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www.agrowtek.com

 | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | [email protected] 

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CO

2

 Injection

 

 
CO

2

 augmentation is controlled via a day-time ppm concentration set-point and the readings from the CO

2

 sensor. Carbon 

dioxide is not injected during the night time. 
 

 

 
Day ppm: Enter the target CO

2

 concentration for the day time. 

 
Dead-band: CO2 ppm drop below ppm set-point before re-
activating CO

2

Example: Set point = 1000ppm, dead-band = 100ppm; Controller 
activates CO

2

 output at or below 900 and turns off at 1000. 

 
Output#: Enter the output number that the CO

2

 device being 

controlled is connected to. 
 
See “Interrupts” under “Output Controls” for disabling CO

2

 output when ventilation output(s) turn on. Also see temperature 

and humidity limit functions to cancel CO2 in anticipation of ventilation or to prevent combustion generators from operating 
above a set limit temperature or humidity.
 

 
Touch Panel 

 
The CO

2

 controls are accessed from the “Controls” menu by touching the “CO2” button. Select between injection and 

ventilation controls. 
 

 

 

CO

2

 Boost Timer

 

 
CO

2

 Boost Timer allows the standard ppm set-point to be over-ridden by a “boost” (or starvation) set-point for a period of 

time. Simply set the time band in which the over-ride should take place and the desired ppm set-point during that period. 
 
Boost ppm: Enter the target CO

2

 concentration during the boost timer duration. Note: the boost value may also be lower than 

the standard set-point. When the boost timer period has ended, the CO2 set point will return to the standard set point. 
 

 

CO2 Injection Control 

Turn ON Output  

If output # is not 0 

 

Dead Band 

ppm 

Output # 

CO2 Set Point 

ppm 

Day Mode 

CO2 Reading 

If sensor reading is low 

Press “CO2” button to access the CO

2

 

controls. 

Select injection settings. 

Enter day ppm target, dead-band and 
CO

2

 output number. Press “boost 

timer” button to modify boost settings. 

Set Point 

Output  On 

Off 

Dead 

Band 

CO2 Injection 

Содержание GrowControl GC-Pro

Страница 1: ...requirements installation and operating instructions very carefully Failure to follow the instructions could result in a controller malfunction A malfunction could result in serious equipment damage...

Страница 2: ...31 Nutrient Dosing General 33 Batch Dosing 33 Demand Dosing 35 Dosing Pump Settings 36 Advanced Settings 37 Nutrient Scheduler 38 pH Dosing Settings 39 Dead band Reverse band 40 Alarms Alarm Settings...

Страница 3: ...sors hydroponics sensors switch sensors and more The controller uses this information and based on the settings you enter into the controls functions turns equipment on or off via the controller s out...

Страница 4: ...ents GrowControlTM contains many features for use in both greenhouses with sun light as well as indoor environments that do not have the benefit of natural sun light Terminology GrowControlTM takes in...

Страница 5: ...here to activate screen saver Reading Heading Press here to view graphing history Sensor reading value Change display to next zone Controller Run Mode status and start stop menu Inputs Outputs Status...

Страница 6: ...ously by multiple PC s locally or remotely The controller can also connect via its serial port and Ethernet port simultaneously Notes 1 Serial communication cables can be extended up to 50ft with a ma...

Страница 7: ...OM port or enter the controller s IP or Remote address TCP Port If using port forwarding on a port other than the controller s standard port 502 enter it in the TCP port text box 3 Press the Connect b...

Страница 8: ...the Connection menu you will be asked if you want to start monitoring press yes to begin monitoring the controller or press no to remain connected but not monitoring 7 The connection indicator in the...

Страница 9: ...ontroller is stopped System OFF will be displayed in red When the controller is running System ON will be flashing in green Software The controller can be started or stopped from the PC software by pr...

Страница 10: ...ts can be programmed to act in a variety of different ways including turning an output device on or off when the input it tripped Touch Panel The I O controls menu displays the current status of all t...

Страница 11: ...put 2 is assigned to CO2 enter 2 in the interrupt value of output 1 Also see temperature limit functions to cancel CO2 in anticipation of ventilation or to prevent combustion generators from operating...

Страница 12: ...t connected to a ventilation fan in order to turn the fan on for either high temperature or high humidity Controls functions can be assigned to a zone The controller can monitor up to two sensor zones...

Страница 13: ...off and zone 2 is in night mode When flipped zone 1 will be in night mode and zone 2 will be in day mode Use the light flip timer to set the flip time change delay and trigger outputs Day Night Outpu...

Страница 14: ...lip Box Control GrowControlTM is designed to safely and properly switch over lights on a light flip box For extended light flip box contactor life ballasts should be turned off prior to switching the...

