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1. The next prompt will be for Enable SureOn with the options of Yes No This sets the state of the output in the event of a power interruption SureOn will hold the output OFF for approximately 15 minutes This is useful when powering Metal Halides as it insures they will cool and refire when power has been restored Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing This function makes setting up the Digital Aquatics lunar pods quick and easy Moonlight Pods will automatically follow the natural lunar intensity on any given night It also allows the intensity of the pods to be scaled to fit the application The Lunar function can only be used with the MLC and ALC modules It must also only be applied to Moonlight ports on those modules To set up the Lunar function From a Module s Port Menu select
2. Off or Auto 3 Press the Enter button to confirm The screen will change and show Save 20 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 2 1 On Off The On Off function has a default state of Off It can only be affected by alarms standby and it s mode This is the most basic function and allows a channel to be always ON or always OFF but still give the option to be controlled by alarms and standby To set up the On Off function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to On Off and press Enter The first setting is Action The action determines the constant state of the channel For example if you want the device to constantly be ON set the action to On 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off lgnore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit t
3. with the options of On Off lgnore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Standby Delay time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field Once the value is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 3 Controller This is the most dynamic control function for the ReefKeeper Lite The controller function is used The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off ignore This sets the to take an input such as temperature pH ORP salinity and more to cause an output or channel to state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the hea
4. 10 x Mounting Screws The SID is the device used to update the RKL and any modules via a USB port on a Windows computer The SID is also used for communication with the myReef Application At the time of this printing the Programming Application is only compatible with the Windows operating system It is not compatible with the Apple OS or Linux OS ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Getting Started Head unit The RKL head unit is the main control unit for the entire system All settings and configurations are set and stored within it Digital Aquatics le 2e 1 ReefKeeper Lite LCD Screen r 2 Module Indicator LEDs ReefKeeper 3 Dual usage Enter Status key Menu A Enter v Back En EI 4 Dual usage Back Standby key o o ReefKeeper Lite Head unit iTemp Temperature Probe The ReefKeeper Lite System has the unique ability to monitor temperature from a probe con nected directly to the system bus The probe consists of a standard temperature probe with an RJ bus connection on one end This allows the probe to be connected at the end of the bus chain and lets the RKL system monitor temperature without the usage of an SL1 Besides the physi cal connection of the iTemp probe iTemp is treated exactly the same as any other input on the system iTemp Temperature Probe ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Getting Started Chapter 2 Installation Wiring Your System The ReefKeeper Lite RKL is a mo
5. Halide and press Enter The first prompt will be for On time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next block Note scrolling past 12 noon will toggle the AM indicator to PM Continue until the on time is set Example 08 30 00AM 4 Once the field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Off time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour press Enter to set and 5 move to the next field Note scrolling past 12 noon will toggle the AM indicator to PM Continue until the on time is set Example 05 30 00PM 6 Once the final digit is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 7 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 2 6 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 8 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Light Other This is
6. keys The UP key is indicated by a triangle pointing upward and the DOWN key is indicated by a triangle pointing downward Menus can be entered and exited using the ENTER and BACK keys receptively Home Screen The home screen gives you quick and easy access to the most important information in your system 12A Example Home Screen Date and Time The Date and Time are displayed in the top half of the display The date is formatted as the cur rent day of week followed the current day of the month The time is formatted based on a 12 hour clock using the A AM and P PM designators Please see page 12 on how to change the current date and time Quick Data Quick Data can display any port input output attached to the system This allows for quick ac cess to all of your systems parameters without having to navigate through the menus O O To change quick data A port that has been removed from the system will show up as error The quick data will always say None when powered up as it does not store the sensor that it was previously set to m Press the Up button to go up through the port list um Press the Down button to go down through the port list 6 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Getting Started Standby Standby is a timer that can be set to turn ON or OFF outputs for a user programmable duration of time Typically Standby is used to temporarily turn off pumps for maintenance or feedin
7. pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 3 Chapter 6 System Menu The System menu includes the following settings a Brightness m Sound n Date Time a Lock Keys n Units n Communication a Info n Factory Reset To navigate to the System menu 1 On your ReefKeeper Lite head unit hit the Menu key 2 Press Down until System is flashing and press Enter Brightness The Brightness setting determines how bright the LCD screen is for viewing The LCD can have different brightness levels for Day Mode and for Night Mode The level will automatically change when the system transitions from day to night and back again To set the Brightness level of the screen 1 From the System Menu press Down until Brightness is flashing and press Enter The first setting is for the level of brightness during Day Mode 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the desired level and press the Enter button to confirm and advance to the next value The next setting is for the level of brightness during Night Mode 3 Press the Up button or the Down button to set the desired level and press the Enter button to confirm 1 4 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide The screen will change and show Save 4 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Sound The Sound setting is used to turn on or off the tone associated wi
8. such as time for lighting or a probe such as temperature for a heater or chiller A heater is a device that is placed in an aquarium to raise the tempera ture of the water Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air This manual refers to inputs as those ports which are typically monitored and used to control an output Examples of inputs include probes such as temperature pH ORP and salinity as well as float switches Night Mode is a user settable fully integrated timer period where certain system functions are affected such as Lunar PODs wavemakers and other affects that are used to simulate the natural environment This manual refers to outputs as those ports which are use to control drive or power an external device Examples of outputs include chan nels moonlight pod ports and 0 10V ports Is a rating of the acidity of substance A common pH range for a saltwa ter aquarium is 8 2pH A port is any input or output in the system A powerhead is a type of pump commonly used to generate flow within the aquarium s main display tank 48 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Probe ReadyFit Relative Humidity Salinity Skimmer Temperature A device that monitors a parameter such as temperature pH ORP and Salinity ReadyFit functions are programs that are pre setup to make program ming your ReefKeeper Lite straight forward and fast These function were design
