Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread - Page 51

n2585722 · 05/13/2016, 06:06 PM

The IOE just plugs into the two RJ45 ports using the cables provided. The ports are labeled. It is just a breakout box for the two RJ45 ports. it has push to release xonnectors for the wires from switches and the devices you want to control with the output ports. What are you going to connect to it?

As for the pump hopefully Lindsey can address that but it looks like your pulse time is .2 seconds. Is that what you want?

puckett26 · 05/13/2016, 06:12 PM

No I want 1 second on the pulse. So maybe that's the issue. I'll be hooking my float switches to the IOE and possible another dci. I didn't know they are push to release, let me try that and see what happens

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Pickupman66 · 05/13/2016, 10:18 PM

Pulse time is 2 tenths of a second. Yea not gonna work. Jebao pumps won't show up below 0.7 I believe. I have mine on a 4 second switch. I've gone as high as 7 and it was a cool current effect.

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puckett26 · 05/14/2016, 12:59 PM

Ok cool got that working now. The next project I have when I get off will be programming the low level alarm in my ATO container and for programming the undertank lights to come on when I open the stand doors. Pickupman66 did a good video on the multicontroller feature. I have some magnetic door sensors that I am going to install on the doors of my stand. Correct me if Im wrong but I will have to program a virtual moddule that will set the light to come on when the switch is opened? And then another for when its closed? I thought about using the "revert after" feature but we all know sometimes you can end up in that sump for a while. I don't want to have to go back to the archon and manually turn it on or open and close the door again to get the light back. Or am I completely off here?

n2585722 · 05/14/2016, 02:54 PM

Find out if the door switches are open or closed when door is open. That will tell if they need to be wired in series or parallel. You can control an output directly with a switch input. No need for virtual channel.

puckett26 · 05/15/2016, 01:24 AM

Ok the ones I bought are closed when shut or touching and open when the door is open.

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n2585722 · 05/15/2016, 03:53 AM

String them in series and when one or more doors are open you will have a open switch at the swith input. Then just use the switch function. use your switch port with these switches on the on when and off when statments. on when open and off when closed.

puckett26 · 05/15/2016, 05:20 PM

Hopefully the switches come tomorrow. My whole system is up and running minus the temp probe in my nano. I ordered that and should be here in 2 or 3 days.

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n2585722 · 05/15/2016, 05:56 PM

puckett26 I have a blog on another site with quite a few photos but I cannot link it here. Aganst the rules.

puckett26 · 05/21/2016, 06:37 AM

I'm wondering if you can control the pan tilt zoom functions while watching a camera through Archon interface. I'm about to order a camera and I do t want to pay extra for something I can't use

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Arnok666 · 05/21/2016, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckett26

I'm wondering if you can control the pan tilt zoom functions while watching a camera through Archon interface. I'm about to order a camera and I do t want to pay extra for something I can't use

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No, i have tried the archon with 2 ptz
No control.
But thats what phone apps are for.
I tried trendnet and a dlink cam. Both ptz
I recommend as high a megapixel cam as you can afford.

But the webcam frame on the archon is just a pictureframe.

n2585722 · 05/21/2016, 07:30 AM

I don't think so. I can get to my webcam without using the link on the Archon if I need.

puckett26 · 05/22/2016, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2585722

String them in series and when one or more doors are open you will have a open switch at the swith input. Then just use the switch function. use your switch port with these switches on the on when and off when statments. on when open and off when closed.

Worked like a charm once again. Next question lol. I have a float switch at the bottom of ATO reservoir and would like the system to send me a text and email when it closes and if possible turn the pump off until it opens again. I tried but what ever I do the ato stays off unless I remove the alarm.

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n2585722 · 05/22/2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by puckett26

Worked like a charm once again. Next question lol. I have a float switch at the bottom of ATO reservoir and would like the system to send me a text and email when it closes and if possible turn the pump off until it opens again. I tried but what ever I do the ato stays off unless I remove the alarm.

Is it open or closed when the reservoir is low? I used an alarm to do this. Just remember when using inputs like switches that you need to set the trip point to .5 for it to work. Check trip when low if the switch is closed when level is low.

puckett26 · 05/23/2016, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2585722

Is it open or closed when the reservoir is low? I used an alarm to do this. Just remember when using inputs like switches that you need to set the trip point to .5 for it to work. Check trip when low if the switch is closed when level is low.

Ill give that a shot tonight. On a different note has anyone heard if this new update will have anything to do with the Jebao Cross flow pumps? I know they were working on it and I read they should be an update today.

n2585722 · 05/23/2016, 09:26 AM

I think update is for other things. You should be happy with it though.

crs751 · 05/24/2016, 12:11 PM

This could be somewhat off topic and if so please disregard, but there appears to be discontent in the Apex camp over the release of their updated controller. While I don't have an Archon, the new Apex looks to be a knockoff of the Archon that Apex users bashed.

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jason2459 · 05/24/2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by crs751

This could be somewhat off topic and if so please disregard, but there appears to be discontent in the Apex camp over the release of their updated controller. While I don't have an Archon, the new Apex looks to be a knockoff of the Archon that Apex users bashed.

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I'm curious what it was that Apex users bashed about the Archon besides including wireless? I think wireless should be available and available to control wireless enabled equipment like lighting but I still much rather hardware the controller to the network myself.

First thing I thought of when I saw the new controller was profilux.

crs751 · 05/24/2016, 12:17 PM

By bashing I suppose I meant more from a customer support position by DA.

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jason2459 · 05/24/2016, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by crs751

By bashing I suppose I meant more from a customer support position by DA.

