Robo-Tank Basic - User Manual

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User Manual

(V4.05 Nov 2017)

*Major Update and Edited by Iain Bonnes

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Introduction5
Version Comparison Chart6
Robo-Tanks Features7
Setting up the Controller & Display12
- Where Do I Connect It12
- Pin Outs for Connecting Devices - 4 Pin & RJ45 Connectors14
- Start up Screen14
Understanding the Home Screen15
- Home Screen Hidden Features16
- Status Screens Only Accessible from the Home Screen17
- Temperature Sensors20
  - Calibrating Temperature Sensors - Water, Air & Light20
- Dosing Pumps21
Custom Rules24
Port Assignment - Assigning Hardware Ports to Sensors/Equipment26
Flow Meters27
- Calibrating Flow Meters27
LED Light Control28
- Setting the LED Intensity for each Daily Light Mode28
- Customizing the LED Slider Colors28
- Switching to the Temporary Light Mode29
- View the Schedule for each Daily Light Mode29
- Editing the Schedule for each Daily Light Mode30
- Schedules Sub-Menu Screen30
Feeding the Fish31
- Feeding Cycle Settings31
- Scheduling the Feeding Cycle32
- Manual Feeding32
Controlling the AC Power Outlets33
- Customizing AC Power Outlet Icons33
- Scheduling the AC Power Outlets34
- Manual AC Power Outlet Control35
Storm Mode with Lightning Effects36
- Setting up the Storm Mode36
- Adjusting the LED Intensity for the Storm37
- Customizing the Lightning Storm37
Customizing the Controller38
- Using the Customize Controller Sub-Menus38
- Setting the Date and Time on the Controller42
- Setting up Local Weather Sync with Openweathermap43
  - Setting up the Openweathermap API Key43
  - Setting up the Local Weather on the Controller46
Controller Alerts47
- Audio and Visual Alerts47
- Web Alerts47
Automatic Top-Off (ATO) System48
- Setting up the Automatic Top-Off (ATO) System48
- Running the Automatic Top-Off (ATO) System48
Sensors and Probes for Controller49
- Sensor Parameters Screen49
Atlas-Scientific Probes50
- Connecting Atlas Circuits50
- Adding a Probe50
- Calculating CO Using Ph and KH Values50
  - Calibrating a Circuit to a Probe51
General System & Internet Settings59
- Synchronizing the Display with the Controller59
- Restoring the Controller to Default Settings60
- Auto-DIM Level & Auto-DIM after Last Touch60
- Internet Settings61
Graphs & Logs62
- Graph Features62
- Viewing Graphs & Logs62
  - Sensor Graphs63
  - Equipment Log63
Setting up Robo-Tank Email Alerts64
- Setting up a Free Email Account64
- Set up Email Alerts on the Controller66
The Web Page68
- Setting up Access to Your Web Cam68
Updates69
Acronyms & Abbreviations in this Manual70

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Robo-Tank Basic Specifications

General

Brand	Robo-Tank
Model	Basic
Category	Controller
Language	English

Robo-Tank Basic - User Manual

Table of Contents

Robo-Tank Basic Specifications