DOS AWC Manual AND Auto

[Onthefly]

Fantastic thread!

Just Installed my DOS last night and got the AWC set up no problem. Thank you @SuncrestReef for the help on creating a manual option. I linked mine to FeedC (as FeedD is already a dosing timer). My question is, I'd only like my AWC to run Monday thru Friday...giving me the weekend to prep fresh NSW as needed. Is adding the following code accurate for the DOS pumps:

If DoW S-----S Then OFF
If FeedC 000 Then DOS_MWC

As I see it, the first line shuts the AWC down for the weekend, but if I hit the FeedC, then it will still do a MWC? Is that correct?

THX!

 

[SuncrestReef]

Fantastic thread!

Just Installed my DOS last night and got the AWC set up no problem. Thank you @SuncrestReef for the help on creating a manual option. I linked mine to FeedC (as FeedD is already a dosing timer). My question is, I'd only like my AWC to run Monday thru Friday...giving me the weekend to prep fresh NSW as needed. Is adding the following code accurate for the DOS pumps:

If DoW S-----S Then OFF
If FeedC 000 Then DOS_MWC

As I see it, the first line shuts the AWC down for the weekend, but if I hit the FeedC, then it will still do a MWC? Is that correct?

THX!

Yes, your code is correct. Since the Apex only applies the last line that’s True, your Feed button would override the DOW restrictions.

 

[cybrook1421]

@SuncrestReef Just looking at your wonderful guide trying to set up a manual and auto at the same time. Based on your instructions, it seems like the daily auto water change and the manual water change initiated by the feed cycle or virtual outlet would need to be the same.

I was wondering if it was possible to set up the manual feed button WC to change a different amount than the AWC the DOS has control over. For example, the Dos would automatically change 2.5 gallons a day MTWTF. Then the feed button would make the DOS do 10 gallons like in your instructions.

Is this possible? Thanks in advance!

 

[Moonraker76]

I am in the planning stages of designing the mixing station in what will be our fish room.

One question regarding the DOS and Auto water changes.

The plan is to have a RODI tank and a saltwater tank around about 400/500 litres or so but we want to feed that saltwater to three separate tanks (display system/fish QT/Coral-invert QT). I'm debating three separate Apex's on each tank and then an independent DOS on each tank.

Would it be feasible to plumb the same saltwater container to feed AWC for all three tanks using separate Apex/DOS or is this asking for trouble and would it then be easier to automatically change the DT and just do a manual change on the two smaller tanks?

 

[Alexr54]

Does anyone know if these limits still apply with the new quiet drive DOS?

 

[WaterBox INFINIA Frag 155]

I am trying to follow this instruction but I am stuck at Step 7: when I try to upload:

'If Output Water_Change = ON Then DOS_MWC'

...to the advanced tab of the Dos output, I get the following error:

//Error: line 3 - Statement must start with If, OSC, Min, Set, Fallback // Output Water_Change = ON Then DOS_MWC'.

your instructions were very clear... but not quite idiot-proof :) Your helpwould be much appreciated. I intend to have the Water_Change output linked to a button via a break out box - is there anything to watch out for when doing that after this?

 

[CazadorMoreno14]

Does anyone know if the timer instructions (dose time x # of doses) account for the periodic down times when the pump stops itself for a few minutes to avoid overheating? I decided not to reverse the pump direction, so if my virtual output timer is less than needed to run the profile my pump switches directions, so it is important I get the time right!