9. the general lighting function and allows for a variety of options for T5 PC and other light ing sources Itis quite versatile and can also be used to control Metal Halides if more options are desired To set up the Light Other function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Light Other and press Enter The first prompt will be for on time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field Note scrolling past 12 noon will toggle the AM indicator to PM Continue until the on time is set Example 08 30 00AM 4 Once the field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for off time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour press Enter to set and 5 move to the next field Note scrolling past 12 noon will toggle the AM indicator to PM Continue until the on time is set Example 05 30 00PM 6 Once the final field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off Ignore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 7 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 2 7 10 Lunar
10. Digital Aquatics Modules Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Lie A Enter v Back Status Standby Copyright 2010 2011 Dynon Instruments DBA Digital Aquatics All rights reserving no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated or stored in any storage me dium for any purpose without the express written permission of Digital Aquatics Digital Aquatics hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use pro vided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Digital Aquatics reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes Visit the Digital Aquatics website www DigitalAquatics com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Digital Aquatics products Co n te nts Chapter6 14 System Menu 14 Brightness Preface iii About This Guide 1 gt Sound 15 Date Time 16 Lock Keys Pa rt 1 17 Units 3 18 Communication Getting Started 18 Info R 19 Factory R
11. For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect In the case of a heater it is recommended that the default state be set to ON 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 23 Fan The Fan function is a ReadyFit function It allows for quick setup of a fan or general cooling device and requires only a minimal amount of input from the user If more control is desired the Controller function should be used When using the Fan Function this cannot be changed For increased function options This ReadyFit function uses the iTemp temp probe that came with your ReefKeeper Lite please use the Controller Function To set up the Fan function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Fan and press Enter The Set Point prompt will be on the screen with 000 0 and the first digit will be flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first digit press Enter to set and move to the next digit Continue until the value is set Example Input 085 0 for 85 1 4 Once the final digit is set press Enter to confirm The nex
12. Function and press Enter Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Lunar and press Enter The Intensity prompt will be on the screen with 00 flashing The POD intensity can be changed to suit the installation Tanks with more coverage may need to reduce the inten sity so to not over power the tank at night The setting range is from 00 99 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the intensity level Once the value is set press Enter to confirm 28 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide The Ramp prompt will be on the screen with 00 flashing The Ramp option can be used to fade in and fade out your lights It ranges from 0 90 and reflects the number of minutes you would like the Ramp to take 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the Ramp duration 6 Once the value is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 7 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 8 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Skimmer The Skim
13. Press the Up button or the Down button to change the current day to a desired value and press Enter to confirm and advance to the next value The next option is to set the system s time The hour will be flashing and ranges from 1 to 12 5 Press the Up button or the Down button to change the hour to the desired value and press the Enter button to confirm and advance to the next value The next option is to set the minutes and ranges from 1 to 59 6 Press the Up button or the Down button to change the current minutes to a desired value and press Enter to confirm and advance to the next value The next option is to set the seconds and ranges from 1 to 59 Press the Up button or the Down button to change the current seconds to a desired value and press Enter to confirm The screen will change and show Save 8 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Lock Keys The key lock ability allows a system to operate as normal but will not accept a key press This feature is intended to be used as a safety measure when kids or guests are present Gi The unlock button combination is Up Down Up Enter To lock the keys 6 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide From the System Menu press Down until Lock Keys is flashing and press Enter Press the Up or Down buttons to change between Yes and No Press
14. and is suggested No alarms or standby are needed to operate a fan or chiller Example Settings for a pH Controller This example covers raising pH and it should be noted that an SL1 is needed to monitor pH Device pH Set Point 8 25 On When Below Hysteresis 0 05 No alarms or standby are needed to operate a fan or chiller 50 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Example of Hysteresis This example shows a temperature graph for a common setup utilizing the controller function to turn on and off a heater When using the Controller function for a heater the function set ting for On When should be set to Below Hysteresis is abbreviated by H Off when greater than or equal to Set Point H Set Point H p en em NT ee ee ey Temperature Set Point Set Points Hees Re ees ee eae ee On when less than or equal to Set Point H ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 5 Digital Aquatics Digital Aquatics 19825 141st PL NE Woodinville WA 98072 www DigitalAquatics com 11 22 2010 Rev 2
15. d hour flashing This is not a standard time but a total duration that the timer is to be in the ON state It is set just as a time is however 5 Press the Up or Down button to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field 4 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 10 The next prompt will be for the Off Duration time with the first field hour flashing This is not a standard time but a total duration that the timer is to be in the OFF state It is set just as a time is however Press the Up or Down button to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field The next prompt is for Repeat Count and specifies the number of on off cycles that the timer will repeat The default state is 00 and indicates that the timer will not repeat When set to 01 the timer will repeat one time Press the Up or Down button to set the field press Enter to set The next prompt is for Oscillate If Yes is selected the timer will ignore all settings except for the On duration and the Off duration It will start as soon as the setting is saved and continue indefinitely Press the Up or the Down buttons to change between Yes and No and press enter to confirm The next prompt is for Random Selecting Yes will vary the On and Off durations between zero and the maximum set The On and Off durations set in the earlier steps deter mine the ma
