HEATERS There are many types of heater which are suitable for use with the Evolution Digital Controller, generally they fall into two main categories: Electrical and Gas. Electrical heaters which take a long time to warm up such as oil filled convection heaters which ideally should be avoided.
Example system setup CONTROL UNIT The Evolution Control Unit can be mounted inside or outside of the growing area. Mains voltages are present in the control unit and water must not under any circumstance be allowed to come into contact with the unit. Wall mounting is preferable using the mounting slots at the back of the unit.
Connections Rear view of the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller with the cover off Evolution Technics Digital Fan Speed Controller SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS This appliance must be installed by an approved electrician and must be connected via an approved RCD safety breaker.
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Once the controller is connected and mounted in a suitable position power should be connected and the controller should display the current Temperature & Humidity. You can now use the program keys to set the required parameters. Power Fan 1 Fan 2 Heater Stat. Sensor Dose Power Evolution DOWN Horticultural Carbon Dioxide Controller...
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100% fan speed, slower blinking indicates slower or idle fan speed. The Red Heater light indicates that the Heater is now active. Heater LED light The Green Power light indicates that the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Power LED light Controller is powered up from the mains supply. Heater...
After 5 seconds the display will flash and the new setting will be stored. Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller press the temp you can now adjust the...
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After 5 seconds the display will flash and the new setting will be stored. Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller press the R/h you can now adjust the...
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After 5 seconds the display will flash and the new setting will be stored. Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller press the Htr you can now adjust the...
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Maximum fan speed setting. Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller press the Fan you can now adjust the...
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Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller you are now in maximum fan speed setting you can now adjust the...
Min/Max readings will now be stored during use To exit min/max mode simply power down the unit then reboot the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller.
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Adjustment is 0.2 to 5.0 degrees, initial setting is 0.2 degrees. Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller hold down the temp you can now adjust the...
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Adjustment is 0.2 to 5.0%, initial setting is 0.2% Heater Heater Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Power Power Evolution Evolution Temp Temp DOWN DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller Digital Fan Speed Controller hold down the R/h you can now adjust the...
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0P1 = When heater is on fans are on. Heater Please note in normal use the Temperature Humidity Power controller should be set to OP0. Evolution Temp 1.Press and hold “htr” button down DOWN then power up the controller. Digital Fan Speed Controller hold down before power on 2.Once powered up the controller will display...
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Temperature Humidity control the speed of the fans and you can Power set a % speed for them in min and max. Evolution Temp DOWN Contactor mode the fans will just switch Digital Fan Speed Controller either on or off (0% and 100%).
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Phase Angle Fan speed Control AC Current -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 AC input (V) -0.4 -0.8 -1.2 Time Phase Angle set at 50% Phase Angle set at 25% -1.2 -1.2 -0.8 -0.8 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.8 -0.8 -1.2 -1.2 Time Time Phase Angle Fan Speed Control Phase Angle control uses a low frequency switch to chop an AC sine wave.
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Heater 1.Press and hold Min/Max and R/h button Temperature Humidity Power down during power up. Evolution Temp DOWN 2.Once powered up and displaying Digital Fan Speed Controller - - - - - - release buttons. hold down min/max &...
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Heater Temperature Humidity Power 2.Once powered up the controller will display Evolution Temp - - - - - - release the temp button at this point DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller 3.The display will show - - - in the right LED...
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Heater Temperature Humidity Power 2.Once powered up the controller will display Evolution Temp - - - - - - release the “R/h” button at this point DOWN Digital Fan Speed Controller 3.The display will show - - - in the left LED...
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LED lights for the Heater/Fan on the Heater controller, if your controller is within the Temperature Humidity Power grow room so that the plants are not being Evolution Temp illuminated by these Red and Blue coloured DOWN LED’s. Digital Fan Speed Controller hold down Fan &...
You may wish turn to restore the unit to default settings as listed in the back of the Heater user guide: Temperature Humidity Power Evolution Temp 1.Press and hold Min/Max and Temp button DOWN down during power up. Digital Fan Speed Controller 2.Once powered up and displaying hold down - - - - - - release buttons.
Default Settings and Specifications Settings Controller Setting Default Setting Range Min Fan run speed 0/25-100% Max Fan run speed 0-100% 11 C 0 C - 25 C Heater 10 C - 35 C Temperature 26 C Humidity 40% - 80% 0P0 or 0P1 Fan/Heater mode Fan Output mode...
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Evolution Fan Speed & Carbon Dioxide Controllers (CoolShade Reflector ) Jan 2012 document revision Please note you will find the latest revision of any of our User Guides on the Ecotechnics website located in the downloads area below: http://www.ecotechnics.co.uk/downloads.htm...
Safety Advice ---- ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ---- When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, or place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Always make sure the unit is unplugged before attempting to connect the fan and/or heater to the unit. Always check that all cables are correctly and securely connected and that the cover is securely screwed on before plugging the unit in and turning the power Always Remember that Electricity and Water is an Extremely Dangerous Combination.