Overview, Applications & Terminology - Agrowtek GrowControl GC-Pro Operation Manual

Overview
The GC-Pro cultivation controller is an advanced micro-processor based controller utilizing precision
electronic climate sensors to offer intricate control of your environment. GrowControl
broad array of flexible features, modes and options to suit nearly any climate controlled environment.
Settings can be entered easily on the controller screen or with the GrowControl
The GC-Pro is capable of monitoring and controlling up to two different environments (zones) from one
control unit.
Most controls settings have separate day and night set points which allow you to operate equipment
differently during these respective periods to obtain optimal crop response.
The PC software can be used to completely control and monitor the controller locally or from afar. Data can be
logged indefinitely to standard .csv files and live charting displays historical graphical data for up to two days.
Typical Applications
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GrowControl controllers are designed for the discerning horticulturalist and can be tailored to any use from
hobby applications to mid and large-sized commercial environments.
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GrowControl contains many features for use in both greenhouses with sun-light as well as indoor
environments that do not have the benefit of natural sun light.
Terminology
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GrowControl takes information from its sensors and clock, and compares the readings with the settings
entered by the operator. The controller then decides whether to turn equipment (outputs) on or off.
Analog sensors are those that have a variable value such
as temperature, humidity, etc.
Digital Input sensors are those that act like a switch and
are either on or off such as a float switch.
Controls Functions are the functions built into the
controller such as timers, thermostats, humiditats, CO2
injection, nutrient dosing, etc.
Outputs are what equipment is connected to on the
controller such as lights, fans, pumps, etc.
Zones are separate environments that are independently monitored and controlled with sensors in each zone.
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Flexnology
Multiple controls functions can be assigned to a single output for maximum control flexibility.
For example: a ventilation fan can be controlled by a cooling thermostat and a de-humidify humidistat at the
same time. 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.
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De-Humidify Stat
Output #
(ventilation fan, etc.)
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is equipped with a
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PC software.
Sensor Inputs
(temp, humidity, etc.)
Control Functions
(thermostats, timers, etc.)
Outputs
(fans, heaters, etc.)
Cycle Timer