Ato Breakout Box Issue For Apex

[Kman]

So this is really bugging me.

I am having an issue with my ATO connected to my breakout box. When i first installed it the Apex base unit the apex would not recognize it and the SW1 would not activate if i moved the float for open/closed. (I know it doesn't show up like other modules)
So i had to install it on my PM2 module. I got it to recognize it on the PM2 and the switch will go open/ closed as it should if i remove water, It works for a short time then all of a sudden the pump will not come on when the switch closes or the pump will come on and not turn off if the switch is open. I originally had it in plug 7 but changed it to plug 8 thinking this was the issue as 4 and 8 are best for low wattage hardware. It did not fix the issue. I have tried different terminals on the breakout box. (like spot 2 and 3)

Am i supposed to configure the plug outlet itself or does it have to be a virtual outlet? I wonder if it is a bad breakout box

My programing is below.

(PM2 name for it is SWX4_1 and SWX4_2)

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If SWX4_1 OPEN Then OFF
If SWX4_1 CLOSED Then ON
If SWX4_2 OPEN Then OFF
Defer 004:00 Then ON

 

[TORX]

I do not think that it is possible to have a bad BOB. I have made one for 10$, they are just wires, no board or anything. Have you tried another switch?

 

[Kman]

I do not think that it is possible to have a bad BOB. I have made one for 10$, they are just wires, no board or anything. Have you tried another switch?

I have tried different switches on both the Apex base and PM2. I also only hooked up one float at first and then the other with the same issue. I did buy the reefkeeper float switch kit and had to cut the ends off but that should not matter. I ever soldered the wires together and taped them thinking it was a bad connection.

 

[TORX]

First verify your float is working by pushing the float UP and hold it there for a minute. Should show as OPEN on the dashboard. Then push it all the way down, hold for a minute. Should show as CLOSED.

You can also omit 'If SWX4_1 CLOSED Then ON' from the code as it is understood that OPEN is ON, which automatically means that CLOSED is OFF.

 

[Kman]

If I pushup and hold the float up it shows open on the dashboard , If i push all the way down and hold it will show closed. Both have been programed and tested in fusion and the old ip based login.
i will try omitting what you suggested.

 

[Pistol]

Because you have the Set Off statement you don't need the if sw open then off statement

 

[TORX]

Right, I typed it wrong. Just have the open statements, not closed statements.

 

[Pistol]

This is mine, the osc statement only allows it to run for 4 1/2 minutes every 240 minutes, the defer is in case it is bouncing.

Fallback OFF
OSC 000:00/004:30/240:00 Then ON
If ATO_sw OPEN Then OFF
Defer 002:00 Then ON

 

[Kman]

That makes sense I will try it. To be clear ATO_sw would be the name of my switch? In my case it would be SWX4_1 in place of ATO_sw

 

[Pistol]

Yes, my ato sw is open when my sump is full but it can work both ways.