Hydros 0-10v Quad cable uses

[Stang67]

Just got a new toy and wondered what you all use this cable for? I know it goes into the drive ports, but what do you have it connected to for Hydros control and how do you utilize the control (on/off etc) just want some ideas.

 

[n2585722]

The 0-10v cable does not connect to the drive ports. The drive ports are a 12v DC output. The 0-10v quad cable connected to either a 0-10v input or output port on a controller that has either the 0-10f input or output ports. Each port has 4 0-10v channels.

 

[ShaunMc]

I use the 0-10v outs to control Kessil lights. 4 channels. I use 1 input for a float switch.

If there was more integration options with pumps, I could consolidate my light control setup. Then control pumps. But for now I run independent intensity and color inputs for the Kessils.

 

[Connor At CoralVue]

There are a number of things a 0-10 Quad Cable can be connected to.

However, that cable goes to a 0-10v Port, not a Drive Port.

Note, the color of the cable will always match where it plugs into. 0-10v is PURPLE.

There are 2 kinds of 0-10v Ports, IN and OUT.

These deteremine if 0-10v signal is coming IN or OUT.

SIGNAL, not POWER. 0-10v does not provide power to items like pumps or lights, its just a communication signal.

There are tons of items that can utilize 0-10v. Including DIY projects galore.

Some examples of 0-10v IN are Door Reed Switches, Temp Sensors, Humidity Sensors, Float Sensors, Flow Sensors, and Button Boxes. While OUT can send signal to lights, pumps, etc.

 

[Fury808]

There are a number of things a 0-10 Quad Cable can be connected to.

However, that cable goes to a 0-10v Port, not a Drive Port.

Note, the color of the cable will always match where it plugs into. 0-10v is PURPLE.

There are 2 kinds of 0-10v Ports, IN and OUT.

These deteremine if 0-10v signal is coming IN or OUT.

SIGNAL, not POWER. 0-10v does not provide power to items like pumps or lights, its just a communication signal.

There are tons of items that can utilize 0-10v. Including DIY projects galore.

Some examples of 0-10v IN are Door Reed Switches, Temp Sensors, Humidity Sensors, Float Sensors, Flow Sensors, and Button Boxes. While OUT can send signal to lights, pumps, etc.

So a 1-10v port is basically a sensor port and a drive port combined? You can receive info from a pump, light, float valve, etc. and then adjust the speed of the pump, the intensity of the light, initiate an ato pump when the float valve shows low water level?

I understand the sensor ports and the drive ports but the 0-10v ports are very confusing to me. Can you provide more examples of how people have used them? Are there any applications that would only use the 0-10v port?

I also do not understand how people are controlling multiple pumps or lights or devices with only one 0-10v in and one 0-10v out.

 

[n2585722]

So a 1-10v port is basically a sensor port and a drive port combined? You can receive info from a pump, light, float valve, etc. and then adjust the speed of the pump, the intensity of the light, initiate an ato pump when the float valve shows low water level?

I understand the sensor ports and the drive ports but the 0-10v ports are very confusing to me. Can you provide more examples of how people have used them? Are there any applications that would only use the 0-10v port?

I also do not understand how people are controlling multiple pumps or lights or devices with only one 0-10v in and one 0-10v out.

The 0-10v input port has 4 separate inputs and the 0-10v output port has 4 separate outputs in the ports. As far as I know you cannot control a 0-10v output the way you describe with a 0-10v input. Most use the inputs with things like button boxes or water level sensors.I use three of my 0-10v inputs on my X4 for water level sensors which indicate the percentage of full for my reservoirs. The 4th input is connected to button boxes with 5 switches total at my mixing station. The 4 0-10v outputs are used for my lighting control. The three water level inputs in the screenshot are DI Level, FSW Level and Mix Level. The inputs on the forth are DI Dispense, FSW Dispense, Mix Ready, Bench Lights and Pause AWC. Pause AWC is an actual on and off switch and when on will prohibit use of the other switches as well as halt the AWC schedule. The dispense button switches will start the pumps to dispense from the specific reservoir into containers and those will turn off once the button is released after a second. The bench light push button will turn on the light above my bench where the mixing station is located and if you press it again it will turn off or will go off after 30 minutes if not turned off. Those switches are on the same 0-10v input where the voltage applied is determined by which switch is pushed or in the case of AWC halt it would be 0v. If no switch is pressed it has 5v on the input.

