How To - Automatic water change

[hemoi]

Hi All,
Has this process changed now for the PIII using 2 sensors ? I am using firmware 5.09. I was hoping not to have to use the programable logic, but I can't see how to activate my salt water pump to do the refill during a WC and RO/DI during normal ATO ?

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,
Hemant

[GazzMan]

bump this up as i would like to know the same thing please

[shardyl]

Hi

I do not need to know exactly how but I would need to know before purchasing the Profilux 3 that the following is possible (Ideally from a moderator)

Please see attached diagram to understand more fully Tank Sump and Storage Diagram.jpg

Pump 1 saltwater drain
Pump 2 saltwater fill
Pump 3 auto top off
Pump 4 return pump

Level sensor 1 (auto top) + (second saltwater fill)
Level sensor 2 (leakage detection) + (return pump)
Level sensor 3 (second auto top off) + (Salt water fill level)

Function: saltwater change

Level sensor 1 (auto top) CHANGES TO (second saltwater fill)
Level sensor 2 (leakage detection) CHANGES TO (return pump)
Level sensor 3 (second auto top off) CHANGES TO (Salt water fill level)

Pump 1 saltwater drain ON

Level sensor 2 (return pump) REACHES LOW LEVEL
Pump 4 return pump OFF

5 mins after function start ie. (Pump 1 saltwater drain ON)

Pump 1 saltwater drain OFF
Pump 2 saltwater fill ON (*Timer starts)

Level Sensor 2 (return pump) REACHES HIGHER LEVEL/ OR RAISES LEVEL
Pump 4 return pump ON

Level sensor 3 (Salt water fill level) or Level sensor 1 (second saltwater fill) REACHES LEVEL
Pump 2 saltwater fill OFF

(If maximum time limit is reached from *Timer start then pump automatically switches off, alarm sounds and email notification that problem has occurred. I no problems occurred then sensors switch back as below)

Level sensor 1 (second saltwater fill) CHANGES TO (auto top)
Level sensor 2 (return pump) CHANGES TO (leakage detection)
Level sensor 3 (Salt water fill level) CHANGES TO (second auto top off)

[aqua_digital]

in a nutshell the answer is yes. Maybe a few tweaks but anything with GHL is possible.

[shardyl]

Thank you so much!

I thought It would but wanted to check for sure before buying. I took the gamble and went and bought anyway! Now all I need is an app to initiate it remotely and my dream will be coming true!

[shardyl]

Hi

I am wondering why my level page looks different to the one in this thread?

I dont seem to have the same options?

screenshot.jpg

[Blahenazo]

OP was using an old version of PLC ( all the options in 1 page and only 3 level inputs)

its now not longer possible with all the different level sensor to put all settings on 1 page
more options become available if you click on the sensor then then edit.

new version should have same options

which options can't you find ?

ps: when I select level 1 , 2 or 4 I only get 3 option to set the sensor , when I select higher level sensors (like 4 or 5 I get ATO & waterchanget and all the other options à
I don't know why that is ???? maybe someone else will know.

[gamesnokia]

Just a question on the list of equipment that I need to set up ATO using RO water and auto water change using pre-mix salt water container, which will be filled in using RO water and than mixed with required amount of salt:
ATO:
1) 1 sensor splitter
2) 2 level sensor (set up in a sump)
3) Water solenoid to fill sump with RO water

Auto water change:
For example I have 500l aquarium and 100l container for preparing salt water
In addition to ATO equipment I understand that I need the following as well:
1) Profilux expansion box for additional level, temperature and salinity sensors to be set up in 100l container for preparing salt water
2) 1 sensor splitter
3) 2 level sensor (set up in a 100l container for overflow protection)
4) Water solenoid to fill RO water in 100l container for preparing salt water
5) Pump saltwater drain from a sump
6) Pump saltwater fill from 100l container to sump
Will profilux be able to control 4 level sensors and two sets of temperature and salinity (aquarium and 100l container)?

Is it correct?

Or are there any solutions so that I can fill RO water directly into sump when doing water changes so that there no need for a 100l container and maintain water salinity with dosing unit?

[aqua_digital]

We are looking for somone in the North America region to update this guide - please email me at sales@aqua-digital.com for our offer for your time to do so.

Thanks.

[supermario]

How can i do ATO and AWC with an PIII and Profilux control 5.1.4.3?
It looks very different and i cannot find things like water1, water2, etc.
Thanks,
Mario