New to RA questions
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 9:39 am
Reading about the numerous capabilities of Reef Angel and its customization options, I’m thinking of buying it for the new set-up I’m planning.
I’m totally new to Arduino programming and programming in general, however I trust with the top notch help & support provided in this forum I’ll manage to find my way around.
As a starting point, I want to use the RA for the standard functions (PH monitoring, ATO, Temp + heating/cooling operation) as well as controlling the wp40 and the return pump.
Now, I’ve got the following questions, if you could help me with:
1) The wp40 operates with both signals, so if I order the RA+ PWM unit I’ll be fine, right?
2) Regarding the return pump, I have a Boyu DC8000 and I’m thinking of upgrading to a Speedwave/Waveline DC10000 (the one with its own controller). The latter has its individual flow rate controller while the Boyu has not.
2.1) Can the Boyu be controlled with RA?
2.2) For the DC10000, how does it work out since it has its own controller? Would I need to change the cable (as done for wp40)? If so, do you know what cable is to be used?
2.3) I assume if these pumps are controllable by RA I can have all sorts of modes & flows, right?
2.4) Am I ok with the RA+ PWM main unit for these pumps as well?
3) The wifi attachement, allows only for remote browsing or remote control as well? For example, could I remotely change wave modes, switch on/off ports etc ?
I’m totally new to Arduino programming and programming in general, however I trust with the top notch help & support provided in this forum I’ll manage to find my way around.
As a starting point, I want to use the RA for the standard functions (PH monitoring, ATO, Temp + heating/cooling operation) as well as controlling the wp40 and the return pump.
Now, I’ve got the following questions, if you could help me with:
1) The wp40 operates with both signals, so if I order the RA+ PWM unit I’ll be fine, right?
2) Regarding the return pump, I have a Boyu DC8000 and I’m thinking of upgrading to a Speedwave/Waveline DC10000 (the one with its own controller). The latter has its individual flow rate controller while the Boyu has not.
2.1) Can the Boyu be controlled with RA?
2.2) For the DC10000, how does it work out since it has its own controller? Would I need to change the cable (as done for wp40)? If so, do you know what cable is to be used?
2.3) I assume if these pumps are controllable by RA I can have all sorts of modes & flows, right?
2.4) Am I ok with the RA+ PWM main unit for these pumps as well?
3) The wifi attachement, allows only for remote browsing or remote control as well? For example, could I remotely change wave modes, switch on/off ports etc ?