Don't have wifi module...can I see history from RA unit???

[DavidinGA]

I don't have the wifi adapter and was wondering if the reef angel unit keeps a log of values (pH changes, temp, dosing, etc) that I can see when I connect my pc to the ra unit via usb?

I tried using the Reef Angel Client software (3.0) and it will show the current stats but not a history of anything on the general tab or under the memory tab. I actually couldn't get the memory tab to show anything until I loaded the RAmemory.ini file I downloaded from somewhere on this forum; but then it was showing my info since all the values under the memory tab were either default info or someone else's...not sure what is wrong with that???

Anyway is there a way to see the history without having to have a wifi attachment?


Thanks

[rimai]

Only with the Client.
The general tab has a giant chart with history.
You would be able to get it from the controller EEPROM, but there is really no easy way at this time, unless you custom code something.

[DavidinGA]

Only with the Client.
The general tab has a giant chart with history.
You would be able to get it from the controller EEPROM, but there is really no easy way at this time, unless you custom code something.

My general tab only shows the history since the usb cable has been plugged in... Any way to see longer history?

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[DavidinGA]

Only with the Client.
The general tab has a giant chart with history.
You would be able to get it from the controller EEPROM, but there is really no easy way at this time, unless you custom code something.

My general tab only shows the history since the usb cable has been plugged in... Any way to see longer history?

I mean this seems like a common feature that would be on here right??? Pop the usb cable in once a week and check for pH spikes through the past week, temperature fluctuations, etc...

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[rimai]

No, you must keep the cable plugged in to see history.
If you unplug the cable, you need to use the wifi attachment option.

[rimai]

I mean this seems like a common feature that would be on here right???

It is
That's why we have the Portal

[DavidinGA]

I mean this seems like a common feature that would be on here right???

It is
That's why we have the Portal

*only with wifi though right?

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[rimai]

No, incorrect...
You can use the Client to submit data to the Portal too using the USB cable.

[DavidinGA]

But you still have to leave a pc connected to the ra unit the whole time, right?

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[rimai]

Yes, correct.

[DavidinGA]

Huh, can't believe the ra unit can't simply keep a log/history of parameters on its own that you can access whenever over a usb cable

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[rimai]

It does keep log, except there is no way to export.
There was no need for it, since it is much easier to use the Portal, so there was no effort to create such function.
Our efforts were better spent on the Portal and other features.
You can most definitely write your own code to export that data if it is something you prefer instead of using any of the other alternatives.

[DavidinGA]

On a slightly different note why when I have the ra connected via usb does the ra unit flash red a few times every couple of minutes like it's being accessed even though I don't load anything on the pc? While the red light is flashing my two WP40'S change back to full 100% too (like they are no longer being controlled by the ra during the flashing red light period)

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[rimai]

This happens when an application on your PC tries to access the COM port.
Everytime the COM port is opened, the controller will reboot.
Another instance that this would happen is when the USB host in your PC is reset. This usually happens when you plug another device on any USB port in the computer.
If you troubleshoot your USB drivers and make sure that every device is correctly configured, it should solve your problem.
You can also remove the reset jumper in the head unit, which would prevent the controller from rebooting everytime the COM port is opened, but that would also prevent it from being programmed. You would have to place the jumper again to enable programming again.

[DavidinGA]

Any new way to export data without WiFi to see history log yet?