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GrowControl
GC-Pro
Cultivation Control System
Installation &
User Operation Manual
WARNING
Read these 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, property damage, bodily injury or death.
Install in accordance with the installation manual (provided separately.)
REV02-13
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- Page 1 GrowControl GC-Pro Cultivation Control System Installation & User Operation Manual WARNING Read these 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, property damage, bodily injury or death. Install in accordance with the installation manual (provided separately.) REV02-13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Demand Dosing Network Settings Dosing Pump Settings Controller IP Address Advanced Settings Port Forwarding Nutrient Scheduler Dynamic DNS Forwarding pH Dosing Software Updates Settings Dead-band/Reverse-band © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 3: Gc-Pro Platform
“outputs.” The controller and its outputs are low-voltage wet contacts (24Vdc) designed to be connected to Agrowtek’s RX/CX relays to switch AC mains power to equipment. Outputs can also be wired to custom contactor panels with 24Vdc pilot relays to switch equipment power. -
Page 4: Overview, Applications & Terminology
A timer could also be setup on the same fan output during the night, for example, to bring in fresh air on a time schedule. Cooling Thermostat De-Humidify Stat Cycle Timer Output # (ventilation fan, etc.) © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 5: Agrowtouch Tm Touch Screen
72.5 would be entered as: 7 2 5 Enter between upper and lower case, and to display special characters. 75.0 would be entered as: 7 5 0 Enter © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 6: Setting Up The Software
1. Serial communication cables can be extended up to 50ft with a male-female extension cable available from Agrowtek. 2. A USB-to-Serial converter is available from Agrowtek to connect the controller’s serial port to a USB port on your PC. 3. A “Wireless Bridge” (or a router in bridge mode) can be used to connect the Ethernet port to a wireless router. -
Page 7: Connecting Software To Controller
Internet Com Port for Serial Change Ethernet connection IP Settings Connect to Connect to Com Port Ethernet Port Connect to Ethernet via local network © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 8 Serial Port Ethernet Port Ethernet Port (Local Network) (Remote Address) If monitoring, the sensor readings, I/O status and control functions status will be updated. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 9: Run/Stop Mode
The controller can be started or stopped from the PC software by pressing the “Run/Stop” button in the lower left corner when connected to the controller. Day/Night/Off mode display © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 10: Inputs & Outputs, Manual Operation
Click an input or output button to start, stop or set to automatic mode, change the name or set the interlock/interrupt output#. Outputs Inputs © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 11: Output Settings
(on.) Manual over-ride Select action to take Show advanced settings. Show manual over- or automatic when this input is true. ride controls. control. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 12: Controls Functions
Active controls are highlighted with their respective function color. Clicking on a control button will display the settings for that control function. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 13: Day & Night Modes
“Light” controls button timer, light sensor or flip box position. Also, an then “Day/Night Mode” button. output can be activated during the day or night period. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 14: Lighting Timers, 24-Hour On/Off
Delay Lights Output Flip Box Output Flip Box ‘On’ Time Flip Box ‘Off’ Time © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 15 The day/night mode and lighting controls are located at the top of the controls tab. Click on the controls buttons to modify the settings. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 16: Temperature Controls
Cool 2 will operate any time the temperature rises above 85 and will continue to cool until 80. Cool 3 will operate any time the temperature rises above 90 and will continue to cool until 85. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 17 Set Point Set Point Dead Dead Band Band Output Output Touch Panel Press “Temp” from the controls menu. Select cooling, heating or high/low limit functions. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
- Page 18 Software The temperature controls are grouped into cooling thermostats, heating thermostats and temperature limits. Click on the controls buttons to modify the settings. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 19: Humidity Controls
