new to apex, programming /lines of code question?

[ddc0715]

ok first a simple question. Are there any videos out there that pertain to the new version of the apex fusion? It's kinda confusing watching how-to videos about software that is not 100% in sync with what you're working with. I mean, yes; all engines have cylinders, but you don't use a ford engine repair video to fix a bmw engine.

I set up my kessils this morning and followed the older video about this figured it out and applied it. I created two profiles for power, and Here's what I enter under the advance tab for my variable speed port for power

1. set to off
2. if time 07:00 to 18:00 Then K_dawn
2. if time 018:00 to 22:00 Then K_dusk

simple, I assume I'm waiting, its almost 7. anyway, I uploaded, exited to the dashboard, went back in to ensure it all stayed ( new to apex here) the lines of code were different. it now reads

1. set to off
2. if time 07:00 to 18:00 Then on
2. if time 018:00 to 22:00 Then off

so why did I have to input K_DAWN/ K_DUSK? i understand what it's doing (profile purpose) just not why it's displaying as on-off, how do I see programming after I have entered it? and this ties right back to my first question. thanks in advance

 

[GK3]

ok first a simple question. Are there any videos out there that pertain to the new version of the apex fusion? It's kinda confusing watching how-to videos about software that is not 100% in sync with what you're working with. I mean, yes; all engines have cylinders, but you don't use a ford engine repair video to fix a bmw engine.

I set up my kessils this morning and followed the older video about this figured it out and applied it. I created two profiles for power, and Here's what I enter under the advance tab for my variable speed port for power

1. set to off
2. if time 07:00 to 18:00 Then K_dawn
2. if time 018:00 to 22:00 Then K_dusk

simple, I assume I'm waiting, its almost 7. anyway, I uploaded, exited to the dashboard, went back in to ensure it all stayed ( new to apex here) the lines of code were different. it now reads

1. set to off
2. if time 07:00 to 18:00 Then on
2. if time 018:00 to 22:00 Then off

so why did I have to input K_DAWN/ K_DUSK? i understand what it's doing (profile purpose) just not why it's displaying as on-off, how do I see programming after I have entered it? and this ties right back to my first question. thanks in advance

It should not have changed. I just did it with mine and one of my profiles and it works as you have written. Are you sure your profile names are correct?

 

[ddc0715]

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[ddc0715]

ok lights went to 100% white at 7 i have four kessil360we lights connected inseries.

profile settings for power are

v port settings for power are.

profile settings for color are.

v port settings for color are.

if I turn off the vport for the color they all go blue, turn it on an they all go solid white. pwr works fine, does it matter that im running four lights instead of two running on vport. my kessils are no plugged itno my eb832 for power.

 

[Josh@BVA]

Interested to see the outcome of this. apex has always been something I find i am always learning new things about. BRS has some great videos on setting stuff up on apex fusion but not sure if thery have a kessil specific video

 

[GK3]

ok lights went to 100% white at 7 i have four kessil360we lights connected inseries.

profile settings for power are

v port settings for power are.

profile settings for color are.

v port settings for color are.

if I turn off the vport for the color they all go blue, turn it on an they all go solid white. pwr works fine, does it matter that im running four lights instead of two?

They went to 100% because your power is going to “on” that will be 100%. You need to use a profile you did for color. Like this:

I’d try it again, it shouldn’t reset them on you.

 

[SuncrestReef]

Change line 1 to:

Set OFF

Next, for your If Time commands, change the times so they don’t overlap, use the proper 4 digits (you used 5 on 018:00), and ensure the profile names exactly match, including lower and upper case characters:

If Time 07:00 to 17:59 Then K_dawn
If Time 18:00 to 22:00 Then K_dusk

See my series of Apex tutorials for more tips:

Articles by SuncrestReef

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Sharebear]

I have 8 lights connected and they all change at the same time. Try using the wizard button, it’s a lot easier than trying to type it.
At least for a picture person like me... that doesn’t know anything about coding haha

 

[ddc0715]

Do the lights need powered by an outlet or by the vport? I have move them to be powered by an outlet. An coded it to power on at 7 an off at 7. I like that better. Cleaned up the wire nest a bit. This also frees up both vport channels to control intensity an color,

 

[ddc0715]

i believe I got it thanks all. holy crap man. they do not make this stuff entry-level easy. its connection easy but dang on setting up some stuff.

 

[Mical]

+1 on using Wizard, instead of all the code just set your level of color and intensity at the times you want.

 

[Sharebear]

I use an energy 8 power bar because I have 8 lights LOL.. and have a VDM module on the top for the lights and maxspect 250 and then have the apex and other stuff in the sump area LOL.
I know apex makes me feel stupid..