Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Lite User manual

ReefKeeper Lite User Guide

Firmware 2.01

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iReefKeeper Lite User Guide

Contents

Preface iii About This Guide

Part 1

Getting Started

Chapter 1 1 Product Overview

1 What Is Included

2 Head unit

2 iTemp Temperature Probe

Chapter 2 3 Installation

3 Wiring Your System

4 General Mounting

4 Mounting The RKL Head unit

5 Mounting The PC4

5 Mounting The SL1

5 Mounting The NET

5 Bus Cable Routing

Chapter 3 6 General Interface

6 Getting Around

6 Home Screen

Part 2

Programming

Chapter 4 9 Main Menu

Chapter 5 10 General Menu

10 Standby

11 Night Mode

12 Wave Maker

13 Storm Mode

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Contents

Chapter 6 14 System Menu

14 Brightness

15 Sound

15 Date/Time

16 Lock Keys

17 Units

18 Communication

18 Info

19 Factory Reset

Chapter 7 20 Modules Menu

20 Output Modes

21 Output Functions

40 Output Alarms

41 Input Calibration

Chapter 8 42 Timers Menu

Chapter 9 44 Alarms Menu

Part 3

Support

Appendix A 48 Glossary

Appendix B 50 Function Examples

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About This Guide

Icon Denitions

A exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user of a cautionary notice to which attention should be given prior

to the products usage.

A lowercase “i” within a circle is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of important operating information in the literature accompany-

ing the product. This symbol is also used for Notes.

A jagged arrow within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user of a hazardous warning that involves the possibility of electrical

shock.

Disclaimers

As with most electronic devices, contact with water will cause unrepairable damage and is•

not covered under any warranty.

The ReefKeeper Lite carries a limited 1 year warranty against manufacturer defect.

•

All probes sold by Digital Aquatics have a limited 90 day warranty unless otherwise stated.•

Some probes may be covered by the manufacture and not Digital Aquatics.

Commonly Used Abbreviations

RKL ReefKeeper Lite System MLC Moon Light Controller

GC2 ReefKeeper Lite Head unit ALC Advanced Light Controller

SID System Interface Device NET Network Interface Device

PC4 Power Controller 4 SW5 Switch 5

PC1 Power Controller 1 RD1 Remote Display 1

SL1 System Lab 1 APC Advanced Pump Controller

SL2 System Lab 2 AP1 Advanced Probe 1

ReefKeeper Lite User Guide 1

Getting Started

Part 1

Getting Started

Chapter 1: Product Overview

What Is Included

Depending on what ReefKeeper Lite (RKL) system package was purchased, the kit will have the

following hardware.

RKL BASIC RKL PLUS RKL NET

1 x RKL Head unit

1 x PC4 Module

1 x SID *

1 x iTemp Probe

1 x Programming Coupler

4 x Mounting Screws

1 x RKL Head unit

2 x PC4 Module

1 x SL1 Module

1 x SID *

1 x iTemp Probe

1 x pH Probe

1 x 3Ft Bus Cable

1 x 6Ft Bus Cable

1 x Programming Coupler

8 x Mounting Screws

1 x RKL Head unit

2 x PC4 Module

1 x SL1 Module

1 x NET Module

1 x SID *

1 x iTemp Probe

1 x pH Probe

1 x 1Ft Bus Cable

1 x 3Ft Bus Cable

1 x 6Ft Bus Cable

1 x 7Ft Network Cable

1 x Programming Coupler

10 x Mounting Screws

* The SID is the device used to update the RKL and any modules via a USB port on a Windows

computer The SID is also used for communication with the myReef Application.

At the time of this printing, the Programming Application is only compatible with the

Windows operating system. It is not compatible with the Apple OS or Linux OS.

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Getting Started

Head unit

The RKL head unit is the main control unit for the entire system. All settings and congurations

are set and stored within it.

ReefKeeper Lite Head unit

1ReefKeeper Lite LCD Screen

2Module Indicator LEDs

3Dual usage Enter / Status key

4Dual usage Back / Standby key

iTemp Temperature Probe

The ReefKeeper Lite System has the unique ability to monitor temperature from a probe con-

nected directly to the system bus. The probe consists of a standard temperature probe with an

RJ bus connection on one end. This allows the probe to be connected at the end of the bus chain

and lets the RKL system monitor temperature without the usage of an SL1. Besides the physi-

cal connection of the iTemp probe, iTemp is treated exactly the same as any other input on the

system.

iTemp Temperature Probe

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Getting Started

Chapter 2: Installation

Wiring Your System

The ReefKeeper Lite (RKL) is a modular system. All modules are connected together via the bus

cables included with the system. There is not a specic order when connecting modules to the

system, nor is there a required port order. Below are connection examples for each one of the

RKL system packages. These examples are intended to show a possible connection scheme for

your system.

