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    reef octopus regal skimmer program

    Set 50
    Fallback OFF
    If FeedA 010 Then 20
    If Output mainpump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 001:00 Then ON




    I want to set it at 50% and go down to 20% when I feed. I want it to turn back up to 50% when the feed time runs out. Does this work?

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    Technically yes, but note that the quick jump to and from full intensity to feed intensity can reduce motor life on some but not all 0-10V pumps. If that at all concerns you, use ramp profiles instead of percentages.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    Technically yes, but note that the quick jump to and from full intensity to feed intensity can reduce motor life on some but not all 0-10V pumps. If that at all concerns you, use ramp profiles instead of percentages.

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
    Thank you, Zombie.

    I created a virtual profile for my skimmer and added it into my feed code.





    Set 60
    Fallback OFF
    If FeedA 010 Then skmr_feed
    If Output mainpump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 001:00 Then ON
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    What do you think?

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    You actually want two. Instead of using 60 for set make a profile with a ramp 1 minute start 20 end 60. Your skim feed is backwards. You want 60 start and 20 end. This way when you reboot the system or end the feed, it will slowly ramp up from 20 to 60 and when you feed it will slowly ramp down from 60 to 20.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    You actually want two. Instead of using 60 for set make a profile with a ramp 1 minute start 20 end 60. Your skim feed is backwards. You want 60 start and 20 end. This way when you reboot the system or end the feed, it will slowly ramp up from 20 to 60 and when you feed it will slowly ramp down from 60 to 20.

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    I understand the part about reversing it. What I dont get is where I should put a second profile. Do I put it in the feed line?

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    You would place like this

    Fallback OFF
    Set rampup
    If FeedA 010 Then rampdown
    If Output mainpump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 001:00 Then ON



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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    You would place like this

    Fallback OFF
    Set rampup
    If FeedA 010 Then rampdown
    If Output mainpump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 001:00 Then ON



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    Thank you! That worked well. While this is on my virtual outlet, should I copy this to the real outlet as well?

    Set skmr-rampup
    Fallback OFF
    If FeedA 010 Then skmr_feed
    If Output mainpump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 001:00 Then ON

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    The physical energy bar outlet should just be:

    Fallback ON
    Set ON


    Or you could just plug it into the wall too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by downset21 View Post
    Thank you! That worked well. While this is on my virtual outlet, should I copy this to the real outlet as well?

    Set skmr-rampup
    Fallback OFF
    If FeedA 010 Then skmr_feed
    If Output mainpump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 001:00 Then ON
    Since this worked, I am assuming that you put that programming into the variable output for the skimmer, not a virtual output. A variable output is not virtual - it is a real output which controls the 0-10 volt output of a variable 0-10v port.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RussM View Post
    Since this worked, I am assuming that you put that programming into the variable output for the skimmer, not a virtual output. A variable output is not virtual - it is a real output which controls the 0-10 volt output of a variable 0-10v port.

    My mistake. It is plugged into the variable output.

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