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New User
Begining Question
I am new to the Apex world. I really like what I see so far.
I wonder if I could set up a way to turn off the skimmer and a return pump with a single virtual outlet?
When the tank is cleaned, I want these items all off, then when done cleaning, turn them all on.
For the skimmer, when I open the output configuration, it says
Device 2_5
Location Outlet 5 on the EB832 named EB832_2 at Aquabus address 2.
Name Skimmer_2_5
For the return pump similar expect on outlet 6.
Any ideas are appreciated!
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Frequent Visitor
I have done similar ...
VO Called vMaint (the vMaintBut is my physical button to activate the VO connected to the BoB)
Set OFF
If vMaintBut CLOSED Then ON --> if you don't have a BoB with a switch attached you don't need this line
Defer 030:00 Then OFF --> you can specify the time for maintnance window you want
Return Pump Outlet
Fallback ON
Set ON
If H2O-Lo CLOSED Then OFF
If Output vMaint = ON Then OFF
Defer 003:00 Then ON --> after resetting the VO it will allow 3m before the return pump actually kicks. I use this because of the level switch (H2O-Lo) to avoid false readings
Skimmer Outlet
Fallback OFF
Set ON
If H2O-Hi CLOSED Then OFF
If H2O-Lo CLOSED Then OFF
If Output RETURN = OFF Then OFF
If Output vFeed = ON Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON
With this ... when the return pump comes back ... you actually wait 5m before the skimmer starts so not to overflow
Hope this helps
Rui
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New User
Rui, thanks - interesting!
I'll digest your code.
For now, can you explain the "physical button to activate the VO connected to the BoB"?
Is this just a big button on the Apex page, or is it a physical switch say on the outside of the aquarium stand?
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Frequent Visitor
For me is a switch (physical) that I have plugged to the Break Out Box (BoB) in APEX
Once I press that switch for 1s it turn my Virtual Outlet ON
It's easier for me to use that instead of going to Fusion to move the slider.
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New User
Ahh Ha! Thanks Rui. I see what you are saying. This is perfect because I am trying to set something up easy for a maintenance person to operate.
I really appreciate your responses. Cheers
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Frequent Visitor
I'd look into the feed buttons, they are frequently used for maintenance items.
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