Conviron PGW40, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...90 Berry Street Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3H 0R9 www conviron com September 10 2020 EU declaration of conformity available upon request Printed in Canada 2020 Controlled Environments Limited Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Information is subject to change without written notice ...

Page 3: ...nd that facilities may have unique requirements additional information or assistance from Conviron may be required This equipment is only to be used by authorized personnel that is personnel who have been trained in the proper use of the equipment and who have read this manual Latest Manual Versions and Languages For the latest version of this and other manuals please visit www conviron com For ma...

Page 4: ...hange the product without prior notice Therefore the images used throughout this manual may differ slightly from the actual configuration due to updates and product changes Wherever possible textual descriptions are accompanied by photographs or line drawings of the chamber to assist the reader in understanding the material Frequent reference is made to left and right sides throughout this manual ...

Page 5: ... the problem persists and or you require additional assistance please collect the following information prior to contacting Conviron The serial number of the cabinet located on the rating plate on the rear of the chamber The software version of the control system Instructions for obtaining the software version of your control system are provided in the control system operator manual A description ...

Page 6: ...escent Combination Lighting 7 3 2 Counterbalanced Canopy 8 3 3 Plant Placement on the Unifloor 8 3 4 Instrumentation Ports 9 3 5 Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Ports 9 3 6 Airflow 10 3 7 Aspirator 10 3 8 Lighting Options 10 3 8 1 Fluorescent Lighting 10 3 8 2 LED Lighting LED Option 11 3 8 3 Ceramic Metal Halide Lighting CMH Option 11 3 9 Closed Loop Dimmable Lighting System 11 3 10 Fan Speed Control...

Page 7: ...ORMATION 19 5 1 Terms Definitions 19 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2 1 PGW40 Chamber Details Features 5 Figure 3 1 Fluorescent Lamp Life Comparison 7 Figure 3 2 Counterballanced Lamp Canopy 8 Figure 3 3 Unifloor 8 Figure 3 4 Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Ports 9 Figure 3 5 Chamber Airflow 10 Figure 4 1 Machine Compartment 16 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 1 Hazard Identification Symbols 1 Table 4 1 Maintenance Sch...

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Page 9: ...ractices for prevention The IMPORTANT INFORMATION symbol is used to identify operating procedures which must be followed to ensure smooth and efficient equipment operation The ELECTRICAL SHOCK ELECTROCUTION symbol is used to identify a source of potentially dangerous electrical current The ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE symbol is used to identify equipment which is sensitive to electrostatic discharge Th...

Page 10: ... have a thorough understanding of the equipment BEFORE use 1 2 General Safety Warnings These precautions should be read and understood before proceeding with installation operation and maintenance Only authorized personnel who have been trained on the proper operation and or operation and maintenance of the equipment and who have read and understood this manual set should operate and maintain this...

Page 11: ...contact any electrical components Ensure that there are no obstacles in the path of the canopy before moving it DO NOT touch the lamps Lamps operate at high temperatures and present a burn hazard DO NOT touch the lamp holders The heated metal and glass present a burn hazard Ceramic metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps operate at very high temperatures DO NOT touch the heaters The hot surfac...

Page 12: ...ns are secure BEFORE operation if the cabinet is equipped with a separate coil dehumidifier Inspect all connections in the machine compartment BEFORE connecting the equipment to the building utilities Conviron recommends waiting at least 10 minutes after powering off the equipment before servicing the heater elements or related components DO NOT service the control panel without using proper ESD p...

Page 13: ...ent System Alternatively you may have an Argus control system The Argus system brings together all monitoring and control of research compartments greenhouses growth chambers and related areas under a unified central command complete with intelligent integration of shared resources such as water and energy systems The technology provides a unique mix of advanced climate control irrigation and nutr...

Page 14: ...hamber 2 5 Communications An RJ45 connection port is included for connection to the facility network 2 6 Central Management System Optional For use in conjunction with the CMP6060 controller the Conviron Central Management CM system provides a comprehensive suite of time saving value added features for remote control and monitoring of chambers equipped with the CMP6060 controller such as A dashboa...