16. d unit change it s state Such as if the pH rises or falls you can turn on or off a reactor pump as needed to stabilize that value The Controller function also allows for more control over a heater or chiller allowing the user to set the hysteresis These advanced setting are pre set in the Heater Fan and 9 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm Chiller ReadyFit functions The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module To set up the Controller Function using a Probe ie Temperature pH can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect In 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter the case of a heater it is recommended that the default state be set to ON 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Controller and press Enter 10 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The first prompt will be for Device with None flashing The screen will change and show Save 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the probe or device that will trigger the control function and press Enter to confirm 11 Press the Enter button to save T
17. dular system All modules are connected together via the bus cables included with the system There is not a specific order when connecting modules to the system nor is there a required port order Below are connection examples for each one of the RKL system packages These examples are intended to show a possible connection scheme for your system ReefKeeper Lite BASIC Connection Example ReefKeeper Lite PLUS Connection Example ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 3 Getting Started ReefKeeper Lite NET Connection Example There is no required order when connecting a ReefKeeper Lite system General Mounting It is important that electronic equipment never be mounted on the ground or the bottom of a cabinet All Digital Aquatics modules should be mounted as high as conditions will allow Also all bus cables probe wires and power cords should use proper drip loops a Correct Installation w Drip Loop Incorrect Installation w o Drop Loop Water damage is not covered by product warranties and is the leading cause of device failure It is the responsibility of the user to insure safe installation practices are followed Mounting the RKL Head unit Mount the head unit in a location where it can be easily accessed for daily operation While the face of the head unit is splash resistant proper ventilation is important 4 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Getting Started Mounting the PC4 Mount the PC4 in a well ventilated location Al
18. ed based on years of customer input and help reduce the time needed to configure your system Relative humidity is defined as the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor in a parcel of air to the saturated vapor pressure of water vapor at a prescribed temperature Salinity is the saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water Also called a protein skimmer this device is used to pull excess waist from an aquarium skimmers only work in saltwater aquariums Monitored in either Fahrenheit or Celsius ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 49 Appendix B Function Examples Controller Function Examples These examples have been designed to give a brief description of the settings required to gener ate an intended result using the controller function Example Settings for a Heater This example covers the basic function of turning on a heater when the temperature has reached a low point Device iTemp any temp probe can be used Set Point 78 0 On When Below Hysteresis 0 1 0 1 is a the smallest usable hysteresis that can be set for temp and is suggested No alarms or standby are needed to operate a heater Example Settings for a Fan or Chiller This example covers the basic function of turning on a chiller when the temperature has reached a high point Device iTemp any temp probe can be used Set Point 78 0 On When Above Hysteresis 0 1 0 1 is a the smallest usable hysteresis that can be set for temp
19. er Metal Halide ReadyFit Lite system The first option in the list is the ReefKeeper Lite itself which is represented as I RKL This is where iTemp is accessed and calibrated if needed Light Other Standard m Lunar Standard To enter a Module s Port Menu Skimmer ReadyFit n Wave Maker Standard Li From the Modules Menu press the Up or Down buttons until the desired module is Pump Other Standard flashing and press Enter n Controller Standard This menu will display a complete list of the Inputs and Outputs for the selected module n Multi Timer Standard m Advanced Light Standard Output Mode a Switch Standard This is the current state of the output and should not be adjusted prior to programming Once programmed it will be set to Auto Setting the Mode to On or Off will put the output in that The ReefKeeper Lite 2 00 uses the new ReadyFit functions These are intended to simplify state regardless of the program An output mode must be placed back into Auto to resume the setting up a system for some of the more common functions All functions have been updated programmed function if the mode is ever changed to use the new EasyFlow menu structure where the ReefKeeper Lite will walk you though the configuration options for each function To change an outputs mode 1 From a Module s Port Menu while Mode is flashing press Enter 2 Press the Up button or the Down button to change between On
20. ere When the control function is set to be on Open the output will be powered when the device s value is Open The next prompt will be for Hysteresis This sets the window in which the control function will operate Please see page XX for a detailed description of Hysteresis When the control function is set to be on Closed the output will be powered when the device s value is Closed Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first digit press Enter to set and move to the next digit Continue until the value is set 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to set this field and press Enter to confirm 8 Once the final digit is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off lgnore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 3 2 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 33 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will chan
21. eset Chapter1 1 Product Overview Chapter 7 20 Modules Menu 1 What Is Included 20 Output Modes 2 Head unit 21 Output Functions 2 iTemp Temperature Probe 40 Output Alarms Chapter2 3 Installation 41 Input Calibration 3 Wiring Your System E I Chapter8 42 Timers Menu 4 General Mounting 4 Mounting The RKL Head unit Chapter9 44 Alarms Menu 5 Mounting The PC4 5 Mounting The SL1 Pa rt 3 5 Mounting The NET 5 Bus Cable Routing Support Chapter3 6 General Interface 6 Getting Around AppendixA 48 Glossary 6 Home Screen AppendixB 50 Function Examples Part 2 Programming Chapter4 9 Main Menu Chapter5 10 General Menu 10 Standby 11 Night Mode 12 Wave Maker 13 Storm Mode vs ReefKeeper Lite User Guide ReefKeeper Lite User Guide About This Guide About This Guide Icon Definitions A exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of a cautionary notice to which attention should be given prior to the products usage ence of important operating information in the literature accompany A lowercase i within a circle is intended to alert the user to the pres ing the product This symbol is also used for Notes user of a hazardous warning that involves the possibility of electrical A A jagged arrow within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the shock Disclaimers E As with most electronic devices contact with water will cause unrepairable damage and is not covered u
