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Summary of Contents for Digital Aquatics Archon
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting to know the Archon ............................................................5 Ports/Connections on the Archon ........................................................... 5 Description of the ports/connections ........................................................6 Initial Setup ..................................................................7 Connecting the Archon to Wireless internet ...................................................... 8 Web Interface................................................................... 10 Home Tab ..................................................................10 Graphs Tab ..................................................................11 Outputs Tab .................................................................. -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome to your new Archon controller! This guide will help you through the initial setup of your new device and get you up and running quickly. Before you know it, you’ll be controlling and monitoring your aquarium in ways you only dreamed of before! To get started, please unpack your new Archon controller and confirm that you have received all the items listed below. -
Page 4: Included Items - Pb4 Kit
Included Items with 2 x PB4 Kit: 1 x Archon Controller 1 x 6’ Bus Cable 2 x PB4 Power Bars 1 x 3’ Bus Cable 1 x DA pH Probe with Calibration Solutions 1 x 5’ Cat5 Ethernet Cable... -
Page 5: Included Items - Pb8 Kit
Included Items with PB8 Kit: 1 x Archon Controller 1 x 6’ Bus Cable 1 x PB8 Power Block 1 x DA pH Probe with Calibration Solutions 1 x 5’ Cat5 Ethernet Cable 1 x iTemp Probe 4 x Mounting Screws... -
Page 6: Getting To Know The Archon
Getting to know the Archon... -
Page 7: Description Of The Ports/Connections
6. 9v power input – Port to plug in included power supply. In the future, this will be used for triggering battery backup modes with a UPS power supply. 7. LAN port – Used to connect the Archon to network via an ethernet cable. The orange light is the power light for the Archon. -
Page 8: Initial Setup
Initial Setup: After confirming you received all of the items listed, connect your new Archon controller to the power bar(s) with the bus connector(s), plug the iTemp probe into the iTemp port, and connect power to the Archon with the supplied 9v power supply. -
Page 9: Connecting The Archon To Wireless Internet
Once you press the Send button, the entered settings will be saved to the Archon. To perform changes to your internet settings without affecting other system settings, press the reset button through the top of the Archon and hold for 10-15... - Page 10 (ie. Laptop, tablet, phone), to your home network and and enter : HTTP://(Hostname) (this is the Hostname assigned during the setup) example: http://Archon (this is the Default if it was not changed during setup) Welcome to your Archon’s Home page! Now for the fun to begin!
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Page 11: Web Interface
Web Interface Description Home Tab This will bring you back to the home page (see example below). On the home page, you can monitor/control all of the assigned Inputs and Outputs. You are currently allowed 12 items per column. The small “gear” icons will take you into the setup for the page. Here you can add or remove individual items you would like to monitor/control from your ... -
Page 12: Graphs Tab
Double-click the Graph again to exit full screen. Global Update Interval: This allows you to change how often your Archon graphs each of the input/outputs connected. Wipe Currently selected log: This will clear the saved data for the selected graph. -
Page 13: Outputs Tab
Outputs Tab This page will show all outputs currently available for your Archon System. Clicking the gear icon on each output will allow modifying the settings for that specific output. Module Name: This will change the name for the entire module. -
Page 14: Inputs Tab
Inputs Tab The small gear icon on each output will allow changes to the settings for that output. Module Name: Allows the user to change the name of the module. Channel Name: Allows the user to change the name of the input. ... -
Page 15: System Tab
Hardware and Software versions: This displays what version of the firmwares the Archon is currently running, and if updates are available. Enter command box: Allows for codes to directly entered into the Archon and the returned data will be displayed in the box below (more details in this guide’s ... -
Page 17: Alarm Tab
On: This will be highlighted if the alarm is currently being tripped. Clear: Click to clear the alarm notice. Email Alert Setup: Enter your email provider’s information here. Send – will confirm the information to the Archon Test – will allow you test the email/text settings ... -
Page 18: Standby Tab
Standby 3: 2 minutes, and Standby 4: 30 seconds (these can be changed in the System Tab under Standby Timers) Clicking on any of the standbys will activate that specific standby. When the Archon is in standby, the button will light up green and a timer will appear to the right of... -
Page 19: Example Settings
Examples of Output Setups On/Off Function Current Function: OnOff On Mode: The output starts in the “off” position. By clicking this box, it will immediately set the output to the “on” position. Channel Default: This will set the channel to be either on or off if the power bar looses communication with the Arhcon controller. Show Alarms: This will allow the channel to be overriden by specified alarms and be turned either on or off during the alarm period. -
Page 20: Light - Basic
Light Settings - Basic Current function: Light Timer: Select from the menu to tie this channel to a timer for on/off times. Create New: Clicking this will open the timer settings and allow you to create a new timer directly from this page. On at Night: This specifies how the channel will react to the night mode. -
Page 21: Halide Light
Metal Halide Light Settings Current function: Halide Timer: Select from the menu to tie this channel to a timer for on/off times. Create New: Clicking this will open the timer settings and allow you to create a new timer directly from this page. On at Night: This specifies how the channel will react to the night mode. -
