RKE APC/DCI/Jebao Issue

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Last night I noticed that both of my Jebao WP25's stopped running but there was power to the Jebao controller. Given that I wanted to add the APC/DCI to my RKE system to control these pumps I set these modules up and connected them the pumps to the DCI. I had some cabling issues but they were resolved and I programmed the pumps to run Master/Slave. I did this from my work computer over the NET module this morning and saw that the pumps appeared to be cycling between the master and slave. When I got home this evening the pumps weren't working even though the system shows them to be cycling per the program. Since the power supplies light up the Jebao controllers I am assuming that they are viable. Am I to believe that both of the WP25's bit the dust at the exact same time? I cleaned both of them before connecting to the RKE so I don't think that's the issue. Let me know what you think about the pumps or if I have something programmed wrong on the APC. This might have to go on the equipment forum as well since the problem might not be the controller. Thanks.
 
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Last night I noticed that both of my Jebao WP25's stopped running but there was power to the Jebao controller. Given that I wanted to add the APC/DCI to my RKE system to control these pumps I set these modules up and connected them the pumps to the DCI. I had some cabling issues but they were resolved and I programmed the pumps to run Master/Slave. I did this from my work computer over the NET module this morning and saw that the pumps appeared to be cycling between the master and slave. When I got home this evening the pumps weren't working even though the system shows them to be cycling per the program. Since the power supplies light up the Jebao controllers I am assuming that they are viable. Am I to believe that both of the WP25's bit the dust at the exact same time? I cleaned both of them before connecting to the RKE so I don't think that's the issue. Let me know what you think about the pumps or if I have something programmed wrong on the APC. This might have to go on the equipment forum as well since the problem might not be the controller. Thanks.
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Anything is possible. Time to upgrade the RW or PP pumps. How long have you had the WP's?
 
Too long to remember. I guess I was on borrowed time.Will the RW or PP pumps work with the APC and will I need to purchase new power supplies?
 
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The new pumps should come with power supplies. I know rw series work with the apc.
 
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I need some guidance on Jebao pumps. Why would I need the RW pump if I tie the control to the RKE? Doesn't that take the wireless control out of the equation? I have a 75 and was thinking of going to the MP40's instead of the 25's I had before. I can always dial them back with the controller if there is too much flow which will probably be the case. Any guidance is appreciated.
 
If you still have the old controller you were using before the DCI set one up on it and see if it will work.
 
I tried that and it was a no go. They appear to be dead. Wonder if a new impeller would fix it? It works with Mag pumps sometimes
 
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Sounds like you are on the right track.
 
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