Digital Aquatics ARCHON User manual

Brand: Digital Aquatics

Model: ARCHON

Type: User manual

Table of Contents

Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Included Items - Controller-Only Kit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Included Items - PB4 Kit .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Included Items - PB8 Kit .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Getting to know the Archon ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Ports/Connections on the Archon ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Description of the ports/connections .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting the Archon to Wireless internet ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Web Interface................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Home Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Graphs Tab ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Outputs Tab .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Inputs Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

System Tab ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Alarm Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Standby Tab .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Example settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

On/Off ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Light - Basic .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Halide Light .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Lunar .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Multi-Timer ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Controller ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Heater/Chiller/Fan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Dosing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Wavemaker - Simple ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Return Pump/Skimmer .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Float Switches ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Advanced Wavemaker (0-10v ports)/APC Wavemaker ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

pH Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

ORP Setup/Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Timers ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Index ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Sample codes for system tab .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Updating the Archon .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Welcome to your new Archon controller! This guide will help you through the initial setup of your new device and get you up and running quickly. Before you know it,

you’ll be controlling and monitoring your aquarium in ways you only dreamed of before!

To get started, please unpack your new Archon controller and confirm that you have received all the items listed below. If any items are missing, please contact

customer support immediately so we can get this resolved for you.

Included Items with Controller-Only Kit:

1 x Archon Controller

1 x 9v Power Supply

2 x Mounting Screws

Included Items with 2 x PB4 Kit:

1 x Archon Controller

1 x 6’ Bus Cable

2 x PB4 Power Bars

1 x 3’ Bus Cable

1 x DA pH Probe with Calibration Solutions

1 x 5’ Cat5 Ethernet Cable

1 x iTemp Probe

6 x Mounting Screws

1 x 9v Power Supply

Included Items with PB8 Kit:

1 x Archon Controller

1 x 6’ Bus Cable

1 x PB8 Power Block

1 x DA pH Probe with Calibration Solutions

1 x 5’ Cat5 Ethernet Cable

1 x iTemp Probe

4 x Mounting Screws

1 x 9v Power Supply

Getting to know the Archon

1. ORP/pH – These inputs can be individually programmed to be either ORP or pH. When the Dip switch is set to the “up” position, it is calibrated for ORP. “Down”

calibrates for pH.

UP=ORP DOWN=pH

2. 0-10v ports – These ports are set up to allow direct connection to either a DCI module or the DA Tunze adapter cables.

Pin 1 = 0-10v output Pin 2 = Ground

Pin 3 = Not used Pin 4 = Not used

3. I/O ports – Each port has one 0-10v output, one PWM output, and 2 switch inputs.

PLUG 1 (TOP):

Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = SW1 input

Pin 3 = Ground Pin 4 = SW2 input

Pin 5 = Ground Pin 6 = PWM1 +

Pin 7 = Ground Pin 8 = VOUT3 (0-10V+)

PLUG 2 (BOTTOM):

Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = SW1 input

Pin 3 = Ground Pin 4 = SW2 input

Pin 5 = Ground Pin 6 = PWM2 +

Pin 7 = Ground Pin 8 = VOUT4 (0-10V+)

The IOE module will make quick work of connecting to these ports

4. Bus ports (x3) – Used to connect Digital Aquatics modules to the Archon controller (PB4, SL2, DCI etc.)

5. iTemp – Port to connect the included iTemp probe for temperature monitoring/controlling.

6. 9v power input – Port to plug in included power supply. In the future, this will be used for triggering battery backup modes with a UPS power supply.

7. LAN port – Used to connect the Archon to network via an ethernet cable. The orange light is the power light for the Archon.

8. USB port – Used for memory storage. In the future it will allow for expansion via a USB hub.

Initial Setup:

After confirming you received all of the items listed, connect your new Archon controller to the power bar(s) with the bus connector(s), plug the iTemp probe into the

iTemp port, and connect power to the Archon with the supplied 9v power supply.

It will take approximatley 30 seconds for the system to initalize. Look for the orange light on the LAN port to be illuminated - this shows that the system is now ready.

On any wireless capable device (ie. Laptop, tablet, etc.), connect to the wireless network labeled “ARCHON”.

Open your preferred browser and enter the following ip address: 192.168.10.1

You should see a page similar to this:

SSID: This is the name of your wireless network.

Note: If you do not want to use the wireless, or do not have a wireless network, leave this blank

Ecryption: Select the type of security your wireless network utilizes.

Note: If you do not want to use the wireless, or do not have a wireless network, leave this blank

Key: This is the password for your network.

Note: If you do not want to use the wireless, or do not have a wireless network, leave this blank

Archon Login & Password: This will be your name used to log in to the Archon Webpage. The default is: DigitalAquatics and password

Wireless Hostname: This is the name your Archon to display on the wireless network.

Ethernet Hostname: This is the name your Archon to display on the LAN network.

Time offset from UTC: Use this to set your time zone. To help figure out your time offset, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/timezone/utc

Once you press the Send button, the entered settings will be saved to the Archon.

To perform changes to your internet settings without affecting other system settings, press the reset button through the top of the Archon and hold for 10-15

seconds. This will permit you to perform the intial setup again.

Initial Setup (continued):

connect your device (ie. Laptop, tablet, phone), to your home network and and enter : HTTP://(Hostname) (this is the Hostname assigned during the setup)

example: http://Archon (this is the Default if it was not changed during setup)

Welcome to your Archon’s Home page! Now for the fun to begin!

