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Thread: New to Apex, really could use some help with programming

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    New to Apex, really could use some help with programming

    I have a reservoir for my auto top off. I have a float switch in the bottom and one at the top. I have the bottom float switch on SWX6_2 and my top switch is SWX6_3. I have my solenoid plugged into outlet 2 (labeled ATO_Sil).

    I am wanting to fill my bucket when the water gets down to my bottom float switch and then stop when it gets to the top float switch. My problem is that when it turns on at my bottom switch it turns back off after the water rises a little. Any help would be appreciated as I just don't know how to program very well.

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    Brad Sloan

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    Don't use a set OFF statement.

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

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    Zombie is most likely right, but to be sure, you should always post your code that is in question so we can see what is actually happening.

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    I got it. It's now working. Thanks so much. You guys are great!

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    Still need help

    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    Don't use a set OFF statement.

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
    Ok so here is how I have it programmed. Now the water turns on when the bottom float switch is closed (I have it upside down, and it turns off when it reaches the top float switch. When the water level gets back down to the bottom float switch, it doesn’t turn back on.
    What do I need for it to repeat the process. Also, it’s amazing the time you give to help people out on here. You go over and beyond.

    1. Fallback off
    2. If Sw2 OPEN Then ON (It turns on)
    3. If Sw3 OPEN Then OFF (It turns off)

    It won’t refill when it gets low again.

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    I figured it out.

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