Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread - Page 59

n2585722 · 11/06/2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Up2no6ood

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This is What I have so far.

I just wish the webpage was more user friendly. Bigger easier to read values smaller less noticeable switches. I have a display mounted to my stand. I want to see things at a glimpse not have to inspect and scroll and switch tabs. I also would like to see some outputs but not have the ability to switch them on/off by accident

You do know that it changes depending on the device you are using. I kinda like it. Maybe that is because I am used to it by now. I use a iPad most of the time it is the full size iPad. I don't have a display at the tank. All I need is the iPad or my phone reguardless of where I am to find out what is going on. As far as the homepage I have all the possible input and outputs selected. Then again I have 16 modules hooked to the Archon at this time. 10 float switches and 2 water sensors. So I have lots of input and lots of outputs to monitor.

Up2no6ood · 11/07/2016, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by n2585722

You do know that it changes depending on the device you are using. I kinda like it. Maybe that is because I am used to it by now. I use a iPad most of the time it is the full size iPad. I don't have a display at the tank. All I need is the iPad or my phone reguardless of where I am to find out what is going on. As far as the homepage I have all the possible input and outputs selected. Then again I have 16 modules hooked to the Archon at this time. 10 float switches and 2 water sensors. So I have lots of input and lots of outputs to monitor.

It's definitely growing on me. It has its quircks, Like not being able to see and compare multiple graphs. The hardware is rock solid though!

Up2no6ood · 11/08/2016, 06:42 AM

whats going on with having to have posts approved over @ the DA forum.....Its been like 5 days and my posts still haven't been approved?

Pickupman66 · 11/08/2016, 06:46 AM

New user? Let me make sure it gets approved... Sorry.

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pwest · 11/10/2016, 08:17 PM

I've had my unit since July and, this week, for the first time, the unit is not connecting to wifi. I've reset the Archon by putting a paper clip in the reset hole and pressing the button, I've powered it down, and I've reset my router. All other wifi devices are working properly. I've looked at the router Lan->Status page and verified that the Archon hasn't connected to some new/different IP. Lights on/off appear to be working properly, and it properly recovers from the reboots.

Any ideas on how I can get re-connected, or otherwise debug this situation?

n2585722 · 11/10/2016, 10:00 PM

I think this has happened to a couple if others if you read back in this post. I don't remember the exact fix. If you need to change anything in the meantime you can connect to the lan port via a router and access it that way.

pwest · 11/12/2016, 02:12 PM

So after looking back, I was reminded of the initial setup procedures. Sure enough, the Archon was in access point mode and it had lost my SSID, login settings, timezone, etc. I filled those out and it reconnected to the home network as usual. Flaky behavior. And, it is still losing all graph data since I upgraded to 1.09.62.

Pickupman66 · 11/12/2016, 04:04 PM

Have you checked your USB drive for errors? Try copying all files on USB to a new one and pop it in and see if that helps.

sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p

pwest · 11/12/2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pickupman66

Have you checked your USB drive for errors?

Yes. See http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...postcount=1401

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickupman66

Try copying all files on USB to a new one and pop it in and see if that helps.

sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p

I suppose that's easy enough to try, and I've got no other ideas.

illjoshlli · 11/27/2016, 10:20 PM

Is the product going to continue to advance and grow? Updates and advancements seem to have stalled and the competitors seem to be advancing much quicker.

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n2585722 · 11/28/2016, 08:00 AM

They are working on a software update.

crs751 · 12/04/2016, 08:26 AM

Christmas came early as I purchased an Archon. I should have it this week. I am looking for suggestions from experienced users as to the best way to move programming from my current RKE system to the Archon and how best to transition between the two systems. Very excited to get this new technology. Thanks for your input.

n2585722 · 12/04/2016, 10:00 AM

I assume you are getting the head unit with power pack. You can power up the head unit with the power pack to setup the head unit to your wifi network before you hook it to your system. You can hook the Archon up in place of the RKE head unit once any NET modules and RD1 modules have been removed. You will have to reprogram everything into the new Archon. There is no way to transfer any programming between them. Make sure you have plenty of time set aside for doing the actual switch. The only issue may be the PC4's. In some cases they have had to have a interuppted update on them before running on the system.

crs751 · 12/04/2016, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the advice and guidance. I have a router and switch close to where I have the RKE so I'll connect the Archon directly to that and forego the wireless. I take it in the setup is where you establish the login, password and email settings.

