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    Running micro algae reactor light opposite my light (s)

    Ok I have a microalgae reactor with a led light.
    Right now I have it set to
    Set off
    If Time 22:00 to 23:59 Then ON
    If Time 00:00 to 11:30 Then ON

    And it works fine but if I try to set it to

    IF Light1_2_1 OFF Then On or opposite
    Where Light1_2_1 is one of the two main lights it seems not to accept that -

    Any insight much appreciated.

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    You will need to have the following line

    If Output Light1_2_1 = OFF Then ON

    You need to specify that it is looking for an output. That should work

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidNZ View Post
    You will need to have the following line

    If Output Light1_2_1 OFF Then ON

    You need to specify that it is looking for an output. That should work
    Forgot the equal sign...

    If Output Light1_2_1 = OFF Then ON

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    Forgot the equal sign...

    If Output Light1_2_1 = OFF Then ON

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    Yep, that I did. Haha Edited to include it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidNZ View Post
    Yep, that I did. Haha Edited to include it.
    Thanks-worked like a charm!



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    Why split the time commands up at all? I run my lights for 12 hours like this and works fine.

    If Time 21:00 to 09:00 Then ON.

    Am I missing what you are trying to accomplish?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Hood View Post
    Why split the time commands up at all? I run my lights for 12 hours like this and works fine.

    If Time 21:00 to 09:00 Then ON.

    Am I missing what you are trying to accomplish?
    There are two reasons some people do that:

    - They mistakenly think that an If Time statement cannot cross the imaginary midnight boundary. This was the case in early Neptune controllers but is not true for Apex controllers.
    - They feel that using two statements is easier to read & understand.
    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
    There are two reasons some people do that:

    - They mistakenly think that an If Time statement cannot cross the imaginary midnight boundary. This was the case in early Neptune controllers but is not true for Apex controllers.
    - They feel that using two statements is easier to read & understand.
    Sort of hit the head on the nail on that one Russ-coming from the “old school” Neptune controllers but good to know for future reference.

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