Add Combiner Output

With the HYDROS Control, you can easily merge the results from various outputs to activate a new output. Additionally, you have the option to use either the AND or OR function to create the combination.

EXAMPLE:

OutputA AND OutputB = CombinerA

OutputD OR OutputE = CombinerB

You can even use a combiner output “within” another combiner:

CombinerA AND OutputC = CombinerC

CombinerB OR OutputD = CombinerD

You can also use multiple combiners “within” a new combiner:

CombinerB OR CombinerD = CombinerE

CombinerA AND CombinerD = CombinerF

Step 1: Create the Combiner Output

  1. From the STATUS screen on your HYDROS app, top on the three horizontal dots to the right of the OUTPUTS label and select “Add New Output.”
  2. Tap on the + symbol at the bottom right of the page
  3. Type in the name of your new output and then tap “Create.”

Step 2: Configure your Generic Output

  • Type: Select “Combiner”
  • Input Count: You specify the number of OUTPUTS you want to use on this new combiner. You can use up to 9 different OUTPUTS.
  • Input (Out) #: Here, you select the OUTPUT that you want to use (if any) on this combiner
  • Invert Input #: This lets you define the OUTPUT state (ON or OFF) to trigger the combiner.  In other words, it lets you define the condition of the output.
    EXAMPLE: Trigger this new Combiner when the ATO Pump is OFF instead of ON. You would need to “invert” the ATO Pump output to accomplish this.
  • Combiner Mode: This is also commonly known as the “operator.”  
    TIP: You can only use one combiner mode/operator.  If you wish to create a combiner with multiple operators, you must create a combiner for each operator and then create a NEW combiner to link them with a 3rd operator.  
    HYDROS Way:
    OutputA AND OutputB = Combiner A
    OutputC OR OutputD = Combiner B
    CombinerA OR CombinerB = CombinerC
  • Output Device: Here, you select the location of your device you want to turn ON/OFF based on the logic above.
  • If Input Unavailable: This allows you to set a fallback state if one of the inputs is missing or the controller fails to see.
  • Active Modes: This allows you to select which modes this output will be active and in which modes the output should turn OFF
  • Depends On: This feature allows you to turn the output based on the status of another output.  To enable, select from the list of available outputs.  
    • Dependency Mode: This allows you to turn the output ON or OFF based on the other output.
      • OFF if OFF: Will turn the current output OFF if the output it depends on is OFF
      • OFF if ON: Will turn the current output OFF when the output it depends on is ON
      • ON if OFF: Will turn the current output ON when the output it depends on is OFF
      • ON if ON: Will turn the current output ON when the output it depends on is ON
  • Is Invisible: If you choose to hide the input from the status screen, it will only become visible on pages that have “Show Invisible” selected.
  • Use Advanced Settings: If you are an expert, this feature will allow you to tweak the output default settings to suit your system better.  See Appendix A below for more details.

Step 3: Save

  • Upload your changes to the cloud. 

Appendix A: Advanced Settings

Control has a wide array of outputs and each output is preconfigured to fit the needs of more users.  From delaying the start of a skimmer to ensuring that a fluorescent bulb does not turn OFF immediately after turning ON, the control will already know how to handle individual devices.  If you are an Advanced User, then you probably will want to tweak the default settings to something that better fits your needs.  Here is where you would make those more advanced adjustments.

  • If Input Unavailable: This allows you to specify how the outlet should act if the sensor is not found or missing
  • Minimum OFF Time: Allows you to specify what is the minimum time the outlet should be OFF
  • Maximum OFF Time: Allows you to specify what is the maximum time the outlet should be OFF
  • Minimum ON Time: Allows you to specify what is the minimum time the outlet should be ON
  • Maximum ON Time: Allows you to specify what ist he maximum time the outlet should be ON
  • Run Past Max ON time: This allows you to specify if you want the outlet to remain ON even if the “Max ON Time” has been exceeded
  • Notification Level: Allows you to specify the level of notification you want when any of the advanced settings have been exceeded
TIP: You will get notifications any time one or more of the advanced settings have been exceeded.  If you set Notification Level to NONE, then the particular outlet you configured will not send you any notifications.

Rename Output & Change Icon

  • From the STATUS screen, tap on the Output you wish to modify.
  • On the popup, tap on the “Gear” icon on the bottom right.
  • From the Output setup page, tap on the “Pencil” icon on the top left.
  • Type in the new name you wish
  • If you wish to change the default icon, tap “Change Icon.”
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