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n2585722 · 12/04/2016, 05:12 PM

I have never run my wired so I am not sure exactly how to get to setup that way. I am sure some else has. Instruction manual can be downloaded from here http://digitalaquatics.com/downloads...rchon_Rev3.pdf.

shellsea · 12/04/2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by n2585722

I assume you are getting the head unit with power pack. You can power up the head unit with the power pack to setup the head unit to your wifi network before you hook it to your system. You can hook the Archon up in place of the RKE head unit once any NET modules and RD1 modules have been removed. You will have to reprogram everything into the new Archon. There is no way to transfer any programming between them. Make sure you have plenty of time set aside for doing the actual switch. The only issue may be the PC4's. In some cases they have had to have a interuppted update on them before running on the system.

Crs751
I suggest u take the time to do the interrupt update as suggested above. Directions can be found on DA support page under hints and tips I think. Good luck I made,the switch from RKE to Archon and love it.

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crs751 · 12/04/2016, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Does all the updating happen within the Archon or do you still use the SID?

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shellsea · 12/04/2016, 05:32 PM

No more SID

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crs751 · 12/04/2016, 06:02 PM

That's great news.

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ReefTankHunter · 12/04/2016, 07:39 PM

Will the Archon update each module, pc4 , ect.

Pickupman66 · 12/05/2016, 06:48 AM

As of today the archon will not update your other modules. Butt what I believe they are anticipating as they will not need to be updated any further. In the two years I have had mine I have not needed to update the modules.

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n2585722 · 12/05/2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by crs751

Thanks for the info guys. Does all the updating happen within the Archon or do you still use the SID?

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For now if you need to update a module for some reason you will have to use the SID and myReef. That said I have not updated a modules since using the Archon. Some have had to do an interrupted update on their PC4's to clear out all the pogramming on them.

crs751 · 12/05/2016, 09:45 AM

Ok I'll see what I run into when I start the set up. But to confirm I do the interrupted update within the Archon correct?

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FlyingFishSKYw · 12/05/2016, 10:08 AM

If your PC4 doesn't show up or take any programming in the Archon, then you'll have to do the interrupted update via MyReef and the SID. I would suggest keeping your SID and RKE head unit as a backup. I've the past couple years I've had my Archon I've had to fall back on my ReefKeeper while troubleshooting the Archon.

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crs751 · 12/05/2016, 10:30 AM

Good advice. I was going to pull the NET module off-line and keep the head unit mounted and not connected. I can jumper in the Archon at my Hub Module.

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11/08/2016, 06:46 AM	#1454
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	New user? Let me make sure it gets approved... Sorry. sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ 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

11/10/2016, 08:17 PM	#1455
pwest Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 51	I've had my unit since July and, this week, for the first time, the unit is not connecting to wifi. I've reset the Archon by putting a paper clip in the reset hole and pressing the button, I've powered it down, and I've reset my router. All other wifi devices are working properly. I've looked at the router Lan->Status page and verified that the Archon hasn't connected to some new/different IP. Lights on/off appear to be working properly, and it properly recovers from the reboots. Any ideas on how I can get re-connected, or otherwise debug this situation? __________________ -Phil

11/12/2016, 02:12 PM	#1457
pwest Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 51	So after looking back, I was reminded of the initial setup procedures. Sure enough, the Archon was in access point mode and it had lost my SSID, login settings, timezone, etc. I filled those out and it reconnected to the home network as usual. Flaky behavior. And, it is still losing all graph data since I upgraded to 1.09.62. __________________ -Phil

