03-09-2019, 08:42 AM
Hi Rob,
So I did restore the controller to defaults before I programmed my custom rules and schedules, and that seemed to work. I'm wondering if my issue with the float switch response isn't an issue with the controller, but an issue with the float switch itself. I will have to swap it out for one of the spare ones I have and see what happens.
Regarding the system rebooting and needing to be put back in automatic mode - it does this even when the controller lost power while running in automatic mode - after power is restored the power bar relays do cycle, but there is almost always one (the skimmer, channel 4) that I have to manually start. It may show a green icon, indicating the outlet is on, but the relay does not click on. I can 'fix' this by going into the power bar controls and manually switching the outlet off thee on, then hitting resume and everything works again.
I did have another question relating to the ATO - I have a float switch in my ATO reservoir for a low water level sensor, to shut off the ATO system for safety and to send me an audible/email alert so that I am reminded to refill the reservoir. I can set an alert, but I don't see a way to disable the ATO based off of a float switch - is this an option on the controller?
I can think of a few reasons why it would be useful to disable the ATO during normal use - as a failsafe in case the tank were to leak (reducing the water volume that would leak slightly), preventing the pump from running dry/causing damage to itself, and for extended tank maintenance, such as vacuuming the detritus from the sump (although perhaps maintenance mode covers this). Is this an option?
So I did restore the controller to defaults before I programmed my custom rules and schedules, and that seemed to work. I'm wondering if my issue with the float switch response isn't an issue with the controller, but an issue with the float switch itself. I will have to swap it out for one of the spare ones I have and see what happens.
Regarding the system rebooting and needing to be put back in automatic mode - it does this even when the controller lost power while running in automatic mode - after power is restored the power bar relays do cycle, but there is almost always one (the skimmer, channel 4) that I have to manually start. It may show a green icon, indicating the outlet is on, but the relay does not click on. I can 'fix' this by going into the power bar controls and manually switching the outlet off thee on, then hitting resume and everything works again.
I did have another question relating to the ATO - I have a float switch in my ATO reservoir for a low water level sensor, to shut off the ATO system for safety and to send me an audible/email alert so that I am reminded to refill the reservoir. I can set an alert, but I don't see a way to disable the ATO based off of a float switch - is this an option on the controller?
I can think of a few reasons why it would be useful to disable the ATO during normal use - as a failsafe in case the tank were to leak (reducing the water volume that would leak slightly), preventing the pump from running dry/causing damage to itself, and for extended tank maintenance, such as vacuuming the detritus from the sump (although perhaps maintenance mode covers this). Is this an option?
