how to program Tunze interval on Apex ?

[David Cher]

how to program Tunze interval on Apex ?

Tunze interval is running 3 hrs on one pump and 3 hours on the pump . the pump b will run at 30 % while the other pump is running at 100%. and after that i will switch

 

[Salty1962]

Following

 

[David Cher]

I do not want to purchase the tunze controller

 

[minus9]

You'll need to create profiles for each program (if different) and use time of day commands under advanced.

 

[minus9]

I'll try to post examples later, it's kinda hard to do it on my phone.

 

[David Cher]

You'll need to create profiles for each program (if different) and use time of day commands under advanced.

i know what you mean but i was thinking Apex could come out something simple like what vortech can do on the apex with all those wave programs

 

[David Cher]

anyone ?

 

[Breadman03]

You'll need to combine two fairly simple functions. I assume you have the proper cable to connect your Apex to the pumps.

The first thing you'll want to do is to set up profiles for what you want the pumps to do. Go into Profiles and pick one that you aren't already using. I'd rename them to something that helps you remember what they are without having to open it up and see so that you can pick them more easily when programming outlets because Fusion will pull up a list of options as you type in code. Perhaps PF1-pulse and PF2-steady or whatever works best for you.

I've seen some nice looking tanks where folks have one pump set on low while the other pulses and alternate which pump is pulsing a few times a day. You would use the Pump profile type to make quick pulses

The Pump profile option works with the OSC function, which was created to allow old school AC powerheads to be switched on and off rapidly to make waves and the time is in seconds, or 1/10's of a second if you choose Divide by Ten. It is formatted as OFF/ON/OFF time, which helps to sync up three pumps easily and allows you to set a low speed and high speed for Tunze pumps.

To keep a constant speed, I've read that using the Ramp option is a better choice. Pick whatever time you like and just set the start and end intensities to match.

Now that you have your profiles set up, it's time to hit up your outlets. Pick the appropriate 0-10 volt outlet and select Advanced for your programming option. For the code, you'll want to enter:

If Time 00:00 to 03:00 Then PF1-pulse
If Time 03:01 to 06:00 Then PF2-steady
If Time 06:01 to 09:00 Then PF1-pulse
If Time 09:01 to 12:00 Then PF2-steady
If Time 12:01 to 15:00 Then PF1-pulse
If Time 15:01 to 18:00 Then PF2-steady
If Time 18:01 to 21:00 Then PF1-pulse
If Time 21:01 to 23:59 Then PF2-steady

You could enter the opposite program in the other pump, but I believe you could automate it for easier changes in the future with:

If outlet (pump1) = PF1-pulse then PF2-steady
If outlet (pump1) = PF2-steady then PF1-pulse

I suggest bookmarking the following link because I constantly reference it when making changes. I can find answers to most of my questions there.

https://www.neptunesystems.com/support/docs/

 

[David Cher]

U mean to put both lines on pump 1???

 

[Breadman03]

The first set of code would be for pump1. The second set of code would be for pump2. It is telling pump2 to look at pump1 one and do something based on what it sees pump1 doing, sort of like you paying attention to a traffic light while driving.

 

[David Cher]

i am getting an error on this one : If outlet (pump1) = PF1-pulse then PF2-steady
If outlet (pump1) = PF2-steady then PF1-pulse

//Error: line 3 - Expected ON, OFF, Amps, Watts // If Outlet Tunze_Left = Pulse Then Steady

 

[Breadman03]

i am getting an error on this one : If outlet (pump1) = PF1-pulse then PF2-steady
If outlet (pump1) = PF2-steady then PF1-pulse

//Error: line 3 - Expected ON, OFF, Amps, Watts // If Outlet Tunze_Left = Pulse Then Steady

I must have been wrong about that. I'd just type in the code and enter the opposite profile then.

 

[David Cher]

I must have been wrong about that. I'd just type in the code and enter the opposite profile then.

Haha I was thinking it was clever enough but anyway thanks for your help on this

 

[minus9]

Sorry, I was out of town and couldn't respond, but Breadman03 got it. I agree, reference the Neptune Systems forums and you'll be programming these pumps like a champ.