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GrowControl
Climate Controller & Data Logger
Installation
&
User Operation Manual
DANGER
Risk of Electric Shock!
This system operates on 100-240V and can cause electric shock resulting in injury or death.
Read all warnings and instructions before operating this equipment.
WARNING
The controller enclosure, sensors and accessories are not rated for water contact.
DO NOT expose to direct, spray, splashing, misting or other water contact!
REV081507
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- Page 1 GrowControl Climate Controller & Data Logger Installation & User Operation Manual DANGER Risk of Electric Shock! This system operates on 100-240V and can cause electric shock resulting in injury or death. Read all warnings and instructions before operating this equipment.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lighting Settings Tab Calibration Tab Clock Tab Data Logging Tab Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning the Foam Air Filter Replacing the Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications Troubleshooting Warranty © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 3: Setup Overview
Setup Overview The GrowControl digital climate controller can be operated as a stand-alone device or with a Windows® PC and the GrowControl Monitor software. A communication cable and the free Monitor software are required to perform data logging and PC-communication operations. -
Page 4: Connections
Sensor cables can be extended using male-female extension cables (available from Agrowtek) up to 50ft. Connecting Shut-Down Sensor GrowControl features a unique shut-down sensor that can be used for flood prevention, security and other measures. When the shut-down sensor is tripped, the controller de-activates all equipment until the “Re-Start-Delay” timer has completed. -
Page 5: Connecting Equipment
GrowControl operates on AC pwoer between 90 and 240 VAC (47-63Hz.) The input voltage will be passed to the equipment outlets when they are activated. GrowControl comes with eight (8) outlets that control up to six (6) pieces of equipment. Each equipment output can handle 8 Amps Resistive/2 Amps Inductive @ 120/240VAC (1000 Watts) The controller can handle a maximum of 15 Amps (resistive) combined. -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
This timer prevents strange operating conditions when power is cycled to the controller from power outages or maintenance. Power Indicator LED: The GrowControl processor has an LED to indicate the controller is powered. A “Flashing” LED indicates that the controller is functioning properly. Setting Up Your Controller: When you first commission your controller, it should be in the STOP condition;... -
Page 7: Run/Stop Mode
LEFT arrow key. The screen will flash between the sensor readings and the current I/O status. Press the UP arrow key to exit this mode. © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 8: Climate Setup
Acceptable Values: 0 –100 %RH Minimum Humidity Heater Control GrowControl will operate the heater output when the temperature level falls below the heating set point. Separate set points are provided for the day and night. The hysteresis is the amount above the set point that the controller will allow before activating. -
Page 9: Lighting Mode
Humidity Mode The humidity mode determines how GrowControl will operate the humidity output and whether or not the ventilation output will operate based on high humidity. When “Humid Mode” is set to 0 the humidity output will operate as a humidification output and will use the “Humidify Set”... -
Page 10: Timers
Scroll down to the ON and/or OFF time values and press OK to edit the values. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the values and press OK to accept the values or ESC to cancel. Press ESC until you reach the home screen. © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 11: Pump Timers & Operation
This timer prevents equipment from operating when the lights are starting to reduce current load. Set timer to 00:00 to skip delay. Acceptable Values: 00:00 to 99:59 © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 12: Co2 Control
Entering a “max” value greater than 2000ppm will prevent Ventilation from activating due to high CO2 level! (Ventilation will continue to operate for high temperature/humidity.) © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 13: Connecting To Pc
Running the Software No installation is necessary; simply unzip the GrowControl.zip file or copy the files off of the provided CD (included with data communication cable kit) onto your desktop or any other suitable location. Open the GrowControl.exe file to open the GrowControl software. -
Page 14: Monitoring Tab
Light levels are displayed in units of % (percent) with a range of 0-100%. 0 corresponds to complete darkness, 10% is light generated by a near by lamp, 100% is bright sunlight. © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 15: Climate Settings Tab
When equipment goes off Humidity Send the settings Mode on this page only Selector to the controller Refresh with current values from the controller © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 16: Co2 Ppm Settings Tab
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 controller when to differentiate between night and day. The hi-temp shut-down turns off lighting equipment when the temperature is exceeded to reduce the heat load;... -
Page 17: Calibration Tab
Set Controller Date Send Date/Time Settings to Controller Daylight Savings Time Mode Custom DST Set Controller Time Settings (24-hour format) Send DST Settings to Controller © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 18: Data Logging Tab
To start data logging, enter a logging interval (seconds) and press the Start button. The file will be named according to the date and time the log file was created and will be stored in the GrowControl program directory. The .csv file can be easily opened, viewed and plotted in any spreadsheet software package such as Excel® or OpenOffice.org. -
Page 19: Cleaning & Maintenance
Temperature/ Re-install the four screws; do not over-tighten! Humidity Ensure the fan operates properly (not blocked.) Fan Terminals Sensor Photo Cell © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 20: Specifications
PPM Sensor Operating Temperature 60-90°F (15-32°C) PPM Sensor Operating Humidity 0-95% RH (Non-condensing) PPM Sensor Altitude Above Sea Level 0-10,000 Ft Relay Operation 100,000 mechanical / 10,000,000 electrical © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Clouds cause the lighting equipment to operate Reduce the solar set point; typically low levels around 10% prevent nuisance trips from clouds. © 2006-Present Agrowtek Inc. www.agrowtek.com | 200 N Anets Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 | help@agrowtek.com... -
Page 22: Warranty
Warranty Period. In no event or circumstance shall Agrowtek Inc. be liable to any third party or the claimant for damages in excess of the price paid for the product, or for any loss of use, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss of time, lost profits or savings or any other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the product.
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