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IntelliDose

Installation and User Guide

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Doses up to 9 part Nutrients, additives and pH

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Measures Conductivity, pH, Temperature

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Displays EC, CF, TDS,

F, pH

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Connect to the via Internet Cloud Environment (subscription required)

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Variable ratios for nutrient part (change from vegetative to generative)

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Auto schedule of nutrient ratios and EC’s

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Proportional Dosing (for rapid dosing between irrigations)

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Direct drive dosing pumps (keeps costs down)

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Irrigation with day/night control

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precision timer

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Day/Night EC levels

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Water level control

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to lower EC

Summary of Contents for IntelliDose

Page 1: ...Displays EC CF TDS oC oF pH Connect to the via Internet Cloud Environment subscription required Variable ratios for nutrient part change from vegetative to generative Auto schedule of nutrient ratios...

Page 2: ...l dosing default OFF Section F Sequential dosing default ON Section G Installation Section H Maintenance Section I Fault finding Section J Specification Section K Advanced Irrigation Features Section...

Page 3: ...the mixing tank See section G for detailed installation notes Typical installation using peristaltic pumps HINTS Mount sample pot just above top of tank as many small pumps have low head pressure capa...

Page 4: ...so increase the life of the peristaltic tubing It is also important that the tank is continually stirred while dosing and there is a continuous gentle flow through the sample pot If the sample pot is...

Page 5: ...nd EC x 700 Mixing nutrients IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY When using any automatic doser it is important that the nutrients and acid alkali are diluted to 2 The instructions on many dry powder...

Page 6: ...gradually and automatically change the mix from vegetative to generative whilst at the same time gradually changing the EC Note On each date specified the settings change to the new values and then st...

Page 7: ...a different interval set for day and night For example you could set it to irrigate for 4 minutes every 1 hour 35 minutes during the day and for 4 minutes every 5 hours at night or not at all during t...

Page 8: ...ould not exceed 4A Getting Started Follow the installation instructions in section G and when everything is installed and connected do the following Switch on the power Check that the power light on t...

Page 9: ...register for a new account here https intelligrow autogrow com Login using your account details and connect your devices as per the picture below Click your profile in the top right of the page and se...

Page 10: ...es 7 Enable all functions that you wish to use 8 Check the time date on the controller Configuration First under the General tab select your temperature units date format EC preference and name your d...

Page 11: ...ms that irrigate large quantities of water from the tank and therefore need very rapid dosing to get the EC and pH back to correct levels If this is not the case then deselect this option It should on...

Page 12: ...e pump for this nutrient part will only run for 1 second The process is similar for pH dosing where you are trying to achieve a change of 0 1pH for each dose The dose interval is set to allow time for...

Page 13: ...the drop down menu to access your Set Points Please note if scheduling has been selected then settings like the nutrient set points and nutrient dose ratios will appear greyed out on the home page as...

Page 14: ...blems The pop up calendar allows you to easily view records from previous days months or years The Options tab allows you to customize your history screen to show only attributes and functions require...

Page 15: ...ou to edit a numeric value they are used for increasing or decreasing the values They are also used to select between different options On first pressing the menu button you will see yourself in the m...

Page 16: ...the save button Calibrate pH sensor The glass bulb at the end of the pH electrode should be shiny and clear If necessary clean the glass bulb at the tip of the sensor with a very soft child s toothbru...

Page 17: ...h to 1 5th of the original Then you would schedule 100 50 50 which will be more accurate In Configure on the controller or Functions on IntelliGrow select how many nutrient parts you will be using The...

Page 18: ...epending on the measured EC This means that when starting with a tank of pure water the controller will make one very large dose followed by smaller doses as the setpoint is approached Note that propo...

Page 19: ...a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Remove the screws holding the back fit the mounting feet then screw to the wall If using the dry wall plaster board anchors use the longer screws supplied If f...

Page 20: ...er 5 6 IntelliDose Installation Guide 30 June 2020 Copyright 2020 Autogrow Systems Ltd 20 Installation for NFT with solenoid valve to automatically control water and Irrigation pump via contactor pane...

Page 21: ...small pump should be used to continuously circulate the solution through the sample pot and keep the tank stirred The irrigation pump would then need a pump start relay with a 24V DC coil to switch o...

Page 22: ...C peristaltic pumps The connection diagram for more than 3 part nutrients must be mapped by IntelliGrow software AFTER configuration has been complete If you are not intending to use IntelliGrow pleas...

Page 23: ...e pH electrode should be shiny and clear If necessary clean the glass bulb at the tip of the sensor with a very soft child s toothbrush or a special cleaning tool with a little liquid dish washing soa...

Page 24: ...ne you will need to replace the pH probe Any pH probe with a standard BNC connector will do EC calibration is out or EC reading varies Ensure there is a small non turbulent flow of solution past the f...

Page 25: ...ution 0 01 mS cm 0 1 CF 50 ppm Nutrient measurement accuracy 0 1 EC 1 0 CF or 50ppm temperature compensated Nutrient dosing range 0 10EC to 5 99EC 0 1 to 59 9CF 50ppm to 2999 ppm pH resolution and acc...

Page 26: ...utputs No Station Outputs select from 1 to 4 stations Pump Output Select Yes No for a separate pump output which is activated each time any of the stations is activated Station Mode chose between Inde...

Page 27: ...te at same time each day is No Irrigate every specify the night time irrigation interval days hours minutes if Irrigate at same time each day is No Irrigate at specify the time of day to start irrigat...

Page 28: ...irrigation up to 4 irrigation stations with own triggers and durations Number of irrigation stations 0 to 4 where 0 means no irrigation is configured Separate pump output indicate if a main pump outpu...

Page 29: ...lves are operated for watering each station This additional output is labelled as Irrig pump on the wiring diagram and only needs to be used if using a single irrigation pump If individual irrigation...

Page 30: ...tart Guide please head to IntelliGrow Knowledge Base Thankyouforyourpurchase Get the most out of your IntelliDose or IntelliClimate control systems with IntelliGrow IntelliGrow is a cloud based soluti...

Page 31: ...24V DC 2 5A power supply with universal plug 1 x EC Probe 1 x pH Probe 3 x Starter Sized Calibration solutions 1 x 3m USB cable 1 x Mounting hardware 1 x Instruction manual To obtain our warranty ser...

Page 32: ...rence at his own expense The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the express approval of Autogrow Systems Ltd could result in the...

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