Bus

1234

MaxCurrent Per Channel

ReefKeeper Lite BASIC: Connection Example

Status

Bus

Switch

Temp

pH ORP

Bus

1234

MaxCurrent Per Channel

Bus

1234

MaxCurrent Per Channel

ReefKeeper Lite PLUS: Connection Example

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Status

Bus

Status

Bus

Switch

Temp

pH ORP

Bus

1234

MaxCurrent Per Channel

Bus

1234

MaxCurrent Per Channel

ReefKeeper Lite NET: Connection Example

There is no required order when connecting a ReefKeeper Lite system.

General Mounting

It is important that electronic equipment never be mounted on the ground or the bottom of a

cabinet. All Digital Aquatics modules should be mounted as high as conditions will allow. Also,

all bus cables, probe wires, and power cords should use proper drip loops.

Correct Installation w/ Drip Loop Incorrect Installation w/o Drop Loop

Water damage is not covered by product warranties and is the leading cause of device failure. It

is the responsibility of the user to insure safe installation practices are followed.

Mounting the RKL Head unit

Mount the head unit in a location where it can be easily accessed for daily operation. While the

face of the head unit is splash resistant, proper ventilation is important.

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Getting Started

Mounting the PC4

Mount the PC4 in a well ventilated location. Also, make sure it can be accessed in the event main-

tenance must be done, such as a rmware upgrade.

PC4s should never be mounted on the oor or any other surface where water can pool.

Mounting the SL1 (Included with the RKL PLUS and RKL NET package)

Mount the SL1 in a well ventilated location; close enough to the tank or sump so that all probe

wires can reach their mounting locations. Also, make sure it can be accessed in the event mainte-

nance must be done, such as a rmware upgrade.

Mounting the NET (Included with the RKL NET package)

Mount the NET in a well ventilated location. Please be aware that the module must be within

wiring distance of a network connection. Also, make sure it can be accessed in the event mainte-

nance must be done, such as a rmware upgrade.

Bus Cable Routing

It is important to make sure bus cables are routed in a way that will keep them safe. Make sure

they cannot get pinched or crimped. Damaging a bus cable can cause system wide failure.

It is also important to keep bus cables clear of lighting ballasts and wiring. Bus cables can pick up

electronic noise and in extreme cases this noise can cause interference to the system.

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Getting Started

Chapter 3: General Interface

Getting Around

The ReefKeeper system and head unit have been designed to be as intuitive and easy to use as

possible. Navigation through the head unit can be accomplished by using the [UP] and [DOWN]

arrow keys. The [UP] key is indicated by a triangle pointing upward and the [DOWN] key is

indicated by a triangle pointing downward. Menus can be entered and exited using the [ENTER]

and [BACK] keys receptively.

Home Screen

The home screen gives you quick and easy access to the most important information in your

system.

Example Home Screen

Date and Time

The Date and Time are displayed in the top half of the display. The date is formatted as the cur-

rent day of week followed the current day of the month. The time is formatted based on a 12

hour clock using the A (AM) and P (PM) designators.

Please see page 12 on how to change the current date and time.

Quick Data

Quick Data can display any port (input/output) attached to the system. This allows for quick ac-

cess to all of your systems parameters without having to navigate through the menus.

A port that has been removed from the system will show up as “error”

The quick data will always say “None” when powered up as it does not store the sensor

that it was previously set to.

To change quick data

Press the [Up] button to go up through the port list.

Press the [Down] button to go down through the port list.

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Getting Started

Standby

Standby is a timer that can be set to turn ON or OFF outputs for a user programmable duration of

time. Typically, Standby is used to temporarily turn o pumps for maintenance or feeding. Once

the Standby timer has nished counting down, all outputs set to use Standby will automatically

resume their normal operation. Each device can individually be set to use standby.

Example screen after Standby has been started

Standby can only be started from the Home Screen. It will appear on the lower line when active.

Standby has a factory default setting of 30 minutes.

