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S8/S16 controller connections
The S8 / S16 mini greenhouse control unit is wired up as follows:
Configuring the S8/S16 controller
Your mini greenhouse control system is the brain which reads sensor data, and controls heating,
cooling, lighting and watering.
Ensure you have connected all wiring to your controller first.
Connecting your greenhouse to WiFi
If you have a WiFi connection at the greenhouse location (maybe your home network), you can
connect the controller to it. This allows it to communicate with the Harvst servers, and allows you to:
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Receive notifications when temperature is too hot or too cold; perfect for a reminder to
open the lid on those extra hot days.
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Monitor temperature remotely.
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Receive firmware updates.
To set the controller to online mode read 'Configuring WiFi details' below.
To set the controller to offline mode, simply hold down the button on top while plugging the power
in. You will get one long beep to show it's booted in offline mode. Alternatively, just don't configure a
WiFi network.
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Summary of Contents for harvst S8
- Page 1 Connecting your greenhouse to WiFi If you have a WiFi connection at the greenhouse location (maybe your home network), you can connect the controller to it. This allows it to communicate with the Harvst servers, and allows you to: •...
- Page 2 Connect to the Device Control Panel To change settings on your Harvst device, or to configure WiFi settings for it to connect to the internet, you will need to connect to the Device Control Panel, a virtual screen transmitted by the control unit.
- Page 3 Method 2 : Connecting via your home network The IP address of the Harvst device will be sent to the Harvst servers on a regular basis. On the web app dashboard for this device, you will see a blue button which takes you to the device IP address.
- Page 4 1. Register for a Harvst web account at https://grow.harvst.co.uk. 2. Open the menu and click "My Account". 3. At the bottom of the screen, click to "Assign a new device". 4. Fill out the form and submit. You'll be taken to the dashboard for that device.
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Page 5: Factory Reset
Garden tap option If you have a garden tap nearby, you can purchase an S8/S16 valve kit to replace the pump; the controller will turn on the valve instead of running the pump. This would give you a lot more pressure to work with, and no danger of running out of water. - Page 6 When the pump runs, the drippers will fill the watering trays, and then water will slowly drain away through the drainage holes. Sprayers When using sprayers in your S8 or S16, secure them to the mesh shelves with cable ties. Heating FAQs How warm can the S8/S16 mini greenhouse get? For a typical UK winter, you can expect soil temperatures in your growing containers to stay above 10 degrees C, especially if you’re combining your space heating with grow lights, which also give off a lot...
- Page 7 150W. Air extraction / fans The S8 and S16 mini greenhouses are fitting with active ventilation, which pulls hot air out of the greenhouse when it gets too warm. The S8 has one twin fan, and the S16 has two twin fans.
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