Reef Angel Forum

Hi, I have attached code for an enhanced RATempSensor class. It should be fully compatible with all existing code but it includes an additional function, RemapSensors. I added this function because when I changed some of my temperature probes, they came out in a different order than I wanted them to...

From my understanding a probe of K=1 is not really suitable for saltwater readings. I believe that generally probes for saltwater have a K of 2 or greater with 10 being very common.

Am I misunderstanding something here? What is the K of the probe shipped with the RA?

It does not cause a bus lock, all the other devices keep working fine.

I will try another hub port.

Don

I have the 4 channel water level expansion on my system, it has been there for over a year, probably close to 2. It has had a problem off and on that seems to be getting worse recently. Occasionally all 4 channels will read 0%. This will usually happen at a random time and it will last anywhere from...

Hi, I have a RA+ with a Bus Expansion Module and the following expansions: - Dimming Expansion - PH Expansion - Multi-Channel Water Level - Power Control Expansion Also WiFi and BlueTooth modules. I am finding the general I2C control bus to be somewhat unreliable. The symptoms I am seeing are: 1. Wa...

Congratulations on your purchase. cosmith71 is right, you need to use the Wizard to generate software that meets your needs. Just assume that what is already in the unit is useless. This is pretty much the case even if you buy a new unit, it won't do what you want it to until you program it. The Wiz...

Don! Thanks for all the info about what the Gyre pumps do. I am setting up a 180g as we speak and am planning to do exactly what you're saying with 2 XF150s on my ReefAngel. What orientation do you have them in? (I assume one on each end near the top horizontally from what you posted) Yes, I have t...

The Gyre pump (like most so called DC pumps) is really a 3 phase AC pump. The IceCap module accepts a 0-10Volt signal and outputs a 3 phase AC signal where the frequency, current and voltage of the AC are all modulated by the 0-10 Volt input. It is not simply a matter of changing voltages, it is act...

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to add in here. My 180 reef is entirely lit by the BuildMyLED 3 channel lights and I love them. They get splashed on all the time and it doesn't bother them. I have the 6 channel dimming module controlling 6 different lighting channels and it works great. A...

Hi,

That seems like a pretty arcane way to do this.

How about:
I think that would be simpler and is certainly more readable.

Don

Hi, I wanted to get your opinion on an idea I have for an automatic water changer. I currently have 3 pumps. One is my normal ATO and comes from a large barrel of RO/DI water. I have a second pump coming from a large barrel of saltwater and a third which pumps water out of my sump and into a drain. ...

Hi, I was using SingleATOLow but my relay was kicking on and off with ripples in my sump. I looked at the SingleATOLow code and found that it was as follows: void ReefAngelClass::SingleATOLow(byte Relay) { SingleATO(true, Relay, InternalMemory.ATOExtendedTimeout_read(), InternalMemory.ATOHourInterva...

Hi, I have the multi channel water level expansion. I have tried repeatedly to get stable results but always got slow air leaks which would cause the values to slowly drift to zero over a period of several weeks. All of my joints were sealed with normal PVC pipe blue glue but the junction between th...

Hi, There is a bug in the current pH expansion calibration code. If you look at ReefAngel_1.5_LCD.h you see: InternalMemory.PHMin_write(PHExpMin); InternalMemory.PHMax_write(PHExpMax); What should be there is: InternalMemory.PHExpMin_write(PHExpMin); InternalMemory.PHExpMax_write(PHExpMax); This bug...

Hi, Received my Bluetooth attachment and got it working pretty quickly. I had a question though. Is it normal for the actual software upload to be much slower over bluetooth? With a direct connection it takes around 6 seconds, with bluetooth it is more like 40 seconds. Not a big deal but I just wond...

Hi, I was going to write some custom code for this, but I wanted to see if there is something standard for it already. If there is I haven't been able to find it. I don't have any relays related to lighting. All of my lighting is controlled strictly from the 6 channel dimming expansion module (I use...

The peak capacity would be for when my dosing pumps are running. Although only one at a time should run. Do you happen to know the current consumption of the dosing pumps (I bought them from you, one of the older doubles and one of the current singles). The other channels will be running fans. I cou...

Is the total capacity limited only by the wall wart? Could I push the total capacity to 2A with a bigger power supply?

I could swear I asked this before and you answered, but I can't find it anywhere.

What is the output current capacity per channel and total for the Power Control Module.

Thanks,

Don

Hi,

I am having trouble determining from the Web site (or the manual) just what the IO expansion module can do.

1. Can an individual channel be configured as input or output?
2. Can it accept PWM or analog signals as inputs?
3. Can it generate PWM or analog signals as outputs?


Thanks,

Don

Is it true that the float switch ports can be re-purposed as analog outputs for pumps / lights? I saw that somewhere but I can't find it now.

Don

Where is this bluetooth module? I can't see it on the Products or the Order page.

Is there any reason that the sensor needs to be 1/2 inch pipe? Wouldn't it work just fine if the airline tubing went to the bottom of the tank?

lnevo wrote:Nope. You can however request a 16ch expansion.

Is there a 16 ch expansion??

I am building a new aquarium system and in it I have numerous pumps and lights that are all 0-10V control. I have exceeded the 6 channels on the dimming expansion (+ the 2 on the head). Is it possible to add a second dimming expansion to the system?

Don

So at 500 mA you could not use it on the Power Module?

Don

Hi, I had a few questions about the ATO pump for sale here. 1. It says it can push / pull up to 10 feet. Is that 10 feet of head pressure? 2. It says it is 12 volt. How much current does it draw? 3. Is it siphon proof (my ATO tank will be higher than my aquarium)? 4. Is it pretty quiet? 5. Is it OK ...

If you would like me to, I could look at the firmware for the RF module and see if I can fix this.

Don

Hi,

Maybe this is a dumb question, but how is a humidity sensor useful to an aquarium?

Any progress on this