 

[Fury808]

The 0-10v input port has 4 separate inputs and the 0-10v output port has 4 separate outputs in the ports. As far as I know you cannot control a 0-10v output the way you describe with a 0-10v input. Most use the inputs with things like button boxes or water level sensors.I use three of my 0-10v inputs on my X4 for water level sensors which indicate the percentage of full for my reservoirs. The 4th input is connected to button boxes with 5 switches total at my mixing station. The 4 0-10v outputs are used for my lighting control. The three water level inputs in the screenshot are DI Level, FSW Level and Mix Level. The inputs on the forth are DI Dispense, FSW Dispense, Mix Ready, Bench Lights and Pause AWC. Pause AWC is an actual on and off switch and when on will prohibit use of the other switches as well as halt the AWC schedule. The dispense button switches will start the pumps to dispense from the specific reservoir into containers and those will turn off once the button is released after a second. The bench light push button will turn on the light above my bench where the mixing station is located and if you press it again it will turn off or will go off after 30 minutes if not turned off. Those switches are on the same 0-10v input where the voltage applied is determined by which switch is pushed or in the case of AWC halt it would be 0v. If no switch is pressed it has 5v on the input.

It's funny that you mention awc functions. AWC and ATO is the primary reason I'm interested in Hydros currently.

I have three tanks in three different rooms. I have a RO/DI mixing station in the garage, which is comprised of one 118 gallon RO/DI tank, one 118 gallon freshwater tank (TDS 65 for Discus), and one 118 gallon saltwater tank.

I'm trying to figure out what controller and accessories to use to pump water from the RO/DI tank to each tank for ATO.

And how to pump water out of all three for AWC. Only one tank (the saltwater) has a sump.

And how to pump water from the freshwater 118 gallon storage tank into the two freshwater tanks. And from the 118 gallon saltwater storage tank into the saltwater tank.

It seems a complicating factor is that each tank is in a different room and the mixing station is in the garage. I have access through a closed in, temp controlled crawlspace to run cables and plumbing. But I don't know if I need multiple controllers in each room. I assume I need water level sensors in each room. And leak detectors. pumps to remove water in each room. And pumps in each tank of mixing station to move water to tanks in the house. That's about all I have figured out so far. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[n2585722]

It's funny that you mention awc functions. AWC and ATO is the primary reason I'm interested in Hydros currently.

I have three tanks in three different rooms. I have a RO/DI mixing station in the garage, which is comprised of one 118 gallon RO/DI tank, one 118 gallon freshwater tank (TDS 65 for Discus), and one 118 gallon saltwater tank.

I'm trying to figure out what controller and accessories to use to pump water from the RO/DI tank to each tank for ATO.

And how to pump water out of all three for AWC. Only one tank (the saltwater) has a sump.

And how to pump water from the freshwater 118 gallon storage tank into the two freshwater tanks. And from the 118 gallon saltwater storage tank into the saltwater tank.

It seems a complicating factor is that each tank is in a different room and the mixing station is in the garage. I have access through a closed in, temp controlled crawlspace to run cables and plumbing. But I don't know if I need multiple controllers in each room. I assume I need water level sensors in each room. And leak detectors. pumps to remove water in each room. And pumps in each tank of mixing station to move water to tanks in the house. That's about all I have figured out so far. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

My reservoirs are all in the garage under my work bench. I only have three of them. So I have several controllers in the garage. My ATO and AWC pumps are also in the garage and are dosing pumps. The tubing is run up through the attic to the tank 35ft away. I have a build thread with a lot of info on how I set it up. I think the Hydros info starts on page 6 starting at post 119. I was using a Archon by Digital Aquatics and slowly transferred things over to Hydros control. The first place I used them was in the garage at the mixing station. As things changed and new features were added to the Hydros I would post about them and how I used them. Just click on My Tank Thread banner in one of my post to get to my build thread here on R2R.

 

[Fury808]

My reservoirs are all in the garage under my work bench. I only have three of them. So I have several controllers in the garage. My ATO and AWC pumps are also in the garage and are dosing pumps. The tubing is run up through the attic to the tank 35ft away. I have a build thread with a lot of info on how I set it up. I think the Hydros info starts on page 6 starting at post 119. I was using a Archon by Digital Aquatics and slowly transferred things over to Hydros control. The first place I used them was in the garage at the mixing station. As things changed and new features were added to the Hydros I would post about them and how I used them. Just click on My Tank Thread banner in one of my post to get to my build thread here on R2R.

Great. Thank you. I will check it out.