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  1. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    That is the internal programming in the ACIII. The abbreviation in the first part of the program is what I put in so you would know what the relay controlls.
     
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  3. Hackem688

    Hackem688 Millepora

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    it made perfect sence varibales and binary functions ....... You made my day showing me this setup
     
  4. sessionthree

    sessionthree Spaghetti Worm

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    Otty, do you know anything about the digital inputs that can be used for things like float switches? Operation of a float switch is pretty straight forward on the Biomatix (it comes with one), but I was wondering about the ACIII. Mainly just wondering what kind of input it is looking for (so I can rig something up before it gets here on Thursday.)

    Thanks!
     
  5. sessionthree

    sessionthree Spaghetti Worm

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    Nevermind, I just found my answer in the online manual. This is gonna be sweet.
     
  6. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    what does this command do?

    Max Change 015 M Then OZ3 OFF
     
  7. Hackem688

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    Looking at it I would think that if maximum specified level is achieved for 15 minutes then turn off 0z3 would-be ozone generator this is my guess Otty would know for sure
     
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  9. Hackem688

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    I was on target (From the manual)

    The MAX Change timer command allows for timer channels to stay in a particular state for a minimum length of
    time. This is useful when a control input (pH, temp) may oscillate between two values which in turn causes a
    pump, light, etc. to turn on and off over a very short period of time. For example suppose the following program
    is used to control kalkwasser addition to a reef tank:
    If Sun 000/000 Then LT1 ON
    If Temp > 83.0 Then LT1 OFF
    The goal of this program is to turn the lights on normally if the tank temperature is not too high. This program
    mostly works, except when the light is on, and the temperature value oscillates between 83.0 and 83.1. In this case
    the LT1 control module may turn on and off rapidly.
    To alleviate this problem a hysteresis command is included in the AquaController Jr language. The 'MAX change'
    command forces the control module to stay in a certain state for a minimum length of time before being allowed
    to change. The minimum length of time can be specified for either the ON or OFF state but not both. The
    following program corrects the potential problem:
    If Sun 000/000 Then LT1 ON
    If Temp > 83.0 Then LT1 OFF
    Max Change 010 M Then LT1 OFF
    The 'Max Change' statement at the end of the program forces the LT1 control module to remain in the off state
    for a minimum of 10 minutes before being allowed to turn back on. The off state was chosen as the "sticky" state
    so that Light will have time to cool down after it has shut off because of a too high of temperature. In general it is
    only necessary to use this command when there is single value of a monitored parameter (pH, Temp) that can
    cause the control module to turn both on and off.
    Note: In order for either of the above two programs to operate correctly, the statements must be in the same
    order as shown above. The AquaController Jr evaluates the program statements from top to bottom, and if the
    'If Temp > 83.0' was executed first the desired operation would not be achieved.
     
  10. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    In my program it keeps the O3 generator off for at least 15 min after it reaches the set value of ORP. I done this just to keep it from bouncing on and off. I have it go off at >391 and on at <390.
     
  11. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Cool Looking forward to your review.

    I have a Profilux and find it very helpful

    J
     
  12. bc219

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    Those things are soooo hardcore elite! I can't wait for the day that I'll be getting one of those, whatever brand I go with! I found one once that had so many features (water testing, wave making, weather, lighting, feeding, etc) that it was a series of rack mount computers. Crazy!