Page 22: Lunar
Lunar (This is based on a 29.5 day cycle) (This function will only work with specific modules such as the MLC or ALC) Current Function: Lunar Maximum: Maximum brightness of the lunar pods Ramp Time: Length of time the lunar pods will ramp up to and down from the Maximum setting Show Alarms: This will allow the channel to be overriden by specified alarms and be turned either on or off during the alarm period. -
Page 23: Multi-Timer
Multi-Timer Current Function: MultiTimer Timers: Allows you to set 1-3 distinct timers to activate the channel. On at Night: This specifies how the channel will react to the night mode. If you un-click this box, the channel will not run during your nighttime hours. Delay out of Standby: This will set the length of time the channel will delay after the standby has expired. -
Page 24: Controller
Controller Current Function: Controller Input: Select the input you would like to control this channel. Sort by: This will sort the inputs by their type (ie. Temp, pH, etc). Setpoint: This is the level where the channel is to be activated/deactivated Hysteresis: Amount of fluctuation from the setpoint until the channel is triggered again. -
Page 25: Heater/Chiller/Fan
Heater, Chiller, or Fan Current Function: Heater, chiller, or fan function Input: select the temperature probe that will be used to control this input Set point: Desired temperature of the aquarium Hysteresis: Hysteresis is the amount of allowable difference from your desired temperature before the heater/chiller turns on, to avoid constantly turning on/off. Example: The picture shows the temp set to 78.5°... -
Page 26: Dosing
Rate of Flow: Rate of flow from the Dosing Pump in ml per minute (The DP1 is calibrated at 30ml per minute). The Archon will automatically do all the calculations needed to adjust the dosing pump timing, incuding dosing to the millisecond. -
Page 27: Wavemaker - Simple
Wavemaker (This is for non-controllable powerheads plugged into a power bar) Current function: Wavemaker Timer: Select a timer or create a new timer to control the length of time the wavemaker is on/off. Wavemaker type: A and C are on at the same time while B and D are on at the same time, opposite of A/C. Delay out of Standby: Time the channel is delayed after the standby has expired (useful for water changes). -
Page 28: Return Pump/Skimmer
Return Pump/Skimmer Current function: ReturnPump or Skimmer Delay out of Standby: Time the channel is delayed after the standby Channel Default: This will set the channel to be either on or off if the power bar looses communication with the Arhcon controller. Show Alarms: This will allow the channel to be overriden by specified alarms and be turned either on or off during the alarm period. -
Page 29: Float Switches
Float Switches Current function: FloatSwitch On Input: Select the switch input that will turn the channel on. Default is set to closed for triggering; select the “On When Open” box to change this setting. Off Input: Select the switch input that will turn the channel off. Default is set to closed for triggering, select the “Off When Open” box to change this setting. Users now have the ability to use multiple switches to turn on/off the float switch, or the same input can be selected for both channels. -
Page 30: Advanced Wavemaker (0-10V Ports)/Apc Wavemaker
Advanced Wavemaker/APC Wavemaker AdvWavemaker: This is for use on 0-10v or PWM ports only. APCWavemaker This is for use with the APC module. Current function: AdvWavemaker/APCWavemaker Maximum: Maximum power of the pump (percentage). Minimum: Minum amount of power for the pump (percentage). Pulse time: Set the duration of each pulse, down to the millisecond. -
Page 31: Ph Calibration
numbers into the Data box for you. Click Finish to write the data to the Archon unit, saving your settings. Calibration is now complete. Note: Digital Aquatics recommends re-performing this calibration every 60-90 days to maintain optimum accuracy in your pH readings. -
Page 32: Orp Setup/Calibration
ORP Setup Change the channel name to “ORP” or your desired name, then click the “Set port to ORP mode” box and click Save. Wait for the page to refresh (about 5 seconds). - Page 33 Soak the ORP probe in the calibration solution for 20-30 minutes, then click the Copy button next to the “400” Target (this will copy the raw data numbers into the Data box for you). Click Finish to write the data to the Archon unit. Calibration is complete. ...
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Page 34: Timers
System Settings Timers Click the New button to add a new timer to the “Timers” drop-down menu. Select the new timer from the drop-down menu and click the Show Data Button. (The screen should look similar to the image above) Timer name: This allows the Timers to be customized with specific names (example: Actinic lights) ... -
Page 35: Alarms
Alarms Click the New button to add a new alarm to the “Alarms” drop-down menu. Select the new alarm from the drop-down menu and click the Show Data Button. (The screen should look similar to the image above) Alarm name: You can now change the alarm name to be personalized. ... -
Page 36: Index
You will need to setup port forwarding on your home router. Forward the IP address of your Archon to port 80. In a web browser on on your home network, go to www.myipaddress.com. This will give you your public IP address. Use this address to access your Archon ... -
Page 37: Updating The Archon
Performing updates to Hardware and Firmware: Go to the System Page of the Archon. If there are updates available, you will see this in the image below: The box that says UpdateHardware, or UpdateSoftware will appear. If you see both, click the UpdateSoftware box first as it does not require a system reboot. - Page 38 After the screen has returned to normal, or if 5 minutes have passed, click the Shutdown button and restart your Archon. NOTE: The Archon will still receive power from the bus line and any power modules that are plugged in. Always disconnect the bus cables or switch off the power...
- Page 39 Specifications Weight: 4.2 oz Size: 5.75” L; 4.4” W; 1” H Antenna Length: 5” Electrical Input: 9V, 1000mA Electrical Output: 0-10V adjustable; PWM 0-5V adjustable Digital Aquatics 19825 141 pl ne Woodinville, WA 98072 425-527-0995...
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