port 2 relay box

[creed]

Port 2 of my relay box does not seem to be working. I have it set to always on and have no power at the socket. When I plug a lamp into it and cycle it from off to on the lamp flashes but then goes off. Anything I can do to fix it.

[rimai]

Can you try the ControllerTester code?
Go through each port and see if they work properly.
File->Sketchbook->Example Codes->ControllerTester

[creed]

I used the test code and I can hear the relay change positions but when I plug something in and cycle relay the item just comes on for a flash. It seems like the relay is not latching it is just closing and reopening

[rimai]

Ok, PM me for RMA.

[jabregousmc]

Roberto, I'm having a similar issue. I just received my RA unit in the mail today, set everything up (incl. wifi adapter), everything seemed to be working fine until I noticed that my skimmer pump wasnt running. So I loaded up the controller tester sketchbook and port 8 (skimmer) wasnt working (could hear the relay switch on/off). Also while testing each port I noticed relay 5 (koralia nano) wasnt working either, the port just made a humming/screeching sound. All other ports seem to be working as they should. Luckily I'm just testing this on my currrent setup as I will be using the RA on my current project that is nearly set up and ready to go. Here is my code as I have it right now:

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#include <ReefAngel_Features.h>
#include <Globals.h>
#include <RA_Wifi.h>
#include <Wire.h>
#include <OneWire.h>
#include <Time.h>
#include <DS1307RTC.h>
#include <InternalEEPROM.h>
#include <RA_NokiaLCD.h>
#include <RA_ATO.h>
#include <RA_Joystick.h>
#include <LED.h>
#include <RA_TempSensor.h>
#include <Relay.h>
#include <RA_PWM.h>
#include <Timer.h>
#include <Memory.h>
#include <InternalEEPROM.h>
#include <RA_Colors.h>
#include <RA_CustomColors.h>
#include <Salinity.h>
#include <RF.h>
#include <IO.h>
#include <ORP.h>
#include <AI.h>
#include <PH.h>
#include <WaterLevel.h>
#include <ReefAngel.h>

////// Place global variable code below here


////// Place global variable code above here


void setup()
{
    // This must be the first line
    ReefAngel.Init();  //Initialize controller
    ReefAngel.AddStandardMenu(); //Standard Menu
    // Ports toggled in Feeding Mode
    ReefAngel.FeedingModePorts = Port1Bit | Port5Bit | Port8Bit;
    // Ports toggled in Water Change Mode
    ReefAngel.WaterChangePorts = Port1Bit | Port5Bit | Port8Bit;
    // Ports toggled when Lights On / Off menu entry selected
    ReefAngel.LightsOnPorts = Port3Bit | Port4Bit;
    // Ports turned off when Overheat temperature exceeded
    ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPorts = Port2Bit | Port3Bit | Port4Bit | Port6Bit | Port7Bit;
    // Use T1 probe as temperature and overheat functions
    ReefAngel.TempProbe = T1_PROBE;
    ReefAngel.OverheatProbe = T1_PROBE;
    

    // Ports that are always on
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port1 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port6 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port8 );

    ////// Place additional initialization code below here
    

    ////// Place additional initialization code above here
}

void loop()
{
    ReefAngel.MoonLights( Port2 );
    ReefAngel.ActinicLights( Port3 );
    ReefAngel.DayLights( Port4 );
    ReefAngel.ActinicLights( Port5 );
    ReefAngel.MoonLights( Port7 );
    ////// Place your custom code below here
    

    ////// Place your custom code above here

    // This should always be the last line
    ReefAngel.Portal( "jabregousmc" );
    ReefAngel.ShowInterface();
}

Could the port 5 (Koralia) problem be because it's after "lights out"? But I dont understand why port 8 (skimmer) isnt working. Thanks in advance.

[rimai]

Humming is not a normal sign. Looks like you got a defective box.
By using the ControllerTester code, you should be able to turn on and off all ports.
PM for RMA.

[jabregousmc]

Humming is not a normal sign. Looks like you got a defective box.
By using the ControllerTester code, you should be able to turn on and off all ports.
PM for RMA.

Well unfortunately since I just registered yesterday, I cannot send PM's yet. Email or use the "contact us" form on the site?

[rimai]

Yeah, either of them is fine.