22. first setting is for NET control Setting this to Yes will allow a connected NET module to turn ON and OFF channels through the web interface 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to change between Yes and No 3 Press the Enter button to confirm The second setting is for myReef control Setting this to Yes will allow the myReef applica tion connected through the SID to have full control over your system This includes the editing and saving ofall system settings and parameters 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to change between Yes and No 5 Press the Enter button to confirm The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Info The Info menu shows the current firmware version that has been installed on the ReefKeeper Lite To view info 1 From the System Menu press Down until Info is flashing and press Enter 2 Press Enter or Back to leave the menu option 1 8 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Factory Reset The Factory Reset option will revert the ReefKeeper Lite back to its default settings Factory resetting your head unit will result in the complete loss of all saved user settings Please take caution as this action cannot be undone To reset the RKL settings 1 From the System Menu press Down until Factory Reset is flashing and press Enter 2 Press the Up o
23. for the linking of one or two unique timers to an output This is a very versatile function and can be used for such things as dosing pumps advanced pump light functions and more Please see page 32 for more information about programming Timers You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Advanced Light To set up the Multi Timer function The Advanced Light function allows for direct control of the Aquallluminations LED array as well as 0 10VDC outputs on the ALC module Frona Modules Port Men elect Function a dipressi Enter The Advanced Light function should be used with the MLC and ALC modules 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Multi Timer and press Enter To set up the Advanced Light function The first prompt will be for Timer A with 00 flashing 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the first timer that will trigger the on state 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Advanced Light and press Enter and press Enter to confirm The first prompt will be for Ramp with 00 flashing The next prompt will be for Timer B with 00 flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the ramp time and press Enter to confirm Press the Up or Down buttons to select the second timer that will trigger the on state and press Enter ta confi The next prompt w
24. g Once the Standby timer has finished counting down all outputs set to use Standby will automatically resume their normal operation Each device can individually be set to use standby Wed 12 03 52 12A Standby 66 36 68 Example screen after Standby has been started Standby can only be started from the Home Screen It will appear on the lower line when active Standby has a factory default setting of 30 minutes To set up Standby Please see the General menu instructions in Chapter 5 To set an Output to use Standby Please see the output function setup instructions in Chapter 7 To start Standby 1 When on the Home Screen Press the Back Standby button The lower line will say Standby 2 Press the Enter button to start Standby The time will appear next to Standby it will begin to countdown signaling that Standby is now active Once the standby time has expired the system will go back to normal opera tion and the channels will function based on their programming To cancel Standby Li Press the Back button Standby can be stopped early once activated Standby and its timer will be removed from the screen The previous quick data will take its place ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 7 Getting Started Alarm Notification When an alarm is set to use a the flash or beep notification it will appear on the home screen The alarm will appear on the top line as AlarmXX where the XX is the n
25. ge and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing To set up the Controller Function using a channel or other output Device From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Controller and press Enter The first prompt will be for Device with None flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to select the probe or device that will trigger the control function and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for On When Options are On or Off When the control function is set to be on On the output will be powered when the device s value is ON When the control function is set to be on Off the output will be powered when the device s value is OFF Press the Up or Down buttons to set this field and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off lgnore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm 34 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into c
26. hannel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 6 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 7 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Pump Other Similar to WaveMaker the Pump Other function allows for advance pump setup without linking the pump to the oscillating wavemaker function To set up the Pump Other function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Pump Other and press Enter The first prompt will be for Night Mode with the default Off flashing It s common to turn off some powerheads at night to allow for a calming affect in the tank 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the output to be On or Off during the programmed Night Mode 4 Once the field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off lgnore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Standby Delay time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour
27. he default state will take affect 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing 2 2 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Heater The Heater function is a ReadyFit function It allows for quick setup of a heater and requires only a minimal amount of input from the user If more control is desired the Controller function can be used When using the Heater Function this cannot be changed For increased function op This ReadyFit function uses the iTemp temp probe that came with your ReefKeeper Lite tions please use the Controller Function To set up the Heater function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Heater and press Enter The Set Point prompt will be on the screen with 000 0 and the first digit will be flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first digit press Enter to set and move to the next digit Continue until the value is set Example Input 079 1 for 79 1 4 Once the final digit is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting
28. he next prompt will be for Set Point Depending on the Device selected the value will have different options For example pH will have a value of 00 00 flashing while iTemp would have 000 0 flashing You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing To set up the Controller Function using a switch input ie Float Switch Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first digit press Enter to set and move to the next digit Continue until the value is set 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 5 Once the final field is set press Enter to confirm 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Controller and press Enter The next prompt will be for On When Options are Above or Below The first prompt will be for Device with None flashing When the control function is set to be on Above the output will be powered when the device s value is higher than the set point plus the hysteresis 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the probe or device that will trigger the When the control function is set to be on Below the output will be powered when the control function and press Enter to confirm device s value is lower than the set point plus the hysteresis The next prompt will be for On When Options are Open or Closed 6 Press the Up or Down buttons to set this field and press Enter to confirm
