Smart Controller 8 "Ramp" question.

[sp1187]

Greetings,

so I thought I had the controller figured out, now I'm not so sure.

I want to run a 12 hour cycle.

Ramp time 240 minutes.

So if on time is 12:00 I should reach max level at 16:00.

Will my lights then start to ramp down at 20:00 to go off at 0:00?

Or does the ramp time down start at my off time? (0:00)

And is there a glitch in the program having the ramp maxed and/or end time at 0:00?

Last night they didn't ramp down and didn't go off at my off time of 0:00.

thanks.

Mike

[devonjohnsgard]

The ramp down starts at the off time... So, if off time is 0:00, the actual off time would be 400... I'm pretty sure.

[Carl]

This video might be helpful, IMO, it covers every aspect of these controllers which also IMO are not as user friendly as they could be:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnPUnwNc8LM

Carl

[sp1187]

thanks for the replies.
watched the video multiple times. it is helpful.

[mmfed01]

This video was very helpful. I had some questions about flexibility of ramp times and that answers my questions. I'm getting ready to buy one for the 120 gallon. I need a long ramp time to mimic a very slow sunrise to not scare the frogs...

Mike

[sp1187]

max ramp time is 240 minutes.
and devon was correct. ramp down starts at your off time.

[mmfed01]

Perfect...240 minutes is more than enough time...

Mike