Страница 15: ...Output which operates the lighting contactor s to turn the ballasts on and off Flip Output Output which operates the light flip trigger cord Lighting Controls in Software The day night mode and light...

Страница 16: ...e outdoor temperature is above a minimum Limit thermostats take precedence over other commands to an output or VSC channel Staging Thermostats Thermostats can be staged for multiple levels of heating...

Страница 17: ...the thermostat is active VSC Enter a VSC channel to send the target positions to when the thermostat is active Dead Band The Deadband setting in determines how tightly a thermostat tries to keep the...

Страница 18: ...tats and temperature limits Click on the controls buttons to modify the settings Enter the set points and dead band settings Press Advanced Settings button to change to advanced settings Select temper...

Страница 19: ...or turning off de humidification Output Enter an output number to turn on or off if limit control when the humidistat is active VSC Enter a VSC channel to send the target positions to when the humidi...

Страница 20: ...o humidistats de humidistats and humidity limits Select a control modify its settings Active controls will be highlighted Enter the set points and dead band settings Press Advanced Settings to show ad...

Страница 21: ...ng above a set limit temperature or humidity Touch Panel The CO2 controls are accessed from the Controls menu by touching the CO2 button Select between injection and ventilation controls CO2 Boost Tim...

Страница 22: ...e 2500ppm and turns off at 1500ppm Output Enter the output number that the CO2 device being controlled is connected to VSC VSC Channel to send minimum open command to Open Minimum desired VSC open pos...

Страница 23: ...s Software The CO2 ventilation controls are accessed from the CO2 controls group on the Controls tab Control set points and on off output selection VSC output settings Only settings applicable to inje...

Страница 24: ...s are cycle timers that only operate within a specified 24 hour on off time slot Delayed Off Timers continue to operate an output for a delay after it or another output has been turned off Band Timers...

Страница 25: ...ed from the timers menu Software The 24 hour timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the 24 Hour Timers group Time of Day 0 00 23 59 Timer Control If time is between on and off time Tur...

Страница 26: ...active VSC VSC control to limit to maximum open value when cancel timer is active Touch Panel The 24 hour cancel timer menu is accessed from the timers menu Software The 24 hour cancel timer settings...

Страница 27: ...Timing water pumps for hydroponics systems Intermittent operation of circulation fans or ventilation fans Other timed cycled equipment Touch Panel The cycle timer menu is accessed from the timers menu...

Страница 28: ...h the cycle timer Touch Panel The cycle timer menu is accessed from the timers menu Software The 24 hour cycle timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the 24 Hour Cycle Timers group Tim...

Страница 29: ...e thermostat has turned off to cool down the plenum and duct work Operating a return tank or similar pump that must remain on a set time longer than a main feed pump Prevent a fill valve or pump from...

Страница 30: ...ged by this timer Example uses include Prevent a compressor motor from short cycling Prevent a heating system from short cycling Touch Panel The band timer menu is accessed from the timers menu Softwa...

Страница 31: ...SC Settings Zone The zone that the VSC is operating in VSC Channel The channel that the VSC control will take position commands from Multiple VSC controls can be on the same channel and will open and...

Страница 32: ...n set Safety Delay Time This timer compensates for any time delays in motor controllers If the motor controller has a time delay between when the GrowControlTM controller activates the open close outp...

Страница 33: ...b VSC Settings VSC Actual Positions Press Advanced Settings button to access the advanced VSC settings Enter settings as required Press calibration to set the VSC position and modify the safety delay...

Страница 34: ...n the scheduler shifts to new settings at a specified date and time Batch Reservoir Size Total gallons of water in the reservoir The batch dosing control will multiply the nutrient part ratios mL Gal...

Страница 35: ...batch mode or auto mode Touch Panel The nutrient dosing settings are accessed from the controls menu Software Press Nutrient Dosing button to access the nutrient dosing menu Enter a batch reservoir si...

Страница 36: ...dosing Set to disable the cancel output when dosing is active in batch mode only or either batch mode or auto mode Notes 1 The cycle dwell time can be set to 0 for continuous dosing cycles 2 The part...

Страница 37: ...tal dose amount for each part In auto mode the controller will add this amount for one gallon of each part in repeating cycles until the concentration set point has been met Output Pump 1 8 The output...

Страница 38: ...rt Cancel Mode Auto Only or Auto Batch Disable the cancel output when batch dosing only or when batch dosing and automatic dosing Cancel Output Output number to turn off when dosing is active i e feed...

Страница 39: ...To setup the scheduler 1 Starting at step 1 enter a date and time when the change will occur 2 Set the desired concentration levels if using auto dosing 3 Set the nutrient part ratios mL Gal for each...

