+dapettit Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ok I got the second DC8 set up on my AC3. I've programmed the swithches. I set up Feed A but not sure how set the time that Feed A is off for, would like 10 minutes. I would also like to set up Feed B for an hour, water changes. Here is what I have so far: If Time > 00:00 Then PM1 ON If Time > 00:00 Then PM2 ON If Time > 00:00 Then PM3 ON If Time > 00:00 Then PM4 ON If Time > 00:00 Then RET ON If Time > 00:00 Then SKM ON If FeedA 000 Then RET OFF If FeedA 000 Then SKM OFF If FeedA 000 Then PM1 OFF If FeedA 000 Then PM4 OFF If FeedB 000 Then RET OFF If FeedB 000 Then SKM OFF If FeedB 000 Then PM1 OFF If FeedB 000 Then PM2 OFF If FeedB 000 Then PM3 OFF If FeedB 000 Then PM4 OFF (Space between A & B for clarification only) Any help will be greatly appreciated. Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I think the issue is that you're expecting to define the Feed Interval in the Program Editor. Instead you define it on the unit itself under "Setup, Timer, Feed Interval", then select which Feed cycle you want and set the interval to the number of minutes. The Program Editor only defines what happens to each of the plugged in devices when the Feed cycle runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks Mike, now if I can just remeber how to log into the unit & not the programing. Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Found my manual all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hmmm I thought I could hook up a non-networked laptop to the head unit & add the Timer Name. Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Does your head unit have the little LCD display? I had to setup my feed cycles anddurations up on it manually rather than through the web interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ever looked at the unofficial apex guide? it has helped me alot. http://apex into your url should get the laptop to access in and then you just need username and pass. Seems like you already have it figure out though. I just spent 2 hours last night messing with ramp and LED. Woke up this am did a few volt checks and now I have fully programmable led, this apex is a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 @Mike - I remember when I first got the unit. I hooked it up to my desktop and could access the menus on the desktop. My eyes ain't wha they used to be. @BiocubeD I have the unoffical guide but I'm programming the old AC3. Guess I take a look at it later tonight afte the water change or latter this week. Thanks, Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 quick glance int my apex by going into http://apex I can go to the configuration tab, misc config: within this page I can set the intervals on my feed schedules. You should be able to hook your laptop into the apex and access it. I'm not sure if the AC3 has the same http screen though. Sorry I'm not the best help over the net but in person I can just somehow grind it out real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 IT'S A MIRACLE!!!! Not sure what happened. On a whim I plugged in a lamp to test the sockets. Low & behold let there be light! Checked all the sockets, they all worked but 2. Frustration set in. I then looked at my programming. I forgot to put in the "If Time > 00:00" statement. all is now good in the kingdom. Now to set up OSC to simulate the tide/breaking waves. . . Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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