Where to put magnetic switches?

unbreakable · 12/06/2010, 10:34 PM

I wanted to add mangetic switches so when my doors open lights come.. I know it's something super basic.. Where would I attach this on a profilux III. They look like this:

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroo...-BS-2011-.html

I'll be getting my PIII in a couple of days

thank you

unbreakable · 12/06/2010, 10:37 PM

one more thing, are there any water leak detection sensors for the profilux?

AQD_ottawa · 12/07/2010, 09:00 AM

Hi

You will need PLM-ADIN card so you cna have multiple DIY inputs such as the sensor you mention. This has analogue and digital inputs.

There are no wet floor sensors however the most reliable type of leakage detection sensor would be in sump, therefore no matter where the leak takes place it will be detected by a sudden drop in water level. I have a float switch in my sump for this exact purpose it is set slightly lower than the water top off sensor so it does not trip everytime evaporation takes place.

It trips when about 2 pints have been lost and shuts off the main pumps and filters.

The sensor is set to leakage 1 in the level sensor input screen

unbreakable · 12/07/2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

Hi

You will need PLM-ADIN card so you cna have multiple DIY inputs such as the sensor you mention. This has analogue and digital inputs.

There are no wet floor sensors however the most reliable type of leakage detection sensor would be in sump, therefore no matter where the leak takes place it will be detected by a sudden drop in water level. I have a float switch in my sump for this exact purpose it is set slightly lower than the water top off sensor so it does not trip everytime evaporation takes place.

It trips when about 2 pints have been lost and shuts off the main pumps and filters.

The sensor is set to leakage 1 in the level sensor input screen

Thank you! Do I need anything else after purchasing PLM-ADIN in order for it to get working right away with my switches?

AQD_ottawa · 12/08/2010, 07:28 AM

Providing it works with a break circuit style action which I think it does this will just wire directly into the PLM-ADIN card.

boboxx · 12/08/2010, 09:11 AM

yes those are just reed switch, the adin card is all you need

unbreakable · 12/08/2010, 12:22 PM

thanks for the clarification, went ahead and ordered!

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AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Hi You will need PLM-ADIN card so you cna have multiple DIY inputs such as the sensor you mention. This has analogue and digital inputs. There are no wet floor sensors however the most reliable type of leakage detection sensor would be in sump, therefore no matter where the leak takes place it will be detected by a sudden drop in water level. I have a float switch in my sump for this exact purpose it is set slightly lower than the water top off sensor so it does not trip everytime evaporation takes place. It trips when about 2 pints have been lost and shuts off the main pumps and filters. The sensor is set to leakage 1 in the level sensor input screen __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

12/08/2010, 07:28 AM	#5
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Providing it works with a break circuit style action which I think it does this will just wire directly into the PLM-ADIN card. __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

12/08/2010, 09:11 AM	#6
boboxx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 790	yes those are just reed switch, the adin card is all you need __________________ * Current Tank Info: 220G System, 180g Display, 3x 250W 14k MH, 2x T5HO, 1x SimuL light stick, 1x Tunze 6215 2x Tunze 6105, 1x Tunze 6055, 1x Octopus Extreme 300 Skimmer, 1x Profilux 3 EX (Temp, PH, Conductivity, Orp), 2x Profilux 4 dosing station

12/08/2010, 12:22 PM	#7
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	thanks for the clarification, went ahead and ordered! __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

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