Apex Skimmer Programming Issue

[bknapp]

This is the program I've set up for my skimmer. Everything seems right. The problem is that no matter the programming or the outlet the skimmer runs for five minutes then is off for five and so on. I can't figure out why, the EB8 it is plugged into is new.

 

[Jimbo662]

I think you may need a "defer" statement. I only have mine set to shut down when the pump turns off:
Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Outlet SW_Rtrn = OFF Then OFF
Defer 002:00 Then ON

 

[HiddenUser]

Here's what mine looks like.

Fallback ON
Set ON
Defer 002:00 Then ON
If Outlet RETURN_PUMP = OFF Then OFF

 

[bknapp]

Thanks for the replies guys, but it doesn't really explain the five on five off.

 

[HiddenUser]

Thanks for the replies guys, but it doesn't really explain the five on five off.

You positive that the picture you provided is the programming for the outlet which the skimmer is plugged into?

If you try plugging the skimmer into a different outlet with the same programming, does it do the same thing?

Not really sure why else it'd happen...

 

[bknapp]

Yes this is for the skimmer and yes I've tried two seperate outlets with the same programming, same result. This same issue was happenening before I reset the memory.

 

[StikHedRon]

Heres my skimmer programming, you should do it through fusion, makes life so much easier. Or the Webbased program.

Fallback ON
Set ON
If Swx5_1 CLOSED Then OFF
If Swx5_2 CLOSED Then OFF
If Swx5_3 CLOSED Then OFF
If FeedC 000 Then OFF
If Outlet Return_Pump = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON

 

[wpeterson]

Echoing what everyone else said here, here is my skimmer program:

Fallback OFF
Set ON
If FeedA 015 Then OFF
If Outlet Return = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON​

I'd guess the problem is your If Power statement. If the goal is delaying turning on after power is cycled, Defer is what you want.

 

[bknapp]

I'll try changing it to Defer, still not sure how that would cause the issue. But its worth a shot.

 

[RussM Verified Sponsor]

Defer won't help. This really does sounds like you are not programming the outlet you think you are. The 5 min on/5 min off is a dead giveaway of an outlet with the factory default sample programming for a pump.

 

[RussM Verified Sponsor]

Either it's the wrong outlet, or there is an OSC statement off screen, below the programming you posted.

 

[bknapp]

Its happened with the same programming on two outlets after a reset. Was also happening before. There is no OSC function programmed.

 

[Harry_Y]

Is there a power cord plugged into the Apex Main unit?

 

[bknapp]

No, just the AquaBus from the head unit and to the EB8.

 

[Harry_Y]

You should remove the if power Off statement

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

You should remove the if power Off statement

This.

The If Power statement is useful when connected to a 12v power source, and the Power Monitor option is enabled.