Contents Overview of MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL C-1 Specifications of MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL C-1 III. Warnings & Cautions Installation Instructions Installation Diagram Interface Instructions VII. Operation Instructions...
I.Overview of Master Environmental Control C-1 Master Environmental Control C-1 is the most complete and intelligent environment control system that applies to professional indoor growth on the market. Featuring with CO 3-in-one sensor (Temp/ Humid/-CO /Light), Temperature and humidity sensor(with photocell), master controller, LDA-1 Light adapter and AC station control modules, it can control up to 2 channels of light (using LDA-1 adapter), 8 sensors (4 CO 3-in-one sensors and 4 humid and temp...
I. Specifications of Master Environmental Control C-1 Master Environmental Control C-1 Product name Master Environmental Control C-1 AC 120V 60Hz 0.5A (can be customized) Input Voltage AC 220~240V 50Hz 0.5A (can be customized) AC signal output (PORT) 10-channel signal output: AC24V/50mA RJ12 x 4, 4-channel RS485 communication Other signal output ports (RJ12) Signal line output: DC24V, 1.0A...
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4 in1 Sensor , Humidity, Temp & Light) Main parameters Default values Gas detected Working voltage DC24V Working current 30mA range 0~6000ppm accuracy ±(30ppm+3%) Humidity range 0-100%RH Humidity accuracy ±2%RH Temperature range 32~158°F / 0~70 ℃ ±32.9°F / ±0.5 ℃ Temperature accuracy Maximum quantity 4pcs per unit...
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AC Station socket module Light control module Main parameters Default values Main parameters Default values Input Voltage AC120V 60Hz Input Voltage DC24V Output Voltage AC120V/60Hz/MAX8A Output Voltage 0~10V (DC) Maximum power <1200W Communication terminal RJ12 connector Communication terminal RJ12 connector Indicator Green LED Indicator...
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Pressure-Type Stage Sensor (Optional accessories) Main parameters Default values Power supply DC 24V Output RS485 Range 0~5m water column Pressure type Gauge Pressure Compensation temperature 14~158°F / -10~70℃ Operating temperature -4~185°F / -20~85℃ -4~185°F / -20~85℃ Medium temperature -4~185°F / -20~85℃ Storage temperature Overload pressure 150%FS...
II. Warnings & Cautions Save these instructions. These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference. Heed all warnings. All warnings on this product and in the instructions must be observed closely. Follow all instructions. All operating instructions must be followed. If the instructions as provided by the manufacturer are not followed, May result in damage to the product.
III. Installation Instructions 1. Install the Master Environmental Control C-1 Please install the controller at the place you are easily work with. You need to leave some space for air ventilation use. Please keep controller away from flammable and explosive materials, such as gasoline.
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2. Sensor Connection Instructions Connect the sensor module to the “Sensor” port. Sensor Method 1: Connecting a single sensor. Y-splitter Connect more... Sensor Method 2: Multiple sensors are connected through the Y-splitter branch. 3. Devices Connection Instructions Connect the devices module to the “Devices” port. Generator Method 1: Connecting a single device.
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Y-splitter Connect more... Method 2: Multiple devices are connected through the Y-splitter branch. Generator 4. Lighting Equipment Connection Instructions Connect the lighting equipment to the “Line 1” and “Line 2” port. Method 1: Connecting a single main control light module and sub-control light module 连接更多...
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5. Inner connection(AC24V) instruction 1). Loose the screw. Counterclockwise 2).Connect a PVC threading pipe at at the bottom of the controller and lock it tightly. Then pass the equipment signal line through the PVC pipe, lock the terminal, and then insert the terminal into the corresponding identification interface inside the controller, the end of the signal line connects to the corresponding interface in the power distribution cabinet.
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For example: Connecting to humidifier Clockwise Power PVC pipe Connect to power cabinet ① Connect a PVC threading pipe at at the bottom of the controller and lock it tightly; ② Leave the Humidifier signal pipe though PVC pipe, lock the terminal; ③...
IV.Installation Diagram Devices Generator Tank Lights 4x Humidity & Temp Sensor Lights 4x CO Sensor Power AC 110V USB TF Reset Dehumidifier Distribution box Devices...
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Connection Guide Basic configuration in the standard working environment with a grow area of 200m Equipment Quantity Purpose Master Environmental Control C-1 Monitoring CO parameters (Relative CO concentration value), relative temperature value, four-in-one sensor relative humidity value, and light parameters Temperature, HumidityandLight Monitoring the relative temperature value, three-in-one Sensor...
V. Interface Instructions Turn on the controller, the loading interface will be shown directly on the display. After the loading is completed, the relevant information of the environment will be displayed on the homepage. Function Description Home Page After the corresponding sensors are connected to the controller, the real-time data of the related devices are displayed on the interface, including VPD, humidity, temperature, CO , light, day and night.
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Control The PPM-UP mode, Fuzzy Logic mode and manual shutdown mode are available on the device. By analyzing the CO data read by the sensor, the relative CO concentration in the environment can be controlled and adjusted. The CO control mode is composed of a generator [PPM UP] mode and TANK [Fuzzy-Logic] mode.
