Reef Angel Star Controller

[chubbycherub]

did that relay box get an upgrade too or is it the same cinder block design? that thing was huge last time I had one

[Ibuna_aquarium]

Hi guys!

Can you help me setup my new reef Angel star?
I used the manual to set it up but, when I try to upload it. I encounter error uploading 400.

P.S.

I was able to fix this, the wizard doesn't work on safari. We're able to fix it using chrome

[MDandD]

Just ordered my Star to replace my Plus.

Does the new controller allows me to plug an expansion relay box into it without the old expansion hub?

Was going to buy the hub to convert my old Plus relay box into an expansion but if its only a $70 difference to get an expansion box, I can sell my old Plus unit to cover the difference.

[tngo]

You would need the old relay expansion hub to connect the an old relay box to the new Star.

[tkeracer619]

Hey guys, it's been a long time!

Any change this controller can support 6 Temp Probes? Just logged in to see what was going on. A lot has gone on since I last logged in. 600gal display, dedicated filtration and prop room... Looking to control a breeding system that is composed of 6 individual tanks.

Thanks,
Mark

[rimai]

If you use the webwizard, simply add this to setup():

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ReefAngel.AddExtraTempProbes();

[Sacohen]

Boy, you go away for a little while and the whole world changes!!!
I moved up to Orlando, sold my 55 gallon and have not been able to set up my 90 gallon yet because I don't have the money to pull up the carpeting and put down tile or waterproof laminate yet.

How much of my old equipment will work with the RA*?
This is what I remember I have.
RA +
Relay(original included)'
PH Probe
Standard ATO High and Low
Expansion Hub
Dimming Expansion
RANet and Relay
Water Level Expansion
Multi Water Level Expansion
Salinity Expansion
ATO Pump
WiFi module
Bluetooth module
3 Jebao Cables (WP-25, WP-40, DC-12000pump)
3 Temp Sensors
Dimmable Lunar Hub & 2 Moonlights

What is usable with the RA* and what is useless?
How has the code changed?
I was not good with coding, to begin with and have probably forgotten most of what I knew.
Can I continue to use what I have already?
Also, will there be a possibility of just getting the RA* head unit?


It can be seen here...

http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3873

I hope to have the flooring in the room by Christmas and the tank set up and running by the beginning of the year.

Thanks;

Steve

[rimai]

You should be able to use pretty much everything except for the head unit and the wifi attachment.

[Sacohen]

Thanks Roberto;

So I would need the Reef Angel Star Controller and the Cloud Wifi Attachment.
Do you have a rough idea when the Cloud attachment will be available?

Does the Cloud unit need to be used?
I work from home now and am pretty much here all the time to monitor the tank.

I thought I read that the Cloud WiFi is needed to use the older expansion units.
Maybe I was wrong.

[rimai]

The Start controller comes with ethernet port, so you are all set for cloud connection.
The cloud wifi attachment is only meant to be used on the RA+.
The RA* has an expansion port too, so you can plug any expansion module to it the same way as you had on the RA+.

[Sacohen]

Ok.
And the RANet and Relay work fine with it too?


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[rimai]

RANet works fine, but the main relay box will need one of the old relay modules, since RA* only has expansion ports.

[Sacohen]

RANet works fine, but the main relay box will need one of the old relay modules, since RA* only has expansion ports.

The $50 ones that you don't have in stock yet?

That you are talking about here...

In order to use your main relay box as expansion, you need one of the old relay expansion modules, which we are in the process of getting them built to sell in the web store.
They cost $50.
We only have one of them in stock before we get the next batch.

[rimai]

Yes, those ones. I have a few on hand

[Sacohen]

Ok.
I have to get the money together.


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[Naptalene]

Me too lol


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[tkeracer619]

If you use the webwizard, simply add this to setup():

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ReefAngel.AddExtraTempProbes();

Cool, does it just use the extra inputs?

[rimai]

No, you have to splice more probes in parallel to the existing ones or create your harness that has more connectors or get something like this from amazon or any other electronic store.
They are y-split cables for computer fans.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DRE2UAI/re ... 0599452956

[tkeracer619]

How far away can the expansion relay sockets be from the head unit?

Here is what I would like to do...

600gal display needs a relay box and vortech control(already have) ~35 ft from controller.

Sump room needs...
2 to 3 relay boxes
11 temp probes
Orp (already have)
Sg (already have)
PHx2

I already have an expansion module. Do I need anything else to make this work?

Would like to flush a large touch screen pc or tablet into the wall to use for continuous portal display. How customizable is the portal these days?

I was going to go with a plc to control all my lights and use my existing RA+ for monitoring but like the idea of a hardwire so am considering making the jump.

What issues do you see?

[rimai]

I think your best bet is to use the RANet.
It's an RF wireless option that allows you to control the relay expansion box without the USB connection.
Simply power it and it will pick up signal from the head unit.
http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4763

[tkeracer619]

What about the vortech rf control at the display? Seems like I would already have to run a cable up there.

Interesting thing about RANet... I work with one of the people who came up with zigbee.

[tkeracer619]

Any thoughts on this? What would it take to get the Vortech RF module 30 or so feet from the head unit?

[rimai]

Not sure how to do this. We are not even selling RF modules anymore.
They are very closed about their protocol and no help was ever provided. So, we decided not to carry those anymore.

[tkeracer619]

I still have one so hopefully it will work. Since I already have a plus I may use it to develop my new setup and switch over to the Star once I am ready and confident I have it all working. At that point I can just use the Plus for the display to control the lighting and the vortechs. I like the idea of having a hardwired controller. The Wifi module was always flaky for me. Though, that could have been routing issues, i've since moved on to Ubiquiti network hardware which was a massive upgrade in stability.

[akkord64]

Can the eagle files be uploaded to the website for the star as well as the other missing modules? Looking forward to reviewing them. Thanks!

[lnevo]

I still have one so hopefully it will work. Since I already have a plus I may use it to develop my new setup and switch over to the Star once I am ready and confident I have it all working. At that point I can just use the Plus for the display to control the lighting and the vortechs. I like the idea of having a hardwired controller. The Wifi module was always flaky for me. Though, that could have been routing issues, i've since moved on to Ubiquiti network hardware which was a massive upgrade in stability.

The RF module still works with my MP40WQD. One thing to note though is that for the QD I had to sync first with the older driver then switch the wireless module back to the QD. The sync software did not trigger anything on the newer driver. Once it was sync'd though, it works great.

[tkeracer619]

I still have one so hopefully it will work. Since I already have a plus I may use it to develop my new setup and switch over to the Star once I am ready and confident I have it all working. At that point I can just use the Plus for the display to control the lighting and the vortechs. I like the idea of having a hardwired controller. The Wifi module was always flaky for me. Though, that could have been routing issues, i've since moved on to Ubiquiti network hardware which was a massive upgrade in stability.

The RF module still works with my MP40WQD. One thing to note though is that for the QD I had to sync first with the older driver then switch the wireless module back to the QD. The sync software did not trigger anything on the newer driver. Once it was sync'd though, it works great.

Good tip!