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1. 1 i INTEGRATED CONTROLLER FOR 7 i l TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY ga la Why use many climate controllers when a single one can perfectly manage the garden s temperature and humidity fogging device THE IGS DCS DRY CONTACT SWITCHER The iGS DCS is a switch relay that operates from a standard 110 120V electrical output It activates a control loop that can operate air conditioning unit heat pump ventilators humidifier dehumidifier or 2 wires devices connected to a less than 90V ac circuit or a 24V dc circuit The iGS DCS when connected to a 110 120V climate controller s output replaces any thermostat or hygrometer equipped with 2 wires These 2 wires once removed from the thermostat or hygrostat can be reassigned to the iGS DCS electric screw terminals Then plugged into the proper controller s activated output the iGS DCS relay will connect both electric terminals and enable the equipment Please note that it may be necessary to use an extension cord to avoid hindering other controller s output iGS DCS novabiomatique com Transducer Manufactured in North America 120 VAC 24 VAC Air T 418 856 6274 F 418 856 6239 Conditioning Technical Support 1 888 577 6274 TABLE OF CONTENTS penali i DENE 4 2 Connection and Installation 4 COMPONGINS a EAEE AN EEEE naiaies 4 GOnMeCtION SCHEME see AEA 5 GONMMECHION Ine kucUOmE issin aanges
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3. Temperature s high limit has been reached RESET PROCEDURE The message disappears once the conditions return between the limits set by the user The alarm s dry contact is activated Verify room conditions or adjust the alarm s limits See sections Alarm Temperature s high and low limits adjustment and Alarm Relative humidity s high and low limits adjustment on pages 10 and 13 To reset the controller to factory default settings follow the steps below e Disconnect the Ethernet cable RJ45 from the connector located underneath the control module iGS 111 e Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN ARROWS and keep pressed while reconnecting the Ethernet cable e Wait until 3 horizontal lines appear on the display about 5 seconds before releasing the ARROW keys iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 7 e The controller will restart all settings are restored except altitude time and the 24 hours log 20 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM iGS 111 6 SENSORS CALIBRATION The iGS 111 includes 2 climate sensors one for the temperature and a second one for relative humidity Each of them can be independenily calibrated without affecting the other RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE SENSORS CALIBRATION Do you need to calibrate your relative humidity or temperature sensors Relative humidity and temperature sensors are factory calibrated They are b
4. e Press MODIFY again and hold down the key until the letter A or b appears on the display mode A or B The light indicator is flashing at Alarm e Press the ARROW keys to select the alarm mode Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function To quit repeatedly press MODIFY until all light indicators are off in the unctions menu To modify the relative humidity s low and high limits see the section Alarm Relative humidity s high and low limits adjustment on page 10 To modify the temperature s low and high limits see the section Alarm Temperature s high and low limits adjustment on page 13 To deactivate the iGS 111 s alarm functions adjust the relative humidity and temperature s low and high limits to values that will never be reached and that are different than 0 iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM 17 4 SEQUENCE OF ACTIONS To control the different equipments plugged in the iGS 25 the iGS 111 uses a non modifiable internal programming This programming allows the controller to intelligently manage the 4 equipments prioritizing a logical sequence of actions The following table sums up many possible situations and the outputs that will be activated in each case The controller constantly monitors the situation and chooses the correct action as needed TABLE OF SEQUENCE OF ACTIONS Outputs Actions Heating Cooling
5. Humidifying Dehumidifying ACTIVATED OUTPUTS Activation after 5 min Heating Al Humidifying heating B1 A1 Humidifying cooling A2 B1 Dehumidifying heating Al B2 Dehumidifying cooling A2 B2 Example 5 min Dehumidifying heating Al B2 In a growing environment the relative humidity level is too high and the temperature is too low the iGS 111 is in a situation where it needs to dehumidify and heat First the controller will activate the heating equipment A1 If the desired temperature is not reached after 5 minutes and the heat has not allowed to dehumidify enough the dehumidifying equipment B2 will be activated working at the same time as the heating equipment until the desired humidity level is reached Oppositely if the desired temperature is reached after 3 minutes only and the humidity level is still too high the heating equipment A1 will shut off and the dehumidifying equipment B2 will immediately be activated 18 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM iGS 111 ERROR MESSAGES 5 DISPLAYED MESSAGES AND SOLUTION INFORMATION MESSAGES ADVICE Code Cause Automatic system recovery has completed successfully after intermittent fault Effects on controller The message disappears by pressing MODIFY key Solution Verify your settings to validate that the recovered data are exact to your adjustments A key from the keyboard is pressed at power up If a key is stuck in call
