Classic apex ALD module programming help.....

[JOKER]

I am trying to program my ALD with the classic APEX. I want to be able to turn off return pump if one of the switches closes. I want the pump to turn on again if the switch opens. Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

[JOKER]

BUMP

 

[Reefnewb]

did you try joining the apex forums? There are a lot of apex nuts that know everything. I'm not sure what the switches name is or if you would call it open or closed. But all you have to do is figure out the name of the switch and if it being open or closed would turn it off... then go to your return outlet and go to advanced and write a code that tells the return to turn off when that switch is closed/open. Sorry I can't help you with the exact code... but try posting on that forum.

 

[JOKER]

I can get the pump to turn off , but have not figured out how to get it to start back when the switch is opened back up. I haven't had the time to play with the programming any more yet.

 

[ngvu1]

really? I have not used it for a while but I remember each of the probe is like a port on the break out box, open or close state. So your return pump has something like this
Fallback ON
Set On
if ALD probe Close then OFF

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Post your code and we can discuss more

I can get the pump to turn off , but have not figured out how to get it to start back when the switch is opened back up. I haven't had the time to play with the programming any more yet.

 

[Waterjockey]

+1 Set on statement

 

[JOKER]

I think that's probably what I missed the set on statement. I will try and check it tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Salty1962]

When you setup the ALD module, there should be 4x SWX-? ports that come up. You use these to write your code to in order to control your pump.

 

[JOKER]

Yes I have Switchx12_1, and Switchx12_2 I believe. I got it to cut off, but wouldn't come back on when fault cleared. I think the set on command is what I forgot. I have not found time to get back to it. I will post up code when I get time. Thanks so much

 

[JOKER]

Ok so I got the time to mess around with it and it works. Thanks so much. I am posting the code also in case anyone else needs it.. I am adding a couple more sensors so I am hoping I can stop a flood from happening If ever there is a problem.

Fallback ON
Set ON
If Switchx12_1 CLOSED Then OFF
If Switchx12_2 CLOSED Then OFF

 

[ngvu1]

Also stop the ATO also when the ALD switches are close...and send txt or email ASAP....!

Ok so I got the time to mess around with it and it works. Thanks so much. I am posting the code also in case anyone else needs it.. I am adding a couple more sensors so I am hoping I can stop a flood from happening If ever there is a problem.

Fallback ON
Set ON
If Switchx12_1 CLOSED Then OFF
If Switchx12_2 CLOSED Then OFF

 

[JOKER]

Also stop the ATO also when the ALD switches are close...and send txt or email ASAP....!

I was thinking ATO, doser, and skimmer also.

 

[ngvu1]

the doser is another good candidate. The skimmer I think will add water to the sump if not running....not much difference anyway :-)

 

[JOKER]

True on the skimmer, but I had my skimmer overflow and cause a flood so it will definitely be cut off in an event of water anywhere.. I also have an auto shutoff in place if the skimmer starts to foam heavy. It is no fun to wake up to water on the floor!!!