Apex issue with the auto feeder

[Popeye_ali]

Hi all

I have an issue using my Apex to auto feed using the apex auto feeder.

When I press a manual feed simulation by pressing “feed A” which I have setup, the system works perfectly.
I have it set to turn off the return pump and skimmer and start the skimmer 5 minutes after the return pump.

However…

When the system runs the program on its own, it only carries out the feed but doesn’t shut off the return or skimmer!
I have checked everything and also that it is running program A!

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[ShanePike]

To do all of that, you need to create a Virtual Output:

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Here's the code I use for my virtual output, vAutoFeed:
Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Time 00:00 to 08:00 Then OFF
If Time 08:02 to 14:10 Then OFF
If Time 14:12 to 19:00 Then OFF
If Time 19:02 to 00:00 Then OFF

It runs three times a day.

And here is the code for my autofeeder:
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Output vAutoFeed = ON Then ON
Defer 000:30 Then ON

And the code for my return pump:
If Output vAutoFeed = ON Then OFF
If FeedA 000 Then OFF
If FeedB 000 Then OFF
Defer 004:00 Then ON

And the code for my wavemaker:
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output vAutoFeed = ON Then OFF
If FeedA 000 Then OFF
If FeedB 000 Then OFF
Defer 001:00 Then ON

There is an outstanding Apex programming guide here:

Neptune Apex Programming Tutorials Part 1

The first in a series of articles about programming Neptune Apex Controllers for your reef aquarium.

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