Adding an ORP Probe input is very simple.
Step 1: Physically Connect ORP Probe
- Connect the ORP Probe BNC connector to one of the Probe Ports (Light Blue) on the HYDROS device.
- Remove the ORP Probe storage container and securely place the probe in your aquarium water.
Step 2: Create the ORP Probe Input
- From the STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots to the right of the INPUTS label.
- Select “Add New Input”
- Tap on the + symbol in the bottom-right corner
- Enter the name you wish to assign to your input and tap “Create.”
Step 3: Configure the ORP Probe Input
- Type: Probe Port
- Probe Mode: Select ORP
- Probe Port: Select the port number where you physically connected the ORP probe.
- Safe Range: You can use this feature to establish a secure range by specifying the minimum and maximum values. If the reading exceeds this range, HYDROS will inform you through notifications, which you can enable.
- Graph Value Limits: You can set the minimum and maximum values that appear on the Graphs view.
- Offset: If the ORP reading is slightly off after completing a full probe calibration, you can use this option to make minor corrections. Keep in mind that the maximum offset allowed is ±25mV. If the discrepancy exceeds this range, it’s best to recalibrate or replace the probe.
TIP: If you are using a new probe, it can take up to a week for the probe to settle down. We recommend using the offset option only if the probe is not reading correctly after a full week. - Notification Level: This option allows you to tell the HYDROS what to do when the reading is outside the safe range. You will receive notifications when:
- ORP is below Safe Range Low
- ORP is above Safe Rage High
- Control has lost connection to the probe
- 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.
Step 4: Upload the Changes
After configuring the input, tap the yellow bar at the bottom to upload your changes to the cloud and each HYDROS device.
Rename Input & Change Icon
- From the STATUS screen, tap on the Input you wish to modify.
- On the popup, tap on the “Gear” icon on the bottom right.
- From the Input 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, please tap on “Change Icon.”