Neptune programing defer question

[SeptorsReef]

Hello pros, I need help in some programming. Here are my current return pump commands:
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output Plank_Feed = ON Then OFF
Defer 015:00 Then ON
If Leak-M CLOSED Then OFF
If ESD CLOSED Then OFF
If Output Tog_Feed = ON Then OFF

I'm using the Avast plank feeder w/ mixer. When I feed, the feeder stays on for 1 min and the mixer stays on for 30 minutes. I want my return pump to stay off for 15min during Plank_Feed and Tog_Feed ONLY. But if any other command is given, I don't want the pump to wait 15 min to turn back on. For example, if I lift (close) my ESD switch, which shuts everything down immediately, I want the pump to come back on immediately when I turn the switch off (open). All my other equipment defers x min after the pump comes back on. So, what am I doing wrong here? Every time I turn the ESD switch on and off, the return pump waits 15 min before turning back on and I don't want that.

 

[apeshot]

I’m not an expert on Neptune programming by any means, but I wouldn’t know how to do it with the Defer command active. You may need to try getting rid of your defer command and then programming everything else around that.

Are you sure you need to turn your return pump off while feeding? I have a Plank and just leave my return pump on during those feedings. I’ve observed that my fish literally know when the plank is going to go off and are just under the plank waiting for food. No food even has a chance to get to the overflow.

I also feed every hour, from 10 am to 6 pm, but for only 10 seconds at each feeding, so this keeps the feed amounts small. That may not work for you either, but thought I would share what I’m doing.

 

[SeptorsReef]

I’m not an expert on Neptune programming by any means, but I wouldn’t know how to do it with the Defer command active. You may need to try getting rid of your defer command and then programming everything else around that.

Are you sure you need to turn your return pump off while feeding? I have a Plank and just leave my return pump on during those feedings. I’ve observed that my fish literally know when the plank is going to go off and are just under the plank waiting for food. No food even has a chance to get to the overflow.

I also feed every hour, from 10 am to 6 pm, but for only 10 seconds at each feeding, so this keeps the feed amounts small. That may not work for you either, but thought I would share what I’m doing.

I just got the plank and trying to set it up. I was thinking about a bunch of small feedings like you're doing. Yea, it looks like the ole defer statement is going to work no matter where I put it in the line up. I will see how it feeds with the return pump on and go from there, so thanks for the comment. I just didn't want to lose any food in the overflow.

 

[SeptorsReef]

I think I have it figured out, but I'm currently working away from the tank...
I made a virtual port and re-wrote the code

Virtual outlet (called Virt-Plank):
Set OFF
If Output Plank_Feed = ON Then ON
Defer 015:00 Then OFF

Return pump:
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Leak-M CLOSED Then OFF
If ESD CLOSED Then OFF
If Output Tog_Feed-2 = ON Then OFF
if Output Virt-Plank = ON Then OFF