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I just discovered that my ATO pump runs even when the controller is in ATO timeout!

I had some trouble with my water level meter (was leaking air) so the readings were not accurate. This caused the ATO to run non-stop, and I found out that the pump wouldn't turn off even when in timeout! I fixed the water level meter, but am still baffled by the problem with the pump running non-stop. Any advice?

Ted

P.S. Some details about my code:

I am running custom code for the following:
1. Float switch in skimmer reservoir set to shut off skimmer if the reservoir fills up.
2. RO solenoid set to run RO to fill ATO reservoir on a set schedule,.Also for the solenoid to open for one hour when I turn on the port from the RA app.
3. Turn on sump light during water change.


My Code:

#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 <PAR.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.AddSalinityExpansion(); // Salinity Expansion Module
ReefAngel.AddWaterLevelExpansion(); // Water Level Expansion Module
// Ports toggled in Feeding Mode
ReefAngel.FeedingModePorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port4Bit | Port6Bit | Port7Bit | Port8Bit;
ReefAngel.FeedingModePortsE[0] = 0;
// Ports toggled in Water Change Mode
ReefAngel.WaterChangePorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port4Bit | Port6Bit | Port7Bit | Port8Bit;
ReefAngel.WaterChangePortsE[0] = 0;
// Ports toggled when Lights On / Off menu entry selected
ReefAngel.LightsOnPorts = 0;
ReefAngel.LightsOnPortsE[0] = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port3Bit | Port4Bit;
// Ports turned off when Overheat temperature exceeded
ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPorts = Port2Bit | Port6Bit;
ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPortsE[0] = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port3Bit | Port4Bit;
// Use T1 probe as temperature and overheat functions
ReefAngel.TempProbe = T1_PROBE;
ReefAngel.OverheatProbe = T1_PROBE;
// Set the Overheat temperature setting
InternalMemory.OverheatTemp_write( 800 );

// Feeeding and Water Change mode speed
ReefAngel.DCPump.FeedingSpeed=0;
ReefAngel.DCPump.WaterChangeSpeed=0;


// Ports that are always on
ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port4 );
ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port5 );
ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port5 );

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


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

void loop()
{
ReefAngel.StandardFan( Port1,786,790 );
ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port2,780,785 );
ReefAngel.StandardLights( Port3,21,0,7,0 );
ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port6,775,780 );
ReefAngel.WaterLevelATO( Port7,3600,10,100 );
ReefAngel.Relay.DelayedOn( Port8,10 );
ReefAngel.StandardLights( Box1_Port1,8,0,21,0 );
ReefAngel.StandardLights( Box1_Port2,8,0,21,0 );
ReefAngel.StandardLights( Box1_Port3,8,0,21,0 );
ReefAngel.StandardLights( Box1_Port4,8,0,21,0 );
ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 0, PWMSlope(8,0,21,0,10,60,65,10) );
ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 1, PWMSlope(8,0,21,0,9,40,65,9) );
ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 2, PWMSlope(8,0,21,0,8,60,65,8) );
ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 3, PWMSlope(8,0,21,0,6,40,65,6) );
ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory = false;
ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( Else,70,8 );
ReefAngel.DCPump.DaylightChannel = Sync;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ActinicChannel = AntiSync;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ExpansionChannel[0] = None;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ExpansionChannel[1] = None;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ExpansionChannel[2] = None;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ExpansionChannel[3] = None;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ExpansionChannel[4] = None;
ReefAngel.DCPump.ExpansionChannel[5] = None;
////// Place your custom code below here

if(ReefAngel.HighATO.IsActive())
{
ReefAngel.Relay.Override(Port8,0);
ReefAngel.Relay.On(Port8);
}
int repeat=2880; // in minutes
int runtime=3600; // in seconds
static time_t t;

// Manual mode
if (ReefAngel.Relay.isMaskOn(Box1_Port5)) {
ReefAngel.Relay.Auto(Box1_Port5);
t=now();
}

if (now()-t < runtime) {
ReefAngel.Relay.On(Box1_Port5);
} else {
ReefAngel.DosingPumpRepeat(Box1_Port5,0,repeat,runtime);
}
if (hour()==7 && minute()==0 && second()==0) while(1);

if (ReefAngel.DisplayedMenu==WATERCHANGE_MODE) ReefAngel.Relay.On(Port3);


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

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

Any ideas?

A low of 10 and a high of 100 is a pretty wide range. I'm not sure if it is causing your problem, though.

I have noticed that with the RA in timeout, if the water level rises above the set "high" level, it will act as though the timeout has been reset but it won't clear the light.

--Colin

Thanks Colin,

I didn't realize that about the ATO light. Maybe that is what was going on. I'll see if I can do a little testing, but this does make sense.

It's been a while since I worked with the ATO code, but I was under the impression that the second number controlled the delay before the pump would run again. I don't like it going on and off all the time so I set it to 10 minutes.

Ted

IIRC, it's Port, Timeout, Low%, High%, Delay. So your code is using Port 7, with a timeout of 3600 seconds, turns the pump on at 10% and back off at 100% with no delay specified.

cosmith71 wrote:IIRC, it's Port, Timeout, Low%, High%, Delay. So your code is using Port 7, with a timeout of 3600 seconds, turns the pump on at 10% and back off at 100% with no delay specified.

Thanks for clearing that up!

Ted