Apex Classic Setup and Programming Guide v2.2
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Light2:
If Sun 060/-045 Then ON
The first statement turns Light1 on at sunrise of the particular day based on the
settings in the Seasonal Table and off at sunset. Light2 turns on 60 minutes after
sunrise and turns off 45 minutes before sunset.
MOON LIGHTING
The AquaController Apex can be used to simulate the moonrise and moonset as
well as varying the intensity of the light source. The AquaController Apex
moonrise and moonset times match the true lunar cycle. An optional offset from
the standard moonrise and moonset is provided. Just like in the real world, the
moonrise and moonset are approximately 50 minutes later each day. So during a
new moon the moonrise is in the morning and the moonset is in the evening.
Typically during a full moon the moonrise time is in the evening and the moonset
time is in the morning. It is possible for the moon light to be on during day time
hours. The following Advanced Programming command can be used to control an
outlet for moon simulation:
If Moon 000/000 Then ON
This command will turn the outlet on at moonrise and off at moonset each day.
The If Moon command combined with the Neptune Lunar Simulator module and
LEDs, will vary the intensity of the LEDs based on the phase of the moon in
addition to turning them on and off at moonrise and moonset.
PROGRAMMING FEED TIMERS
The AquaController Apex has 4 feed timers. Each timer can be programmed to
enable or disable items in the tank for a period of time and return them to
normal operation after the feed timer expires. To control an outlet with a Feed
Timer, enter the following command in the Advanced Program for that outlet. See
Appendix 3 – Programming Reference for more information on the If Feed
command.
If FeedA 000 Then OFF
In this example, the outlet will be switched off when Feed timer A is activated.
