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by fatman
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: You and your tank
Topic: Jebao cable for RA
Replies: 2
Views: 5235

Re: Jebao cable for RA

Makes me wonder why they didn't use the eagle files posted here and have a PCB board made up. Or for about the same money as we'd spend on parts we can buy a control wire setup here.
by fatman
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: Addons
Topic: RANet Add-On
Replies: 75
Views: 63411

Re: RaNet Add-On

This is outstanding! Thanks!
by fatman
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: How to connect your Jebao pump to your Reef Angel
Replies: 16
Views: 19278

Re: How to connect your Jebao pump to your Reef Angel

Jorge Ramalho wrote:Fatman, you are perfectly right. I thought the JP1 connector from the schematic posted by Sacohen was a jumper. Too fast analysis by myself. Thank you for your explanation. It got perfectly clear. Thank you!!
Not bad for a Fatman.:roll:
by fatman
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: How to connect your Jebao pump to your Reef Angel
Replies: 16
Views: 19278

Re: How to connect your Jebao pump to your Reef Angel

You have four inputs and three outputs. The inputs are 24 VCD, Ground DC (these both come from the power supply) and data 10 VDC and data ground. The data ground and power supply ground are joined on the board. The three outputs are data or control, 24 VDC and ground. Not sure where you're seeing a ...
by fatman
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.
Replies: 16
Views: 10111

Re: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.

I'm a bit in the same boat with three or four new ones we bought and then change routing on in the middle of the project. I find I can move them on the local club forum when someone has one go out on them. The go, it just takes me 18 months to sell them.
by fatman
Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.
Replies: 16
Views: 10111

Re: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.

OOPS, sorry Steve, I didn't mean to hijack the thread. But at least the comments bumped it to the top.
by fatman
Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Standard
Topic: pH probe shocking tank?
Replies: 16
Views: 15513

Re: pH probe shocking tank?

Mine was my LEDs with Meanwell ELN 60-48P drivers. None of the cords was touching the tank, the outlet was not going through the relay box, just the driver signal from my PWM port on the relay box. Unplugged it and it went away. I have since moved it to a dimming expansion model, but haven't had tim...
by fatman
Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.
Replies: 16
Views: 10111

Re: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.

Sacohen wrote:Will the Gerber files help you.
I found them in the Reef Central thread.

https://code.google.com/p/meanwell-ldd- ... loads/list
They won't, but the site is worth exploring to see if I can find the Eagle files.

Thanks!
by fatman
Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: Addons
Topic: Dimming Expansion Module
Replies: 0
Views: 2915

Dimming Expansion Module

I finally got my dimming expansion module connected last night. Controlling the lights is much better, I have a mixture of PWM and analog drivers so the feature to change the output in the module was great for me. Both tanks are running off of it and I'm all smiles. Hooked up the Jebao powerheads an...
by fatman
Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.
Replies: 16
Views: 10111

Re: 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver for sale.

It's not that difficult, I can do it! There is a socket package that you can use under the LDD drivers that allow you to change them easily. I just need to find the Eagle files for the 4 up board with pull down resistors. I have the cam files, but my vendor doesn't use them and I can't figure out ho...
by fatman
Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: Standard
Topic: pH probe shocking tank?
Replies: 16
Views: 15513

Re: pH probe shocking tank?

I have the same drivers you have and when I unplug them the voltage in the tank drops to zero. I'm going to try moving them and if that doesn't work I'll convert over to LDD drivers.
by fatman
Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: Issue with RO/DI Unit after swapping to a "better" membrane
Replies: 15
Views: 10087

Re: Issue with RO/DI Unit after swapping to a "better" membr

Let us know what you find out. I think some of us are in about the same boat as you. I went from a 90 gpd membrane to a 75 and bought a new flow restrictor to compensate. Since then I am using lots of resin to get pure water.

Fat
by fatman
Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: Issue with RO/DI Unit after swapping to a "better" membrane
Replies: 15
Views: 10087

Re: Issue with RO/DI Unit after swapping to a "better" membr

Good thought. Mine will not fit backwards though. BRS loves me at $13 a packet for DI resin.
by fatman
Tue Jun 17, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: Issue with RO/DI Unit after swapping to a "better" membrane
Replies: 15
Views: 10087

Re: Issue with RO/DI Unit after swapping to a "better" membr

That's what I'd check at this point, ^.

Same deal with mine, low TDS at the RO stage with the spectrapure 90 gallon setup. Changed out everything and got high TDS and burned up my resin. I need to test my waste to permeate ratio soon and fix that.
by fatman
Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: For New Members
Topic: Temp Probe Assignment?
Replies: 11
Views: 8045

Re: Temp Probe Assignment?

