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    New User System Programming

    I have recently set up an Alex assoc on my system. I have it linked to Fusion and all is good.

    I'm ready to start setting programming the system and my goal is to fully automate my skimmer, pumps, livestock feeding, dosing, waves and lighting.

    Not to Apex saavy, or even computer savvy for that matter, and could definitely use some tips guys!

    -Tattoo Andy
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    We'll need to know a lot more to help you out. First off what skimmer,pumps, dosers, powerheads, and lighting are you using?

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    I suggest downloading the manual and reading it. There is a list of the commands, syntax for commands and examples of how to use them.

    you can download it from the Neptune links above.

    then once you have a better idea what you are doing and what isn't working, post specific questions and everyone here will be glad to help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by atassone View Post
    I have recently set up an Alex assoc on my system. I have it linked to Fusion and all is good.

    I'm ready to start setting programming the system and my goal is to fully automate my skimmer, pumps, livestock feeding, dosing, waves and lighting.

    Not to Apex saavy, or even computer savvy for that matter, and could definitely use some tips guys!

    -Tattoo Andy
    (Andy Tassone)
    It can be quite daunting to a new user. Even experienced programmers will find the programming model and syntax not like others they are used to.

    There are a lot of good, working examples in the CRM. As suggested, download and read through that. And if there's any way you can hook up with a local APEX guru it will help tremendously to overcome the initial steep learning curve. And finally, take one thing at a time and get it working. Then move on to the next.
    Regards
    Michael

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    Sorry new to this so apologize if did not post correctly or n the right place.

    I have been trying to get my programing set up, all is connected when I manually turn off and off via computer. but they do not turn off when put into feeding mode.
    FeedA was for Feeding.
    FeedB was for adding nutrients.
    Feed D for cleaning.
    The OSC on the 3 back pumps seems to work, but need to check that as well.
    Not sure why the feed options are not turning off anything, am missing something?
    Apex Settings
    Feed A Feeding
    Feed B Chemical Additives
    Feed D Tank Cleaning

    3_1 SKIMMER
    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If FeedA 005 Then OFF
    If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then OFF
    If Temp > 80.0 Then OFF
    If FeedB 120 Then OFF
    If Feed D 045 Then OFF
    3_2 CHILLER
    Fallback OFF
    If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then OFF
    3_3 UV_ STRLZR
    Fallback OFF
    If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then OFF
    3_4 REACTOR
    Fallback OFF
    Set OFF
    If FeedB 120 Then OFF
    If FeedD 060 Then OFF
    3_5 CIRC_LEFT
    Fallback ON
    OSC 000:00/000:05/000:35 Then ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    If Temp > 80.0 Then OFF
    If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then ON
    If Feed D 045 Then OFF
    3_6 CIRC_CENTER
    Fallback ON
    OSC 000:00/000:15/000:45 Then ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    If Temp > 81.0 Then OFF
    If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then ON
    If Feed D 045 Then OFF
    3_7 CIRC_RIGHT
    Fallback ON
    OSC 000:00/000:25/000:55 Then ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF
    If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then ON
    If Feed D 045 Then OFF
    3_8 RETURN_PUMP
    Fallback ON

    Set ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF

    If Feed D 040 Then OFF

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    "futurepennstater" I would start your own thread rather than jumping on someone else's. Which outlets are not cutting off when in feeding mode? Are your outlets set to "auto"?

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    I apologize man. I'm new and honestly don't even really know how to use the forum too well yet.... I've not tried to run any feed modes yet.

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    Feed Mode not shutting off outlets.

    Quote Originally Posted by cypherljk View Post
    "futurepennstater" I would start your own thread rather than jumping on someone else's. Which outlets are not cutting off when in feeding mode? Are your outlets set to "auto"?
    Thanks and sorry about that. I tried to find how to do it. Should I try again
    None of the flagged one turn off, ie just started Feed Mode B all are on.
    Skimmer and Reactor both On, clock on the controller ticking down, like always does.
    Work fine I manually shut off from computer.
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    The first thing you need to do is go in your setting and fix your time. You should not have two clock boxes.

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    The on and off positions are manual overrides. When the sliders are there your programming is totally ignored. The only way to run the programming is to have the slider in auto. Try putting them there and your feed mode should work.

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    Thank you. Sorry for having asked the obvious.
    My son who wanted the 130g salt tank in Kitchen went off to college so trying to figure it all out.
    Could not figure out how to get the 2 clocks to sync together. 7:13PM EST so first clock OK. I had tried resetting as well , but did not seem to change.

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