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Troubleshooting Autopilot Controllers
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS (FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CONTROLLER) BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT. JUMPING AHEAD WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER TESTING.
Summary of features and applications:
APCECOTH: Controls temp, humidity, and CO2 with digital accuracy, as well as an outlet that comes on during
Lights Off (Night output). Ideal for sealed rooms with air cooled lights and an AC unit, although has settings to
work with non-sealed rooms as well.
APCETHD: Controls temp and humidity with digital accuracy. The CO2 outlet is a recycle timer, so the proper
on and off times must be calculated dependent on room size etc. Ideal for sealed rooms with air cooled lights
and an AC unit, although has settings to work with non-sealed rooms as well.
APCETHA: Controls temp and humidity with the accuracy of a knob (less than digital). The CO2 outlet comes
on whenever the grow lights are on, and the Cooling outlet is not on. Ideal for non-sealed room, with an
exhaust fan controlling temp, although can work with sealed rooms as well.
APCET: Analog thermostat, with separate Day and Night temp setting knobs.
APCECOD: Controls CO2 with digital accuracy. More customizable CO2 control than the APCECOTH, including
the capability of increasing or decreasing CO2. Ideal for a sealed room that already has a controlled
environment (temp/humidity), although will work with a non-sealed room as well.
APCECO: Analog version of the APCECOD. Current CO2 level displayed via blinking lights.
APCTMDT: Controls lights with an internal clock, has a recycle timer, and a High Temp Shutoff, all controlled
with digital accuracy. Night output comes on when lights are off.
APCTART: Analog Recycle timer, separate ON and OFF time knobs. For example, use for controlling a pump to
come on for 5 minutes every 30 min, or 30 seconds every 10 minutes, etc. No internal clock, turns on and off
based on the ON/OFF time settings, and whether on Daytime mode, Nighttime mode, or 24 hour mode.

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Summary of Contents for Autopilot APCEM2

  • Page 1 Troubleshooting Autopilot Controllers PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS (FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CONTROLLER) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT. JUMPING AHEAD WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER TESTING. Summary of features and applications: APCECOTH: Controls temp, humidity, and CO2 with digital accuracy, as well as an outlet that comes on during Lights Off (Night output).
  • Page 2 Troubleshooting Digital Autopilot Controllers Digital Controllers: APCETHD, APCECOTH, APCECOD, APCTMDT 1) Check Screen: Plug controller into outlet, flip breaker switch at bottom of controller to ON position. LED screen should light up, starting with an “8” moving across the screen.
  • Page 3 If DAYTIME MODE doesn’t come on 30 seconds after startup, make sure it is getting plenty of light on it, and you can adjust the sensitivity by holding the “↓” button until “PHOtO_ _9” appears. 9 is highest sensitivity, and is the factory setting. 4) Checking Temp, Humidity, CO2 ppm: a.
  • Page 4 Digital AP Controller Error Codes: “Err.EEP” - Error with Memory Chip. Return/RMA entire unit and sensor. “Err.tMP” or “Err.tEP” - Error with Temperature sensor. Make sure plug is fully inserted, and connection isn’t damaged. Return/RMA entire unit and sensor. “Err.Hul” - Error with Humidity sensor.
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Analog CO2 Controller APCECO 1) Plug the controller into a power outlet (vertical), and plug a small fan (or other small 120V device) into the controller. 2) Change “SET POINT” knob to 1500 ppm and “DEADBAND” knob to 100 ppm. 3) Test photocell, by covering up the photocell on sensor face.
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Analog Temp Controller APCET 1. Plug controller into 120V, 60Hz power outlet. Unit should be vertical, without a heating source nearby. 2. Test photocell by covering up the PHOTOCELL with your hand or thumb (make sure to fully cover it). After 20 seconds or so, the small LED next to “DAYTIME MODE”...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting Analog Temp/RH Controller APCETHA 1) Test photocell by covering up the photocell on the sensor with your hand or thumb (make sure to fully cover it). After 30 seconds or so, the small LED next to “DAYTIME MODE” should turn OFF, and NIGHT OUTPUT should come on.
  • Page 8 Make sure the Humidity reading is correct by comparing it with at least two separate, calibrated monitors. Humidity should be within +/- 7%RH. 4) Testing Relays: Plug small devices (fan etc.) into each outlet. While on Method 1, turn Temp knob and Humidity knob fully counterclockwise. The Cooling output and Humidity output should turn on, confirm that these outlets have power.
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting Analog Cycle Timer APCTART 1. Plug controller into 120V, 60Hz power outlet. Unit should be vertical, without a heating source nearby. 2. Test photocell by covering up the PHOTOCELL with your hand or thumb (make sure to fully cover it). After 20 seconds or so, the LED next to “DAYTIME MODE”...