Web Interface Description

Home Tab

This will bring you back to the home page (see example below).

On the home page, you can monitor/control all of the assigned Inputs and Outputs. You are currently allowed 12 items per column.

 The small “gear” icons will take you into the setup for the page. Here you can add or remove individual items you would like to monitor/control from your

home page.

 Clicking on the graphing symbol of the inputs will show your selected information in the graph section. Double-clicking the Graph will enlarge it for a more

detailed view.

Graphs Tab

Here you can view a larger and more detailed graph from your saved data.

 Double-clicking on the Graph will make it full screen.

 The slider at the bottom of the graph allows you to zoom in and get a more detailed view.

 Double-click the Graph again to exit full screen.

 Global Update Interval: This allows you to change how often your Archon graphs each of the input/outputs connected.

 Wipe Currently selected log: This will clear the saved data for the selected graph.

Outputs Tab

This page will show all outputs currently available for your Archon System. Clicking the gear icon on each output will allow modifying the settings for that specific

output.

 Module Name: This will change the name for the entire module.

 Channel Name: This will change the name for the port you are setting up.

 Current Function: This will change what the channel is configured for (ie. Wavemaker, pump, lights, etc.)

 Save: This saves your changes to the system memory. Note: it takes 20 seconds for the system to write the information and complete the save.

 Channel Default: This will set the default state of the channel in the event the module loses communication with the Archon. For example, a channel that runs

a heater should typically be set to “OFF” for default. A pump or skimmer, on the other hand, should be set to “ON” for default.

 Show Alarms Tab: This shows the status of all alarms programmed and allows their status to be set. The alarms are set under the System Tab.

 Show Standbys Tab: Shows the status of all standbys programmed and allows status to be set. The standbys are set under the System Tab.

Inputs Tab

The small gear icon on each output will allow changes to the settings for that output.

 Module Name: Allows the user to change the name of the module.

 Channel Name: Allows the user to change the name of the input.

 Calibration Start: Begins the calibration for the selected input.

 Save: Will save the changes to the system memory.

System Tab

Timers

 Programmed timers will appear in the first drop down box.

 Show Data: Will show the programmed data for the timer selected.

 New: Will create a new timer for programming.

 To clear an unused timer, set the start, on for, and off for all to 0:0:0.

Alarms

 Programmed alarms will show in the first drop-down box.

 Show Data: Will show the programmed data for the alarm selected.

 New: Will create a new alarm for programming.

Alarms have priority programming. Alarm 1 has priority over all other alarms; additionally, multiple alarms can be set to the same channel.

Standby Timers

 Show Data: Will allow reprogramming of the default times for the system stndby timers.

 Date: Set the current date. The format is yy/mm/dd.

 Time: This the current system time displayed in a 24 hour format (If the Archon is connected to the internet, you can enter SynchornizeTime() in the Enter

connamnd box and the time will be set via the internet)

 Temp Units: Changes the Displayed and graphed reading of the temperature to Fahrenheit or Celsius (Default is Fahrenheit)

 Night Mode Start/End: Sets the start/stop times for Night Mode.

 The system has been up for: This displays how long your system has been running since the last reset.

 Hardware and Software versions: This displays what version of the firmwares the Archon is currently running, and if updates are available.

 Enter command box: Allows for codes to directly entered into the Archon and the returned data will be displayed in the box below (more details in this guide’s

index).

 Shutdown button: This will turn the Archon off and prepare it for a reboot (like the power switch on a computer).

Alarm Tab (This is where your alarm data will be displayed)

 Alarm Log: Displays information for any alarms that have been triggered. To clear the alarm log, select the information and delete.

 Name: Displays the alarm name or number.

 On: This will be highlighted if the alarm is currently being tripped.

 Clear: Click to clear the alarm notice.

Email Alert Setup:

 Enter your email provider’s information here.

 Send – will confirm the information to the Archon

 Test – will allow you test the email/text settings

Standby Tab:

Standby: Will allow the user to have programmed items either turn off or on during a set time period. The defaults are: Standby1: 30 minutes, Standby 2: 15 minutes,

Standby 3: 2 minutes, and Standby 4: 30 seconds (these can be changed in the System Tab under Standby Timers)

Clicking on any of the standbys will activate that specific standby. When the Archon is in standby, the button will light up green and a timer will appear to the right of

the tab. To turn a standby off, click the same standby button again.

Examples of Output Setups

On/Off Function

Current Function: OnOff

On Mode: The output starts in the “off” position. By clicking this box, it will immediately set the output to the “on” position.

Channel Default: This will set the channel to be either on or off if the power bar looses communication with the Arhcon controller.

Show Alarms: This will allow the channel to be overriden by specified alarms and be turned either on or off during the alarm period.

Show Standbys: This will allow the channel to be turned on or off during the standby period.

Save: Click to confirm settings.

Light Settings - Basic

Current function: Light

Timer: Select from the menu to tie this channel to a timer for on/off times.

Create New: Clicking this will open the timer settings and allow you to create a new timer directly from this page.

On at Night: This specifies how the channel will react to the night mode. If you un-click this box, the channel will not run during your nighttime hours, even if

programmed to do so.

Channel Default: This will set the channel to be either on or off if the power bar looses communication with the Arhcon controller.

Show Alarms: This will allow the channel to be overriden by specified alarms and be turned either on or off during the alarm period.

Show Standbys: This will allow the channel to be turned on or off during the standby period.

Save: Click to confirm settings