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    AFS: Multiple Rotations when Feed 000 Then ON

    Hey,

    Is there a way to have the feeder do a couple of rotations when I initiate the feed cycle?

    I know I can set it up to OSC on a schedule but I would like for the unit to do a couple of rotations (more than just one) when I engage FeedA.

    Thoughts...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlosreef View Post
    Hey,

    Is there a way to have the feeder do a couple of rotations when I initiate the feed cycle?

    I know I can set it up to OSC on a schedule but I would like for the unit to do a couple of rotations (more than just one) when I engage FeedA.

    Thoughts...
    It is explained it in the AFS Manual
    https://www.neptunesystems.com/downl...AFS_manual.pdf
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonmos75 View Post
    It is explained it in the AFS Manual
    https://www.neptunesystems.com/downl...AFS_manual.pdf
    Thank you but the question I am asking is not answered on the manual.

    The manual explains several ways to trigger the feeder on with an OSC command which can be scheduled.

    example:

    OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then On
    if Time 00:00 to 12:00 Then Off
    if Time 12:02 to 00:00 Then Off
    if FeedA 000 Then On

    The command will trigger the feeder to do one rotation at 12 pm but then the last line also states that if the FeedA is started to turn on the feeder. The feeder needs to be turned on multiple times to make it rotate multiple times. In essence, if you want the feeder to rotate twice, you need to turn it ON/OFF/ON.

    But when you trigger FeedA, you only state to turn it ON which means that the feeder will only rotate once and done.

    Is there a way to specify for the feeder to rotate (turn on/off multiple times) when using the Feed commands?

    The FeedA command will accept ON/OFF and PFx but unfortunately, there is no way to specify OSC within a PFx. The Feed command will not accept Virtual Outlets.

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    Try adding this to your feeder program and ensure your feed cycle is set to at least 4 min.

    If Feed 002 Then On
    If Feed 001 Then Off
    If Feed 000 Then On

    In theory your feed cycle will initiate On, then a minute later it will turn off, and then another minute after it will turn on. And then when the 4 minute feed cycle ends it will be off again. Each on sequence will initiate one drum turn.

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    I tried this and it doesn't work. Any other examples. All I want is to hit Feed A and it complete 3 turns within 15 minutes. Thank you in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlosreef View Post
    Thank you but the question I am asking is not answered on the manual.

    The manual explains several ways to trigger the feeder on with an OSC command which can be scheduled.

    example:

    OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then On
    if Time 00:00 to 12:00 Then Off
    if Time 12:02 to 00:00 Then Off
    if FeedA 000 Then On

    The command will trigger the feeder to do one rotation at 12 pm but then the last line also states that if the FeedA is started to turn on the feeder. The feeder needs to be turned on multiple times to make it rotate multiple times. In essence, if you want the feeder to rotate twice, you need to turn it ON/OFF/ON.

    But when you trigger FeedA, you only state to turn it ON which means that the feeder will only rotate once and done.

    Is there a way to specify for the feeder to rotate (turn on/off multiple times) when using the Feed commands?

    The FeedA command will accept ON/OFF and PFx but unfortunately, there is no way to specify OSC within a PFx. The Feed command will not accept Virtual Outlets.
    You need virtual outlets. This example does three rotations at a scheduled times (noon and 7pm) starting 1 minute late to let water level drop.

    vFeed
    Set OFF
    If Time 12:00 to 12:05 Then ON
    If Time 19:00 to 19:05 Then ON
    If FeedA 001 Then ON

    AFSstart
    Set OFF
    If Output vFeed = ON Then ON
    Defer 001:00 Then ON

    AFSstop
    Set OFF
    If Output vFeed = ON Then ON
    Defer 004:00 Then ON

    AFS
    OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then ON
    If Output AFSstart = OFF Then OFF
    If Output AFSstop = ON Then OFF

    Returns etc.
    (Existing code)
    If Output vFeed = ON Then OFF

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jfishy View Post
    I tried this and it doesn't work. Any other examples. All I want is to hit Feed A and it complete 3 turns within 15 minutes. Thank you in advance.
    Did you figure it out? I'm trying to do the exact same thing.......I'd like to have 2 drum rotations when I click on Feed cycle A. Thanks!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rfonofrey View Post
    Did you figure it out? I'm trying to do the exact same thing.......I'd like to have 2 drum rotations when I click on Feed cycle A. Thanks!!
    The answer is right above your post.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    The answer is right above your post.

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    No, I don't want to schedule it based on a time. I want to manually start the feed cycle by clicking on Feed Cycle A, then have the drum rotate twice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rfonofrey View Post
    No, I don't want to schedule it based on a time. I want to manually start the feed cycle by clicking on Feed Cycle A, then have the drum rotate twice.
    You have to modify it to suit your needs. That post shows the exact form you need, but not the exact code.

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    The above form is based on a set time, which will not work for my purpose. My current program is as follows, which rotates the drum once when I manually click on Feed Cycle A. If you know what I need to add to rotate the drum twice when manually clicking on Feed Cycle A, I'd really appreciate it!

    Fallback OFF
    Set OFF
    If FeedA 000 Then ON

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    Quote Originally Posted by rfonofrey View Post
    The above form is based on a set time, which will not work for my purpose. My current program is as follows, which rotates the drum once when I manually click on Feed Cycle A. If you know what I need to add to rotate the drum twice when manually clicking on Feed Cycle A, I'd really appreciate it!

    Fallback OFF
    Set OFF
    If FeedA 000 Then ON
    You use the form above but just delete the times you don't want and modify the stop AFS timing to do 2 rotations instead of 3.

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    It WORKED!!! Thank you SO MUCH! 😁

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    Are afsstart and afsstop both virtual outlets?


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    Yes they are.

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