aquacontroller jr

[BIGBIRD123]

Is anyone using one and know how to set-up an aquacontroller jr? I got a great deal on one but need a little help with the set-up.

Steve

[BioCube14]

it seems hard to work with at first if you have any questions they have tech support

[bimmerzs]

Is anyone using one and know how to set-up an aquacontroller jr? I got a great deal on one but need a little help with the set-up.

Steve


Steve,

If your ACJr has the serial port, it may be easier to download aquanotes lite from the neptune site, hook it to a pc and program it that way. Te ACjr comes with a default program already and a lot of times you can get away with modifying the lighting times etc and use that until you get more familiar with it's operation. Are you using a DC8/DC4 with the unit and what specific question do you have about setup?

Cheers,

[BIGBIRD123]

I'm using the DC8 and just a little worried not to mess something up. I got this from scubastorey (Trudy) on DFWMAS brand new shipped for $215. It came with the controller, temp probe, serial cable, USB cable and DC8....Nice deal.
Ron, you want to come by and help me? LMAO!

Steve

[bimmerzs]

I'm using the DC8 and just a little worried not to mess something up. I got this from scubastorey (Trudy) on DFWMAS brand new shipped for $215.

Ron, you want to come by and help me? LMAO!

Steve

Actually....I'm down in Austin working until 1/31 so I'm not tooooo far away. :shades::lmao2: There is a simulator program that you can use to test out your program before implementing them onto your controller/tank . I'll look for the link to it.

Cheers,

[princer7]

Steve you are welcome to use my code and cut out what you don't need. I run an AC3 and would be more than happy to help you with your code. :)

I run just about everything with it. I use probe expanison module [for sencond pH probe (calcium reactor), and temp probe in the sump], 3 DC8 controll modules (A,B,C), lunarsim module (D), aquasurf module (E). My lights are staggered so at most 3 halides are running at a time.

ACT$-C01 (actinics)
ML1$-B02 (halide #1)
ML2$-B03 (halide #2)
ML3$-A03 (halide #3)
ML4$-A05 (halide #4)
MLS$-C02 (sump light - chaeto)
MLF$-B01 (sump light - frags)
MON$-D04 (moonlights)
HT1%-A01 (heater #1)
HT2%-A02 (heater #2)
CHL%-C06 (chiller)
SKM#-B05 (skimmer pumps)
WAV#-C05 (tunze wavemaker)
TS1#-E03 (tunze stream #1)
TS2#-E02 (tunze stream #2)
KAL#-A06 (kalk stirring pump)
CO2&-A07 (CO2 solenoid)
SMP#-B06 (main pump)
CAL#-B07 (calcium reactor & misc pumps)
UVS#-C07 (UV sterilizer)

If Time > 16:00 Then ML1 ON
If Time > 20:29 Then ML1 OFF
If Time > 16:30 Then ML2 ON
If Time > 00:30 Then ML2 OFF
If Time > 17:00 Then ML3 ON
If Time > 01:00 Then ML3 OFF
If Time > 20:30 Then ML4 ON
If Time > 01:30 Then ML4 OFF
If Time > 15:45 Then ACT ON
If Time > 01:45 Then ACT OFF
If Time > 03:00 Then MLS ON
If Time > 07:59 Then MLS OFF
If Time > 08:00 Then MLF ON
If Time > 15:00 Then MLF OFF
If Time > 01:45 Then MON ON
If Time > 15:45 Then MON OFF
If Temp > 80.5 Then ML1 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML1 ON
If Temp > 80.8 Then ML2 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML2 ON
If Temp > 80.5 Then ML3 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML3 ON
If Temp > 80.8 Then ML4 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML4 ON
If Temp > 80.8 Then MLS OFF
Max Change 020 M Then MLS ON
If Temp > 80.8 Then MLF OFF
Max Change 020 M Then MLF ON
If TmpA > 81.0 Then ML1 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML1 ON
If TmpA > 80.8 Then ML2 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML2 ON
If TmpA > 81.0 Then ML3 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML3 ON
If TmpA > 80.8 Then ML4 OFF
Max Change 020 M Then ML4 ON
If TmpA > 80.5 Then MLS OFF
Max Change 020 M Then MLS ON
If TmpA > 80.5 Then MLF OFF
Max Change 020 M Then MLF ON
If Power 010 Then ML1 OFF
If Power 012 Then ML2 OFF
If Power 014 Then ML3 OFF
If Power 016 Then ML4 OFF
If Time > 00:00 Then SMP ON
If Time > 00:00 Then SKM ON
If Time > 00:00 Then WAV ON
If Time > 00:00 Then CAL ON
If pHA1 > 06.55 Then CO2 ON
If pHA1 < 06.49 Then CO2 OFF
If pH < 07.50 Then CO2 OFF
Max Change 003 M Then CO2 OFF
If FeedA 000 Then SMP OFF
If FeedA 000 Then WAV OFF
If FeedA 000 Then TS1 OFF
If FeedA 000 Then TS2 OFF
If FeedA 000 Then CHL OFF
If FeedB 000 Then WAV OFF
If FeedB 000 Then TS1 OFF
If FeedB 000 Then TS2 OFF
If Time > 00:00 Then UVS ON
If Time > 12:00 Then UVS OFF
OSC 010/230 ON/OFF Then KAL ON
If Temp < RT+-0.2 Then HT1 ON
If Temp > RT+0.2 Then HT1 OFF
If Temp < RT+-0.2 Then HT2 ON
If Temp > RT+0.2 Then HT2 OFF
If TmpA < RT+-0.6 Then HT1 ON
If TmpA > RT+0.6 Then HT1 OFF
If TmpA < RT+-0.6 Then HT2 ON
If TmpA > RT+0.6 Then HT2 OFF
If Temp > RT+0.5 Then CHL ON
Max Change 005 M Then CHL ON
If Temp < RT+1.0 Then CHL OFF
Max Change 005 M Then CHL OFF
If Timer ACT = ON Then TS1 PF1
If Timer ACT = ON Then TS2 PF2
Pmp MODE sD for PF1
Pmp Int 065/030 for PF1
Pmp OSC 08/08/08 for PF1
Pmp MODE SD for PF2
Pmp Int 030/065 for PF2
Pmp OSC 08/08/08 for PF2
If Timer ML2 = ON Then TS1 PF3
If Timer ML2 = ON Then TS2 PF4
Pmp MODE sD for PF3
Pmp Int 080/030 for PF3
Pmp OSC 08/08/08 for PF3
Pmp MODE SD for PF4
Pmp Int 030/080 for PF4
Pmp OSC 08/08/08 for PF4
If Timer ACT = OFF Then TS1 PF5
If Timer ACT = OFF Then TS2 PF6
Pmp MODE sD for PF5
Pmp Int 030/030 for PF5
Pmp OSC 08/08/08 for PF5
Pmp MODE SD for PF6
Pmp Int 030/030 for PF6
Pmp OSC 08/08/08 for PF6

[aquasport24]

WOW.

[Texreefer]

Steve, I have one as well and would be happy to run through it with you

[bimmerzs]

Here's the simulator program I mentioned. http://mysite.verizon.net/kenargo/AC3Software/Simulator/publish.htm

Cheers,

[Bill S]

Steve,

It looks daunting at first. But, the menus are decently thought out, and it's easier than you might think. Very logic based.

All you do is for each item, decide what you want it to do (turn on/off for time, temp, pH, etc.

I'd advise you AGAINST having someone set it up - because then you won't understand it.

[sharkboy]

good luck!!! :)