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A. Operation in the S.I.C.E. (Sentinel Intelligent CO2 Enrichment ™ ) mode
Your new ICG-30 series generator is the most advanced CO2 generator available
on the market today. It incorporates the proprietary S.I.C.E. – Sentinel Intelligent
CO2 Enrichment – communication and control components and programming
that are unique to Sentinel. This patent pending system allows for communications
between Sentinel S.I.C.E series products, providing a level of control never before
seen in your greenhouse, garden or grow room.
The system works by a Sentinel S.I.C.E. series controller, such as the Sentinel CPPM-4i
or Sentinel CHHC-4i, measuring and monitoring your growing environment. As the
atmospheric CO2 levels change, the controller will tell the ICG series generator to
increase output, decrease output, or go into idle mode…all computer controlled.
In this way, a growing environment that has very low Co2 levels, such as the start
of the day or after a ventilation cycle, can be rapidly brought back up to optimal
growing conditions. As the optimal conditions are reached, the S.I.C.E. system can
decrease Co2 output, making sure that the user defined optimal level is not overshot.
As needed, the growing environment can be “topped off” with CO2 enrichment on a
lower output setting, allowing for air conditioners and dehumidifiers to better deal
with the heat and moisture loads associated with Co2 enrichment and maintaining
more steady temperature and rH levels.
1. Follow the Initial Installation Instructions for your ICG series generator, and your
S.I.C.E. Series Co2 controller.
2. Plug the ICG-30 power supply into an electrical outlet that will always be
energized. DO NOT plug the power supply for the ICG-30 into the CO2 controller.
3. Turn the power switch for the ICG-30 to the ON position.
4. Press the MODE button (S/M) until “S” shows on the ICG-30 LED system
status screen.
5. Turn the power switch to the OFF position.
6. Connect the appropriate Sentinel S.I.C.E. shielded communication cable between
the ICG-30 and the Sentinel S.I.C.E. CO2 controller.
S.I.C.E. shielded communications cables are available from your preferred retailer,
or from www.growgps.com/store . Sentinel S.I.C.E shielded communications
cables are available in 5 meter ( part# SICEcbl5), 10 meter ( part# SICEcbl10),
25 meter ( part# SICEcbl25), and 50 meter ( part# SICEcbl50) lengths.
These are NOT standard Ethernet cables. They are shielded to reduce interference
coming from digital ballasts, and are specially coated to not allow moisture inside.
The use of standard Ethernet cables in
NOT
recommended, and any harm that
comes from the use of non-Sentinel approved cables VOIDS any and all warranties.
The special coatings on these cables makes them less-flexible than
standard Ethernet cables. They are not intended to be highly flexible.
It is recommended after installation that the cables are affixed securely
to the walls or ceilings of your greenhouse or grow room in a manner
that makes sure the cables are not pinched or crushed.
7. Set the Sentinel S.I.C.E series CO2 controller to the preferred levels using
the “Sentinel Intelligence” setting as outlined in the user manual of the S.I.C.E.
series controller.
8. Turn the power switch to the ON position.
9. Enjoy the most advanced CO2 enrichment operation available!
B. Operation in the manual setting enrichment mode
While the ICG-30 series CO2 generators have been designed with advanced
communication and control componentry for ideal operation using the proprietary
S.I.C.E. system, the ICG-30 can work with any previous Sentinel brand CO2
controllers as well as other manufacturer offerings. And the best part is you can
always upgrade to a Sentinel S.I.C.E. series controller in the future!
1. Follow the Initial Installation Instructions for your ICG series generator and the
appropriate instructions for your existing CO2 controller.
2. Plug the ICG-30 power supply into the appropriate CO2 controller receptacle.
3. Turn the power switch for the ICG-30 to the ON position.
4. Press the MODE button (S/M) until “M” shows on the ICG-30 LED display screen.
5. Press the output buttons ( # or $ ) to select between output setting #1, #2, or #3
as shown on the ICG-30 LED system status screen.
As a very basic starting point, growing environments under 3,000
3
feet should be
set to output level 1, growing environments from 3,000
3
to 7,500
3
feet should be
set to output level #2, and from 7,500
3
feet and larger set to output level 3.
If it is taking too long to reach your desired set point, consider using
the next higher setting. If you are consistently over-shooting your
desired set point, consider using the next lower setting.
Remember, the most precise control available is obtained using a Sentinel
S.I.C.E. series CO2 controller in conjunction with the ICG-30 series generator.
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