AFS Programing Help Needed. My AFS keeps feeding every 30 seconds and won't shut off.

[Jtleland]

Hi All!

As stated, I'm running into an issue where I've obviously screwed up the programing on my AFS, and it is spinning every 30 seconds (don't worry, I moved it over a paper plate until I figure this out). I'd like to have all of my pumps, skimmer, ATO, etc. turn off when the feeding cycle starts and stay off for either 5 or 8 minutes after feed cycle is complete. I need the AFS to spin 3 times for each feeding and was using the OSC command, but I'm sure I've messed up somewhere. All of the other commands work and the pumps/ato/uv all turn on at the times desired. Please help this newbie. Thank you in advance. This community is always so kind and helpful.

Here is the virtual outlet programing:

vFEED:
Set OFF
If Time 07:30 to 07:33 Then ON
If Time 17:05 to 17:08 Then ON

ATO:
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output vFEED = ON Then OFF
If Output vWaterChange = ON Then OFF
Defer 008:00 Then ON

Return Pump:
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output vFEED = ON Then OFF
If Output vWaterChange = ON Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON

Skimmer:
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output vFEED = ON Then OFF
If Output vWaterChange = ON Then OFF
Defer 008:00 Then ON

AFS:
Set OFF
If Output vFEED = OFF Then OFF
OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF

 

[blaxsun]

Try revising your AFS configuration like this:

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Output vFEED = ON Then ON
OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF
Defer 000:10 Then ON

Then add this line at the end of your vFEED configuration:

Defer 003:00 Then OFF

I'm not sure about the 3x oscillation as I just spin my drum once (straight on and off). The rest of your programming all looks good.

 

[Jtleland]

Try revising your AFS configuration like this:

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Output vFEED = ON Then ON
OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF
Defer 000:10 Then ON

Then add this line at the end of your vFEED configuration:

Defer 003:00 Then OFF

I'm not sure about the 3x oscillation as I just spin my drum once (straight on and off). The rest of your programming all looks good.

I just made those changes, and the AFS is still rolling every 30 seconds. The reason for the 3 spins is that I'm feeding very small pellets, and on the lowest setting it feeds too little, on the next setting up it feeds like double what I want or need. Seems like there's no in between.

This is the first time I've used the OSC Command, so I'm grasping at straws a bit. Thanks for the help!

 

[blaxsun]

Would this work?

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Output vFEED = ON Then OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF
Defer 000:30 Then ON

 

[SuncrestReef]

Don't place OSC at the end of the program. OSC always evaluates True, so it will override anything listed above it.

Change it to this:

AFS:
OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF
If Output vFEED = OFF Then OFF

See my OSC tutorial video for complete details on how it works:

 

[DaneGer21]

Don't place OSC at the end of the program. OSC always evaluates True, so it will override anything listed above it.

Change it to this:

AFS:
OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF
If Output vFEED = OFF Then OFF

See my OSC tutorial video for complete details on how it works:

This is correct

 

[Jtleland]

Don't place OSC at the end of the program. OSC always evaluates True, so it will override anything listed above it.

Change it to this:

AFS:
OSC 000:00/000:30/000:30 Then OFF
If Output vFEED = OFF Then OFF

See my OSC tutorial video for complete details on how it works:

This is where I was messing up! Thank you for your help. Made the changes to the Apex and it worked like a dream. All I need to do now is tweak the start and end times to not get too many rotations.

You are all awesome! Thank you.

 

[SuncrestReef]

This is where I was messing up! Thank you for your help. Made the changes to the Apex and it worked like a dream. All I need to do now is tweak the start and end times to not get too many rotations.

You are all awesome! Thank you.

Glad to help.

Be sure to check out my whole series of Apex tutorials to get the most out of your setup:

Articles by SuncrestReef

www.reef2reef.com

 

[ReefRondo]

I just made those changes, and the AFS is still rolling every 30 seconds. The reason for the 3 spins is that I'm feeding very small pellets, and on the lowest setting it feeds too little, on the next setting up it feeds like double what I want or need. Seems like there's no in between.

This is the first time I've used the OSC Command, so I'm grasping at straws a bit. Thanks for the help!

I totally agree with the settings on this feeder. Setting one two small and no food gets through but setting 2 and it dumps far too much. I’m not impressed with one single element of these feeders and no longer use mine. I feed the ocean nutrition small pellets in case anybody is interested in the size of the food I’m using in relation to the feeder settings.

 

[homer1475]

All one has to do is a little google reviews search on the AFS. Biggest point of sale out there as far as autofeeders go. My $20 amazon no name auto feeder that runs on 3 double A batteries, is more reliable then the AFS.

 

[TribeTime]

This is where I was messing up! Thank you for your help. Made the changes to the Apex and it worked like a dream. All I need to do now is tweak the start and end times to not get too many rotations.

You are all awesome! Thank you.

How has this been working for you? Did you make any tweaks to get it exactly where you wanted? I’m in the same booth that you were in.