Reefkeeper temp probe issues.

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I’m currently having problems with my temp probe on my reefkeeper Elite V2. I calibrate it on the head unit to the actual temp and when I come back to check a few hours later it is either at the same temp I calibrated to or it is moving in the opposite direction of the actual temp. (I am just setting up my first saltwater tank and have freshwater in it right now just to test everything out while my rock is curing. So when I start everything up it’s at about 68 degrees. That’s how I can see the huge difference between the actual temp and the temp probe temp as the tank heats up)
 
I had the same issue with a new elite style DA temp probe and I am prettt sure its a short in the probe cause the problem. My old iTemp probe works luckly but it takes up a port that could be use for a dc pump controller one day. Get a new probe or you can try to reset the SL temp calibration and try again.
 
I’m currently having problems with my temp probe on my reefkeeper Elite V2. I calibrate it on the head unit to the actual temp and when I come back to check a few hours later it is either at the same temp I calibrated to or it is moving in the opposite direction of the actual temp. (I am just setting up my first saltwater tank and have freshwater in it right now just to test everything out while my rock is curing. So when I start everything up it’s at about 68 degrees. That’s how I can see the huge difference between the actual temp and the temp probe temp as the tank heats up)
I had the exact same issue and this is what DA sent me and it fixed the issue. Since they are out of business, I dont know if this still works or not.

Interrupted Update Process


To perform an "Interrupted Update,” go through the Update steps below until step 7. Once the green progress bar in your MyReef screen starts to move, unplug the module from the SID (not the SID from the computer). After MyReef completes the update, it will display an error message, "Update Failed."

Unplug the SID, close MyReef, then restart MyReef. Once MyReef is restarted, reconnect the SID. When the SID appears in the MyReef software, reconnect your Module to the SID. MyReef will show it as "?????", and you can select the appropriate Module from the list and it will reassign a new serial number. You can then re-update the unit by following the Update steps again, without the interruption.

The order in which things occur can be very important, so please be sure to follow the steps closely.

How to Update the Module

Do not attempt to update any of the modules while they are connected together, even if the software indicates that they need updating. Each module must be updated individually.

Here are the steps you should take to update the Module:

From a fresh restart of the computer, please make sure the SID is not connected to the computer and is not connected to the ReefKeeper system. The module should be unplugged from the power outlet or powered off.


1. Open the MyReef software application

2. Connect your SID to your computer via USB.

3. In myReef, verify that the SID shows up under “Systems” in the left hand tree view.

4. Plug in ONLY your Module. It should appear under the SID in the “Systems” on the left hand tree view.

5. Click on the ‘Update” button to the right of the Module. MyReef will display the firmware update screen and automatically select the most recent firmware version to update.

6. Click the “Program” button. The progress bar at the top of the screen will begin to move.

7. Once the Module has been updated successfully, verify that MyReef correctly reports the current firmware.

8. Close MyReef and disconnect the SID from the computer as well as the module.

Once that is complete, plug the module back into the ReefKeeper system.
 
I had the exact same issue and this is what DA sent me and it fixed the issue. Since they are out of business, I dont know if this still works or not.

Interrupted Update Process


To perform an "Interrupted Update,” go through the Update steps below until step 7. Once the green progress bar in your MyReef screen starts to move, unplug the module from the SID (not the SID from the computer). After MyReef completes the update, it will display an error message, "Update Failed."

Unplug the SID, close MyReef, then restart MyReef. Once MyReef is restarted, reconnect the SID. When the SID appears in the MyReef software, reconnect your Module to the SID. MyReef will show it as "?????", and you can select the appropriate Module from the list and it will reassign a new serial number. You can then re-update the unit by following the Update steps again, without the interruption.

The order in which things occur can be very important, so please be sure to follow the steps closely.

How to Update the Module

Do not attempt to update any of the modules while they are connected together, even if the software indicates that they need updating. Each module must be updated individually.

