Need help setting up AC3pro

Chris,

The first thing you need to do is figure out what you want to do with it. I'm assuming that you have a DC-8 to plug everything into. What do you plan to plug into each of the outlets and what schedule to you want them on?

-JB

 

Hi Chris,
I am very sorry. I vaguely remember you emailed or PMed or something and I didn't reply this weekend. I have been swamped and am always swamped so no excuse. I am happy to help and remember a little about what you told me about what you bought.
Actually, now that I think about it. Did you text me? I think I replied to that. Anyway, shoot away on here, PM or email and I will do what I can.

 

It is much easier from a computer.
Get an ethernet cable long enough to go from your controller to your DSL router. Hopefully thats what you have. Then find in your controller instructions how to lookup your IP address on the controller. If this was new I would know what it is but since its not .... We will be changing this anyway.
Then on your computer go to a DOS prompt, you will find this in Programs-accessories. At DOS type IPConfig.
Give me all of this IP information when you have it.

 

Here's a sample program that was on my AC3 when I purchased it. For me, just seeing examples helps me to figure out what to do. I hope they are helpful for you.

Timer Names:
LT1%-A01
MH1%-A02
MH2%-A03
LTF%-A04
FAN%-A05
HET%-A06
SKM%-A07
FSH%-A08
CO2%-B09
RTN%-B10
ZEP%-B11
CHL%-B12
CRB%-B14
AIR%-B15
TZ1%-E01
TZ2%-E02
TZ3%-E03
TZ4%-E04
ALM%-G02


Program Statements:
If Time > 00:00 Then RTN ON
If Time > 00:00 Then FSH ON
If Time > 00:00 Then CRB ON
If Time > 00:00 Then SKM ON
If Time > 00:00 Then AIR OFF
If Time > 00:00 Then ZEP ON
If Time > 00:00 Then LTF OFF
If Time > 14:00 Then LT1 ON
If Time > 22:30 Then LT1 OFF
If Time > 17:00 Then MH1 ON
If Time > 21:30 Then MH1 OFF
If Time > 17:30 Then MH2 ON
If Time > 22:00 Then MH2 OFF
If Temp < 79.0 Then HET ON
If Temp = 79.0 Then HET ON
If Temp > 79.0 Then HET OFF
If Temp > 79.5 Then LTF ON
If Temp > 79.9 Then CHL ON
If Temp < 79.3 Then CHL OFF
Max Change 020 M Then CHL OFF
If Temp > 80.5 Then FAN ON
If Temp = 80.5 Then FAN ON
If Temp < 80.5 Then FAN OFF
If Timer MH1 = ON Then TZ1 PF1
If Timer MH1 = ON Then TZ2 PF2
If Timer MH1 = OFF Then TZ1 PF3
If Timer MH1 = OFF Then TZ2 PF4
If Timer MH1 = ON Then TZ3 PF1
If Timer MH1 = ON Then TZ4 PF2
If Timer MH1 = OFF Then TZ3 PF3
If Timer MH1 = OFF Then TZ4 PF4
Pmp MODE sD for PF1
Pmp Int 000/040 for PF1
Pmp OSC 07/07/00 for PF1
Pmp MODE SD for PF2
Pmp Int 000/040 for PF2
Pmp OSC 00/07/07 for PF2
Pmp MODE sD for PF3
Pmp Int 000/035 for PF3
Pmp OSC 07/07/00 for PF3
Pmp MODE SD for PF4
Pmp Int 000/035 for PF4
Pmp OSC 00/07/07 for PF4
If Time > 10:00 Then AIR ON
If Time > 10:01 Then AIR OFF
If Time > 22:20 Then AIR ON
If Time > 22:21 Then AIR OFF
If Timer AIR = ON Then CRB OFF
Max Change 005 M Then CRB OFF
If Temp > 81.5 Then MH1 OFF
Max Change 060 M Then MH1 OFF
If Temp > 82.5 Then MH2 OFF
Max Change 060 M Then MH2 OFF
If Time > 09:00 Then ALM ON
If Time > 09:01 Then ALM OFF
If Time > 16:00 Then ALM ON
If Time > 16:01 Then ALM OFF
If Time > 20:00 Then ALM ON
If Time > 20:01 Then ALM OFF
If Temp < 76.0 Then ALM ON
If Temp > 82.0 Then ALM ON
If pH < 07.20 Then ALM ON
If pH > 08.50 Then ALM ON
If pH2 < 07.10 Then CO2 OFF
If pH2 > 07.15 Then CO2 ON
If FeedA 000 Then TZ1 OFF
If FeedA 000 Then TZ2 OFF
If FeedA 000 Then RTN OFF
If FeedA 000 Then SKM OFF
If FeedB 000 Then TZ1 OFF
If FeedB 000 Then TZ2 OFF
If FeedC 000 Then RTN OFF
If FeedC 000 Then CRB OFF
If FeedC 000 Then SKM OFF
If FeedD 000 Then SKM OFF

 

I agree. I read it too and it does not provide the basics for getting started. There is some good info in there, but I was lost on it too. I understand it a little better now, but that's certainly relative compared to many others in the club.

--AJ

 

OK, so from what I can see, it appears that your DSL router is on port 80. Try port 81 and see if you have better luck. Now, that test was using your IP address and not your DynDNS, so I have no idea how that part is working.

--AJ

 

Here is the issue ....
The IP address you have assigned DynDNS or you are using directly in an URL is the address of your router correct? That is the problem, it is the address of your router not the AC becuase your AC uses a private network address that the outside world cannot see. You have to use a feature on your router called port forwarding, hopefully it has it. I would do as AJ said, set PORT 81 (or another port) to forward traffic to the IP address of you AC. Then all should be well with the world.
Then when calling port 80 and you ip address you will get to your router and when you use port 81 you will get to your AC. I would actually reccomend using a port other than 81 that only you know. Maybe something like 13000.
http:// will go to router
http://:13000 will go to you AC
I typed this very quickly, sorry if it doesn't make sense. Have to run.

 

First, forget about DynDNS until you get it working. Use a site like http://whatismyipaddress.com/ to determine your current IP address. It doesn't change until you reboot your router. Then type this IP from a browser you should get the login screen for your linksys router, if not something is wrong. Then you need to port forward. Unless you have more than one static IP address you will have to Port forward port 80 or another port to your AC. I would not reccomend 80 because that should be your router.
Sorry I am tied up in a conference. I can help talk you thorugh it or log into your computer remotely this weekend. Read my last post carefully, it still stands.