Installation and Setups
PEARL - Network Connectivity Requirements
Needed if your network security is blocking ports. Overview: The Link4 Pearl controller connects to the internet using standard Ethernet (IPv4) via its onboard Ethernet port. ● DHCP (Dynamic IP): Supported by default; no configuration required ● ...
PEARL - Temperature Unit Changes Must Reflect Across Entire System
When the temperature unit is changed in the system (for example from Fahrenheit to Celsius), the update should be reflected consistently across all related components. This includes alarms, setpoints, configurations, graphs, and any other areas where ...
Pearl/Hydroroot Controller Firmware Update Guide using USB Stick
Save the firmware (bin) file to the USB stick. Insert the USB stick in the upper left slot. Navigate to Menu System- Press ENTER Navigate to Firmware Press ENTER to highlight Press ENTER to enter Firmware Menu Press ENTER to highlight Update Use UP ...
PEARL - How to remote into a controller (Using the RC tool)
The Pearl has a unique feature where you can remote desktop into the actual controller via the cloud connection. This is useful for verifying local operations, customer support and training, and documentation.
PEARL - Can Yen Assemble the Whole Pearl System <5 minutes?
Assemble to whole system from all the pieces, connect it to the cloud, setup a sensor, program an output and have it work.... in less than FIVE minutes? No video editing speeding things up are allowed. We think 1 minute is possible!
PEARL - Updating the Digital Version of the Pearl Firmware Using a USB Stick
The Pearl firmware can be updated remotely using the cloud (OTA - over the air). However, there are installations where the internet connection is either non-existent or too unstable for a reliable update. The Pearl controller can also be updated ...
PEARL - Modbus Scanning and Mapping
The Pearl is a modular system. The control unit communicates with all expansion units and sensors through an industry communication standard called Modbus. Here is a more detailed walkthrough of showing how to scan the bus for all the modules:
PEARL - Naming a zone locally on the controller
The Pearl utilizes the following model: Account - your company cloud account Sites - your company could have more than one cultivation facilities. Zones - Each cultivation locations (sites) could have more than one growing zones. Site 2 Zone 1 Zone 2 ...
PEARL - How to setup a WiFi adapter to connect the Pearl to the cloud via WiFi
While we prefer the reliability of a hard Ethernet connection for the harsh growing environment, we realize that there are installation challenges at some locations where this is not feasible. Here's an example of how to connect the Pearl to the ...
PEARL - Changing controller time
You don't want just to adjust the time directly. Make sure that the time zone is correct first. If your controller is connected to the internet, the time will sync automatically. Note: Some customers want DST to be automatic while others don't. The ...
PEARL - Basic initial setup for a Pearl Control System
PEARL - Saving and Configurations with USB sticks
All controller settings can be saved for backup and be reused or restored at a later. This can be done both on the cloud (saved to your account) and locally (saved to your USB stick). This is how you save your configurations to a USB stick. ...