Apex Feed Mode Help

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Guys Im trying to setup a feed mode to simply turn off the skimmer and using the VDM module (and the correct y cable 10-V) put my Icecap gyres into its feed mode which I set to 20v. However my issue is no matter which feed mode I select nothing happens. Its almost as if the apex isn't running the script. Here are my scripts for each device.

VarSpd1_7_1
Set 0
If FeedA 000 Then 20
If FeedB 000 Then 30
If FeedC 005 Then 40

Skimmer
Fallback ON
If FeedA 005 Then OFF
If FeedB 005 Then OFF

In the hydro app i have the 0-10v control option selected and each mode has its corresponding voltage. This seems very simple so not sure if Im missing something simple. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I see two problems:

On VarSpd1_7_1, that initial Set 0 sets the output to zero unless one of the Feed modes is active. I would assume you'd want it running at a higher speed most of the time, then turn it down to the 20, 30, or 40 speed during the various Feed modes:

VarSpd1_7_1
Set 80
If FeedA 000 Then 20
If FeedB 000 Then 30
If FeedC 005 Then 40

On the Skimmer output, you don't have any Set command. Be aware the Fallback command only applies if the Apex is not in communications, like when it's rebooting or if the cable is disconnected. You should change it to this:

Skimmer
Fallback ON
Set ON
If FeedA 005 Then OFF
If FeedB 005 Then OFF
 
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I see two problems:

On VarSpd1_7_1, that initial Set 0 sets the output to zero unless one of the Feed modes is active. I would assume you'd want it running at a higher speed most of the time, then turn it down to the 20, 30, or 40 speed during the various Feed modes:

VarSpd1_7_1
Set 80
If FeedA 000 Then 20
If FeedB 000 Then 30
If FeedC 005 Then 40

On the Skimmer output, you don't have any Set command. Be aware the Fallback command only applies if the Apex is not in communications, like when it's rebooting or if the cable is disconnected. You should change it to this:

Skimmer
Fallback ON
Set ON
If FeedA 005 Then OFF
If FeedB 005 Then OFF
So it looks like the skimmer is working correctly so I thank you for that! The hydros ice cap gyres for some reason doesn’t respond to any of the commands.

it’s set up according to the coralvue video so not sure why it’s not taking the voltage and changing the modes.

I’ve tried both sides of the y cable too. Not sure what I’m missing but it’s extremely frustrating!

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Did you ever get this working? I have the same problem. My Feed A correctly put my Icecaps into Feed mode until a forced app update went out and wiped all my settings.

My Var1:

If FeedA 000 Then 20 is like yours, however the hydros app has slider for max of 10v. Just like in your screenshot. So how do we send 20 volts from the Apex to something that can only do 1-10v. I've tried to If Feed 000 Then 10 as well without luck.
 

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