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    Can I alarm my APEX to notify me if my WAV pumps are off?

    How can I set up my email alarm code so that if my WAV pumps are off it will alarm me. I forgot to turn on my pumps after some maintenance last night. I'd like to set up a code so that if after 30 minutes my pumps are still off it will send me an alarm. Suggestions?
    Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425: Born on August 29, 2017

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    Here is the rough code, adjust according to the firmware you are using. You need a virtual outlet (the new WHEN command might work better, but I have not upgraded to the latest FW yet). Substitute appropriate WAV outlet name(s):

    [WAV_ALARM]
    Set OFF
    If Outlet [WAV_X] OFF Then ON
    DEFER 30:00 Then ON

    Add in Email Outlet:

    If Outlet WAV_ALARM ON Then ON


    Alternatively, you could use one of the Feed timers if you are doing this on a regular schedule.

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    Thanks. Let me give that a shot and see how it plays out. Makes sense.
    Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425: Born on August 29, 2017

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    I have the latest firmware. Can you explain the WHEN command? I must be missing something because its not taking yet.
    Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425: Born on August 29, 2017

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    While it will actually accept what you wrote, the correct syntax is actually.

    If Output [WAV_X] = OFF Then ON

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by RussC View Post
    I have the latest firmware. Can you explain the WHEN command? I must be missing something because its not taking yet.
    The when command is not applicable for this case. That command is used to latch on or off an outlet when it runs longer than a specified time.


    If what he suggested isn't taking, it's because either you are using the wrong outlet name or haven't made the virtual outlet yet. I just tested his code myself and it works (though his syntax is auto corrected to what I posted above).

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    That is what I wrote, Zombie. Fusion took it. So I think I'm good now. Let me bounce this off you since you are here. I have two WAV Pumps. Here is the code in my virtual outlet named WAV_ALARM_V. Tell me if this looks okay to you.

    Set OFF
    If Output WAVRIGHT = OFF Then ON
    If Output WAVLEFT = OFF Then ON
    Defer 30:00 Then ON

    In my email alarm the line of code is:
    If Output WAV_ALARM_V = ON Then ON
    Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425: Born on August 29, 2017

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    Looks fine.

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