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Ah, well I have already stated my opinion on DA's CS...

puckett26 · 05/24/2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crs751

This could be somewhat off topic and if so please disregard, but there appears to be discontent in the Apex camp over the release of their updated controller. While I don't have an Archon, the new Apex looks to be a knockoff of the Archon that Apex users bashed.

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That doesn't surprise me. A lot of people seem to write the Archon off because of some bad experience with the Customer support they had with the reefkeeper. All while never actually giving it a shot. I for one have never had a bad experience with support of the Reefkeeper or Archon. Once people starting trying it out I think it will get very popular, its a solid controller.

rainydave · 05/24/2016, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckett26

Worked like a charm once again. Next question lol. I have a float switch at the bottom of ATO reservoir and would like the system to send me a text and email when it closes and if possible turn the pump off until it opens again. I tried but what ever I do the ato stays off unless I remove the alarm.

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Something like this?

ATO will not run when reservoir is low or the water level in the sump is high. I also have a timer that allows the ATO to run for 6 minutes and then not for another 2 hours.

shellsea · 05/24/2016, 07:43 PM

Just wanted to add that the new update rolled out. I got an email telling me it was available. Got home did the update and everything is spot on. Archon is really hitting the target . Good job DA team!!!

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Pickupman66 · 05/24/2016, 09:26 PM

Yall should see good speed increases in the update. Also coming very soon some better asthetic tweaks

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ucdcrew · 05/25/2016, 09:48 PM

Snazzy new webpages. Software and webpages updates were both quick. Before this update I had 1,024 hours of up time. Very happy with my Archon.

05/13/2016, 10:18 PM	#1253
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Pulse time is 2 tenths of a second. Yea not gonna work. Jebao pumps won't show up below 0.7 I believe. I have mine on a 4 second switch. I've gone as high as 7 and it was a cool current effect. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

05/24/2016, 07:43 PM	#1273
shellsea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Destin, Fl. Posts: 479	Just wanted to add that the new update rolled out. I got an email telling me it was available. Got home did the update and everything is spot on. Archon is really hitting the target . Good job DA team!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Jack "Shellsea" 120 mixed reef, Reef Breeder Photon 48, Apex and a proud owner of a Lifereef Skimmer

05/24/2016, 09:26 PM	#1274
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Yall should see good speed increases in the update. Also coming very soon some better asthetic tweaks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

05/25/2016, 09:48 PM	#1275
ucdcrew Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 563	Snazzy new webpages. Software and webpages updates were both quick. Before this update I had 1,024 hours of up time. Very happy with my Archon. __________________ If it weren't for gravity and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable! Current Tank Info: 25g nano, working on new 65g

05/13/2016, 06:06 PM	#1251
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	The IOE just plugs into the two RJ45 ports using the cables provided. The ports are labeled. It is just a breakout box for the two RJ45 ports. it has push to release xonnectors for the wires from switches and the devices you want to control with the output ports. What are you going to connect to it? As for the pump hopefully Lindsey can address that but it looks like your pulse time is .2 seconds. Is that what you want?

05/13/2016, 06:12 PM	#1252
puckett26 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 142	No I want 1 second on the pulse. So maybe that's the issue. I'll be hooking my float switches to the IOE and possible another dci. I didn't know they are push to release, let me try that and see what happens Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

05/14/2016, 12:59 PM	#1254
puckett26 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 142	Ok cool got that working now. The next project I have when I get off will be programming the low level alarm in my ATO container and for programming the undertank lights to come on when I open the stand doors. Pickupman66 did a good video on the multicontroller feature. I have some magnetic door sensors that I am going to install on the doors of my stand. Correct me if Im wrong but I will have to program a virtual moddule that will set the light to come on when the switch is opened? And then another for when its closed? I thought about using the "revert after" feature but we all know sometimes you can end up in that sump for a while. I don't want to have to go back to the archon and manually turn it on or open and close the door again to get the light back. Or am I completely off here?

05/14/2016, 02:54 PM	#1255
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	Find out if the door switches are open or closed when door is open. That will tell if they need to be wired in series or parallel. You can control an output directly with a switch input. No need for virtual channel.

05/15/2016, 01:24 AM	#1256
puckett26 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 142	Ok the ones I bought are closed when shut or touching and open when the door is open. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk

05/15/2016, 03:53 AM	#1257
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	String them in series and when one or more doors are open you will have a open switch at the swith input. Then just use the switch function. use your switch port with these switches on the on when and off when statments. on when open and off when closed.

05/15/2016, 05:20 PM	#1258
puckett26 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 142	Hopefully the switches come tomorrow. My whole system is up and running minus the temp probe in my nano. I ordered that and should be here in 2 or 3 days. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk

05/15/2016, 05:56 PM	#1259
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	puckett26 I have a blog on another site with quite a few photos but I cannot link it here. Aganst the rules.

05/21/2016, 06:37 AM	#1260
puckett26 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 142	I'm wondering if you can control the pan tilt zoom functions while watching a camera through Archon interface. I'm about to order a camera and I do t want to pay extra for something I can't use Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk

05/21/2016, 07:30 AM	#1262
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I don't think so. I can get to my webcam without using the link on the Archon if I need.

05/23/2016, 09:26 AM	#1266
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I think update is for other things. You should be happy with it though.

05/24/2016, 12:11 PM	#1267
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	This could be somewhat off topic and if so please disregard, but there appears to be discontent in the Apex camp over the release of their updated controller. While I don't have an Archon, the new Apex looks to be a knockoff of the Archon that Apex users bashed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/24/2016, 12:17 PM	#1269
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	By bashing I suppose I meant more from a customer support position by DA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk