Do you have the display? You can set audible alarms by changing the sound settings for the alerts...the sound comes from the display. Not sure if that'd be much better than the phone. The other option would be to just set something like an old style alarm clock to that obnoxious buzzer "test" mode and plug it to the Apex. Assign it a virtual outlet and tie it into one of the "if" statements you have for recognizing an emergency in the tank. If you want to get fancy I'm sure you could replace the alarm clock with an electric fire bell That should get your attention lol.
you could do a wireless system with an arduino setup. In the Apex programming turn on the power port for the arduino when there is a power fault and the arduino sends the wifi signal to the wireless listening arduino that fires the buzzer. Probably would cost you about $40 to build. I will work on building one to test the theory. Ordering 2 arduino mini's now. I will post it up in DIY section when I start working on it.
Unfortunately the breakout box is designed for sensors that complete a circuit. It is not designed to be able to run things. Its designed to send a signal to the apex when one of the circuits connect.
It would work for things like water detection, float switches, Light detectors, and other simple sensors.
Unfortunately the breakout box is designed for sensors that complete a circuit. It is not designed to be able to run things. Its designed to send a signal to the apex when one of the circuits connect.
It would work for things like water detection, float switches, Light detectors, and other simple sensors.
If you have an open outlet you could plug in an alarm and a strobe light run the extension upstairs flashing lights and an alarm... Not pretty but would warn you
If you have an open outlet you could plug in an alarm and a strobe light run the extension upstairs flashing lights and an alarm... Not pretty but would warn you
Bad idea. The VDM is not designed for load even if you keep it under 100mA. Thats a great way to fry the VDM and damage the power supplies in the Apex and energy bars.
you could do a wireless system with an arduino setup. In the Apex programming turn on the power port for the arduino when there is a power fault and the arduino sends the wifi signal to the wireless listening arduino that fires the buzzer. Probably would cost you about $40 to build. I will work on building one to test the theory. Ordering 2 arduino mini's now. I will post it up in DIY section when I start working on it.
It doesnt need to be that complex. A 12V buzzer from radioshack and a 12V power supply would be plenty sufficient. If you want to take it up one notch, you could use something like this plugged into an EB8 outlet (would also need a 4" electrical box, a cord and some wire nuts)
I still say get a huge fire bell and just plug it in on an outlet in the basement. If you go on vacation and don't have web access to check the tank...the neighbors can probably still alert you to minor temp swings from the comfort of their own couch
I still say get a huge fire bell and just plug it in on an outlet in the basement. If you go on vacation and don't have web access to check the tank...the neighbors can probably still alert you to minor temp swings from the comfort of their own couch
It doesnt need to be that complex. A 12V buzzer from radioshack and a 12V power supply would be plenty sufficient. If you want to take it up one notch, you could use something like this plugged into an EB8 outlet (would also need a 4" electrical box, a cord and some wire nuts)
The arduino would be the wireless approach. Yah if you want to go the L.A.F. route just get the big buzzer and plug it in your EB8. But if you're going that route, I prefer Khalis' idea.
I still say get a huge fire bell and just plug it in on an outlet in the basement. If you go on vacation and don't have web access to check the tank...the neighbors can probably still alert you to minor temp swings from the comfort of their own couch
It has been my idea to use optical relays on the vdm out, with a 24v output The optical relays completely isolate the output, protecting the apex. I have all the parts and should work in theory but havent had the time to assemble.
zombie;338644 said:
Bad idea. The VDM is not designed for load even if you keep it under 100mA. Thats a great way to fry the VDM and damage the power supplies in the Apex and energy bars.
It has been my idea to use optical relays on the vdm out, with a 24v output The optical relays completely isolate the output, protecting the apex. I have all the parts and should work in theory but havent had the time to assemble.