Need help writing APEX alarm code for new float switch...

RussC · 09/22/2017, 04:35 PM

I'm stuck. Just got a breakout box to install a float switch in my ATO to notify me when the water level is low. So I set up a virtual outlet for the float switch called AddWater_V. I'm using Sw1 on the BoB. The float switch will be closed when the tank has enough water and will open when low. I need the alarm to notify me when it opens.

I read when using a virtual outlet you have the ability to add more text for a clearer error message. Can't seem to get it to work. Can I get some assistance?

The AddWater_V code: Fallback ON, Set ON, If Sw1 OPEN Then OFF.

How to I get the alarm to notify me? And I want the alarm to say AddWater.

ryeguyy84 · 09/23/2017, 07:52 AM

The base unit has an email “outlet”. So if you change the name of SW1 to Addwater you can get a text that says
“If Addwater closed than on” and you’ll just know what that means.

I call mine reserve and this is a text I got

This is the code in the email outlet

Hopefully that makes sense

Ryan

RussC · 09/23/2017, 09:58 AM

That helps. I believe I have it. Thanks for the feedback. It was frustrating but helped me really figure out the apex coding. Just have to learn all the buzzwords for the coding.

ryeguyy84 · 09/23/2017, 10:02 AM

There’s a steep learning curve but you’ll get the hang of it. I’m far from an expert but the Neptune forum is a huge help.

09/22/2017, 04:35 PM	#1
RussC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport (Mississippi Gulf Coast) Posts: 1,405	Need help writing APEX alarm code for new float switch... I'm stuck. Just got a breakout box to install a float switch in my ATO to notify me when the water level is low. So I set up a virtual outlet for the float switch called AddWater_V. I'm using Sw1 on the BoB. The float switch will be closed when the tank has enough water and will open when low. I need the alarm to notify me when it opens. I read when using a virtual outlet you have the ability to add more text for a clearer error message. Can't seem to get it to work. Can I get some assistance? The AddWater_V code: Fallback ON, Set ON, If Sw1 OPEN Then OFF. How to I get the alarm to notify me? And I want the alarm to say AddWater. __________________ When a habit begins to cost money, it's called a hobby! Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425 Alive and Kick'n BOD 8-29-17

09/23/2017, 07:52 AM	#2
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	The base unit has an email “outlet”. So if you change the name of SW1 to Addwater you can get a text that says “If Addwater closed than on” and you’ll just know what that means. I call mine reserve and this is a text I got This is the code in the email outlet Hopefully that makes sense Ryan __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

09/23/2017, 09:58 AM	#3
RussC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport (Mississippi Gulf Coast) Posts: 1,405	That helps. I believe I have it. Thanks for the feedback. It was frustrating but helped me really figure out the apex coding. Just have to learn all the buzzwords for the coding. __________________ When a habit begins to cost money, it's called a hobby! Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425 Alive and Kick'n BOD 8-29-17

09/23/2017, 10:02 AM	#4
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	There’s a steep learning curve but you’ll get the hang of it. I’m far from an expert but the Neptune forum is a huge help. __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon