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GrowControl
SXC
TM
TEMP
RH
LIGHT
CO2
if equipped
KEEP
FAN
FILTER
CLEAN
Connection to MODBUS RTU
Serial Speed & Format
RS-485
Use the LX2 ModLINK to connect MODBUS devices to the GrowNET™ port.
HX8 8-Port Hubs
HX8 GrowNET ™ Hubs allow multiple GrowNET™ sensors, relays and
dosing pumps to be connected to a single LX1 or LX2 interface. Indi-
vidually buffered, full-duplex ports for signal integrity. Hubs can be
daisy chained to form a network of up to 247 devices.
Hubs provide up to 1A of power for operating sensors and some re-
lays directly over the GrowNET cable. A DC jack on the hub provides
24Vdc power to the ports from the included 120V wall power supply.
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TM
GrowNET 8-Port Hub
GrowControl
TM
8 7 6 5
POWER
12-24Vdc
GrowNET
Upstream
Port
TM
HX8
The default serial data format for the LX2 ModLINK interface is:
19,200 baud, 8-N-1
.
Alternate speeds and formats between 9,600 - 115,200 baud may be configured with the free AgrowLINK PC
utility using a LX1 USB AgrowLINK and the cross-over adapter supplied with the LX2 ModLINK.
MODBUS Manual
See MODBUS manual for more information.
LX2 ModLINK™
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GrowNET
Device/Hub
TM
USB
AgrowLINK
TM
LX1 USB to GrowNET™ Bridge
TX
RX
GrowNET
Cross-Over
Adapter
LX1 USB AgrowLINK™
GrowNET™
Cross-Over
Adapter
7 - 24 Vdc
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GrowNET
Device/Hub
TM
ModLINK
TM
LX2 MODBUS RTU Bridge
+7-24V
dc
GND A B
RJ45 CABLE
7 - 24 Vdc
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GrowNET
Link Port
MODBUS
TM
Digital Water Sensor
Logger & Controller
TEMPERATURE
CONDUCTIVITY
pH
O.R.P. / D.O.
GrowControl
TM
pH
Probe
o.r.p./d.o.
Probe
Temp Probe | EC Probe
red blk wht | clr red blk
GPH MNU
H/L
72.0
45.2
123
455
°F
%
W/m
ppm
2
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GrowControl
TM
SXE
Environment Sensor
Data Logger
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WiFi
optional
GrowNET
Link Port
MDOBUS RTU
TM
WiFi
Reset
24Vdc in
4-20mA out
KEEP
FAN
FILTER
CLEAN
GPH MNU
H/L
72.0
45.2
123
455
°F
%
W/m
ppm
2
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RD8
Equipment Control Interface
U.S.A.
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DANGER! Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect all power sources before opening cover.
Read manual before installing or operating.
WiFi
Antenna
Programmable Smart Relays for Automation Control
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AgrowNET
Link Port
TM
STATUS INDICATORS
GrowNET™ Devices
3.3/5Vdc Serial Bus Compatible.
Include required bus terminating resistors per EIA standard.
TX/RX+
TX/RX-
PLC
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GrowNET
Device/Hub
TM
ModLINK
TM
LX2 MODBUS RTU Bridge
+7-24V
dc
GND A B
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GrowNET™8-Port Hub
GrowControl™
1 2 3 4
8 7 6 5
12-24Vdc
GrowNET
Upstream
Port
TM
HX8
power
RS-485