Another Apex programming problem

Omgitsjoe · Jun 7, 2020

Im trying to do a simple on off timer for my fuge light and this thing is driving me nuts!

My code:
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 21:15 to 08:00 Then ON

When the time comes the apex doesnt turn them on. If I click the gear icon next to the outlet, its like the apex wakes up and turns it on?!?. Ive also did another test when the time comes, apex doesnt turn it on, if i unplug the apex then plug it back in, the apex will turn the outlet on. Im so confused?

blstravler · Jun 7, 2020

What do you have the control type set to? If it’s set to Light then you don’t need to worry about writing statements to control the light you just select when you want it to come on and off.

Omgitsjoe · Jun 7, 2020

Tried lights, same results. Then changed to advanced so I can make sure it was programmed correctly . I removed the unneeded coding (Hysteresis, temp shutdown) Just to simplify the code as much as possible while i figure out whats going on.

Omgitsjoe · Jun 7, 2020

One thing I just noticed. I left the apex alone just to see if it will eventually turn the outlet on. If the commanded time is say 21:10. It will go 1-2 mins after the commanded time then turn on. Is this normal? Does everyone else see a delay between program and actual function?

blstravler · Jun 7, 2020

Change your statement to -

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 21:15 to 08:00 Then ON

blstravler · Jun 7, 2020

Omgitsjoe said:
One thing I just noticed. I left the apex alone just to see if it will eventually turn the outlet on. If the commanded time is say 21:10. It will go 1-2 mins after the commanded time then turn on. Is this normal? Does everyone else see a delay between program and actual function?

Check your clock setting.

FLReef32043 · Jun 7, 2020

FWIW this is my Fuge Code and it works with no issues:

Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Time 09:00 to 20:59 Then OFF

Could be because you are describing ON times vice OFF times.

Omgitsjoe · Jun 7, 2020

blstravler said:
Change your statement to -

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 21:15 to 08:00 Then ON

Sorry that was a typo it is set off

Omgitsjoe · Jun 7, 2020

blstravler said:
Check your clock setting.

Checked the clock settings at least 5 times lol. It is correct.

blstravler · Jun 7, 2020

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blstravler · Jun 7, 2020

Omgitsjoe said:
Sorry that was a typo it is set off

Might want to reach out to Neptune support that should be working then.

FLReef32043 · Jun 7, 2020

Omgitsjoe said:
Sorry that was a typo it is set off

I was not referring to your Set value. I was referring to your time statement. You are running your lights as to when they are "ON" where I run them when to be OFF. Not sure it makes a difference (I'm not an expert) but it is a difference and I don't have any issues. Worth a shot.

Omgitsjoe · Jun 7, 2020

FLReef32043 said:
I was not referring to your Set value. I was referring to your time statement. You are running your lights as to when they are "ON" where I run them when to be OFF. Not sure it makes a difference (I'm not an expert) but it is a difference and I don't have any issues. Worth a shot.

That reply was for blstravler. But that is one thing that I have not tried yet. I will give that a shot tomorrow. Thanks for the help!