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ok this has peaked my interest in GHL, can you tell me what is going on and how you are able to replace the black boxes? or point me in the right direction?On my way
I will get rid of at least 9 pcs of 24 V adapters and nearly the same amount of 12 V adapters.
Sincerely Lasse
ok this has peaked my interest in GHL, can you tell me what is going on and how you are able to replace the black boxes? or point me in the right direction?
ok this has peaked my interest in GHL, can you tell me what is going on and how you are able to replace the black boxes? or point me in the right direction?
I asked this of Ditto, but maybe @Lasse and other longer term users know. Is there any way to reference the on/off state of an outlet/switch to control another outlet/switch? In Apex this is something as simple as if Outlet1 = Off then Off, I can't seem to find an easy way to replicate this in ProfiLux.
@LasseThe blue boxes are Meanwell power supplies.
I'm trying to understand these as well. I have 6 Vortechs (32v / 1.8a / 40w each) and 6 Radions (36v / 3.5a / 190w each. And I'm trying to figure out if two of these is what I need to get rid of those 12 power adapters. All so new to me. But man I would love to clear those annoying adapters out.
@Lasse
So if i understand correctly, the powerhub is just like the normal strip power supplies. However because of the beauty of the DIN system you can add DC power supplies, like the mean well ones you are using? Is that right?
Ok, so i know on my radions, for example, the brick has a unique connection (on the opposite side of the plug), that goes to the light, are you having to rewire them directly to the MW Power supply? if so, can we see how you are doing that on somethings?
Lastly, the Powerhub, then turns off/on the MW power supply that it powers correct?
@Lasse if you are feeling so generous, would you mind breaking down the picture you have posted on here that shows your electrical?
Showing what the components are, and their function, i think i am 90% understanding this and about ready to place my order!! lol
I asked this of Ditto, but maybe @Lasse and other longer term users know. Is there any way to reference the on/off state of an outlet/switch to control another outlet/switch? In Apex this is something as simple as if Outlet1 = Off then Off, I can't seem to find an easy way to replicate this in ProfiLux.
I'm trying to do the same with my Sicce power-heads. All I have now, is offsetting the times but having if X on then off is preferable because I can apply that to a lot of other things.
more powerful adapters and use the power hub
I've tried reading some examples but it quickly gets confusing. My return is SW1, i want other equipment to not run when SW1 is not running (skimmer, some of my powerheads, etc). This was rather easy to do with the Apex, as I noted. Not so simple, at least as far as I can tell, without extensive PL gate chains.As I know - there is no way to use the on/off state to control another outlet. But the state of an outlet is depended on an function. And if a function is involved - you can use the programming language to control another outlet.
I suppose that you want your Sicce to alter - if one is of - the other should be on. This is easy - it does not need any PL either. Construct an cyclic timer - let us say 120 sec on - 120 sec off. Apply that timer to the first pumps outlet. To the second pumps outlet - you apply the same timer - but check the the option switching behavior to be inverted. This you do not need any programming at all but you will have exactly the same function - when switch 1 is on - switch 2 is off - and you can also use different on and off times in the timer - min 20 sec on max 70 sec on and (as an example) min 20 sec off - max 70 sec off. With help of the invert function you get the same result in an easier way. But it is a different mindset.
@Kyl What is it exactly you want to do, maybe I can help you with PL
Sincerely Lasse
A suggestion - rely less on controllers - and more on common sense (BTW - this is not an insult) - I lost about $3000 In fish etc, the last time my EB decided to just 'turn off'. No explanation - sent both in 3 weeks later (to Neptune's credit) they replaced chips in the EB and the controller - but I vowed 'never again' would I rely on 'stuff' to do maintenance on my tank.Came home today and the first shipment of GHL has arrived!!
Now the real fun begins!!
I want to thank Vinny for answering my week long worth of questions.
Observations:
Well Packaged overall no complaints on how it was boxed (No damage on Box, maybe it had something to do with all the red/yellow stickers on the box)
I think I see what you are trying to do. Whatever PL you assigned to the switch controlling your SW1 you can also assign to the other outlets. Say PL7 is the end result of your chain for SW1, then you assign PL7 to the skimmer and powerheads... or add 1 more layer to for a offset timer to turn back on. Does that make sense?I've tried reading some examples but it quickly gets confusing. My return is SW1, i want other equipment to not run when SW1 is not running (skimmer, some of my powerheads, etc). This was rather easy to do with the Apex, as I noted. Not so simple, at least as far as I can tell, without extensive PL gate chains.
A suggestion - rely less on controllers - and more on common sense (BTW - this is not an insult) - I lost about $3000 In fish etc, the last time my EB decided to just 'turn off'. No explanation - sent both in 3 weeks later (to Neptune's credit) they replaced chips in the EB and the controller - but I vowed 'never again' would I rely on 'stuff' to do maintenance on my tank.
I'm not using any PL chains or functionality yet, rather confused by much of it honestly once it goes past the basic things.I think I see what you are trying to do. Whatever PL you assigned to the switch controlling your SW1 you can also assign to the other outlets. Say PL7 is the end result of your chain for SW1, then you assign PL7 to the skimmer and powerheads... or add 1 more layer to for a offset timer to turn back on. Does that make sense?
The PL is the same as writing code - but you do it with help of modules. But in most case you do not need the PL. Let us say that you have a timer going on the return pump that stop the pump for 10 minutes for automatic feeding at a certain time. Just use the same timer for the equipment you want to stop too.I'm not using any PL chains or functionality yet, rather confused by much of it honestly once it goes past the basic things.