 Then ALM ON

If Temp < 76.0 Then ALM ON

If pH2 < 06.70 Then ALM ON

If pH2 > 06.90 Then ALM ON

If pH2 < 06.80 Then CO2 OFF

If pH2 > 06.82 Then CO2 ON

OSC 010/020 ON/OFF Then PH3 ON

RND 010/010 ON/OFF Then PH1 ON

RND 010/010 ON/OFF Then PH2 ON

If Time > 11:45 Then ALM ON

If Time > 11:50 Then ALM OFF

 

This last string text 's my cell each day with a status check and time reminder.

[jamesbuf]

Can you just plug the AC III into a hub which is wired to the router?

 

And bob, why are you posting the DC8 at that price? I would definitely get 2 since you're getting a discount with the group buy. Everyone I've spoken to said that those outlets fill up faster than you would think, especially when you get into calcium reactors, kalk reactors, fans, etc.

[jamal]

like chip and i said. you will thank us especially if you are getting a discount. i have a light fixture with moonlights and thats 4 already. it fills up FAST

[flowerseller]

Can you just plug the AC III into a hub which is wired to the router?

 

And bob, why are you posting the DC8 at that price? I would definitely get 2 since you're getting a discount with the group buy. Everyone I've spoken to said that those outlets fill up faster than you would think, especially when you get into calcium reactors, kalk reactors, fans, etc.

 

Sure, the hub can work but why not go straight to the router?

 

the ACIII is $360 and includes the temp probe

DC8's are $158 and you will not regret later getting the second now.

[jamal]

that brings up something i was thinking about. i have a dsl connection but my controller is near a wireless access point not a router. there is only a usb connection so i imagine my connection would only work with a game adapter? sorry for the hijack but i figured it was a good question for others

[jamesbuf]

Sure, the hub can work but why not go straight to the router?

 

the ACIII is $360 and includes the temp probe

DC8's are $158 and you will not regret later getting the second now.

 

 

My tank is in the basement and my router is upstairs in the office. Fortunately there is a wired hub I installed in the basement a couple years ago and its only about 15 feet from my tank. As long as its wired, and not wireless, its basically plug and play right?

[flowerseller]

 

 

My tank is in the basement and my router is upstairs in the office. Fortunately there is a wired hub I installed in the basement a couple years ago and its only about 15 feet from my tank. As long as its wired, and not wireless, its basically plug and play right?

That forward thinking of you.

As long as it sees the ACIII, you're ILF

[jamesbuf]

 

As long as it sees the ACIII, you're ILF

 

In like Flint?....nice

 

Thanks chip. Now to just find the money for the darn unit.

[Brian Ward]

My tank is in the basement and my router is upstairs in the office. Fortunately there is a wired hub I installed in the basement a couple years ago and its only about 15 feet from my tank. As long as its wired, and not wireless, its basically plug and play right?

 

People are saying "game server" - I think what they mean is a "wireless bridge" IF you have wireless in your house. If you can get a hard connection to the ACIII, that's a whole lot better - but using a wireless bridge is much easier depending on where your tank is.

 

This is what you would want:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c...d=2791006014B01

 

Follow the directions for setup, link to your wireless network. It's pretty painless.

[lanman]

Can you just plug the AC III into a hub which is wired to the router?

 

And bob, why are you posting the DC8 at that price? I would definitely get 2 since you're getting a discount with the group buy. Everyone I've spoken to said that those outlets fill up faster than you would think, especially when you get into calcium reactors, kalk reactors, fans, etc.

Group buy??

 

bob

[jason the filter freak]

ACIII on reefcentral... I woulda bought this alread but I don't have the money on hand

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...hreadid=1245629

[Brian Ward]

Here's an article about ORP if you want to find out about it. Most people aren't trying to run ozone right now, but you can use it as an indicator of the overall health of your system. If your ORP gets out of whack, there's probably something else wrong. I have an ORP probe - I find it interesting. ORP is usually between 250 & 300 but it's always something you can add on later.

 

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-12/...ature/index.php

[six-line]

Hi All,

Have a quick question I have an AC JR, how much of these functionalities are include in the AC JR? I have had it for a while and haven't messed with setting up. I got it used off RC and there was no user manual included. Thanks.

[Brian Ward]

Hi All,

Have a quick question I have an AC JR, how much of these functionalities are include in the AC JR? I have had it for a while and haven't messed with setting up. I got it used off RC and there was no user manual included. Thanks.

 

Once again. Comparison information chart:

http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/

[six-line]

Thanks for the link.

[lanman]

Can you just plug the AC III into a hub which is wired to the router?

 

And bob, why are you posting the DC8 at that price? I would definitely get 2 since you're getting a discount with the group buy. Everyone I've spoken to said that those outlets fill up faster than you would think, especially when you get into calcium reactors, kalk reactors, fans, etc.

 

Oh... THAT group buy!!

 

I ordered:

One ACIII w/temp probe...........$360.95

DC8.........................................$158.95

DC8.........................................$158.95

Standard pH probe....................$38.95

Standard pH probe....................$38.95

 

That oughta get me started.

 

bob

[flowerseller]

Hi All,

Have a quick question I have an AC JR, how much of these functionalities are include in the AC JR? I have had it for a while and haven't messed with setting up. I got it used off RC and there was no user manual included. Thanks.

 

Go HERE and download the manual

[ErikS]

Hi All,

Have a quick question I have an AC JR, how much of these functionalities are include in the AC JR? I have had it for a while and haven't messed with setting up. I got it used off RC and there was no user manual included. Thanks.

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