The “Dead-band” setting in determines how tightly a humidistat tries to keep the humidity to the set-point. It is necessary to have some dead-band: generally 3-10%RH. Dehumidify Humidify Set Point Set Point Dead Dead Band Band Output Output © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 20 Active controls will be highlighted. Press “Advanced Settings” to show advanced. channel and position settings. Software The humidity controls are grouped into humidistats, de-humidistats, and humidity limits. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 21: Co 2 Injection
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. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 22: Co 2 Ventilation
VSC# VSC Channel to send minimum open command to. % Open Minimum desired VSC open position day or night when CO2 level exceeds set-points. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 23 Control set points and on/off VSC % output settings. output selection. Only settings applicable to injection are shown. Over-ride standard CO2 set-point during the time interval. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 24: Overview
Press “Timers” button to access the the available timer controls. timers sub-menu. Software The timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the timers groups. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 25: 24-Hour Timers
Press ‘output’ button to desired.) toggle to VSC output settings. Software The 24-hour timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “24-Hour Timers” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 26: 24-Hour Cancel Timers
(if desired.) toggle to VSC settings. Software The 24-hour cancel timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “24-Hour Cancel Timers” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 27: Cycle Timers
Software The cycle timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “Cycle Timers” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 28: 24-Hour Cycle Timers
24-hour cycle timers menu. Software The 24-hour cycle timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “24-Hour Cycle Timers” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 29: Off-Delay Timers
Software The off-delay timer settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “Off-Delay Timers” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 30: Re-Start Delay Timers
Software The re-start delay settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “Re-Start Timers” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 31: Vsc Vent, Shade & Curtain Controls
Travel Time: The time (seconds) to operate the vent, shade or curtain from fully closed to fully open. Open/Close Output #’s: The outputs which drive the open and close inputs on the motor controller. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 32: Vsc Manual Operation
Select a VSC control to view/modify displays target position from the selected settings or position. channel and actual position. The position settings can be viewed and modified here. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 33 Software The VSC controls can be monitored and adjusted in the “VSC” group on the “Controls” tab. VSC Actual Positions VSC Settings © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 34: Nutrient Dosing
(mL/Gal) by the total amount of water to determine the total amount of each nutrient to add. Drain/Fill Output #: The outputs which operate drain/fill pumps or valves for automatic water changes. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 35 & fill times and amount it will dose. output numbers. Software © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 36: Demand Dosing
Example: Controller doses up to 1000ppm; dead-band = 100ppm. Dosing When ppm falls below 900, controller will dose back up to 1000. Dosing Cycles © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 37: Dosing Pump Settings
Press “1” to toggle zone 1 to zone 2 Press “Parts” button to access the Set nutrient part ratios and pump output (multi-zone mode only.) nutrient part ratios and pump outputs. assignments. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 38: Advanced Settings
Access the “Advanced” settings from the auto or batch dosing menus. cancel mode, enable/disable scheduler, set auto cycle dwell time, part separation delay time and cancel output#. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 39: Nutrient Scheduler
Adjust the concentration set points and Access the nutrient scheduler buttons to move through the effective date/time. Press the “Part” settings. scheduler steps. buttons to access mL/Gal ratios. Software © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 40 Dosing GC-Pro can monitor your pH levels and dose up and down buffer solutions to maintain automatic control of your nutrient pH. The GC-Pro is designed to deliver volumetric doses with Agrowtek’s standard AgrowDose pumps. AgrowDose pumps are durable peristaltic type pumps which deliver consistent doses from any size stock tank to your reservoir for reliable, low maintenance dosing.