29. ice can be picked you should use a switch input for the function to operate correctly Press the Up or Down buttons to select the probe or device that will terminate the switch function and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Standby Mode This is the state that the output will take dur ing standby regardless of the state of the function Press the Up or Down buttons to select between the options On Off or Ignore and press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 39 Output Alarm Each output can be affected by an alarm There are tvvo setting for this option Alarm number and Action Alarm number is set to indicate what Alarm will trigger the change in state while Action sets the Outputs actual state when the Alarm is present An output can be set to turn On or Off if the indicated Alar
30. igit Continue until the value is set Example Input 079 1 for 79 1 4 Once the final digit is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 25 Metal Halide The Metal Halide MH function is a ReadyFit function It allows for quick setup of a metal halide lights and requires only a minimal amount of input from the user If more control is desired the Light Other function should be used The Metal Halide function incorporates another feature that is unique to the function called Sure on Sure on invokes a protection that prohibits the MH bulb from re firing within a 15 minute window after a power interruption This insures that the MH bulb does not refire while it is hot To set up the Metal Halide function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Metal
31. ill be for Color Temp This only applies to the Aquallluminations LED fixtures The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off lgnore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the color and press Enter to confirm 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Intensity prompt will be on the screen with 000 flashing The next prompt will be for Standby Delay time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the intensity level for the fixture and press Enter to confirm 3 6 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 3 7 The next prompt will be for Timer Press the Up or Down buttons to select the timer that will determine the on state of the Advanced Light and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for In Standby with the options of On Off Ignore This sets the state of the output when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 7 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater i
32. int it can be linked to an output s alarm option 6 Press the Up button or the Down button to select the correct value and press En Setting an Alarm is different than using the Alarm An Alarm must be configured before ter to move to the next step To set an Alarm using a Probe ie Temperature pH The screen will change and show Save 1 From the Main Menu with Alarms flashing press the Enter button 7 Press the Enter button to save Alarm01 will be flashing You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing 2 Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll to the Alarm you wish to set up and press the Enter button I neta g To set an Alarm using a switch input ie Float Switch The first prompt will be for Alert and will be displayed as default Each one of the marks indicate a different type of alert that can be enabled or disable Enabling these values will display the letter that represents the type of the alarm The first is to set the flashing of the screen the second is to set the unit to beep and the third is to set the NET Alarm01 will be flashing module to send an e mail 1 From the Main Menu with Alarms flashing press the Enter button 2 Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll to the Alarm you wish to set up Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first character press Enter to set and and press the E
33. m is present Please see page 34 on how to program an alarm To set up an Alarm 1 Make sure that you have configured the alarm you would like to use correctly Please see page XX on how to program an alarm Once an alarm is programmed it can be used by any output as many times as you would like For example if you configure alarm 1 to be triggered once your temperature reaches 81 degrees you can use the same alarm for both of your Metal Halides on different chan nels 2 From a Module s Port Menu while Alarm is flashing press Enter The prompt will display Alarm with 00 flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the Alarm number you would like to use and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will display Action with the options of On or Off This sets the state of the output when the Alarm is triggered 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to make your selection and press Enter to confirm The screen will change and show Save 5 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing AO ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Input Calibration Many probes used with the RKL system require calibration in order to account for slight varia tions Often probes require calibration solution of some kind to complete the process In most cases it is recommended that the calibration solution is placed in tank water of a known tempera ture so that you ma
34. mer function is a ReadyFit function It allows the user to configure such options as Post SB Delay Post SB Delay is the duration that the skimmer will remain off after the Standby mode has ended This is quite useful when doing feedings It will allow the food to go through the complete circulation system without being skimmed out allowing for a second feeding Once the delay has expired the skimmer will resume operation and remove the uneaten food To set up the Skimmer function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Skimmer and press Enter The first prompt for In Standby with the options of On Off Ignore will be flashing This sets the state of the skimmer when you enter Standby mode on the head unit 3 Once the field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Standby Delay time with 00 00 00 and the first field hour will be flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 29 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field 5 Once the value is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can
35. mers have a number of settings that allow them to be used in powerful ways Timers are used to run on off cycles that can be linked to a variety of functions They can be set to turn on for specific days of the week have their durations be set to random and have added repeat cycles To navigate to the Timers menu 1 On your ReefKeeper Lite head unit hit the Menu key 2 Press Down until Timers is flashing and press Enter To set up a Timer 1 From the Main Menu with Timers flashing press the Enter button Timer01 will be flashing 2 Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll to the Timer you wish to set up and press the Enter button The first option will be Day Of Week and the first will be flashing by default Day Of Week represents the days of the week that you would like the timer to operate and is dis played as a sequence of dashes Any or all of the days can be selected for a Timer Example S W S Sunday Wednesday Saturday Active 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the first day press Enter to set and move to the next day Continue until all days are set and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for the Start time with the first field hour flashing 4 Press the Up or Down button to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field The next prompt will be for the On Duration time with the first fiel
