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Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller w/15' Remote Sensor
Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller w/15' Remote Sensor
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The Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller is an advanced system designed to provide growers with precise control over carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in indoor cultivation environments. This integrated monitor and controller play a crucial role in optimizing atmospheric conditions, ensuring that plants receive the ideal CO2 concentrations necessary for enhanced photosynthesis, growth, and overall productivity.
Key Features:
Real-Time Monitoring: The CO2 monitor continuously measures and displays real-time CO2 concentrations in parts per million (ppm), allowing growers to closely track atmospheric conditions.
Accurate Sensor Technology: Equipped with advanced sensor technology, the monitor ensures accurate and reliable CO2 measurements. This precision is vital for maintaining optimal growing conditions.
Selectable Set Points: The controller allows growers to set specific CO2 concentration targets. Once set, the system actively regulates the introduction of CO2 to achieve and maintain the desired levels.
Integrated Sensor and Control Unit: The combination of monitoring and control in a single unit simplifies the setup and ensures a cohesive approach to managing CO2 levels.
User-Friendly Interface: The system typically features a user-friendly interface, making it easy for growers to set preferences, view current CO2 levels, and adjust parameters as needed.
Digital Display: The digital display provides clear and easily readable information about the current CO2 concentration, set points, and operational status.
Adjustable Hysteresis: The controller often includes an adjustable hysteresis setting, allowing users to define a range within which CO2 levels can fluctuate before the system activates.
Remote Sensor Compatibility: Some models of the Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller support remote CO2 sensors. This is beneficial for growers who need to monitor CO2 levels in different areas within a large cultivation space.
Data Logging (if available): Certain models may include data logging capabilities, allowing growers to track historical CO2 levels and trends over time. This feature is valuable for performance analysis and decision-making.
High-Quality Components: Built with durable and high-quality components, the Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller is designed for reliability and longevity in demanding indoor gardening environments.
Alarm Notifications: The system may include programmable high and low CO2 concentration alarms. These alarms alert growers when CO2 levels deviate from the specified range, enabling prompt corrective actions.
Safety Shut-Off Feature: Some models come with a safety shut-off feature that halts CO2 injection in the event of a malfunction or when levels exceed predetermined safety thresholds.
Compatibility: The Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller is compatible with various indoor gardening setups, including hydroponic systems, grow tents, and greenhouses. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of cultivation methods.
Routine Maintenance: While generally low-maintenance, routine checks and calibrations, if required, should be performed to ensure the accuracy of CO2 measurements.
Usage Tips:
Calibration: Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for calibration procedures to maintain accurate CO2 readings.
Set Points: Set CO2 concentration targets based on the specific needs of the plants and growth stages.
Hysteresis Adjustment: Adjust the hysteresis setting to define the acceptable range for CO2 fluctuations before the system activates.
Remote Sensor Placement: If using remote sensors, strategically place them to capture representative CO2 levels throughout the cultivation space.
Data Logging (if available): Take advantage of data logging features to track changes over time and make informed decisions about environmental adjustments.
Safety Features: Familiarize yourself with safety features, such as the shut-off mechanism, to ensure the well-being of both plants and equipment.
The Autopilot CO2 Monitor & Controller is an essential tool for growers who prioritize precision and control in their indoor gardening operations. Its combination of accurate sensing technology, user-friendly interface, and versatile features makes it a valuable asset for maintaining optimal CO2 levels and fostering robust plant growth.
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INFORMATION QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.
What types of plants grow best hydroponically?
Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.
Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?
Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.
What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?
Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.
What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?
pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.
How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?
The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.