To set up Standby

Please see the General menu instructions in Chapter 5.

To set an Output to use Standby

Please see the output function setup instructions in Chapter 7.

To start Standby

1When on the Home Screen, Press the [Back] / Standby button.

The lower line will say “Standby”.

2Press the [Enter] button to start Standby.

The time will appear next to “Standby”, it will begin to countdown, signaling that Standby

is now active. Once the standby time has expired, the system will go back to normal opera-

tion and the channels will function based on their programming.

To cancel Standby

Press the [Back] button.

Standby can be stopped early once activated. Standby and its timer will be removed from

the screen. The previous quick data will take its place.

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Getting Started

Alarm Notication

When an alarm is set to use a the ash or beep notication, it will appear on the home screen.

The alarm will appear on the top line as “AlarmXX”, where the XX is the number of the active

alarm.

Example Alarm Notication

To stop an alarm’s ashing or beeping

When on the Home Screen, Press the [Back] button.

To remove the alarm message from the screen

When on the Home Screen, Press the [Enter] button.

The alarm condition must be cleared before the alarm message will be removed from the

screen. For example, if a temperature alarm of 80 degrees triggers an alarm, the “Alarm”

message on the screen will stop displaying if and only if you press [Enter] and the tempera-

ture is currently below 80 degrees.

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Programming

Part 2

Programming

Chapter 4: Main Menu

Pressing [Menu] enters the menu system. The menu system is structured as follows.

General

System

Modules

Timers

Alarms

Pressing the arrow keys will navigate through the menu options listed above. Once the desired

item is ashing, press [Enter] to make your selection.

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Chapter 5: General Menu

The General menu includes the following settings.

Standby

Night Mode

Wave Maker

Storm Mode

To navigate to the General menu

1On your ReefKeeper Lite head unit, hit the [Menu] key.

2Press [Down] until “General” is ashing and press [Enter].

Standby

The Standby option is a timer that can be triggered from the Home Screen. Outputs can use this

timer to turn ON or OFF for various reasons such as feeding or maintenance. Only the minutes

and seconds can be set in the Standby timer with a maximum duration of 59 minutes and 59

seconds.

To set Standby

1From the General Menu with Standby ashing, press [Enter].

The middle time option (Minutes) will be ashing and ranges from 00 to 59.

2Press the [Up] and [Down] buttons to change the minutes to the desired value and

press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The last time option (seconds) will then start ashing and ranges from 00 to 59.

3Press the [Up] button or the [Down] button to change the seconds to a desired value

and press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The screen will change and show “Save”.

4Press the [Enter] button to save.

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You can go back from a save by pressing [Back] when save is ashing.

Night Mode

The Night Mode option sets a night time period for your system. This feature can be used for the

following items:

The MLC/ALC modules (sold separately) can use the Lunar function to turn on lights

during Night Mode.

The Pump function have options to turn pumps ON or OFF during Night Mode.

The LCD screen has a brightness option for both Day Mode and Night Mode.

To set Night Mode

1From the General Menu, press [Down] until “Night Mode” is ashing and press [Enter].

The rst setting is the Night Mode Start Time. Hours will be ashing.

2Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to change the current values for Hours, Minutes and

Seconds. Move from one eld to the next by hitting [Enter].

3After the last eld for Night Start is set, press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The next setting is the Night Mode End Time. Hours will be ashing.

4Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to change the current values for Hours, Minutes and

Seconds. Move from one eld to the other by hitting [Enter].

5After the last eld for Night Start is set, press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The screen will change and show “Save”.

6Press the [Enter] button to save.

You can go back from a save by pressing [Back] when save is ashing.

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Wave Maker

The wavemaker setting allows the user to congure two opposing pump cycles, A and B. These

settings can be used with the Wave Maker function to generate turbulent ow within your tank.

Since these cycles oppose each other, WM A is always ON when WM B is OFF and vice versa.

To set Wave Makers

1From the General Menu, press [Down] until “Wave Maker” is ashing and press [Enter].

The rst setting is the amount of time that Wave Maker A will be ON, shown by “WM A”.

Hours will be ashing.

2Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to change the current values for Hours, Minutes and

Seconds. Move from one eld to the other by hitting [Enter].

Hours range from 0 to 11. Minutes and seconds range from 00 to 59.

3After the last eld is set, press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The next setting is the amount of time Wave Maker B will be ON, shown by “WM B”. Hours

will be ashing.

4Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to change the current values for Hours, Minutes and

Seconds. Move from one eld to the other by hitting [Enter].

5After the last eld is set, press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The next prompt is for “Random”. Selecting “Yes” will vary the On and O durations

between zero and the maximum set. The On and O durations set in the earlier steps deter-

mine the maximum value.

6Press the [Up] or the [Down] buttons to change between “Yes” and “No” and press

enter to conrm.

The screen will change and show “Save”.

7Press the [Enter] button to save.

You can go back from a save by pressing [Back] when save is ashing.

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Storm Mode

The “Storm Mode” setting is used to create random ON and OFF durations of the devices on the

system. For example, if a light is programmed to use storm mode, it will turn ON and OFF at

random time intervals. Storm Mode can be used on Lights and Pumps.

To set up Storm mode

1From the General Menu, press [Down] until “Storm Mode” is ashing and press [Enter].

The rst option will be “Day Of Week” and the rst “-” will be ashing by default. “Day Of

Week” represents the days of the week that you would like Storm Mode to operate and is

displayed as a sequence of dashes. Any or all of the days can be selected for Storm Mode.

Example: “S - - W - - S” = Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday “Active

2Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to select the rst day, press [Enter] to set and move

to the next day. Continue until all days are set and press [Enter] to conrm.

The next prompt will be for the “Start” time with the rst eld (hour) ashing.

3Press the [Up] or [Down] button to set the rst eld (hour), press [Enter] to set and

move to the next eld.

The next prompt will be for the “On Duration” time with the rst eld (hour) ashing. This is

not a standard time but a total duration that Storm Mode is to be in the ON state.

4Press the [Up] or [Down] button to set the rst eld (hour), press [Enter] to set and

move to the next eld.

The next prompt will be for the “O Duration” time with the rst eld (hour) ashing. This is

not a standard time but a total duration that Storm Mode is to be in the OFF state.

5Press the [Up] or [Down] button to set the rst eld (hour), press [Enter] to set and

move to the next eld.

The next prompt is for “Repeat Count” and species the number of on/o cycles that the

Storm Mode will repeat. The default state is “00” and indicates that Storm Mode will not

repeat. When set to 01 Storm Mode will repeat one time.

6Press the [Up] or [Down] button to set the eld, press [Enter] to set.

The screen will change and show “Save”.

7Press the [Enter] button to save.

You can go back from a save by pressing [Back] when save is ashing.

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Chapter 6: System Menu

The System menu includes the following settings.

Brightness

Sound

Date / Time

Lock Keys

Units

Communication

Info

Factory Reset

To navigate to the System menu

1On your ReefKeeper Lite head unit, hit the [Menu] key.

2Press [Down] until “System” is ashing and press [Enter].

Brightness

The Brightness setting determines how bright the LCD screen is for viewing. The LCD can have

dierent brightness levels for Day Mode and for Night Mode. The level will automatically change

when the system transitions from day to night and back again.

To set the Brightness level of the screen

1From the System Menu, press [Down] until “Brightness” is ashing and press [Enter].

The rst setting is for the level of brightness during Day Mode.

2Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to set the desired level and press the [Enter] button

to conrm and advance to the next value.

The next setting is for the level of brightness during Night Mode.

3Press the [Up] button or the [Down] button to set the desired level and press the

[Enter] button to conrm.

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The screen will change and show “Save”.

4Press the [Enter] button to save.

You can go back from a save by pressing [Back] when save is ashing.

Sound

The Sound setting is used to turn on or o the tone associated with a button press. Changing the

Sound setting to “OFF” does not aect audible alarms.

To set the Sound option

1From the System Menu, press [Down] until “Sound” is ashing and press [Enter].

2Press the [Up] or [Down] buttons to change between “On” and “O” and press the

[Enter] button to conrm.

The screen will change and show “Save”.

3Press the [Enter] button to save.

You can go back from a save by pressing [Back] when save is ashing.

Date/Time

Date is used to keep track of the day of the week as well as the current lunar cycle for the Lunar

function. Time is used to trigger lights on and o as well as timers.

Time does not automatically update with daylight savings time.

To set the Date and Time

1From the System Menu, press [Down] until “Date/Time” is ashing and press [Enter].

The rst option is to set the system’s date. The Year will be ashing and ranges from 2000 to

2099.

2Press the [Up] button or the [Down] button to change the year to the desired value

and press the [Enter] button to conrm and advance to the next value.

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