Agrowtek GrowControl, Installation & User Operation Manual

Page 1: ...em operates on 100 240V and can cause electric shock resulting in injury or death Read all warnings and instructions before operating this equipment REV081507 WARNING The controller enclosure sensors...

Page 2: ...ode Lighting Mode 8 Solar Set Point 8 Humidity Mode 8 Timers Cycle Timer Operation Modes 9 Lighting Duration Timer 9 24 Hour Lighting Timer 9 Pump Timers Operation 10 Configuration High Temperature Li...

Page 3: ...Keep in mind the maximum allowable temperature and humidity when selecting a location to mount the controller Make sure the controller sensors and other controller accessories are not in a splash drip...

Page 4: ...rowControl sensor ports Disconnecting a Sensor 1 Disconnect the sensor cable from the GrowControl sensor port 2 Disconnect the sensor cable from the sensor cable port Sensor cables can be extended usi...

Page 5: ...le 8 Amps Resistive 2 Amps Inductive 120 240VAC 1000 Watts The controller can handle a maximum of 15 Amps resistive combined Extension Cords may be used to connect equipment to the controller Ensure t...

Page 6: ...er values and configuration options Setting the Time and Date 1 From the home screen press the OK key to enter the system menu 2 Scroll down to SET CLOCK and press OK 3 SET CLOCK will be blinking pres...

Page 7: ...O2 timers etc 4 Press the DOWN arrow key to enter system menu 2 5 Press the UP arrow key to exit the menu System Menu 2 6 Press the LEFT arrow key to enter the system configuration 7 Press the RIGHT a...

Page 8: ...s found under the Timer Setup menu Acceptable Values 00 00 to 99 59 Humidity Control When in Humidity Mode 0 humidification mode GrowControl will operate the humidity output when the humidity level fa...

Page 9: ...has set Day Night mode is determined by the solar set point and the lighting status Day mode begins when the sun rises and ends when the lights turn off or when the sun goes down in the case when the...

Page 10: ...g Duration Timer is used Acceptable Values 00 00 to 99 59 Lighting 24 Hour Timer In lighting modes 0 and 1 lighting is operated based on the 24 hour lighting timer instead of the duration timer Settin...

Page 11: ...of the controller When activated the controller shuts down all equipment for the time specified by the Re Start Delay timer Other float sensors and configurations are available please consult the fac...

Page 12: ...ll be prevented until the time has been reached Timer Based Operation CO2 On Time The time in MM SS for the solenoid valve or CO2 generator to remain on CO2 Off Time The time in MM SS between CO2 emis...

Page 13: ...MASTER controller data port 3 Connect the data communication cable to the PC s RS 232 serial COM port The communication cable can be extended up to 50ft with a male female extension cable available f...

Page 14: ...por Pressure Differential is a combination measurement of temperature and humidity which compares the amount of moisture in the air with the maximum holding capacity This measurement is preferred by m...

Page 15: ...o send your on auto off settings to the controller The current status of the equipment should change as required to match your settings Climate Settings Tab Settings the climate settings on the contro...

Page 16: ...CO2 injection and ventilation equipment Lighting Tab The settings on this tab control how GrowControl will operate lighting equipment See the Lighting Mode section above The solar set point tells the...

Page 17: ...ock Tab Set the controller s real time clock with the current time and date as well as specify a daylight savings time scheme Note Values do not refresh continusouly from the controller settings shown...

Page 18: ...onds to display on the X axis This value can be changed while the trend graph is active To zoom save copy or print the trend graph right click anywhere on the graph and a menu with these options will...

Page 19: ...he sensor 3 Using a small screwdriver carefully pry one corner of the filter grate and remove A 4 Remove the foam air filter and wash with clean water or replace B 5 Replace the foam air filter and th...

Page 20: ...AC Ventilation ON timer Night 00 00 99 59 MM SS Ventilation OFF timer Night 00 00 99 59 MM SS OUTPUT 3 Heat Circuit 8 Amps 120VAC OUTPUT 4 Humidification Circuit 8 Amps 120VAC OUTPUT 5 Pump Circuit 8...

Page 21: ...t to operate SOLUTION Check to make sure the unit is plugged in Make sure the circuit has power use another working device such as a lamp to make sure Ensure the circuit breaker on the controller is n...

Page 22: ...over products installed in or operated under unusual conditions or environments including but not limited to high humidity or high temperature conditions The products which have been claimed and compl...