36. nder any warranty e The ReefKeeper Lite carries a limited 1 year warranty against manufacturer defect e All probes sold by Digital Aquatics have a limited 90 day warranty unless otherwise stated Some probes may be covered by the manufacture and not Digital Aquatics Commonly Used Abbreviations RKL GC2 SID PC4 PC1 SL1 SL2 ReefKeeper Lite System ReefKeeper Lite Head unit System Interface Device Power Controller 4 Power Controller 1 System Lab 1 System Lab 2 eee ReefKeeper Lite User Guide MLC ALC NET sSW5 RD1 APC AP1 Moon Light Controller Advanced Light Controller Network Interface Device Switch 5 Remote Display 1 Advanced Pump Controller Advanced Probe 1 Part 1 Getting Started Getting Started Chapter 1 Product Overview What Is Included Depending on what ReefKeeper Lite RKL system package was purchased the kit will have the following hardware RKL BASIC 1 x RKL Head unit 1 x PC4 Module 1x SID 1x iTemp Probe 1 x Programming Coupler 4x Mounting Screws RKL PLUS 1 x RKL Head unit 2 x PC4 Module 1x SL1 Module 1x SID 1x iTemp Probe 1x pH Probe 1 x 3Ft Bus Cable 1 x 6Ft Bus Cable 1 x Programming Coupler 8 x Mounting Screws RKL NET 1 x RKL Head unit 2 x PC4 Module 1x SL1 Module 1x NET Module 1x SID 1x iTemp Probe 1x pH Probe 1x 1Ft Bus Cable 1 x 3Ft Bus Cable 1 x 6Ft Bus Cable 1 x 7Ft Network Cable 1 x Programming Coupler
37. no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Wave Maker The Wave maker function is a ReadyFit function It allows the user to configure two opposing pump cycles A and B These settings can be used with the Wave Maker function to generate turbulent flow within your tank Since these cycles oppose each other WM A is always ON when WM Bis OFF and vice versa To set up the Wave Maker function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Wave Maker and press Enter The first prompt will be for Cycle with the letter A flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the output to follow WaveMaker A or B 4 Once the field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Night Mode with the default Off flashing It s common to turn off some powerheads at night to allow for a calming affect in the tank Press the Up or Down buttons to set the output to be On or Off during the programmed Night Mode 6 Once the field is set press Enter to confirm 30 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 10 11 The next prompt will be for In Standby
38. nter button 3 move to the next option Continue until all options are set and press Enter to con firm The first prompt will be for Alert and will be displayed as default Each one of the marks indicate a different type of alert that can be enabled or disable Enabling these The next option will be Device and None will be flashing values will display the letter that represents the type of the alarm The first is to set the flashing of the screen the second is to set the unit to beep and the third is to set the NET 4 Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll through the available devices and module to send an e mail press the Enter button when the desired probe is flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first character press Enter to set and 3 move to the next option Continue until all options are set and press Enter to con firm 44 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 45 To set The next option vvill be Device and None vvill be flashing Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll through the available devices and press the Enter button when the desired probe is flashing The next prompt will be for Trip When Options are Open or Closed When the alarm is set to trip when Open the alarm will be triggered when the device s value is Open When the alarm is set to trip when Closed the alarm
39. p When Options are On or Off When the alarm is set to trip when On the alarm will be triggered when the device s value is On When the alarm is set to trip when Off the alarm will be triggered when the device s value is Off Press the Up button or the Down button to select the correct value and press En ter to move to the next step The screen will change and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 4 7 Part 3 Support Appendix A Glossary Channel Chiller EasyFlow Fan Function Heater Humidity Input Night Mode ORP Outputs pH Port Powerhead Channels are used to describe outputs on various modules in the Reef Keeper system For example the PC4 module has four outlets A chiller is a device that is placed in an aquarium to lower the tempera ture of the water The new EasyFlow menu system from Digital Aquatics walks you through the configuration of channels and menu items Other control lers require you to navigate a complicated maze of menus or learn a programming language to setup the controller A fan is a device that is placed in an aquarium to lower the temperature of the water This type of cooling is called evaporative cooling A channel s function is the behavior programmed to the output and is usually based on a form of input
40. press Enter to set and move to the next field 7 Once the value is set press Enter to confirm ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 35 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first field hour and press Enter to set The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module move to the next field can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 7 Once the final field is set press Enter to confirm The next prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 8 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 8 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options 9 Press the Enter button to save The screen will change and show Save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing 9 Press the Enter button to save Multi Timer Multi Timer allows
41. r Down buttons to change between Yes and No 3 Press the Enter button to confirm If the Factory Reset was set to Yes the screen will display Reset on the top line The bot tom line will display a progress bar as the various settings are reset Once the ReefKeeper Lite has finished resetting its defaults the head unit will automatically restart itself ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 9 Cha pter 7 Mod u es Me n u 4 Press the Enter button to save The Modules menu is the third option in the menu list This option allows for the viewing and You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing configuring of modules plugged into the ReefKeeper Lite system It is here that outputs are pro grammed and probes are calibrated Output Function HZ HA Functions are used to define how an output should operate There are 14 different functions 2 A4 that an Output can be programmed with Below is the complete list and description of these functions It s important to note that any function can be used in almost any way If the functions Example Modules Menu Screen behavior is desired it can be used To enter the Modules Menu i on off dansa 1 To get to the Modules Menu press Menu 5 Heater ReadyFit 2 Press the Down button until Modules is flashing and press Enter m Fan ReadyFit m Chiller ReadyFit The menu will now show the list of modules that are currently connected to the ReefKeep
42. s Move from one field to the next by hitting Enter 3 After the last field for Night Start is set press the Enter button to confirm The next setting is the Night Mode End Time Hours will be flashing 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current values for Hours Minutes and Seconds Move from one field to the other by hitting Enter 5 After the last field for Night Start is set press the Enter button to confirm The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 1 1 Wave Maker The wavemaker setting allows the user to configure two opposing pump cycles A and B These settings can be used with the Wave Maker function to generate turbulent flow within your tank Since these cycles oppose each other WM A is always ON when WM B is OFF and vice versa To set Wave Makers 1 From the General Menu press Down until Wave Maker is flashing and press Enter The first setting is the amount of time that Wave Maker A will be ON shown by WM A Hours will be flashing 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current values for Hours Minutes and Seconds Move from one field to the other by hitting Enter Hours range from 0 to 11 Minutes and seconds range from 00 to 59 3 After the last field is set press the Enter button to confirm The next setting is the amo
