Apex programming ?

Waters · Aug 3, 2018

In addition to my reef tank, my Apex also controls my Monitor tank. In regards to heating, I am trying to have the temp lower at night so I need to test multiple conditions. I assume Apex is capable but I haven't figured out how to program yet. I need programming that would accomplish this using IF AND THEN statements.

IF TIME is between 10pm and 10am AND Temp <75 THEN ON.
IF TIME is between 10pm and 10am AND Temp >77 THEN OFF.
IF TIME is between 10:01am and 9:59pm AND Temp <80 THEN ON.
IF TIME is between 10:01am and 9:59pm AND Temp >82 THEN OFF.

Any ideas? I haven't done any programming since my C++ and BASIC programming back in the day

...don't really have the patience for it anymore.

Diesel · Aug 3, 2018

Why you want that much temperature difference?
You know that a stable level on temps is a key to successs.

eb_reef · Aug 3, 2018

you have to use virtual outlets. for this I believe you will have two outlets, one for each temp range.

[VirOut1]
set off
if time 22:00 to 10:00 then on
if tmp < 75 then on
if tmp > 77 then off

[VirOut2]
set off
if time 10:01 to 21:59 then on
if tmp < 80 then on
if tmp > 82 then off

[Heater]
fallback off
set off
if outlet VirOut1 on then on
if outlet VirOut2 on then on

you should test to code to be sure it works.

Waters · Aug 3, 2018

Diesel said:
Why you want that much temperature difference?
You know that a stable level on temps is a key to successs.

It is for a Monitor (reptile) tank.......lower nighttime temps are beneficial.....unless you are just messing with me and you know that, then please ignore this post lol.

Waters · Aug 3, 2018

eb_reef said:
you have to use virtual outlets. for this I believe you will have two outlets, one for each temp range.

[VirOut1]
set off
if time 22:00 to 10:00 then on
if tmp < 75 then on
if tmp > 77 then off

[VirOut2]
set off
if time 10:01 to 21:59 then on
if tmp < 80 then on
if tmp > 82 then off

[Heater]
fallback off
set off
if outlet VirOut1 on then on
if outlet VirOut2 on then on

you should test to code to be sure it works.

Perfect thanks......I will code and try it.

Diesel · Aug 3, 2018

Waters said:
It is for a Monitor (reptile) tank.......lower nighttime temps are beneficial.....unless you are just messing with me and you know that, then please ignore this post lol.

I didn’t know it was a reptile tank though.
Most if not all what is handeled here has to do with reefing.
Here a link https://www.dendroboard.com/#/ from my other addiction and hobbyist in there can help you out.
I assume you working with heating pads or heating lights.

Waters · Aug 3, 2018

Diesel said:
I didn’t know it was a reptile tank though.
Most if not all what is handeled here has to do with reefing.
Here a link https://www.dendroboard.com/#/ from my other addiction and hobbyist in there can help you out.
I assume you working with heating pads or heating lights.

Normally apex controllers aren't used in reptile cages.....hard to find anybody on any reptile forum that uses reef controllers

It is being used to control humidity, lighting, heating, and custom waterfall.....in addition to my reef tank. Fortunately the programming applies no matter what it is being used for.

Diesel · Aug 3, 2018

Waters said:
Normally apex controllers aren't used in reptile cages.....hard to find anybody on any reptile forum that uses reef controllers It is being used to control humidity, lighting, heating, and custom waterfall.....in addition to my reef tank. Fortunately the programming applies no matter what it is being used for.

I have apex controlling my dart frog vivs.
Misting multiple times a day, ventilation through 25mm fans if huminity gets over 90% more fans come on and the lighting.
I had a few apex controllers as backup for my reefs but when they came out with all new stuff on the apex I used the backups for my vivs.
Reef has a new model backup as well.

Waters · Aug 3, 2018

Diesel said:
I have apex controlling my dart frog vivs.
Misting multiple times a day, ventilation through 25mm fans if huminity gets over 90% more fans come on and the lighting.
I had a few apex controllers as backup for my reefs but when they came out with all new stuff on the apex I used the backups for my vivs.
Reef has a new model backup as well.

How accurate do you find the temp probe for air temperatures? Mine seems to read roughly 5 degrees cooler than the actual temp in the enclosure. It is a large 6' X 3' X 5' high humidity enclosure. I have a separate controller which controls a Mist King mister.....holds it at 80% all the time which is nice.