Страница 40: ...unt that the DOWN dosing pump should deliver on each down dosing cycle UP DOWN Output s The output numbers to assign to the respective up and down dosing pumps Dwell Time The time to wait before dosin...

Страница 41: ...to pH 6 If pH rises above 6 1 the system will re dose down to 6 If the pH had fallen below 5 7 it would dose up to 6 0 Once it has dosed in the up direction it will dose back up if pH falls below 5 9...

Страница 42: ...veral additional alarms for notification in the event that a sensor is disconnected and if a digital input has been activated Software Alarms The software has several additional alarms which can send...

Страница 43: ...m Password Enter the password for the email account It will not be displayed SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server address that your email server uses See your email provider for this information Ex smtp...

Страница 44: ...type of light sensor installed Hi range 5 2000W m2 Lo range 0 1 1000W m2 EC Units Choose between uS cm2 and TDS ppm When in TDS mode select the conversion factor that is appropriate for your requirem...

Страница 45: ...s to stabilize before starting Output Sequence Delay Delay time that separates outputs from starting at the same time If multiple outputs are activated simultaneously such as when changing between day...

Страница 46: ...control function has a setting for Zone number 0 defaults to zone 1 To setup a control function to operate on the sensor readings and day night status of zone 2 enter 2 for the zone number Touch Panel...

Страница 47: ...s etc The administrator has access to all areas of the controller including the output assignments zone control sensor mapping etc The controller logs the last 10 user login entries with time and date...

Страница 48: ...ized users When logged out the controller screen is locked Only the sleep button and login buttons are usable 1 The controller is logged out Press Log In to access to login screen 2 Press the pin numb...

Страница 49: ...s local or at the controller screen To access the login history navigate to Controller Users Log in History Locking the Controller from the Software If a user has left the controller logged in by acci...

Страница 50: ...er Controller Name from the top menu strip to change the controller s name Setting the Time Date The GC Pro has a precision internal clock and calendar with a built in battery back up to maintain the...

Страница 51: ...y resets the span calibration to the factory default Span calibrations can be performed successively without affecting the zero calibration Touch Panel Zero calibration is a linear offset which shifts...

Страница 52: ...libration only if necessary If it is necessary span calibration should be done with as much differential from the zero calibration point as possible Touch Panel Access the sensor calibration menu from...

Страница 53: ...ration solution 6 Allow the reading to stabilize Enter the pH of the calibration solution and set the span calibration 7 Calibration is complete The reading should display the pH of the calibration so...

Страница 54: ...o the span calibration value and set the span calibration 7 The calibration is complete the reading should display the conductivity of the calibration solution Note Once the zero calibration is comple...

Страница 55: ...s the sensor calibration menu from Main Menu System Analog Sensors Sensor Cal Software Press the calibration button for the light sensor to calibrate Software Features The GC Pro comes with free compu...

Страница 56: ...verage values since the last reset Zone Tabs Graph Legend Zoom Out Extents Copy to Clipboard Save Image Print Setup Print Preview Print Note Drag a rectangle around a point of interest to zoom in and...

Страница 57: ...tats to a common csv spreadsheet format The program can start a new log file each day which is automatically named according to date or all logging can be kept in one continuous file A pre view of the...

Страница 58: ...time and date in the selected Capture Folder Cameras are supplied with a set of setup instructions When the cameras are properly configured you can setup the cameras in the PC software 1 Enter the lo...

Страница 59: ...er a firmware update to quickly restore all of the settings and calibration values Download settings files and save your setup for each stage of growth Download a Settings File from Controller 1 Navig...

Страница 60: ...upload to the controller 3 Select which parts of the settings file you would like uploaded to the controller Controls Settings will upload all of the settings entered for the controls functions such a...

Страница 61: ...d to stop the controller before uploading a settings file 5 Verify that you want to upload the settings and you are aware that the settings in the controller will be over written 6 The controller will...

Страница 62: ...each controller to store the controller s address logging directories etc When multiple program settings files are available the program will prompt the user to select which file they would like the...

Страница 63: ...it 7 Ensure that the controller has a unique Controller Name If there is no name set or multiple controllers share the same name the data logging files may be written to the same file and the camera i...

Страница 64: ...gs window from the Connection menu in the top menu strip The current settings as loaded from the configuration file on the computer are shown these may not match the settings in the controller 3 Updat...

Страница 65: ...ber desired as shown with GC Pro 2 set to external port 3000 Settings to connect to each controller Dynamic DNS Forwarding If your internet service is provided with a static IP address your controller...

Страница 66: ...to check for updates 1 Click Check for Updates The software will check the website to see if you have the latest version installed 2 If your software is out of date you will be promted to download th...

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