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Unread 08/07/2016, 07:02 AM   #1376
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It will work with the RKE or RKL. Just get a wall wart for the voltage of your relay coil. Common voltages are 5, 9, 12 & 24 volts. There are other voltage available if you check around.


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Unread 08/07/2016, 08:22 PM   #1377
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Alright, here is a quick tutorial on how to hook the Eheim Feeder 3581090 to a 5v relay and the Archon. I am no expert on electronics so excuse my explanations if I'm using the wrong terms/lingo. You are doing this at your own risk!

This is the Relay I purchased. They also have a 9v that would work.

Nice job. The only reason I did not mark the point you used was it was so close to the mounting screw. Otherwise there is no issue using it. One note to anyone doing this is to double check the the diagram for the relay they use. Not all relays use the same pinout configuration.


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Unread 08/10/2016, 07:45 AM   #1378
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Archon webpage

I just received my Archon but cannot locate the interface page to operate it...how do i find it?? Can someone help? I see there's no app.


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Unread 08/10/2016, 08:04 AM   #1379
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I just received my Archon but cannot locate the interface page to operate it...how do i find it?? Can someone help? I see there's no app.
Check page 7 & 8 of the manual. It will walk you through setting the initial setup of the wireless connection, etc.

The manual can be found online at http://digitalaquatics.com/downloads...rchon_Rev3.pdf

After the set up is complete, you should be able to access the controller from a web browser on any device that is connected to your home network.


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Unread 08/12/2016, 07:43 AM   #1380
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I/O Ports

I have not used my I/O ports as of yet. The switchs I have are ran through the old SL 1 carried over from my RKE system.

Am I correct in thinking that to use the I/O Port on Archon I would splice my switch wire into a data cord that will plug into the Archon Port?
Using Pin 1 to 4 for two switches?
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PLUG 2 (BOTTOM):
Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = SW1 input
Pin 3 = Ground Pin 4 = SW2 input
Pin 5 = Ground Pin 6 = PWM2 +
Pin 7 = Ground Pin 8 = VOUT4 (0-10V+)

What would pin 5 to 7 before?


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Unread 08/12/2016, 08:06 AM   #1381
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Fwiw, I connected all of my grounds together when I ran wire for my lights

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Unread 08/12/2016, 08:55 AM   #1382
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I have not used my I/O ports as of yet. The switches I have are ran through the old SL 1 carried over from my RKE system.

Am I correct in thinking that to use the I/O Port on Archon I would splice my switch wire into a data cord that will plug into the Archon Port?
Using Pin 1 to 4 for two switches?
From manual;
PLUG 2 (BOTTOM):
Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = SW1 input
Pin 3 = Ground Pin 4 = SW2 input
Pin 5 = Ground Pin 6 = PWM2 +
Pin 7 = Ground Pin 8 = VOUT4 (0-10V+)

What would pin 5 to 7 before?
Get an IOE module. It has everything labeled and push to connect connectors. Just push the connector stick the bare end of the wire in and release. I have one and really like it. One module will take care of both the 8 pin ports on the Archon.

Pins 5&6 are a PWM output. I use them to control my LED lighting. This output
can directly drive Meanwell LDD dirvers.

Pins 7&8 are a 0-10 volt output. This can be used to control anything that requires a 0-10 volt control signal. This is some types of lighting and pumps.


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Unread 08/12/2016, 08:59 AM   #1383
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I just received my Archon but cannot locate the interface page to operate it...how do i find it?? Can someone help? I see there's no app.
Do you still need help or did you get it up and running?


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Unread 08/12/2016, 12:18 PM   #1384
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Get an IOE module. It has everything labeled and push to connect connectors. Just push the connector stick the bare end of the wire in and release. I have one and really like it. One module will take care of both the 8 pin ports on the Archon.

Pins 5&6 are a PWM output. I use them to control my LED lighting. This output
can directly drive Meanwell LDD dirvers.

Pins 7&8 are a 0-10 volt output. This can be used to control anything that requires a 0-10 volt control signal. This is some types of lighting and pumps.
Thank you for the advise.


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Unread 08/12/2016, 01:26 PM   #1385
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I just received my Archon but cannot locate the interface page to operate it...how do i find it?? Can someone help? I see there's no app.
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Unread 08/15/2016, 10:00 AM   #1386
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I'm having the same new network issue as shellsea in post #1300. What did you do to resolve?


