Newbie apex ato timer question

[NanoRyan]

Can I setup a plug to cut power from my ato , let’s say if it runs longer then 20-30 seconds? Let’s say just in case a float switch gets stuck. I have a second float switch to stop it from overflowing The tank, but prefer to not get to that point. I have a jbj unit just plugged into one of the outlets. Thanks!

 

[SuncrestReef]

This will depend on which model of EnergyBar you have. The newest EB832 has the ability to monitor amps or watts used per outlet, so you can program the Apex to monitor if a device is consuming power over a period of time. The older EB8, EB6 and EB4 do not have this capability.

Here's an example if you have the EB832, and using a virtual output to act as the timer:

[ATO_Timer]
Set OFF
If Output ATO Watts > 10 Then ON
Defer 000:30 Then ON
Min Time 030:00 Then ON

Then add this line to your ATO output:

If Output ATO_Timer = ON Then OFF

And add this line to your EmailAlm program to send you a notification about the issue:

If Output ATO_Timer = ON Then ON

If you're not familiar with virtual outputs, see my tutorial here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/neptune-apex-programming-tutorials-part-5-virtual-outputs.703/
And read my tutorial on Apex Power Monitoring for more details:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/neptune-apex-programming-tutorials-part-4-power-monitoring.698/

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes. You take the outlet and rename it and set time schedule.

@SuncrestReef

 

[NanoRyan]

This will depend on which model of EnergyBar you have. The newest EB832 has the ability to monitor amps or watts used per outlet, so you can program the Apex to monitor if a device is consuming power over a period of time. The older EB8, EB6 and EB4 do not have this capability.

Here's an example if you have the EB832, and using a virtual output to act as the timer:

[ATO_Timer]
Set OFF
If Output ATO Watts > 10 Then ON
Defer 000:30 Then ON
Min Time 030:00 Then ON

Then add this line to your ATO output:

If Output ATO_Timer = ON Then OFF

And add this line to your EmailAlm program to send you a notification about the issue:

If Output ATO_Timer = ON Then ON

If you're not familiar with virtual outputs, see my tutorial here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/neptune-apex-programming-tutorials-part-5-virtual-outputs.703/
And read my tutorial on Apex Power Monitoring for more details:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/neptune-apex-programming-tutorials-part-4-power-monitoring.698/

Thank you. I’m not familiar with the coding on this unit yet(el). So thanks for the reads, my Searching has gotten me nowhere.