43. s plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 8 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 9 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Switch The Switch function takes up to two switch inputs and can be used to control an Auto Top Off ATO system or water change system It allows you to trigger a timer with one switch and use a second switch as a safety cut off To set up the Switch function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Switch and press Enter The first prompt will display On Device with None flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the probe or device that will trigger the switch function and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for On When and is referring to the state of the switch 38 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Press the Up or Down buttons to select between the two options Open or Closed and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Timer with 00 flashing Press the Up or Down buttons to select the timer that will be activated and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for Off Device While any dev
44. so make sure it can be accessed in the event main tenance must be done such as a firmware upgrade A PC4s should never be mounted on the floor or any other surface where water can pool Mounting the SL1 Included with the RKL PLUS and RKL NET package Mount the SL1 in a well ventilated location close enough to the tank or sump so that all probe wires can reach their mounting locations Also make sure it can be accessed in the event mainte nance must be done such as a firmware upgrade Mounting the NET Included with the RKL NET package Mount the NET in a well ventilated location Please be aware that the module must be within wiring distance of a network connection Also make sure it can be accessed in the event mainte nance must be done such as a firmware upgrade Bus Cable Routing It is important to make sure bus cables are routed in a way that will keep them safe Make sure they cannot get pinched or crimped Damaging a bus cable can cause system wide failure It is also important to keep bus cables clear of lighting ballasts and wiring Bus cables can pick up electronic noise and in extreme cases this noise can cause interference to the system ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 5 Getting Started Chapter 3 General Interface Getting Around The ReefKeeper system and head unit have been designed to be as intuitive and easy to use as possible Navigation through the head unit can be accomplished by using the UP and DOWN arrow
45. t prompt is for setting the default state for the output If the programmed module can no longer communicate with the head unit the module will set the output to the state chosen in the default setting For example if a heater is plugged into channel 1 on a PC4 and it can no longer communicate with the head unit the default state will take affect 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to choose between the On and Off options The screen will change and show Save 6 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing 24 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Chiller The Chiller function is a ReadyFit function It allows for quick setup of a chiller or general cooling device and requires only a minimal amount of input from the user If more control is desired the control function can be used When using the Chiller Function this cannot be changed For increased function options This ReadyFit function uses the iTemp temp probe that came with your ReefKeeper Lite please use the Controller Function To set up the Chiller function 1 From a Module s Port Menu select Function and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll to Chiller and press Enter The Set Point prompt will be on the screen with 000 0 and the first digit will be flashing 3 Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first digit press Enter to set and move to the next d
46. tenance Only the minutes and seconds can be set in the Standby timer with a maximum duration of 59 minutes and 59 seconds To set Standby 1 From the General Menu with Standby flashing press Enter The middle time option Minutes will be flashing and ranges from 00 to 59 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to change the minutes to the desired value and press the Enter button to confirm The last time option seconds will then start flashing and ranges from 00 to 59 3 Press the Up button or the Down button to change the seconds to a desired value and press the Enter button to confirm The screen will change and show Save 4 Press the Enter button to save 1 0 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Night Mode The Night Mode option sets a night time period for your system This feature can be used for the following items Li The MLC ALC modules sold separately can use the Lunar function to turn on lights during Night Mode m The Pump function have options to turn pumps ON or OFF during Night Mode m The LCD screen has a brightness option for both Day Mode and Night Mode To set Night Mode 1 From the General Menu press Down until Night Mode is flashing and press Enter The first setting is the Night Mode Start Time Hours will be flashing 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current values for Hours Minutes and Second
47. th a button press Changing the Sound setting to OFF does not affect audible alarms To set the Sound option 1 From the System Menu press Down until Sound is flashing and press Enter 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to change between On and Off and press the Enter button to confirm The screen will change and show Save 3 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing Date Time Date is used to keep track of the day of the week as well as the current lunar cycle for the Lunar function Time is used to trigger lights on and off as well as timers Time does not automatically update with daylight savings time To set the Date and Time 1 From the System Menu press Down until Date Time is flashing and press Enter The first option is to set the system s date The Year will be flashing and ranges from 2000 to 2099 2 Press the Up button or the Down button to change the year to the desired value and press the Enter button to confirm and advance to the next value ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 1 5 The next option is to set the system s month and ranges from Jan to Dec 3 Press the Up button or the Down button to change the current month to a desired value and press Enter to confirm and advance to the next value The next option is to set the system s day and ranges from 1 to the current month s maxi mum
48. the Enter button to confirm If Yes is selected the system will display the Home Screen with Locked on the bottom line The Locked will disappear and display the Quick Data At any time if a key is pressed and the display is locked the Locked will appear for four seconds To navigate the system again use the unlock button code To unlock the keys Units From the Home screen press Up Down Up Enter Your keys should now be unlocked The Units setting affects the display of temperature on the system Temperature can be dis played as either Fahrenheit F or Celsius C To set Units 1 From the System Menu press Down until Units is flashing and press Enter 2 Press the Up button or the Down button to change between F Fahrenheit and C Celsius and press the Enter button to confirm The screen will change and show Save 3 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 7 Communication The communication option allovvs the user to set vvhether or not devices other than the head unit can control and alter the system These options have been added for security purposes and it is highly recommended to leave them off if they are not being actively used To set the communication settings 1 From the System Menu press Down until Communication is flashing and press Enter The
