GHL Set Up Issues

shawnriv · Aug 25, 2018

Hi Everyone,

I purchased a GHL Doser 2.0 from a R2R member and am having issues setting it up. It didn't come with the USB drive so using a computer isn't an option. The previous owner recommended just using the app instead of setting up with a computer. I went ahead and downloaded the app, registered, and then tried adding the doser using it's internal wifi has directed on the GHL manual website. I took a video (link below) of me using the app and maybe someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Scdell · Aug 25, 2018

Good luck. Wish I could help. Ghl programming is a challenge to say the least. Have 2 mitras lx7 and a profilux 4. Pulling my hair out right now trying to figure it out!!!!!

Ditto · Aug 25, 2018

@shawnriv - never tried this sorry.

@Scdell - what are you trying to do with the P4 and the lx7?

JoshH · Aug 25, 2018

@Ditto is my go to GHL guy @Marco@GHLUSA @Vinny@GHLUSA can hopefully chime in as well

;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious Ditto

Scdell · Aug 26, 2018

Just trying to get them to recognise each other. Have the plm-pwc card installed. Can't find a lick of info on how to put all that together software wise.

reefwiser · Aug 26, 2018

While you have selected the WiFi if the device on your iPhone. Are you sure the device in the app is using that WiFi.

Tap on the settings for the device and check to see if it is using the GHL device WiFi settings.

https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/software/ghl-connect-app/

Also a great resource is the GHL video channel on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXOE8KkEuX_oDKMCph9GwPA

Scdell · Aug 26, 2018

Ditto said:
@shawnriv - never tried this sorry.

@Scdell - what are you trying to do with the P4 and the lx7?

Just trying to get them to recognise each other. Have the plm-pwc card installed. Can't find a lick of info on how to put all that together software wise

Ditto · Aug 26, 2018

@Shawriv - Sorry your having issues.

Once you have the PLC Card installed you set your Mitras to Slave Mode. inside the P4 check the channel number of the PLC and I believe you match it to the P4.

On the back of the unit the LED should blink (PLC card).

Are yours Mitras and the P4 on the latest software also?

shawnriv · Aug 26, 2018

JoshH said:
@Ditto is my go to GHL guy @Marco@GHLUSA @Vinny@GHLUSA can hopefully chime in as well

;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious Ditto

Yes, definitely. I'm hoping at least one of them will be able to help me tomorrow.

Scdell said:
Just trying to get them to recognise each other. Have the plm-pwc card installed. Can't find a lick of info on how to put all that together software wise.

To be honest, I'm not sure what the plm-pwc card is. Is this something else I need to buy? The person I purchased it from said nothing else was needed.

shawnriv · Aug 26, 2018

Ditto said:
@Shawriv - Sorry your having issues.

Once you have the PLC Card installed you set your Mitras to Slave Mode. inside the P4 check the channel number of the PLC and I believe you match it to the P4.

On the back of the unit the LED should blink (PLC card).

Are yours Mitras and the P4 on the latest software also?

Hey Ditto,

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what you mean in regards to Mitras to Slaved Mode? PLC and P4? ;Bucktooth

Is this something on the actual GHL doser I need to do?

Scdell · Aug 26, 2018

shawnriv said:
Hey Ditto,

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what you mean in regards to Mitras to Slaved Mode? PLC and P4? ;Bucktooth

Is this something on the actual GHL doser I need to do?

Yes all that is right. Think I figured it out. Had to assign each mitras to #2 and #3 respectively. As per is #1.

Ditto · Aug 26, 2018

shawnriv said:
Hey Ditto,

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what you mean in regards to Mitras to Slaved Mode? PLC and P4? ;Bucktooth

Is this something on the actual GHL doser I need to do?

Sorry, the PLM-PWC card is what you need (sorry spell checker).

Ditto · Aug 26, 2018

Scdell said:
Yes all that is right. Think I figured it out. Had to assign each mitras to #2 and #3 respectively. As per is #1.

Whooohoo great!!

WWIII · Aug 26, 2018

Don't you have to set up the wifi connection using GCC with the doser 2 and usb first? Just like the p4 and 2.1 doser? Pretty sure you won't be able to connect to it until you enter in your wifi info into the doser using this method. Once it's setup, then you can use the app.

Maybe I'm wrong? But have no idea how to do it any other way.

shawnriv · Aug 26, 2018

Here is another video of my failed attempt:

Ditto · Aug 26, 2018

@shawnriv
What was the error message @ 1:28 it looks like it stating the minimal Firmware is not on the device to support a direct connection?

reefwiser · Aug 26, 2018

Looks like the firmware on the doser needs to be updated to use the GHL connect app. At least that's what the error behind the first error looks like. You don't need to log into myGHL to just use the connect app with a Doser SA

shawnriv · Aug 26, 2018

reefwiser said:
Looks like the firmware on the doser needs to be updated to use the GHL connect app. At least that's what the error behind the first error looks like. You don't need to log into myGHL to just use the connect app with a Doser SA

How do I "connect app with a Doser SA?"

shawnriv · Aug 26, 2018

Ditto said:
@shawnriv
What was the error message @ 1:28 it looks like it stating the minimal Firmware is not on the device to support a direct connection?

I thought the same too. I just don't know how to update it without entering my login information that doesn't seem to work which is strange since it works on the myGHL website.