Here are the steps you should take to update the Module:

From a fresh restart of the computer, please make sure the SID is not connected to the computer and is not connected to the ReefKeeper system. The module should be unplugged from the power outlet or powered off.


1. Open the MyReef software application

2. Connect your SID to your computer via USB.

3. In myReef, verify that the SID shows up under “Systems” in the left hand tree view.

4. Plug in ONLY your Module. It should appear under the SID in the “Systems” on the left hand tree view.

5. Click on the ‘Update” button to the right of the Module. MyReef will display the firmware update screen and automatically select the most recent firmware version to update.

6. Click the “Program” button. The progress bar at the top of the screen will begin to move.

7. Once the Module has been updated successfully, verify that MyReef correctly reports the current firmware.

8. Close MyReef and disconnect the SID from the computer as well as the module.

Once that is complete, plug the module back into the ReefKeeper system.

Awesome! I am having the same issue, I’m gonna try this tonight!
 
I had the exact same issue and this is what DA sent me and it fixed the issue. Since they are out of business, I dont know if this still works or not.

Interrupted Update Process


To perform an "Interrupted Update,” go through the Update steps below until step 7. Once the green progress bar in your MyReef screen starts to move, unplug the module from the SID (not the SID from the computer). After MyReef completes the update, it will display an error message, "Update Failed."

Unplug the SID, close MyReef, then restart MyReef. Once MyReef is restarted, reconnect the SID. When the SID appears in the MyReef software, reconnect your Module to the SID. MyReef will show it as "?????", and you can select the appropriate Module from the list and it will reassign a new serial number. You can then re-update the unit by following the Update steps again, without the interruption.

The order in which things occur can be very important, so please be sure to follow the steps closely.

How to Update the Module

Do not attempt to update any of the modules while they are connected together, even if the software indicates that they need updating. Each module must be updated individually.

Here are the steps you should take to update the Module:

From a fresh restart of the computer, please make sure the SID is not connected to the computer and is not connected to the ReefKeeper system. The module should be unplugged from the power outlet or powered off.


1. Open the MyReef software application

2. Connect your SID to your computer via USB.

3. In myReef, verify that the SID shows up under “Systems” in the left hand tree view.

4. Plug in ONLY your Module. It should appear under the SID in the “Systems” on the left hand tree view.

5. Click on the ‘Update” button to the right of the Module. MyReef will display the firmware update screen and automatically select the most recent firmware version to update.

6. Click the “Program” button. The progress bar at the top of the screen will begin to move.

7. Once the Module has been updated successfully, verify that MyReef correctly reports the current firmware.

8. Close MyReef and disconnect the SID from the computer as well as the module.

Once that is complete, plug the module back into the ReefKeeper system.

Holy **** it worked! Thank you so much man! I thought I was screwed!
 
Holy **** it worked! Thank you so much man! I thought I was screwed!
No problem.
Too bad the company scrapped the Reefkeepers. They are great little affordable control systems. I have a new Apex still in the box and waiting to swap out my Reefkeeper Elite. I know at some point I will make the swap, but the RKE just keeps chugging along and I am not that motivated to make the switch yet.
 
No problem.
Too bad the company scrapped the Reefkeepers. They are great little affordable control systems. I have a new Apex still in the box and waiting to swap out my Reefkeeper Elite. I know at some point I will make the swap, but the RKE just keeps chugging along and I am not that motivated to make the switch yet.

Yea I hear you, now that I got that little issue figured out I love the thing. I got everything from 2 part to powerheads running on it and it works great. Just starting my first saltwater tank and I’m already about 3 grand in the hole so as much as I may want an apex it’s not really an option if I want to avoid a divorce! Thanks again for the fix there though. I was starting to look at other temp controllers and whatnot which I really didn’t want to do.
 
You wouldn’t know where I can find firmware updates for the SL2 would you? I bought it used and I think I may have to do the interrupted update on it as well but I don’t have any updates for it for after I wipe it clean.
 

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