Apex Help

[rodasphoto]

I would like to have my system go into feeding mode A automatically at 2 specific times and do the following:

Return Pump off for 10 min.
Skimmer off for 10 min. and turn on 5 minutes after return pump turns on.
Wait 1 min then turn on for 1 min. Super Feeder then turn it off until next feeding
MP40s pulse a little to distribute pellets
MP40s go into nutrient mode for a little bit
MP40s return with normal schedule.

Can someone please help me get started making this a reality?

 

[lmm1967]

Creat a virtual outlet called Feed

Turn that outlet on at specific times

Have all your other stuff react to that outlet.

On my phone or I'd give you a better example.


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[lmm1967]

Rodasphoto;1094274 wrote: I would like to have my system go into feeding mode A automatically at 2 specific times and do the following:

Return Pump off for 10 min.
Skimmer off for 10 min. and turn on 5 minutes after return pump turns on.
Wait 1 min then turn on for 1 min. Super Feeder then turn it off until next feeding
MP40s pulse a little to distribute pellets
MP40s go into nutrient mode for a little bit
MP40s return with normal schedule.

Can someone please help me get started making this a reality?

##= notes - they don't belong in the code

<span style="font-size: 11px"> [v-feed] ##CREATE THIS VIRUAL OUTLET
Set OFF
If Time 12:00 To 12:01 Then ON ##TURNS IT ON AT NOON FOR 1 MINTUES

[SuperFeeder]
Set OFF
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then ON

[skimmer]
Set ON
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then OFF
Defer 15:00 Then ON

[return]
Set ON
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then OFF
Defer 10:00 Then ON

etc.

There is a way to use OSC on the v-feed outlet to control the SuperFeeder itself - but I'm simple minded and OSC generally just confuses me.
</span>

 

[rodasphoto]

Lmm1967;1094300 wrote: ##= notes - they don't belong in the code

<span style="font-size: 11px"> [v-feed] ##CREATE THIS VIRUAL OUTLET
Set OFF
If Time 12:00 To 12:01 Then ON ##TURNS IT ON AT NOON FOR 1 MINTUES

[SuperFeeder]
Set OFF
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then ON

[skimmer]
Set ON
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then OFF
Defer 15:00 Then ON

[return]
Set ON
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then OFF
Defer 10:00 Then ON

etc.

There is a way to use OSC on the v-feed outlet to control the SuperFeeder itself - but I'm simple minded and OSC generally just confuses me.
</span>

Thank you so much.

Can I add a second line under If Time 12:00 To 12:01 Then ON
to add the second daily feeding?
If time 5:00 to 5:01 Then ON
to have it feed at 17:00 or should I use military time for my second feeding.

What is a good resource or resources that I can read to learn about the Apex coding?

 

[lmm1967]

Apex website / manual has great info & examples.

Yes you can add multiple times.


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[Adam]

You could just tie the skimmer to the return pump. Then any time it's off so is it.

Set ON
If Outlet Pump1_3_3 = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON

 

[rodasphoto]

Can I add a delay to the SuperFeeder of 1 min. 30 seconds by adding the code in red to the SuperFeeder code.

[SuperFeeder]
Set OFF
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then ON
<span style="color: Red">Defer 001:30 Then ON</span>

I know this is probably elementary and appreciate all the help you have given.

 

[picoreefguy]

anit77;1094342 wrote: You could just tie the skimmer to the return pump. Then any time it's off so is it.

Set ON
If Outlet Pump1_3_3 = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON

this is what i did with mine as well but i set it to defer 15 mins instead of 5. doing this will keep your skimmer collection cup from overflowing when the water level rises in you sump any time you turn off the return

 

[Adam]

Rodasphoto;1094802 wrote: Can I add a delay to the SuperFeeder of 1 min. 30 seconds by adding the code in red to the SuperFeeder code.

[SuperFeeder]
Set OFF
If Outlet v-feed = ON Then ON
<span style="color: Red">Defer 001:30 Then ON</span>

I know this is probably elementary and appreciate all the help you have given.

Yes it will work exactly like you have it. But if you tie into this outlet with code anywhere else it will also have this delay.

 

[rodasphoto]

anit77;1094815 wrote: Yes it will work exactly like you have it. But if you tie into this outlet with code anywhere else it will also have this delay.

Thanks.

 

[bcavalli]

Here is a link to the Neptune Forum. This a great source of information.

 

[rodasphoto]

Bcavalli;1094822 wrote: Here is a link to the Neptune Forum. This a great source of information.

http://forum.neptunesystems.com">http://forum.neptunesystems.com</a>[/QUOTE]

I have been checking that forum as well. Many thanks for the heads up.