Page 15: ...s with use Figure 3 1 shows an example of the fluorescent lamp intensity loss over time Refer to the lamp manufacturer s specifications for more detailed information Figure 3 1 Fluorescent Lamp Life Comparison All lighting control outputs are logged to determine how long the lights have been on Operators can set a warning message to pop up at the controller as a reminder Refer to the included Conv...

Page 16: ...t Placement on the Unifloor Plant materials in pots or trays are placed directly on the Unifloor Figure 3 3 and do not need to be moved during the experiment Excess irrigation water will drain into the drain pan below the Unifloor and be channeled out of the chamber to the floor drain Figure 3 3 Unifloor Keep all body parts out of the path of the canopy when it is being adjusted Ensure the canopy ...

Page 17: ...djusted from fully closed no fresh air to fully open to allow up to 55 ft3 min 1 55m3 min of air exchange The fresh air inlet assembly contains a foam filter to help prevent dust and larger particulate matter from entering the growth area This filter should be cleaned monthly to prevent a build up of foreign material that could restrict airflow Fresh air is drawn into the front of the chamber thro...

Page 18: ... to monitor temperature and humidity levels within the chamber The aspirator receives an air sample from the room to measure and control conditions and provides shielding from the chamber lighting to prevent false readings caused by radiant energy 3 8 Lighting Options The chamber can be equipped with many different lighting configurations Programmable settings are in micromoles and the maximum set...

Page 19: ...the programmed range for as low as 10 for fluorescent 10 for LED or 40 with CMH lamps to the maximum intensity Incandescent lamps are controlled in light levels Prior to operating dimmable fluorescent lamps run the lamps at full intensity for a period of 100 hours to burn off impurities on the filament ends of the lamps left the during manufacturing process Contact Conviron for LED light bar repla...

Page 20: ...OD Quick Connect fitting is supplied on the chamber for connection to the mains purified water supply The humidification system needs reverse osmosis filtered water The SNH controls the relative humidity inside the cabinet when the operator selected relative humidity setpoint is above the actual relative humidity level displayed by the controller within the following parameters A relative humidity...

Page 21: ...n allows for range from ambient up to 2 900ppm Maximum sensor reading range of 3 000ppm CO2 exhaust is adjusted using the exhaust damper control in one of the following three modes Automatic the position of the exhaust damper is based on the CO2 setpoint Open override mode the damper remains open Closed override mode the damper is closed Refer to the included Conviron CMP6060 Operator s Manual for...

Page 22: ...with an automated damper to control airflow older chambers will have manual ports These units will also typically have a manual fresh air inlet and exhaust outlet for running programs without CO2 control Some chambers are only equipped with the manual inlet and outlet Refer to the included Conviron CMP6060 Operator s Manual for complete instructions 3 14 Central Management System CMS Option Refer ...

Page 23: ...es listed in Table 4 1 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Table 4 1 identifies the frequency of required maintenance Table 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Standard Features Prior to New Experiment Daily Monthly Semi Annual Temperature Humidity CO2 Processes Lamps Circulating Fans Intake and Exhaust Ports Fresh Air Inlet Filter Interior Sight Glass Drain Pan Strainer Canopy Cables Refrigeration Faults Water Supply ...

Page 24: ...ce of the equipment and who have read and understood this manual set should maintain this equipment Contact the responsible party or Conviron immediately if in doubt about safe operation and or maintenance of the equipment Disconnect and lock out the main power BEFORE servicing the equipment Conviron recommends waiting at least 10 minutes after powering off the equipment before servicing the heate...

Page 25: ...essure washers or high pressure gases as this could cause damage to the aluminum fins Use maximum pressure 60 psi 4 14 bar Electrical power remains at the main terminals Use extreme caution during maintenance procedures to prevent injury Controller may come equipped with an optional Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS such that power will remain live for a period of time even if the main power supply i...

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Page 27: ...dity level C Celsius Degrees CMH Ceramic Metal Halide lamp CMS Central Management System ESD Electrostatic Discharge EU European Union LT Low temperature MH Metal Halide mm millimeter ppm Parts per million used a unit of measurement for CO2 concentration psi Pounds per square inch RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ULT Ultra low temperature UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply USH Ultr...

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