I just want a 15min delay on for a socket/switch

[Seregus]

Old post, I was trying to remember how I did the same 10-11 years ago, so started Googling and I think you needed a simple value for field ‘blackout delay’ for the socket.

Just leaving it here so someone else who find this after me knows an easy solution.

PS: for me would be a dedicated level sensor slightly above RO auto topup level, since this will be more accurate and prevent skimmer overflowing, rollermat overflowing and etc in case for some reason too much water added.

Take it back. I was wrong its only after profilux goes off mode, nothing to do with socket goes off. My bad. I guess I did last time with extra level sensor.

 

[Freenow54]

Maybe someone has come up with a simple solution to my dilemma. I might as well ask here.

Basically, I want the socket to turn on an item 15min after it gets power. So, I want my skimmer to start up only after power is applied to the socket and after 15minutes has elapsed. I know this sounds like something that would be simple to program.. But in GHL.. it's far from simple near as I can see.

I don't want twenty programmable logic things assigned to 1 socket so that in every feed mode and maintenance mode or anytime the socket shuts off the skimmer is delayed in starting. Near as I can tell the Blackout delay won't function like this as the powerbar and Profilux never had a true power outage. Am I wrong on this?

I know Reef Octopus makes a delay socket but it's set for 5min. If I can't find a better solution I might go that route. I'm also looking into Smart sockets to add to the plug on my Skimmer.

@Vinny@GHLUSA @Ditto

here is the photo say thanks at least , assuming you still are after it

 

[n2585722]

I have my skimmer controlled by my Hydros and it is setup with a 10 minute delay. That normally starts as soon as the output is turned off. The exception is when it is forced off using the depends on statement. In this case I use the return pump output set in the depends on with the dependency mode set to off if off. So if the return pump gets turned off it will automatically turn off the skimmer. The 10 minute countdown I have set will not start until the depends on is released. So the skimmer will always wait to power up 10 minutes after the return pump is powered up. There is also 3 inputs will turn off the skimmer output. The first is sump high water level sensor, second is skimmer collection container full sensor and the third is the leak detector at the tank in the stand.

 

[Seregus]

Ok. It took me a while to get back to my Profilux skills also it looks like it's getting worse since Profilux has to account for Legacy usage and keep up 'upgrades' inline so users can reuse their old configuration...

At least I have no other explanation to what is going to be explained below.

I want a very comon and simple task, my skimmer to have a delay after any maintenance or feeding pause, same for roller mat and same for UV steriliser (or reactors)....

Profilux has a nice touch of 'blackout' delay and it's honestly amazing, I would love to see exactly same delay to like 'after socket was off before turning it on, delay 300 seconds'. Probably would reduce programming logic by 10x.

Let's work with what we have.

1. We have to react to ANY feeding pause. This will be "AND" logic.
2. We have to react to ANY maintenance mode and it will be "AND" with checkbox 'Inverted' toggled on.

So I'm talking on (I only add two screenshot, since they all three pretty much same):
- create Programming logic 1 (I'll shorten this title to PL1) and set it to Filter 1 AND Filter 2
- create PL2 and set it to Filter 3 AND Filter 4
- create PL3 and set it to Maintenance 1 INVERTED AND Maintenance 2 INVERTED
- create PL4 and set it to Maintenance 3 INVERTED AND Maintenance 4 INVERTED

Now we join together all Feeding pauses and Maintenances (I only add one screenshot, since they all three pretty much same):
- create PL5 with PL1 AND PL2
- create PL6 with PL3 AND PL4
- create PL7 with PL5 AND PL6

Now you have "Programming Logic 7" which will trigger if any Maintenance or Feeding mode is activated.

Now I have additional feature - this is my leak sensor, it's connected to Port 3 and I simply created PL8 by joining PL7 AND Fill water 3. So I can use PL8 on it's own for those sockets I do not want to have any delays, but I want them off during feedings or maintenances. However this could be accomplished without such logic plus adding logic of leak sensor, so maybe my way is easier.

Now all I need is to create different delays for my different equipment (I only add one screenshot, since they all three pretty much same):
- created PL9 by using PL8 and Delay on of 300 seconds (5 minutes) it will be my Skimmer starting
- created PL10 by using PL8 and Delay on 600 seconds (10 minutes) it will be my Roller mat
- created PL11 by using PL8 and Delay on 900 seconds (15 miniutes) it will be my UV Steriliser

So to summarise I needed to use 11 PL to solve my delay runs. Well if you do not have Leak sensor and you happy with same delay for all you equipment you can shorten usage to 8 PL, but I still believe it's crazy and also so much trial and error during logic combinations for different parts...

Well, almost forgot, go to Switching channels and assign required logic/delays to your selected power sockets:
1. My roller mat (blackout delay is also set)

2. My skimmer (blackout delay is also set)

3. My UV steriliser (blackout delay is also set)

Anyway hope this helps to someone.

 

[Seregus]

I have my skimmer controlled by my Hydros and it is setup with a 10 minute delay. That normally starts as soon as the output is turned off. The exception is when it is forced off using the depends on statement. In this case I use the return pump output set in the depends on with the dependency mode set to off if off. So if the return pump gets turned off it will automatically turn off the skimmer. The 10 minute countdown I have set will not start until the depends on is released. So the skimmer will always wait to power up 10 minutes after the return pump is powered up. There is also 3 inputs will turn off the skimmer output. The first is sump high water level sensor, second is skimmer collection container full sensor and the third is the leak detector at the tank in the stand.

I guess original thread was about GHL. There are plenty of other tools on how to solve this issue.