Agrowtek GrowControl Installation & User Operation Manual Download Page 7

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Run/Stop Menu 

 

The controller will not operate until it is placed into “RUN” mode. This allows the 
user to setup the controller before allowing it to operate. This function can also 
be used for maintenance operations. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To start/stop the controller: 

1.

 

Press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the RUN/STOP menu. 

2.

 

Press the LEFT arrow key to start or stop the controller. 

Press the UP arrow key to exit the menu. 

 
 

 

 

Accessing the Menus

 

 

This controller has an advanced set of digital timers, clocks and counters in conjunction with a software program that offers 
complex control of your equipment.  The variables are customer adjustable values such as timers, temperature, etc. that can 
be set very easily on the controller screen. 
 

Accessing the Main Menu 

 
System Menu #1
 
1.

 

Press the DOWN arrow key to enter the main menu. 

2.

 

Press the LEFT arrow key to enter the climate settings such as 
temperature, humidity, CO2, and solar switch point. 

3.

 

Press the RIGHT arrow key to set the various timer settings 
such as pump cycles, CO2 timers, etc. 

4.

 

Press the DOWN arrow key to enter system menu #2. 

5.

 

Press the UP arrow key to exit the menu. 

 
System Menu #2 
6.

 

Press the LEFT arrow key to enter the system configuration. 

7.

 

Press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the calibration menu. 

8.

 

Press the UP arrow key to exit the menu. 

 
Changing the Settings 

When you select a sub-menu to enter, the controller will scroll 
through settings pages at four (4) second intervals.
 When you 
reach a menu with settings you want to edit: 
 

1.

 

Press the ALT key 

2.

 

Navigate to the setting to be changed 

3.

 

Press the ENTER key and change the values 

4.

 

Press the ENTER key to save your settings; 
press the ESC key to cancel your settings 

5.

 

Press the ESC key to continue scrolling 

 

View Sensor Status 

 

The current sensor readings can be readily displayed on the screen by 
pressing the LEFT arrow key. The screen will flash between the sensor 
readings and the current I/O status. 
 
Press the UP arrow key to exit this mode.

 NOTICE 

Before placing the controller into RUN mode for the first time, enter all 

of your desired set points, timer values and configuration options. 

RIGHT  >

 

DOWN   V

 

LEFT  <

 

System Menus 

 DANGER! 

ALWAYS place your controller into STOP mode before powering it down. 

This prevents the possibility of accidental equipment startup when powered back on. 

Run / Stop Menus

 

Summary of Contents for GrowControl

Page 1: ...em operates on 100 240V and can cause electric shock resulting in injury or death Read all warnings and instructions before operating this equipment REV081507 WARNING The controller enclosure sensors...

Page 2: ...ode Lighting Mode 8 Solar Set Point 8 Humidity Mode 8 Timers Cycle Timer Operation Modes 9 Lighting Duration Timer 9 24 Hour Lighting Timer 9 Pump Timers Operation 10 Configuration High Temperature Li...

Page 3: ...Keep in mind the maximum allowable temperature and humidity when selecting a location to mount the controller Make sure the controller sensors and other controller accessories are not in a splash drip...

Page 4: ...rowControl sensor ports Disconnecting a Sensor 1 Disconnect the sensor cable from the GrowControl sensor port 2 Disconnect the sensor cable from the sensor cable port Sensor cables can be extended usi...

Page 5: ...le 8 Amps Resistive 2 Amps Inductive 120 240VAC 1000 Watts The controller can handle a maximum of 15 Amps resistive combined Extension Cords may be used to connect equipment to the controller Ensure t...

Page 6: ...er values and configuration options Setting the Time and Date 1 From the home screen press the OK key to enter the system menu 2 Scroll down to SET CLOCK and press OK 3 SET CLOCK will be blinking pres...

Page 7: ...O2 timers etc 4 Press the DOWN arrow key to enter system menu 2 5 Press the UP arrow key to exit the menu System Menu 2 6 Press the LEFT arrow key to enter the system configuration 7 Press the RIGHT a...

Page 8: ...s found under the Timer Setup menu Acceptable Values 00 00 to 99 59 Humidity Control When in Humidity Mode 0 humidification mode GrowControl will operate the humidity output when the humidity level fa...

Page 9: ...has set Day Night mode is determined by the solar set point and the lighting status Day mode begins when the sun rises and ends when the lights turn off or when the sun goes down in the case when the...

Page 10: ...g Duration Timer is used Acceptable Values 00 00 to 99 59 Lighting 24 Hour Timer In lighting modes 0 and 1 lighting is operated based on the 24 hour lighting timer instead of the duration timer Settin...

Page 11: ...of the controller When activated the controller shuts down all equipment for the time specified by the Re Start Delay timer Other float sensors and configurations are available please consult the fac...

Page 12: ...ll be prevented until the time has been reached Timer Based Operation CO2 On Time The time in MM SS for the solenoid valve or CO2 generator to remain on CO2 Off Time The time in MM SS between CO2 emis...

Page 13: ...MASTER controller data port 3 Connect the data communication cable to the PC s RS 232 serial COM port The communication cable can be extended up to 50ft with a male female extension cable available f...

Page 14: ...por Pressure Differential is a combination measurement of temperature and humidity which compares the amount of moisture in the air with the maximum holding capacity This measurement is preferred by m...

Page 15: ...o send your on auto off settings to the controller The current status of the equipment should change as required to match your settings Climate Settings Tab Settings the climate settings on the contro...

Page 16: ...CO2 injection and ventilation equipment Lighting Tab The settings on this tab control how GrowControl will operate lighting equipment See the Lighting Mode section above The solar set point tells the...

Page 17: ...ock Tab Set the controller s real time clock with the current time and date as well as specify a daylight savings time scheme Note Values do not refresh continusouly from the controller settings shown...

Page 18: ...onds to display on the X axis This value can be changed while the trend graph is active To zoom save copy or print the trend graph right click anywhere on the graph and a menu with these options will...

Page 19: ...he sensor 3 Using a small screwdriver carefully pry one corner of the filter grate and remove A 4 Remove the foam air filter and wash with clean water or replace B 5 Replace the foam air filter and th...

Page 20: ...AC Ventilation ON timer Night 00 00 99 59 MM SS Ventilation OFF timer Night 00 00 99 59 MM SS OUTPUT 3 Heat Circuit 8 Amps 120VAC OUTPUT 4 Humidification Circuit 8 Amps 120VAC OUTPUT 5 Pump Circuit 8...

Page 21: ...t to operate SOLUTION Check to make sure the unit is plugged in Make sure the circuit has power use another working device such as a lamp to make sure Ensure the circuit breaker on the controller is n...

Page 22: ...over products installed in or operated under unusual conditions or environments including but not limited to high humidity or high temperature conditions The products which have been claimed and compl...

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