VDM and tunze 6055 setup

[windcoast reefs]

Hey everyone,

Juts setup my VDM module and went to plug my tunze 6055 in, but I cannot seem to get any control of the pumps. I am setting up a profile and then assigning the pumps to run from a profile. But I cant seem to control them in any way. Any Ideas?

I checked my VDM, it is functioning fine.

[Aquattro]

Does the VDM show up under modules?

[windcoast reefs]

Does the VDM show up under modules?

yup it shows up under the modules.

It just say VDM configuration: Aqua Illumination light type with a selection for standard or sol blue.

Any ideas if that is normal?

[Aquattro]

Yup, it will list as an AI module. You should also now have 4 VarSpd outlets, which you configure to run profiles against the pumps.

[windcoast reefs]

Yup, it will list as an AI module. You should also now have 4 VarSpd outlets, which you configure to run profiles against the pumps.
Yeah they show all show up. I then I should just be able to set the each outlet to whatever profile I want, correct?

Ive just been putting in SET PF1, in the advanced control type to try and link the outlet to the profile.

[Aquattro]

Mine is a bit advanced, but this is what I have for Tunze_left

Set Wave1
If Time 08:00 to 13:30 Then DuskDawn
If Time 13:30 to 21:00 Then Wave1
If Time 21:01 to 23:59 Then DuskDawn
If Time 00:01 to 07:59 Then Night
If Outlet Timer1_Vir = ON Then Lt_Flush
If Outlet Timer2_Vir = ON Then DuskDawn
If Outlet Timer3_vir = ON Then Wave2
If FeedA 000 Then OFF


This is a combo of profiles and vitual outlets (VO's set timers) then I set times for various profiles.
I'd look through the Neptune forum for examples of what you're trying to do, easier to copy/paste until you get a feel for the programming.

[windcoast reefs]

Yeah I've been searching the web, I was gonna use the same setup you have there, but right now i just want my pumps to be able to be turned on and off to see if they work! Man this thing can be a headache when you are a complete noob.

[Aquattro]

Here is my left side 6055

Set AM-Left
If Time 08:00 to 13:30 Then AM-Left
If Time 13:30 to 21:00 Then Day-Lft
If Time 21:01 to 23:59 Then PM-Left
If Time 00:01 to 07:59 Then AM-Left
If FeedA 000 Then OFF

Then you name different profiles after the Then = stuff, like PF1 is called AM-Left, etc. No virtual outlets, just times to run profiles.

Profile is -
Synchronize Enabled Divide by 10 Disabled Initial off time (0 Seconds) On time (8 Seconds) Off time 6 (Seconds) Minimum intensity 30 Maximum intensity 75 Then just change up the Day and PM profiles to run what you want. Or just use a single profile for now.

[windcoast reefs]

Thanks ill give that a try, I think my cable that I borrowed may be broken, that's my only guess as to why it's not working now

[Aquattro]

If you unplug the cable to the VDM they should be on 100%..right?

[windcoast reefs]

If you unplug the cable to the VDM they should be on 100%..right?

Yup, but when they are plugged in they just pulse every 30 seconds for 1 second. Can't manually turn them off, they just pulse. Then I unplug it and they go back to 100%, another project for after work I guess!

[Aquattro]

Also, if you have them plugged into the power bar, make sure the outlets are turned on.

[Aquattro]

Yup, but when they are plugged in they just pulse every 30 seconds for 1 second. Can't manually turn them off, they just pulse. Then I unplug it and they go back to 100%, another project for after work I guess!

Mine do that in feed mode, not sure why, I haven't looked at it yet. But that tells me the outlet isn't firing properly. Likely just a syntax error..

[windcoast reefs]

Also, if you have them plugged into the power bar, make sure the outlets are turned on.

Yup the outlets are on, tested them with a lamp. Just ordered another cable, needed it anyways for another set of pumps. Then I can narrow down the problem

[windcoast reefs]

Mine do that in feed mode, not sure why, I haven't looked at it yet. But that tells me the outlet isn't firing properly. Likely just a syntax error..

Okay I'll post my code after work and see if that's the problem.