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After the ambient temperature is within the corresponding range, the output of the corresponding device will be stopped to realize ambient temperature control. Low temp High temp protection value protection value Deadband Deadband Heating Adaption Cooling on value range on value Day and night Setting All sensors are equipped with a light sensor, which is used to determine whether the controller works during the day or night.
Automatic nutrient dosing and irrigation mode Master Environmental Control C-1 controller is capable of running in conjunction with PHEC-B2 equipment, which is called Hydro-Plus mode. In this mode, the automatic nutrient dosing, automatic water make-up, water level detection (EC, pH, water level, and water elevation), automatic irrigation, automatic liquid dispensing switch, and high-water temperature alarm can be set.
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SYSTEM SETTING Home V1.00 System Setting System Version: Update Sensor List 2017-03-22 Date Setting Device List 15:20:29 Time Setting 12-hour 24-hour External Device Alarm Unit ℃ ℉ Auto Backlight Mode In this interface, the system version, day and night time, date setting, time setting, 12/24-hour time format, alarm signal output, temperature unit, automatic backlight switch, and backlight brightness can be set.
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(2.1) Sensor and device list In the sensor or device list interface, all registered devices will be displayed, which are distinguished and shown by device names, such as CO -SR, HT-SR, PHEC-B2, LEVEL-SR, AC-CO , LDA-1, etc. The device ID, connection status (online/offline) will be displayed simultaneously. In this interface, you can choose to find unregistered devices.
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After the relevant device data are found, the dialogue box will be displayed as shown in the interface above, in which the device type and ID will be present; if the user presses the YES button, the relevant device data will be added to the device list; if the user presses the NO button, the device will not be added to the device list.
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3. Device Status In the main setting interface, press the "CONNECTION STATUS" to enter the device status interface. The devices displayed in the interface are SENSOR, DEVICE, CH1 light line 1, CH2 light line 2, and PORT. CONNECTION STATUS The corresponding online status of the port is also displayed in the interface: If the device is not registered, it will not be displayed.
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10:49:05 CONNECTION SYSTEM IRRIGATION Daytime Mode STATUS SETTING STATUS 11-01-2020 CO2PPM 1100 CLIMATE Target: 1200 HUMI 44.7 Deadband: Humidify: High CO2 PPM 5000 Protection: Dehumidify: Deadband: LIGHT TEMP 28.5 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 ℃ Heat: 15.0 ℃ Type: Cool: 35.0 ℃...
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[Target] value: 400-4000. The target value needs to be lower than the high CO PPM protection value. [Deadband] value: 50-1000. The target value plus the deadband value needs to be lower than the high CO PPM protection value. [High CO PPM Protection] value: The value shall be lower than 9999, and the target value needs to be higher than the CO target value.
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Deadband High PPM Protection (Fuzzy Logic Activate Target /PPM UP) Value value In PPM-UP mode, the device will turn on the AC-Station (CO ) module when the current value is lower than [TARGET]-[DEADBAND] value, and immediately turn off the AC-Station (CO ) module after the [TARGET] value is reached.
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6. Humidity parameter setting interface In the humidity parameter setting interface, the current real-time data and the working status of the device are displayed in the upper part. If the device is not equipped with temperature and humidity module, the relevant data of temperature, humidity and CO three-in-one module can be used;...
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Low Humi High Humi protection value protection value Deadband Deadband Humidification Adaption Dehumidification on value range on value [Humidify] target value: When the current humidity of the device is lower than this value, then the humidification will be started. The target value set needs to be lower than the high humidity protection value minus the deadband value, and needs to be higher than the low humidity protection value.
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(6.3) Interlock setting In the case where the CO and the dehumidification are interlocked, when the CO regulation is performed, the cooling is enabled, and the CO regulation will be stopped, so the dehumidification will be executed first. 7. Temperature parameter setting interface In the temperature parameter setting interface, the current real-time data and the working status of the device are displayed in the upper part of the device.
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[Heat] target value: When the current temperature of the device is lower than this value, then the heating is started. The target value set needs to be lower than the high temperature protection value minus the deadband value, and needs to be higher than the low temperature protection value. [Cool] target value: When the current temperature of the device is higher than this value, and the cooling is started.
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Press the Heat and Cool buttons, and they will turn from gray to bright, indicating that the correspond- ing working status is on. In Heat mode, the device will turn on the humidification output port when the current value is lower than [Heat] value, and immediately turn off the heating output port when the real-time temperature value is higher than [Heat] + [Deadband] value.
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8. Light Setting On the home page, the current type of the light and the status of each channel. The device is provided with two light channels, each of which can be connected to 20 light dimming adapter (LDA-1) modules at most to control the HID or LED lamps. The channel 1 is set for the main line light control, and the channel 2 light is set for the auxiliary line light control.
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(8.2) Main line light parameter setting The light module is automatically turned on and off based on the time status set for day and night. The light intensity can be set in the interface, with a minimum light intensity of 10% and a maximum light intensity of 115%.
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The light parameters to be set are listed below: [LIGHT MODE]: LED, HID; [Output Max]: 50% ~ 115%; [ON Time at]: 8:00; [OFF Time at]: 18:00; [Mode]: SEPARATE MODE, LIGHT SET MODE, [HID Delay]: 3min ~ 180min; FOLLOW MODE and MANUAL MODE; [Sun R/S]: 0-60min, following [DIM TEMP] for 50% overheat: 10.0 ℃...
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