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[mareef1964]

Hello, fellow reefers. I want to install an extra float switch to the skimmate collection bucket to stop it when it reaches the maximum level.
Should I order a PLM- 4Level, or, a PLM-ADIN expansion card, PAB cable, and a breakout box?
I'm looking forward to your feedback, TIA.
Best regards,
Manos.

 

[esther]

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[Gaël]

Following along... Bump!

Please next time clic on "WATCH" button...

 

[esther]

Please next time clic on "WATCH" button...

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I did.

Bump = Putting the thread up top so that more people will see it.

 

[Member No 1]

Hello, fellow reefers. I want to install an extra float switch to the skimmate collection bucket to stop it when it reaches the maximum level.
Should I order a PLM- 4Level, or, a PLM-ADIN expansion card, PAB cable, and a breakout box?
I'm looking forward to your feedback, TIA.
Best regards,
Manos.

If you are looking to add a PLM-4Level I can assume you are currently using all 4 inputs on the P4?

 

[Gaël]

Bump = Putting the thread up top so that more people will see it.

Sorry, I read a little too quickly I only saw "following"

Hello, fellow reefers. I want to install an extra float switch to the skimmate collection bucket to stop it when it reaches the maximum level.
Should I order a PLM- 4Level, or, a PLM-ADIN expansion card, PAB cable, and a breakout box?
I'm looking forward to your feedback, TIA.
Best regards,
Manos.

Another question, do you need alarm ? (No alarm with PLM-ADIN)

 

[Lasse]

If you are looking to add a PLM-4Level I can assume you are currently using all 4 inputs on the P4?

Important question because P4 already have 4 level entrances. 2 contacts but you can split each contact into two with this

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Sincerely Lasse

 

[Lasse]

If you use all 4 level ports - it is enough with a PLM- 4 Level card if you have free expansion cards slots in the P4. (there is two slots for expansion cards)

Sincerely Lasse

 

[mareef1964]

If you are looking to add a PLM-4Level I can assume you are currently using all 4 inputs on the P4?

Yes. I'm using 2 inputs for the ATO and 2 inputs for the R/O reservoir.

 

[mareef1964]

If you use all 4 level ports - it is enough with a PLM- 4 Level card if you have free expansion cards slots in the P4. (there is two slots for expansion cards)

Sincerely Lasse

Thank you sir.

 

[mareef1964]

Sorry, I read a little too quickly I only saw "following"


Another question, do you need alarm ? (No alarm with PLM-ADIN)

Yes, it's a nice idea.

 

[Lasse]

Thank you sir.

Forget - you need a float sensor too



I have a similar function - not for my skimmer but another equipment that should stop if a bucket get filled up The pump is connected to S37 and I use leakage detection. When you knit it to your skimmer socket - use the inverted function

Sincerely Lasse

 

[mareef1964]

So, it's better to use a PLM-4Level, to utilize the alarm function.

Forget - you need a float sensor too



I have a similar function - not for my skimmer but another equipment that should stop if a bucket get filled up The pump is connected to S37 and I use leakage detection. When you knit it to your skimmer socket - use the inverted function

Sincerely Lasse

Great! Thank you for your effort and time. I appreciate that.
I'd like

 

[Lasse]

Yes - but change my set up to maximum on time to 5 sec - and test it before you run it

Sincerely Lasse