I had the same issue so I put one in the tank and one in my hand to raise the temp. Once I figured out which was #1 I put that one in my tank.

Fat
by fatman
Mon May 05, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Standard
Topic: Extending PH probe lead
Replies: 4
Views: 2861

Re: Extending PH probe lead

I bought a BNC to BNC and it worked great. I also hacked the cable on one and used some stranded wire and it worked ok too. Not what I'd recommend but it got me by.
by fatman
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Standard
Topic: Temp Probe stopped working
Replies: 4
Views: 2875

Re: Temp Probe stopped working

I've had my RA for a few years with little issue. However, I moved a few months ago and my temp probe no longer works. Only error shows on display for temp and nothing shows via portal. Everything else works ok. I tried scraping the connections to no avail. Suggestions? Do these ever go bad? Thanks...
by fatman
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:23 am
Forum: Addons
Topic: Need a new ph probe?
Replies: 2
Views: 2725

Re: Need a new ph probe?

While stray voltage does affect the probe, if it's reading 3.7 no matter what you do it's time to replace it. I'm mine was rock solid, dead accurate for about 10 months and I'm reading 3.62 in the tank, sump, or outside the tank in a cup of tank water. New one should be here tomorrow.
by fatman
Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: Addons
Topic: Wifi help
Replies: 13
Views: 6917

Re: Wifi help

Scott, I sent you a PM with my phone. Give me a call and we can work out the WiFi thing.

Fat
by fatman
Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: For New Members
Topic: ph calibration
Replies: 4
Views: 3027

Re: ph calibration

Yeah, I am fat on both forums. Still having trouble? I'll get you a PM and we can work it out on the phone or something.

Fat
by fatman
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: For New Members
Topic: ph calibration
Replies: 4
Views: 3027

Re: ph calibration

My local fish shop has it. I think most do. Use the 7.01 and 10 pH. I recalibrated mine a few days ago, pretty simple task.
by fatman
Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:41 am
Forum: For New Members
Topic: PWM dimming
Replies: 5
Views: 8636

Re: PWM dimming

Quick question, finally hooked up my led's today to the dimmer. What would cause the lights to blink on and off? They're blinking at about a 1 second interval. The driver is a no-name Chinese 100w driving two 100w led's. The pre-installed pot manually dimmed them fine. Thanks! The pot that is insta...
by fatman
Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:21 am
Forum: Ask anything here
Topic: Reef Angel and the Mountain West Reef Fest
Replies: 1
Views: 1995

Reef Angel and the Mountain West Reef Fest

I hear that Reef Angel will be at the Mountain West Reef Fest in Salt Lake City, UT on November 2, 2013. Any truth to that rumor?

Fatman
by fatman
Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Apps
Topic: New APP / Portal
Replies: 65
Views: 51348

Re: New APP / Portal

Android phone, android tablet, mac computer, windows computer, linux computer and an iPhone 5 for my son. Yes, I'm confused every time I boot something up.

Let me know if I can help.
by fatman
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: Addons
Topic: Wifi randomly stops working all lights blinking.
Replies: 1
Views: 1706

Re: Wifi randomly stops working all lights blinking.

What firmware version are you running on the Wifi module? Had the same problem until I updated to the latest version.
by fatman
Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: Standard
Topic: Ph probe gone bad?
Replies: 61
Views: 29964

Re: Ph probe gone bad?

Yeah, mine is bad too. I gave up on it. Need to get a new one and start fresh.
by fatman
Thu May 30, 2013 5:55 am
Forum: Addons
Topic: Meanwell LDD drivers
Replies: 17
Views: 6250

Re: Meanwell LDD drivers

Does anyone know if these LDD drivers offer deep diming or basically being able to dim the light output to zero. Instead of the 50 to 100% that the ELN drivers seem to do. I haven't tried them, but I have been told by people that do use them that they will go right down to zero so you can dim below...
by fatman
Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: Standard
Topic: Dimming problems
Replies: 24
Views: 12312

Re: Dimming problems

If you're sure that it's not the code try putting a pot in series, set the controller on to 80% so you have the LEDs on a high output then adjust the pot up and down. This will let you know if it's in the fixture or not. Have you load tested the current and what VDC and I (amps) are you getting out ...
by fatman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:49 am
Forum: You and your tank
Topic: Invalid Ip address
Replies: 2
Views: 5445

Re: Invalid Ip address

Having a static IP assigned to the RA helped my connectivity a great deal. There is also a thread about adjusting the refresh rate and that helped too.