iGrow 1800 Training
iGrow1800 - Installing 4 Output Expansion Board
The iGrow 1800 Controller gives you the option to add additional 4 Output Expansion Boards for additional outputs you can control. Here is a video: To install the 4 Output Expansion, you would need the Expansion board, an RS232 to RS485 Converter ...
iGrow1800 - Programming Lights - Daily Light Integral
The purpose of this option is to use artificial light, if necessary, to achieve a daily amount of accumulated light in the greenhouse zone. Here is a video: you will need a light sensor installed and mapped to accumulate your Light Values. To program ...
iGrow1800 - Programming Lights - Cyclic HID Control
The iGrow1800 can be used to control lights (typically HID) in the greenhouse, based on a Cyclic Mode, a Start/End time and an ON/OFF duration. Here is a video: For this mode, you will have to program in 2 different locations: System Setup and ...
iGrow1800 - Programming Lights - Supplemental Mode
The iGrow 1800™ can be used to control lights (typically HID) in the greenhouse, based on the amount sunlight being dispersed daily. To effectively use the Supplemental Light Program you must have a light sensor wired and mapped to the controller ...
iGrow1800 - Programming Outputs Control
With the iGrow1800, Outputs control allows you to influence the order of operation, adding additional features to obtain the best results in your greenhouse operation. Here is a video for a more in depth understanding: Now to Program Outputs Control ...
iGrow1800 - Programming Deadbands
With the iGrow1800 controller, you can set up deadbands. Here is a video to give you a more deeper understanding. Temperature Deadband - For cooling, it is the number of degrees the temperature needs to drop from the lower boundary of its current ...
iGrow1800 - Programming Temperature Stages
With the iGrow 1800 you can program temperature stages to control your greenhouse environment. You want to use the Staging worksheet in the manual pg 6 to determine how many cooling and heating stages you will need. Now to get to the Cool/Heat Stages ...
iGrow 1800 - Setup and Calibrate Sensor Inputs
Setup Inputs is where you tell your iGrow1800, what sensors you are using (this is also called sensor mapping). Here is a video on iGrow 1800 Setup and Calibrate Sensor Inputs Now to get to the Screen Now to Program Setup Unputs / Calibrate Inputs, ...
iGrow1800 - Setpoint Advance - Drive To Average Control
Temperature Drive to Average Control Drive to Average will adjust the night setpoints so as to maintain an overall daily average target temperature. Here is a Video: To program hit Enter/Menu-> then highlight Setpoints Advance hit Enter/Menu -> then ...
iGrow1800 - Setpoint Advance - Influence Factors
Heat/Cool Setpoint Influence Factors The Setpoint - Influence Factor is a feature designed to enable a sensor, typically outdoor temperature or light, to automatically do an adjustment of the cool temperature or heat temperature setpoint. For ...
iGrow1800 - Setpoint Overview and understanding
Start Times You will be able to use up to 8 setpoints in a 24 hour time period. Within each day Setpoints are based on time and temperature to produce an ideal environment. By placing setpoints during different times of the day you can regulate the ...
iGrow 1800 User Manual and Training Videos
Attached is the iGrow 1800 User Manual Also here is a list of video links to assist you in obtaining a General understanding of how to program the iGrow1800 controller.