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iGrowSeries 100 Installation and User Manual
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Connecting to the iPonic 600
Warning
: Do Not Plug-in the power cord or any of the equipments into the iPonic 600
without checking
to make sure all the manual override switches are in the OFF position.
Indoor Sensor Module Installation
The iPonic 600
ships with a sensor module. The module includes a 50-foot sensor cable. Normally
you will want to hang the module near the crop level close to the center of the controlled environment. It
is important to keep the module away from irrigation emitters, unit heaters, etc. that will affect the
accuracy of the sensor.
1. Connect the sensor module at the bottom of the iPonic 600
as shown in
Fig
. 5.1 Make sure it is
screwed in tight.
2. You may extend the sensor cable as needed, but be sure to use an adapter and wire approved by
Link4 to make any extensions (the wire and adapter can be purchased from Link4). It should be noted
that the controller is calibrated for a 50 ft. temperature probe. If additional wires are added or
removed, software calibration will be necessary to ensure proper temperature measurement
accuracy.
Note:
If any splices are needed to extend cable length, make certain they are WATERTIGHT. Water or
fertilizer infiltration WILL cause unstable sensor readings.
3. Keep sensor cables away from interference sources, including high voltage power wiring, inverters,
motor controllers, mercury arc, or sodium lamp circuits. Placing sensor cable near such wiring may
cause erratic sensor readings.
Optional Ethernet Cable Installation
If you want to connect to your local network or directly to the internet, you will need to connect an
Ethernet cable. Insert the cable through the socket as shown in the
Fig
5.1. Plug in the cable to the
socket provided on the iPonic PCB board. For access to the internet, an optional communications
module is required and can be purchased from your dealer or distributor.
