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By Rob Fowler

Standalone DIY ATO System

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November 5, 2019 – Version 1

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Page 3 For Calcium reactor operation, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, as per it’s manual  For Robo-Tank operation, refer to the operating instructions, as per it’s manual  Keep controller cool and dry, do not expose to direct sunlight or heat...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
7. External Multi-Use Push Button ..............................10 8. Water Pump Energy Consumption Monitoring ..........................11 9. Benefits of Connecting the ATO Module to the Robo-Tank Controller..................11 10. Advance Settings and ATO Defaults ............................. 12 11. Adjusting the Advanced Settings..............................13 12.
Page 5: Summary
1. Summary The Robo-Tank DIY ATO System is a high quality, high accurate full featured customizable auto top off system for your aquarium and has 5 layers of security built in to protect against floods or other catastrophes. It can be used out of the box as a standalone system or integrated into the Robo-Tank controller.
Page 6: How The Ato Operates
ATO module and power back up and the training session will start over. The ATO will continue to function until the maximum run-time shuts down the system. Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top...
Page 7: Setting Up The Robo-Tank Ato System
Setting up the ATO is fairly easy but includes a few steps depending on the sensors you have. If you ordered the DIY kit please refer to the “Robo-Tank ATO Assembly Manual” for detailed instructions to assemble your ATO module.
Page 8 5 minutes is used, when you setup the ATO and the first fill takes longer than this the ATO alarm will go off so keep this in mind when placing the sensors in your aquarium or sump. Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top...
Page 9: Managing Alarms
3 seconds, the ATO will send out a single long beep and the side front LED will turn off. Note: The system will automatically revert back to working mode after 60 minutes Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top User Manual – Page 9...
Page 10: External Multi-Use Push Button
Note: If you replace the DC pump on the ATO power down the ATO system and power it back up, this will start the learning process over for it and the maximum run-time. Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top...
Page 11: Water Pump Energy Consumption Monitoring
Robo-Tank, until then you need to adjust using push buttons) Note: the front side LED flashes while communicating with Robo-Tank however it will remain on if the ATO module is in Test Mode and still flash rapidly when in maintenance mode.
Page 12: Advance Settings And Ato Defaults
10. Advance Settings and ATO Defaults The Robo-Tank ATO system has a total of 8 settings that you can adjust allowing you to further customize the ATO for your aquarium. You can toggle through the settings using the 3 push buttons on the ATO modules circuit board which can be accessed by removing the lid.
Page 13: Adjusting The Advanced Settings
Count them as it beeps to get the current setting and match according to the chart on the following page. All settings are saved to an EEPROM which will retain its memory without power for longer than you or I will. Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top User Manual – Page 13...
Page 14 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9 Monitor 0 minutes 3.3 volts 1 second 0 minutes 0 second Reservoir Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top User Manual – Page 14...
Page 15: Attaching Plug-Able Screw Terminal Connectors To Sensors And Dc Pump
If you keep this in mind the sensors are good, but if you submerge the section where the cable enters you will have problems. The Robo-Tank Sensor Brackets are designed to keep the critical part dry if used correctly.
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Page 17: Specifications
Maximum Pump Run-time Seconds Seconds Pump Voltage Volts Alarm Volume Percent ATO Start Delay Minutes ATO Stop Delay Seconds Questions or comments contact me (Rob Fowler) at info@robo-tank.ca Robo-Tank DIY ATO System Back to Top User Manual – Page 17...