11/12/2016, 04:04 PM	#1458
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Have you checked your USB drive for errors? Try copying all files on USB to a new one and pop it in and see if that helps. sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ 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

12/04/2016, 05:32 PM	#1468
shellsea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Destin, Fl. Posts: 479	No more SID Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Jack "Shellsea" 120 mixed reef, Reef Breeder Photon 48, Apex and a proud owner of a Lifereef Skimmer

11/08/2016, 06:42 AM	#1453
Up2no6ood Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 9	whats going on with having to have posts approved over @ the DA forum.....Its been like 5 days and my posts still haven't been approved?

11/10/2016, 10:00 PM	#1456
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I think this has happened to a couple if others if you read back in this post. I don't remember the exact fix. If you need to change anything in the meantime you can connect to the lan port via a router and access it that way.

11/27/2016, 10:20 PM	#1460
illjoshlli Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 339	Is the product going to continue to advance and grow? Updates and advancements seem to have stalled and the competitors seem to be advancing much quicker. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk

11/28/2016, 08:00 AM	#1461
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	They are working on a software update.

12/04/2016, 08:26 AM	#1462
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Christmas came early as I purchased an Archon. I should have it this week. I am looking for suggestions from experienced users as to the best way to move programming from my current RKE system to the Archon and how best to transition between the two systems. Very excited to get this new technology. Thanks for your input.

12/04/2016, 10:00 AM	#1463
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I assume you are getting the head unit with power pack. You can power up the head unit with the power pack to setup the head unit to your wifi network before you hook it to your system. You can hook the Archon up in place of the RKE head unit once any NET modules and RD1 modules have been removed. You will have to reprogram everything into the new Archon. There is no way to transfer any programming between them. Make sure you have plenty of time set aside for doing the actual switch. The only issue may be the PC4's. In some cases they have had to have a interuppted update on them before running on the system.

12/04/2016, 12:56 PM	#1464
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Thanks for the advice and guidance. I have a router and switch close to where I have the RKE so I'll connect the Archon directly to that and forego the wireless. I take it in the setup is where you establish the login, password and email settings. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/04/2016, 05:12 PM	#1465
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I have never run my wired so I am not sure exactly how to get to setup that way. I am sure some else has. Instruction manual can be downloaded from here http://digitalaquatics.com/downloads...rchon_Rev3.pdf.

12/04/2016, 05:31 PM	#1467
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Thanks for the info guys. Does all the updating happen within the Archon or do you still use the SID? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/04/2016, 06:02 PM	#1469
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	That's great news. Sent from my Venue7 3740 using Tapatalk

12/04/2016, 07:39 PM	#1470
ReefTankHunter Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 392	Will the Archon update each module, pc4 , ect.

12/05/2016, 06:48 AM	#1471
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	As of today the archon will not update your other modules. Butt what I believe they are anticipating as they will not need to be updated any further. In the two years I have had mine I have not needed to update the modules. sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ 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

12/05/2016, 09:45 AM	#1473
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Ok I'll see what I run into when I start the set up. But to confirm I do the interrupted update within the Archon correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/05/2016, 10:08 AM	#1474
FlyingFishSKYw Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 183	If your PC4 doesn't show up or take any programming in the Archon, then you'll have to do the interrupted update via MyReef and the SID. I would suggest keeping your SID and RKE head unit as a backup. I've the past couple years I've had my Archon I've had to fall back on my ReefKeeper while troubleshooting the Archon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ -Chris Current Tank Info: 75 Gal, H2Overflow, LifeReef VS3-24 Skimmer, 2x Hydra 26, 30 gal diy sump, Apex

12/05/2016, 10:30 AM	#1475
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Good advice. I was going to pull the NET module off-line and keep the head unit mounted and not connected. I can jumper in the Archon at my Hub Module. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk