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© Agrowtek Inc.   |  www.agrowtek.com  |  Technology to Help You Grow™

Technology to Help You Grow

AGROWtEK

Digital Irrigation Valve Controller

VX8i: 8 Output

VX12i: 8 Output / 4 Input 

Contents

Introduction 

2

Component Locations 

3

Installation Instructions 

4

Mounting the Enclosure 

4

Power Connections 

5

Wire Routing 

5

I/O Terminals 

6

Output Connections, Irrigation Valves 

7

Output Connections, Other Devices 

8

Input Connections, Discrete Sensors (VX12i) 

9

Input Connections, Analog Sensors (VX12i) 

10

Connection to GrowControl™ Cultivation Controllers 

11

Connection to USB AgrowLINK 

12

Specifications

Input Power

1A@15Vdc

Max Switching Current

1A per point / 1A combined

Max Switching Voltage

24Vdc

Outputs

8 Sourcing FETS

Output Status Indicators

Red LEDs

PWM on Outputs

6 Channels, 1kHz 10-90%

Inputs

4 Analog Channels

Analog Input Type

0-5Vdc        / 0-20mA, 12-Bit

Jumper Selectable

Analog Sensor Power

500mA @ 5Vdc

Enclosure Knock-Outs

(2) dia. 7/8”

Enclosure Rating

TYPE 12K NEMA

Minimum Cycle Time

1 second

Interface

GrowNET™, MODBUS

MODBUS RTU 

12

Serial Speed & Format 

13

Supported Commands 

13

Register Types 

13

MODBUS Holding Registers 

14

MODBUS Coil Registers 

14

Technical Information 

15

Troublshooting 

15

Maintenance & Service 

15

Storage and Disposal 

15

Warranty 

15

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VXi

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for VX12i

Page 1: ...tivation Controllers 11 Connection to USB AgrowLINK 12 Specifications Input Power 1A 15Vdc Max Switching Current 1A per point 1A combined Max Switching Voltage 24Vdc Outputs 8 Sourcing FETS Output Sta...

Page 2: ...sed for discrete or analog type sensors A 5Vdc 500mA power supply is includ ed on board for powering analog sensors or providing a signaling voltage for discrete or dry contact sen sors Typical Discre...

Page 3: ...omponent Locations O8 O7 GND O6 O4 O2 IN4 IN2 5V O5 GND O3 GND O1 GND IN3 GND IN1 GND GND 2 1 3 4 1 I O Screw Terminal Block Make connections to analog sensor inputs and transistor outputs 2 Input Jum...

Page 4: ...installation only Enclosures are not water proof 3 Do not place sensor in direct sunlight Installation Instructions DANGER Electrocution Hazard Disconnected all power sources before servicing or wirin...

Page 5: ...ons 1 2 EM T K nock outs 12 24 V DC P ower J ack GrowNET P ort RS 4 8 5 M O DB U S RT U Maximum 1A power supply current Input power protection fuse of 1A required to prevent damage to the unit from ov...

Page 6: ...l terminals marked GND are common 2 5V VX12i only A 5V DC 500mA power supply is provided for powering discrete and analog 5V sensors that connect to the 0 5V dc input terminals 3 Inputs VX12i only The...

Page 7: ...rrigation valves can be connected directly to the DC outputs when the unit is operated with the included 15 Vdc power supply Up to eight valves can be connected and up to four valves can be operated s...

Page 8: ...als are accepted or for advice on analog filter construction 2 Relays Contactors DC powered relays contactors and SSR s may be driven directly by the outputs Each output is protected for flyback and s...

Page 9: ...are simple typically mechanical sensors that manipulate a physical switch dry contact to close a circuit Passive sensors do not have any electronics on board and simply pass through the signal voltag...

Page 10: ...or 0 005mA Each input has a default range in Voltage mode of 0 5Vdc or if set with a jumper to a Current mode a 0 20mA range Voltage Mode Standard mode for 0 5Vdc analog sensors or discrete type sens...

Page 11: ...re in electrical connectors Loctite LB 8423 Dupont Molykote 4 5 CRC 05105 Di Electric Grease Super Lube 91016 Silicone Dielectric Grease Other Silicone or Lithium based insulating grease NOTICE GrowNE...

Page 12: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 AgrowNET Link Port TM STATUS INDICATORS MODBUS RTU RS 485 Use the LX2 ModLINK to connect MODBUS devices to the GrowNET port RJ 4 5 C AB L E 7 24 Vdc Technology to Help You Grow AGROWtEK U...

Page 13: ...Cross Over 7 24 Vdc USB Cross Over Data registers are 16 bits wide with addresses using the standard MODICON protocol Floating point values use the standard IEEE 32 bit format occupying two contiguous...

Page 14: ...g Input Value Integer Input 1 Signed Int 16 bit signed R 40101 Input 2 40102 Input 3 40103 Input 4 40104 Analog Input Value Floating Point Input 1 Floating Point 32 bit float R 40201 Input 2 40203 Inp...

Page 15: ...ess or merchantability for a particular purpose and is limited to the Warranty Period In no event or circumstance shall Agrowtek Inc be liable to any third party or the claimant for damages in excess...

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