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Unread 08/15/2016, 12:04 PM   #1387
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I'm having the same new network issue as shellsea in post #1300. What did you do to resolve?
Oh man I wish I could tell you. When the guys who know what they are doing with IT are doing their thing, I just do what they tell me and hope for the best.
I checked post 1300 it was not mine but was about reconnecting Archon to my new modem. Is that your scenario?


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Unread 08/15/2016, 02:29 PM   #1388
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If you changed modems. What I did was setup the new modem with the same name login key as my old modem. I also setup the same reserved addresses for the same devices on the modem. Everthing logged in without issue like it was the same modem.


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Unread 08/15/2016, 03:14 PM   #1389
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When I moved I was without my wifi for a month. Iirc I just did the reset button when I needed to get into my archon

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Unread 08/15/2016, 10:12 PM   #1390
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Figured this out. I unplugged it to power cycle and forgot to scan/fix the drive.


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Unread 08/16/2016, 08:28 AM   #1391
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Figured this out. I unplugged it to power cycle and forgot to scan/fix the drive.
Just FYI for those that have not used it yet.
I did some wire management over the weekend and relocated my Archon. I used the "Shut Down" button on the System Page and then the "Restart" button after I plugged everything back in and it worked like a charm.


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Unread 10/05/2016, 07:20 AM   #1392
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Update on an Update. Just wanted to say that I got the notice of an available update via e-mail the other day. Updated web pages and then the software and all went smooth as silk. Loving the ARCHON!!!!


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Update on an Update. Just wanted to say that I got the notice of an available update via e-mail the other day. Updated web pages and then the software and all went smooth as silk. Loving the ARCHON!!!!
What version are you on?


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Unread 10/05/2016, 06:47 PM   #1394
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SW 1.09.62 and HW 1.08.10


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Yuo. Big update. You can now pull your drive and it will keep running.

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My updated didn't go so well...

Unfortunately, I didn't have such luck with my update. After i updated the system, updated the webpage, and restarted my Archon I could no longer login. I could get to the password screen but my password no longer worked, along with the default password (and every other possible combination). I checked the AccessList.txt file on the flashDrive and it did have the correct UN and PW.

After a LOT of playing around and testing old files on a different drive it appears my Flash drive became corrupt. I was able to get all of the files off of it other then the logs. Once I had everything moved over to a new flash drive AND I replaced the accessList.txt file with an older version i was able to get back into the Archon again. Everything appears to be running fine now.

I really thought I was past spending hours on getting this thing to work.. I could blame it on the flash drive but these things should not burn out like this.


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Unread 10/06/2016, 11:01 AM   #1397
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Unfortunately, I didn't have such luck with my update. After i updated the system, updated the webpage, and restarted my Archon I could no longer login. I could get to the password screen but my password no longer worked, along with the default password (and every other possible combination). I checked the AccessList.txt file on the flashDrive and it did have the correct UN and PW.

After a LOT of playing around and testing old files on a different drive it appears my Flash drive became corrupt. I was able to get all of the files off of it other then the logs. Once I had everything moved over to a new flash drive AND I replaced the accessList.txt file with an older version i was able to get back into the Archon again. Everything appears to be running fine now.

I really thought I was past spending hours on getting this thing to work.. I could blame it on the flash drive but these things should not burn out like this.
Sorry to hear all that man. I really need the beta guys or Erik to confirm if it makes any difference or not but I update the webpages first, then the system.


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Except for losing my Home Page settings, my upgrade seemed to go smoothly. Now, I've noticed a problem that may be related to the update. I believe that I did the upgrade on or about October 8. Now, whenever I restart my controller, I lose all plot data back to 10/8! That is, I now have temp/ORP/pH data going all the way back to July going up to 10/8. Then, it's flat-lined until it restarts a couple of days ago when I did the most recent restart. Same deal back on 10/15 when I restarted it.

In summary, the controller seems to be properly logging data, but upon restart, all data after 10/8 is lost.

Does anybody else have this problem?

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Unread 10/23/2016, 05:36 PM   #1400
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Sorry, I have not restarted since I updated the software at 1325 hours ago. It sounds like it is an issue with the memory stick since all the graphing data is kept there. The controller will continue to work if the memory stick is pulled but there won't be graphing data for the time the memry is pulled. All the other files are copied to the system on bootup each time you restart. You can try pulling the memory stick and check it for errors on your computer.


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