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by artguy
Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: New update wont work
Replies: 1
Views: 2715

New update wont work

so I recently updated to the new firmware, saved my process and system files, then uploaded them after the update. Everything went smoothly, until I tried a process as a test. The process button would light up but the output light would not nor would the output light on the hmi display. The brew sta...
by artguy
Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: Hysterisis vs pid
Replies: 0
Views: 15624

Hysterisis vs pid

2 questions. What is different between each and how do you know which is the best to use? Also should I consider using hysterisis rather than pid for my mash? I have noticed lately my rims will over and under shoot by a few degrees and the output will remain on once I have hit my set temp. I have th...
by artguy
Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: Temp probe calibration
Replies: 1
Views: 2404

Temp probe calibration

How do you calibrate temp probes from Brewers hardware? I have a fixed 4" probe that is 1.5 degrees off.
by artguy
Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: Hysterisis problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2505

Re: Hysterisis problem

Got it! Thanks. I feel silly for overlooking that. It was set to 4 so I set it to 1.5


Thanks!
by artguy
Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: Hysterisis problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2505

Hysterisis problem

I have a simple process with no exit condition I am using to run my chest freezer as a cool fermenter chamber. I have hysteresis selected. THe temp probes are all reading fine, I have the correct system settings for it, it is set to cool, it has a pid sample rate of 3, output period of 3, min pulse ...
by artguy
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: HMI Builder
Topic: HMI not showing
Replies: 1
Views: 10684

HMI not showing

I have an HMI image that is png file with a resolution of 800 x 500. When I go into the hmi builder in the system settings and set it up, copy the link into the address bar it all displays and looks great. When I go to the main screen and click the "+" sign to expand it it wll not show up....
by artguy
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Help With Chest Freezer Using a BCS
Replies: 3
Views: 3505

Re: Help With Chest Freezer Using a BCS

Thanks so much that worked! I put the pulse period to 6 and the min and max to 100% Was I correct in thinking by doing that I was ensuring a small trickle of current would not go to my compressor and damage it?
by artguy
Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Help With Chest Freezer Using a BCS
Replies: 3
Views: 3505

Help With Chest Freezer Using a BCS

I have a bcs hooked up my chest freezer and I cant seem to get it to work. I am no stranger to wiring a bcs. This is my second unit that I am going to use strictly for fermentation . I know everything is wired correctly. All outputs work fine they have been tested using a floor fan. Here is what is ...