Apex 2016 programming help please

Ammocan · Nov 4, 2017

leepink23 said:
You should just be able to leave it on auto, press the FeedD and it will come on. I would add more time to the Defer depending on how long you need lights on.

I set the defer time for 2.5 hours now or 150:00

Thanks,

Palyzoa · Nov 4, 2017

You should be able to program it like this
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If FeedD 000 Then ON

It should Run for how ever long FeedD is programmed to run then turn off once FeedD turns off.

leepink23 · Nov 4, 2017

Ammocan said:
Tell me more about the breakout box thing I have not seen any for sale or any instructions for wiring and programming.
Thanks,

Once I connected the Break out box to the main apex head it adds switches.

leepink23 · Nov 4, 2017

Palyzoa said:
You should be able to program it like this
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If FeedD 000 Then ON

It should Run for how ever long FeedD is programmed to run then turn off once FeedD turns off.

I didn't think you could program how long a feed button runs. It's usually 3-4 minutes.

Palyzoa · Nov 4, 2017

You have to do it from the controller or thru the old APex dashboard

Ammocan · Nov 4, 2017

Palyzoa said:
You should be able to program it like this
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If FeedD 000 Then ON

It should Run for how ever long FeedD is programmed to run then turn off once FeedD turns off.

Ok I probably need to change it to that to simplify things but now I am liking the breakout box thing where I can put in a switch on the door

Palyzoa · Nov 4, 2017

Ammocan said:
Okay I probably need to change it to that to simplify things but now I am liking the breakout box thing where I can put in a switch on the door

Break out box would be better for sure. This should get you by until then.

Long into your internet gateway and find out what ipv4 your apex is on. Then type that into the address bar and it should pull up the old apex dash board, which will allow you to modify the Feed times. You could also program your feed times thru the apex display module.

Ammocan · Nov 4, 2017

Palyzoa said:
Break out box would be better for sure. This should get you by until then.

Long into your internet gateway and find out what ipv4 your apex is on. Then type that into the address bar and it should pull up the old apex dash board, which will allow you to modify the Feed times. You could also program your feed times thru the apex display module.

Thanks allot Guys!!

Palyzoa · Nov 5, 2017

No problem! Im still learning all the cool things you can do with the Apex, myself. Update this thread and let us know how it goes!

rkpetersen · Nov 5, 2017

You can easily modify your Feed timers in Fusion, you don't have to go to Apex Local if it's not convenient. In Fusion, click on the Gears/Expand at the top, then on the Wrench/Misc, and you've got your Feed timers.

rkpetersen · Nov 5, 2017

Also, a common misconception about the Breakout Box. It's just a dead length of cable carrying wires for 6 connections. It doesn't activate any switches, because the switch outlets are already there, in the hidden tiles area. It's just a convenient way of making wiring connections. And as such, you really don't have to use the Neptune one (although it's fine, I have one hooked up). Here's another BoB that some people find more ergonomic: https://www.avastmarine.com/products/digital-input-box

andrew james · Nov 5, 2017

If didnt read the entire thread so If this was already mention, sorry. On my tank I use the break out box and a little magnetic switch on the door. It's set to turn the light on when the swtich is opened.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009SUF08/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ammocan · Nov 5, 2017

Man I already have the neptune BOB coming. I like that Avast one better. Oh well. I have the switch coming too now I just have to figure out how to program the switch. Any help on that would be much appricated.

leepink23 · Nov 5, 2017

Ammocan said:
Man I already have the neptune BOB coming. I like that Avast one better. Oh well. I have the switch coming too now I just have to figure out how to program the switch. Any help on that would be much appricated.

Look at my earlier snapshot post, that's my stand light programming

Ammocan · Nov 5, 2017

I was looking at that. What is the Output water change for?

leepink23 · Nov 5, 2017

Ammocan said:
I was looking at that. What is the Output water change for?

It's a virtual outlet, when I cut it on it triggers alot of things like return pump off, Wav pumps off, algae scrubber off, ato off and my stand light on. I flip it on when ready to cage my water. You just wouldn't add that line.

Palyzoa · Nov 5, 2017

rkpetersen said:
You can easily modify your Feed timers in Fusion, you don't have to go to Apex Local if it's not convenient. In Fusion, click on the Gears/Expand at the top, then on the Wrench/Misc, and you've got your Feed timers.

I forgot they updated fusion so you can modify feed timers. I don't think you could do that before...

leepink23 · Nov 5, 2017

Palyzoa said:
I forgot they updated fusion so you can modify feed timers. I don't think you could do that before...

That is good information, I wasn't aware of it but I am now!

Ammocan · Nov 5, 2017

Thanks Again!!

BroadBno615 · Nov 6, 2017

I did the same thing your doing all I did was set it up with a feed mode. For me that was FeedA for when I'm feeding and FeedB for when I'm doing maintance. And it works perfectly. And if i ever need them other then a feed mode then I simply turn then on via Fusion. Here's my code

Fallback OFF
If FeedA 000 Then ON
If FeedB 000 Then ON

It's so simple once u get the hang of it good luck