Activate Feeding Mode (0-10V)

Sometimes, one may want to allow the IceCap Dual Pump Controller (ICDPC) to control the flow pumps in our tank, but at the same time, have a 3rd party controller tell the ICDPC to start Feeding Mode.

It brings the best of both worlds into one.  Allow the ICDPC to do what it does best while at the same time, trigger modes such as Feeding or Water Change with a click of a SINGLE button.

What you will need to get started

  • 3rd party controller with an available 0-10V port (Ethernet) and the latest firmware installed
  • IceCap Y-Cable

Step 1: Connecting the APX Link Cable

  • Using the IceCap Y-Cable 3.5mm stereo jack end, attach it to the ICDPC’s 0-10V IN port.
  • Connect the other end of the APX Link Cable (ethernet) to one of your APEX VS Ports.
TIP: The IceCap Y-Cable has two 3.5mm stereo jack connectors.  

If you connected the cable to the APEX’s VS1/2, then you need to program the APEX variable speed ports 1 or 2.  

If you connected the cable to the APEX’s VS3/4, then you need to program the APEX variable speed ports 3 and 4.

Step 2: Configure your APEX

  • Go into your APEX Fusion interface and select the VS port based on the physical port where you connected the IceCap Y-Cable to the APEX.
  • Click on the “Gear” icon to the right of the name to enter the “Output Configuration” screen.
  • Under CONTROL TYPE, select “Advanced.”
  • Enter the following:
    Set 0
    
If FeedA 000 Then 20
    The 20 is the voltage number you want the VS port to send out when FeedA is activated.

Step 3: Configure the ICDPC

  • Start the HYDROS App and go into the OPTIONS screen.
  • Change MODE CONTROL INPUT to 1.  
    TIP: If after proceeding to the instructions below, the ICDPC does not respond after activating Feeding on the APEX, then change this number to 2.
  • Go into the MODES screen and tap on FEEDING.
  • Set the mode’s INPUT VOLTAGE to two (2).
TIP: Select an LED COLOR in the mode configuration screen, and the ICDPC will display it while the Feeding Mode is active!

Step 4: Save your configuration

  • Tap on the yellow bottom band to upload your changes to the cloud and the ICDPC.

Now you can activate your Feeding Mode on your APEX.  It will send a 20-volt signal to the ICDPC.  After matching the voltage to the Feeding Mode, the ICDPC will activate it.

 

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