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TimedPort
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:44 pm
by Jim_J
Hi!
Can someone tell me how to use the timedport function?
I have a wp25 thats not working properly without have to pull the power every 5 minutes, so i want to do a temporary fix with something like the timedport function until i get my new pumps.
Thanks
/Jim
Re: TimedPort
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:59 pm
by Sacohen
The reason that you have to pull the power every 5 min is probably because the WP25 is going below the minimum speed.
I found the the WP-25 has a lower speed limit of 30% while the WP-40 has a limit of 30%.
What is the lowest that the pump is going?
Try adjusting the speed settings so that it doesn't go below 30%.
Re: TimedPort
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:10 pm
by Jim_J
Thanks for your help, but thats not the issue. I run the pump on ntm 90,10.
I think that the pump just reached its lifespan
What i really need is a function thats toggle relay 8 on for 5 minutes, then turns it off, and then on 5 minutes again and repeat.
Thanks, Jim
Re: TimedPort
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:09 am
by cosmith71
This will turn it off for about 5 seconds every 5 minutes. Works best with Port5 and Port6. Goes in the loop.
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if (now()%300 < 5) ReefAngel.Relay.Off(Port5);
else ReefAngel.Relay.On(Port5);
Relays 5 and 6 have additional circuitry to handle the constant switching of pumps on and off. Port8 will work, but I wouldn't use it permanently.
--Colin
Re: TimedPort
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:11 am
by Jim_J
Great, thank you