49. umber of the active alarm Alarm l Teme 81 8 Example Alarm Notification To stop an alarm s flashing or beeping Li When on the Home Screen Press the Back button To remove the alarm message from the screen Li When on the Home Screen Press the Enter button The alarm condition must be cleared before the alarm message will be removed from the screen For example if a temperature alarm of 80 degrees triggers an alarm the Alarm message on the screen will stop displaying if and only if you press Enter and the tempera ture is currently below 80 degrees 8 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Part 2 Programming Chapter 4 Main Menu Pressing Menu enters the menu system The menu system is structured as follows m General m System u Modules m Timers m Alarms Pressing the arrow keys will navigate through the menu options listed above Once the desired item is flashing press Enter to make your selection ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 9 Chapter 5 General Menu The General menu includes the follovving settings a Standby u Night Mode m Wave Maker n Storm Mode To navigate to the General menu 1 On your ReefKeeper Lite head unit hit the Menu key 2 Press Down until General is flashing and press Enter Standby The Standby option is a timer that can be triggered from the Home Screen Outputs can use this timer to turn ON or OFF for various reasons such as feeding or main
50. unt of time Wave Maker B will be ON shown by WM B Hours will be flashing 4 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current values for Hours Minutes and Seconds Move from one field to the other by hitting Enter 5 After the last field is set press the Enter button to confirm The next prompt is for Random Selecting Yes will vary the On and Off durations between zero and the maximum set The On and Off durations set in the earlier steps deter mine the maximum value 6 Press the Up or the Down buttons to change between Yes and No and press enter to confirm The screen will change and show Save 7 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing 2 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide Storm Mode The Storm Mode setting is used to create random ON and OFF durations of the devices on the system For example if a light is programmed to use storm mode it will turn ON and OFF at random time intervals Storm Mode can be used on Lights and Pumps To set up Storm mode 1 From the General Menu press Down until Storm Mode is flashing and press Enter The first option will be Day Of Week and the first will be flashing by default Day Of Week represents the days of the week that you would like Storm Mode to operate and is displayed as a sequence of dashes Any or all of the days can be selected for Storm Mode E
51. will be triggered when the device s value is Closed Press the Up button or the Down button to select the correct value and press En ter to move to the next step The screen will change and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing an Alarm using a channel or other output device From the Main Menu with Alarms flashing press the Enter button Alarm01 will be flashing Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll to the Alarm you wish to set up and press the Enter button The first prompt will be for Alert and will be displayed as default Each one of the marks indicate a different type of alert that can be enabled or disable Enabling these values will display the letter that represents the type of the alarm The first is to set the flashing of the screen the second is to set the unit to beep and the third is to set the NET module to send an e mail Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first character press Enter to set and move to the next option Continue until all options are set and press Enter to con firm 4 6 ReefKeeper Lite User Guide The next option will be Device and None will be flashing Press the Up button or the Down button to scroll through the available devices and press the Enter button when the desired probe is flashing The next prompt will be for Tri
52. xample S W S Sunday Wednesday Saturday Active 2 Press the Up or Down buttons to select the first day press Enter to set and move to the next day Continue until all days are set and press Enter to confirm The next prompt will be for the Start time with the first field hour flashing 3 Press the Up or Down button to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field The next prompt will be for the On Duration time with the first field hour flashing This is not a standard time but a total duration that Storm Mode is to be in the ON state 4 Press the Up or Down button to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field The next prompt will be for the Off Duration time with the first field hour flashing This is not a standard time but a total duration that Storm Mode is to be in the OFF state 5 Press the Up or Down button to set the first field hour press Enter to set and move to the next field The next prompt is for Repeat Count and specifies the number of on off cycles that the Storm Mode will repeat The default state is 00 and indicates that Storm Mode will not repeat When set to 01 Storm Mode will repeat one time 6 Press the Up or Down button to set the field press Enter to set The screen will change and show Save 7 Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by
53. ximum value Press the Up or the Down buttons to change between Yes and No and press enter to confirm The screen will change and show Save Press the Enter button to save You can go back from a save by pressing Back when save is flashing ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 43 a h a pte r 9 A a r m S M e n u The next prompt will be for Set Point Depending on the Device selected the value will have different options This value determines the point at which the Alarm will trigger For The ReefKeeper Lite has 16 alarms that can be used Alarms can be tripped by any input or out example pH will have a value of 00 00 flashing while iTemp would have 000 0 flashing put and linked to any output to trigger a change in state of the channel To set an alarm follow the steps below _ Press the Up or Down buttons to set the first digit press Enter to set and move to 5 ie R To navigate to the Alarms menu the next digit Continue until the value is set ae The next prompt will be for Trip When Options are Above or Below 1 On your ReefKeeper Lite head unit hit the Menu key 2 Press Down until Alarms is flashing and press Enter When the alarm is set to be on Above the alarm will be triggered when the device s value is higher than the set point When the alarm is set to be on Below the alarm will be triggered when the device s value is lower than the set po
54. y adjust the calibration settings This is most commonly recommended for both pH and ORP Temperature probes do not require calibration upon newly opening a system After time the probe may require calibration if it is believed that the probe has drifted To calibrate a single point probe Temperature ORP 1 Set the target data using the Up and Down arrows This is accomplished by chang ing each digit in the target and pressing Enter to move to the next target digit 2 Once the target data has been set press Enter with the last digit in the target value flashing This will cause the raw data to begin flashing 3 Once the raw data value has stabilized press Enter to save the calibration To calibrate a double point probe pH 1 Set the target data using the Up and Down arrows to change a digit in the target and Enter to move the next target digit 2 Once the target data has been set press Enter with the last digit flashing This will cause the raw data to begin flashing 3 Once the raw data value has stabilized press Enter to save that calibration point The screen will proceed to the second calibration point 4 Rinse the probe in RO water 5 Transition the probe to the second packet of calibration solution 6 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the second calibration point ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 4 Chapter 8 Timers Menu The ReefKeeper Lite has 16 timers that can be used Ti

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