Unconventional chiller question
Hi All,
New here and to Apex and would like to request some programming advice. I have recently installed the Apex 2016 + EB832.
FYI, I am not using the Apex with an aquarium, but to control a specialized chill water system (long story).
My chiller is plugged into the EB832. I would like the chiller to remain powered on all of the time, except for when it has run (e.g. the compressor has run, drawing power at ~250 watts) for more that 7 minutes at a time (for technical reasons). I am using set points within the chiller controls and want it to cycling normally as its control sees fit, with the exception of the Apex shutting it off for 5 minutes after it has run for 7 minutes. I am thinking of using the EB832 outlet power motoring to accomplish this.
The program code logic (with incorrect syntax) would be something like:
SET ON
IF WATTS > 249 For 7 Mins, THEN OFF
DEFER 5 MINS
I know this syntax is wrong, but in looking at the manual and forums I've not been able to figure out the right code to do what I want, if it is even possible.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason