DC Pump channel?

[paperdesk]

I feel like the answer is trying to slap me in the face, but for some reason I can't find it in the manual or see the option in the RA software.

How do I let the controller know which dimming port I have attached my Jebao DC Pump to? The wizard asks if I have a DC pump, and I said yes, set it to 25%, but didn't see where to let the controller know which port I have attached it to. it's connected to a dimming port on the relay box, not an ATO port on the controller.

Thanks for the help!

[rimai]

Right there on the same page that asks you to enter the mode, speed and duration, it has the option to set the channels to Sync, Anti-Sync or Not used.

[paperdesk]

Thanks Roberto,

This is a sump pump, not a powerhead, should have mentioned it. I got it working by enabling the sync setting as you stated. However, so speed settings that seem to work are 100% and 50%. I tried 20, 25, 30, and 40% but none of them worked. Am I trying to fit a square peg in a round hole?

[paperdesk]

I want the pump to shut off during feeding cycles. I guess this is something the wizard doesn't do?

[rimai]

It should work. I use a DC Pump as return pump too and I have very fine control.
Check my video here:
http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?p=28750#p28750
It's been controlling my overflow/drain rate for more than a year now!! I love having no bubbles in the sump
The only problem I have is that less than 50%, the pump doesn't have enough power to overcome my 3 feet head and the pump just spins but no water gets to the display

[rimai]

I want the pump to shut off during feeding cycles. I guess this is something the wizard doesn't do?

I thought it did...
You can add these 2 lines to setup():

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  ReefAngel.DCPump.FeedingSpeed=0;
  ReefAngel.DCPump.WaterChangeSpeed=0;

[paperdesk]

I had my pump at about 30% using the Jebao Controller, so the head shouldn't be a problem, but I will check, it could be that it was running and I just didn't hear it, it's pretty quiet. I'll play some more tonight.

Thank you!

Ted

[paperdesk]

I want the pump to shut off during feeding cycles. I guess this is something the wizard doesn't do?

I thought it did...
You can add these 2 lines to setup():

Code: Select all

  ReefAngel.DCPump.FeedingSpeed=0;
  ReefAngel.DCPump.WaterChangeSpeed=0;

You were tight, it does shut PFF the pump, I just didn't remember se5ting the option. Maybe it is automatic with the wizard.