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Duration in RF mode

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:47 am
by ecam
can someone explain to me what the duration does in the code below

ReefAngel.RF.UseMemory = false;
if (hour()>=6 && hour()<11)
myRFSetMode(ReefCrest,85,10);
else if (hour()>=11 && hour()<13)
myRFSetMode(ReefCrest,85,10);
else if (hour()>=13 && hour()<16)
myRFSetMode(Smart_NTM,85,15);
else if (hour()>=16 && hour()<19)
myRFSetMode(ReefCrest,65,10);
else
myRFSetMode(Lagoon,40,10);

I dont think the current settings are strong enough for my 6ft tank and before i tweak would like to fully understand the function.

Thanks guys

Re: Duration in RF mode

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:04 pm
by lnevo
ReefCrest and Lagoon don't use duration on the RF module.

Smart NTM does and i believe its in seconds. I use 5 in my Smart NTM and it works good. I have a 36" tank though

Re: Duration in RF mode

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:11 pm
by ecam
i guess the question is what exactly is duration and what are the parameters and units. does it go 0 - 100 and measured in seconds?

From the sound of what u said it sounds like its the period of time where the pulse intensity will be maintained. I.e: it will send out a sustain blast every 5 seconds to create a wave.

Is this right

Re: Duration in RF mode

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:12 pm
by ecam
lnevo wrote:ReefCrest and Lagoon don't use duration on the RF module.

So in this code:

myRFSetMode(ReefCrest,85,10);


what is the 10?

Re: Duration in RF mode

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:41 pm
by rimai