Aquacontroller pro 3

[twistoflime]

I've had this thing with ph and temp probes since I got the 420g system and have read and reread the directions with my parents and we cant figure out how to set the stupid thing up! Have any of you guys ever used one of these? Is it worth the agrivation of setting it up? The packet of instructions is like a cm. thick! Should I just sell this to someone who knows how to set it up?
Thanks, Diane

 

[jmaneyapanda]

You can copy someone else code very easily.

 

[elfloyd]

See if this helps:

 

[twistoflime]

I've got it plugged in but it keeps saying that the battery is low. Were is the battery and how do I charge it?:doh:

 

[jmaneyapanda]

That links for an AC II. The AC3 Pro is infinitely better.

 

[dkelly]

I'll be happy to help write a program for you. Tell me what equipment you have and want to control (lights, pumps, chiller, dosers, etc.) and when you want the lights to turn on & off.

 

[twistoflime]

dkelly;393205 wrote: I'll be happy to help write a program for you. Tell me what equipment you have and want to control (lights, pumps, chiller, dosers, etc.) and when you want the lights to turn on & off.

I have ph probe, temp probe, ORP, would like to controll the lights I'm getting dual lightbulbs so the lights will turn on at 3pm turn off again at 5pm then turn back on again and go off at 11pm. I probobly put a calcium controller on there sometime before the end of this year but I'm not sure when though.

 

[dkelly]

which outlets do you have? DC8, DC4?

 

[twistoflime]

dkelly;393262 wrote: which outlets do you have? DC8, DC4?

I have power, x-10, serial, I/O conductivity, dissolved O, temperature, ORP, and ph

 

[twistoflime]

ares;393960 wrote: are you using X10 outlets(means you have to physicly replace your wall outlets with x10 units)? or did you get a outlet box with 4 or 8 plugs in it?

We have the energy bar 8

 

[schwaggs]

twistoflime;394094 wrote: We have the energy bar 8 http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=40">http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=40</a>[/QUOTE]


Lets hope not as the Energy Bar will not work with an ACIII Pro. Hopefully you have a DC 8 [IMG]http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=40">http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=40</a>

 

[elfloyd]

I am upgrading my AC Jr. to the Apex. If you do have the EnergyBar 8 I would be willing to trade my Direct Connect 8 for your EnergyBar 8. DC8 has been in service about two months and will work with your ACIII Pro.

 

[dkelly]

Here's a basic program to run your lights. It will turn the lights on at 3pm, off at 5pm, back on at 8pm and off at 11pm. Pull the lights into the Aquacontroller power strip in positions 1 & 2.

LHT1$-A01
LHT2$-A02

If Time &gt; 15:00 Then LHT1 ON
If Time &gt; 15:00 Then LHT2 ON
If Time &gt; 17:00 Then LHT1 OFF
If Time &gt; 17:00 Then LHT2 OFF

If Time &gt; 20:00 Then LHT1 ON
If Time &gt; 20:00 Then LHT2 ON
If Time &gt; 23:00 Then LHT1 OFF
If Time &gt; 23:00 Then LHT2 OFF

 

[elfloyd]

dkelly... just curious... is it normal to turn off the lights for the three hour period? I can see where this will help maintain an even temperature, but is it natural for the livestock?

 

[dkelly]

that's what he asked for above -- actually he didn't give me the ON time for the afternoon so I just used 8pm.

 

[elfloyd]

Ahhh... I missed that.