additional level sensor

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rossbryant1956
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Re: additional level sensor

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If I understand what you are asking this is exactly what I wanted to do. See the post here
http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=757

Let us know if this is what you want.
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jsclownfish
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additional level sensor

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I am doing something similar. I have a level sensor in my overflow and one in my reservoir, as well as the normal standard ATO setup. The two extra are connected to an IO expansion module. I have had issues in the past with my overflow, so this will alarm me via the portal and shuts off the pump if it gets too high.
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Re: additional level sensor

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I have had issues in the past with my overflow, so this will alarm me via the portal and shuts off the pump if it gets too high.
Thx for the note. How did you do the alarms via the portal. I am struggling to understand that part just yet.
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Re: additional level sensor

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Truth be told, I'm still testing this out. I have been working on this multiple module set-up for awhile now and it is almost ready for the tank. Since I am using an expansion module, I have to read the level sensor at the module and I just send a 1 or 0 if it is tripped. You could do the same with the standard ATO ports if you'd like. I then use this code to change one of the custom variables on the portal from a 0 to a 1 and trigger an email response if it goes off. If I understand it correctly the portal assignment looks like this...

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if (Overflow ==1)
{
ReefAngel.CustomVar[1]=1;
}
else
{
ReefAngel.CustomVar[1]=0;
}
You then need to set the portal to email you if the Custom Variable #1 changes on the portal.

Good luck, let me know if I can help anymore.
-Jon
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Re: additional level sensor

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rossbryant1956 wrote:How did you do the alarms via the portal. I am struggling to understand that part just yet.
Open the Portal page and go to "Settings".
Turn on "Send email notifications"
Type your email address
Click "Save"
Click the "Add Trigger" button
Let's say you want to get an email alert when T1 is below 75 degrees.
You choose T1 <= 75
Click "Save"
That's all you need.
Roberto.
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