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Page 41: Dead-Band/Reverse-Band
Software The pH dosing settings are accessed via the controls tab under the “pH Dosing” group. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 42: Alarm Settings
Note: In the event one of the analog sensors becomes disconnected, the controls functions associated with that sensor will be disabled. Digital Input Alarms: Activates when the respective digital input (such as a door switch, leak sensor, etc.) is activated. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 43: Email / Text Alerts
If you carrier is not listed, you can enter a custom sms/mms gateway address, select “custom” from the bottom of the carrier list. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 44: System Settings
Flow Rate: Flow rate (mL/Min) of dosing pumps. The controller uses this value to determine how long to operate the dosing pumps in order to dispense the proper amount of fluid. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 45: System Timers
Hot-Fire Delay: The outputs assigned to the lighting controls are monitored by the controller; if they turn off automatically, manually, or if the power is interrupted, the controller will prevent them from operating until the hot-fire delay time has elapsed. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 46: Zones, Multi-Zone Mode
2 controls functions. controls. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 47: System And User Passwords
The pin number is shown in the button. (Must be logged in as System admin.) Set to 0 to clear the password. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 48: Logging Into The Controller
Press Log-In to access to login screen. to enter your pin number. If a correct pin number is entered, the “Log In” button will appear; press it to log in. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 49: Log-In History
Lock out the controller. The controller is now locked out and the user will not be able to re-gain access without a correct password. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 50: System Name
Press “Adjust Clock.” numeric key pad. When the settings controller’s time and date settings. are correct, press “Start Clock” to set the time and date. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 51: Sensor Calibration
Select the zone and which sensor to Press “Analog Sensors” to enter the Press “Calibrate” to enter the calibrate. sensors menu. System password req’d. calibration menu. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 52: Temperature/Humidity Calibration
Span” to set the span calibration. Press “Clear Span” to restore to factory default. Software Press the calibration button for the sensor to calibrate. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 53: Ph Calibration
Software Press the calibration button for the pH sensor to calibrate. Note: Always set the zero (pH 7) calibration before setting the span calibration. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 54: Conductivity Calibration
Software Press the calibration button for the conductivity sensor to calibrate. Note: Always set the zero calibration before setting the span calibration. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 55: Light Irradiance Calibration
Graphical trending up to 48 hours Email alerts from alarms Video camera monitoring and image logging Upload/Download settings files to/from controllers © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 56: Monitoring & Graphing
Note: Drag a rectangle around a point of interest to zoom-in and get a closer look. Print or save a picture for reports. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 57: Data Logging
Select continuous or Set the directory that the program data samples daily file generation should save log files to Start / Stop logging Zone Tabs © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 58: Cameras
Check the “Enable Camera” box. The software will attempt a connection. If successful, it will begin monitoring the camera, updating as quickly as the hardware and internet connection(s) will allow. Note: Currently compatible only with cameras available from Agrowtek Inc. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 59: Controller Settings File Up/Download
3. The controller will read all of the settings in the controller; this may take a minute. When it is complete, the wait window will disappear and the file will be saved to the location you selected. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 60: Uploading To Controller
I/O Names uploads the names of the inputs and outputs stored in the settings file. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... - Page 61 6. The controller will write the values to the controller that you selected; this may take a minute. 7. When the upload is complete, if the controller is stopped you will be asked if you want to re-start the controller. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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Page 62: Connecting To Multiple Controllers
2. The default directory will be displayed; the file must be saved here to be loaded by the program. Enter a name for the file and press “Save.” © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 63: Multiple Connections
Open a copy of the program for each controller you wish to connect to. Select the program settings file for each controller. The connection settings will be automatically loaded; connect to the controller(s.) © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 64: Network Settings
It is recommended to assign static IP addresses in the router so that the router does not automatically assign the controller’s IP to another device. © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com... -
Page 65: Port Forwarding
‘remote address’ field. If you have a dynamic IP address (like most internet connections,) you will need to use a dynamic dns service to generate a web address for your dynamic IP; Agrowtek recommends DynDNS.org. Follow the instructions on the dynamic dns provider’s website. -
Page 66: Software Updates
Software Updates To check Agrowtek’s website for the latest software updates, navigate to “Help -> Check for Updates…” Note: An internet connection is required to check for updates. 1. Click “Check for Updates…” The software will check the website to see if you have the latest version installed. - Page 67 © 2013 Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 83 Ambrogio Dr Suite H Gurnee, IL 60031 | agrowtek@agrowtek.com...
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