Environmental control systems

iPonic 600 Controller

The pitch: With proven technology from the commercial greenhouse industry, the iPonic 600 controller from Link4 Corp. allows growers to monitor and control every aspect of the greenhouse from a fully programmable plug and play controller.

• Every iPonic 600 includes a D.I.S.M. Sensor Module capable of reading temperature, humidity, light and carbon dioxide accurately and efficiently.
• With the optional communications module, the iPonic 600 can be remotely tracked and operated from any internet-capable mobile device, including iOS and Android phones.

For more: www.link4corp.com

STEP Up

The pitch: The STEP Up control from Wadsworth Control Systems Inc. is better, with improvements that include new graphics, fully sealed, button-driven navigation and a bright, well-defined screen.

• STEP Up is a six-stage control that offers three-setpoint periods, ramping and mist control.
• It modulates both vents and curtains, and has logging and graphing capabilities.
• Its circuitry is redesigned for faster response time and easier installation.
• Includes an aspirated temperature sensor and cable.

For more: www.wadsworthcontrols.com

Argus Titan 2 Controller

The pitch: The recent introduction of the Argus Titan 2 Controller from Argus Control Systems Ltd. makes it possible to configure Controller Networks into separate domains via Ethernet bridging.

• Copper, optical or wireless Ethernet bridges can be used to link together portions of the system network, providing flexibility for deploying the control components and the ability to support large control applications.
• It enables segments of the control system to be connected wirelessly in situations where wired communications links are not possible.
• Controllers feature a removable SD card for extended recorded data storage and automatic backup of controller firmware and settings.

For more: www.arguscontrols.com

Radio Link

The pitch: Bartlett Instrument Co.’s Radio Link is an easy way to connect greenhouse controllers to a computer, making monitoring and controlling the greenhouse environment more convenient.

• •Radio Link is wireless, eliminating the need to run wires.
• Encrypted to provide secure, wireless communications.
• With a standard antenna, it has an indoor range of 450 feet, and an outdoor range of 1.8 miles. It has options for high-gain antennas and repeaters to extend those ranges.

For more: www.bartinst.com

Arbam-2

The pitch: A relay box, the Arbam-2 from Bartlett Instrument Co. is designed to be a convenient interface between a Bartlett natural ventilation greenhouse controller and up to two 120V AC vent motors.

• Simplifies installation of Bartlett’s RWL controllers by providing an independent relay box for vents.
• Its override switches allow for easy manual operation of the vents to allow for testing and troubleshooting.
• The override switches also provide a quick method to keep the vents at their current position.

For more: www.bartinst.com

Priva Connext

The pitch: Priva’s new process computer, the Priva Connext, is the culmination of 50 years experience in the horticulture industry.

• Priva Connext helps growers create ideal growing conditions for crops, control their energy facility, boilers, heat-power installations, heat pumps, buffer tanks, water supplies, fertilizer dosing and carbon dioxide.
• It can communicate to all advanced technology programs in the greenhouse, such as motors, shading screens and sensors.

For more: www.priva.ca

RWL Power Supply

The pitch: Bartlett Instrument Co.’s RWL controller allows growers who are looking to use 24V DC power for a natural ventilation greenhouse controller, but would also like growing features such as DIF, day and night stages, and storage of seven-day temperature history.

• The RWL is no longer exclusive to the 120V AC.
• It provides switches for auto/manual vent operations.
• It’s designed with DIN rail mount for easy installation of relays and is contained in a 12-inch by 18-inch by 6-inch box.

For more: www.bartinst.com