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iPonic 614 Installation Manual
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Connecting the Indoor Sensor Module
The iPonic
TM
614 ships with a sensor module. The sensor measures light, temperature, CO
2
and humidity. The
module includes a 16-foot sensor cable. Optimally, you will want to hang the module near the crop level, close to
the center of the controlled environment to get readings closest to what the plants experience. You want 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
TM
614. Make sure it is screwed in tightly.
2. The top of the sensor is the end attached to the sensor cable and contains the light sensor, for accurate
light reading allow this end to face the light bank.
3. 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 both be purchased from Link4.) If any splices are
needed to extend cable length, make certain they are WATERTIGHT. Water or fertilizer infiltration WILL
cause unstable sensor readings.
4. Keep sensor cables away from interference sources, including high voltage power wiring,
inverters, motor controllers, and mercury arc or sodium lamp circuits. Placing sensor cable near
Connecting to the Internet
For access to the internet, an optional Communications Module is required and can be purchased from
your dealer or distributor. If you have this component and need to install it please refer to the video on the
USB thumb drive that came with your unit. Once installed, you can connect to your local network or
directly to the internet, by connecting an Ethernet cable to the module. Insert the Ethernet cable through
the pass-through at the bottom of the controller and connect the cable to the RJ45 port on the
Communications Module on the internal circuit board of the controller. Close the unit and connect the other
end of the Ethernet cord to your router.
Figure 0.3 Controller Bottom
Power Cord
15A
Resettable
Breaker
Sensor
Module
Connector
Ethernet
Pass
Through
