DC3000 and Jebao cable not working

[MisterTang]

So I just got my Jebao cable this evening, and I connected it all up only to have it not run

Verified there is power, because it appears to be slightly moving water, but barely at all.


This is my code:

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void loop()
{
  
ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory = false;
    
    if (hour() > 7 && hour() < 20 )
      ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( ReefCrest,75,20 );
    else
      ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( ReefCrest,40,10 );
    
    
    ReefAngel.DCPump.DaylightChannel = Sync;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.ActinicChannel = None;

}

Now, the RA unit itself shows that it should be working - it added some menu that says "Reef Crest" on it, and in addition, it shows the Daylight dimming channel being within my range. The DC3000 is definitely getting power, because it's pushing a slight amount of water.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I tried both of my PWM ports.

[lnevo]

Your trying to run a pump like a powerhead. I dont think these have the responsiveness to run waveforms like the wp pumps.

Try setting them to a constant % and make sure its responding with the speeds you expect. Then we'll go from there...

[rimai]

What happens if you use it in constant 100%, does it run at 100%?

[MisterTang]

Okay, so here's my new code:

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void loop()
{

    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory = false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( Constant,95,10 );
    ReefAngel.DCPump.DaylightChannel = Sync;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.ActinicChannel = Sync;

}

I am getting the same results as before. The pump is definitely powered on because there is extremely slight water movement.

[rimai]

Do you have a meter to test the voltage of the dimming port?

[MisterTang]

Do you have a meter to test the voltage of the dimming port?

Yep, reading 4.48 VDC off of both of them.

[rimai]

Did you buy this controller from the webstore or someone else?

[MisterTang]

Did you buy this controller from the webstore or someone else?

I bought it from Bay City, but they indicated that since they didn't have my order in stock, they ordered it from you and shipped direct to me. The box that it came in has your address on it.

[rimai]

Is the screen showing 95%?
If you change the code to 50%, what voltage do you get in the dimming ports?

[MisterTang]

Is the screen showing 95%?

Yes

If you change the code to 50%, what voltage do you get in the dimming ports?

The same voltage, and I did verify the screen is showing 50%.

EDIT:
Since my dimming is PWM, shouldn't it be at a steady voltage?

[MisterTang]

Would it help at all if I took measurements of what the DC Pump dongle was outputting through the three-prong connector?

[rimai]

No it varies just like analog.

[MisterTang]

Okay, I've pulled all my custom stuff out, and am not using the dimming ports at all, and I'm still measuring the same voltage on them. This is my code as-is 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 <Humidity.h>
#include <DCPump.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.Use2014Screen();  // Let's use 2014 Screen 
    ReefAngel.AddWaterLevelExpansion();  // Water Level Expansion Module
    // Ports toggled in Feeding Mode
    ReefAngel.FeedingModePorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port7Bit | Port8Bit;
    // Ports toggled in Water Change Mode
    ReefAngel.WaterChangePorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port7Bit | Port8Bit;
    // Ports toggled when Lights On / Off menu entry selected
    ReefAngel.LightsOnPorts = 0;
    // Ports turned off when Overheat temperature exceeded
    ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPorts = Port3Bit;
    // Use T1 probe as temperature and overheat functions
    ReefAngel.TempProbe = T1_PROBE;
    ReefAngel.OverheatProbe = T1_PROBE;
    // Set the Overheat temperature setting
    InternalMemory.OverheatTemp_write( 820 );


    // Ports that are always on
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port1 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port4 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port5 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port6 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port7 );

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

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

void loop()
{
    ReefAngel.Relay.DelayedOn( Port2,3 );
    ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port3,779,789 );
    ////// Place your custom code below here
    

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

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

[rimai]

That doesn't seem correct.
I think you better off send all of it to me and I'll be able to tell exactly what is wrong.