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7. Dehumidifying A1 Heating B1 Humidifying iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE CONTROL MODULE TO THE CONNECTION MODULE e Connect the two wires cable from the connection module Input 1 to the control module s terminal block The red wire connected to the right terminal the black wire to the middle terminal e Connect one of the Ethernet cable s RJ45 male connector into the female connector located underneath the control module and the other male connector in the connection module s female connector nput 2 CONNECTING THE CONNECTION MODULE TO EACH IGS 25 e Connect one male connector of each Ethernet cable into the connection module s female connectors A and B e Connect the other male connector of the Ethernet cables into each iGS 25 female connectors Each iGS 25 can be replaced with an iGS 50 or the other way around The A connector from the connection module supplies the control module with electricity The iGS 25 linked to the A connector must be connected to an AC adaptor see scheme page 5 The iGS 50 linked to the A connector does not require an AC adaptor CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENTS TO EACH IGS 25 e Connect the equipments to the iGS 25 following these indications and looking at the scheme on page 5 Output A1 Heating equipment Output A2 Cooling equipment Output B1 Humidifying equipment Output B2 Dehumidifying equipment Equipments which use
8. one can perfectly manage the garden s temperature and humidity e intelligently manages 4 actions heating cooling AC or fan humidifying and dehumidifying e Prioritizes actions according to a logical sequence No more need to coordinate many controllers together e Allows temperature and humidity s differential adjustment for Aprecise comfort zone for plants Avoiding contradictory actions like heating and cooling at the same time More energy savings A better durability of the equipments Feeds up to 30 amps of controlled equipments 110 120V Ready to use just adjust your set points Offers a 24 hours log to know your garden s conditions Hassle free 3 years warranty 7 days free technical support novabiomatique com 2 CONNECTION AND INS LLATION COMPONENTS 1 control module 1 connection module e iGS 111 RH TEMP SMART CONTROLLER amp ia cre select MAIRE 1 AC adaptor 3 Ethernet cables RJ45 1 spare filter 4 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW iGS 111 CONNECTION SCHEME For more details please refer to Quick Setup Guide iGS 111 RH TEMP SMART CONTROLLER C E Tine zma Temp C F 24 Hour Log A Ea a B iGS 111 oN Tat 2 Alarm connector i a iGS 25 iGS 25 A2 Cooling B2
9. technical support at 1 888 577 6274 The system has restarted after a short power outage of less than 2 hours The system has restarted after a power outage lasting between 2 and 36 hours Adv 8 The system has restarted after a long power outage of more than 36 hours At power on the time is displayed The message disappears by pressing the MODIFY or SELECT SENSOR key The 24 hours log has been erased for the power outage duration At power on the time is displayed For a long power outage it is most likely that time adjustment is needed Message disappears when the time clock is adjusted The 24 hours log has been totally erased Verify and adjust the time if needed See Time Clock Setting section on page 14 Adjust the time clock since data have been lost due to the long power outage which has drawn all current from the rechargeable backup battery See Time Clock Setting section on page 14 Temperature humidity sensor is defective Automatic recovery has failed after intermittent fault ALARM MESSAGES Cause Disconnect and reconnect the controller or do a reset See Reset Procedure at the end of this section If the problem persists call technical support at 1 888 577 6274 Effect on controller Solution Relative humidity s low limit has been reached Relative humidity s high limit has been reached Temperature s low limit has been reached
10. EP WARRANTY AND REPAIRS IMPLEMENTATION 1 All end users and retailers please call first the PLUG N GROW toll free technical support 1 888 577 6274 2 Over the phone we will quickly investigate the problem and decide if the product needs repairs or replacement 3 We will need the serial number the product s date of purchase of the product the store name from which it was purchased from and an accurate description of the problem 4 If the product needs to be replaced the retail store will give the end user a brand new one as soon as we issue an authorization number which will be faxed or emailed to the retailer 5 If it has to be repaired under warranty we also need to give an authorization number though our technical support service then the product can be shipped to our facilities by the retailers store shipping cost at your charge 6 If the end user sends us a product for repair which is not under warranty and declines that the product be repaired at the estimated costs he will be charged 50 00 plus shipping fees We will return the defective unit without repairs 7 All repaired and replaced products under warranty returned to retailers and or end users will be shipped standard ground or if paid by the customer using a faster delivery service Toll Free Technical Support 1 888 577 6274 Nova Biomatique inc 85 route 132 La Pocati re QC Canada GOR 1Z0 novabiomatique com 24 2010 Nova Biomatique inc
11. OUR LOG Access to the 24 hours log For more information see the 24 Hours Log section on page 14 Once the light indicator is on at 24 Hour Log e The display shows a definite time clock and the following elements for that specific time o Lo followed by a numerical value corresponding to the lowest relative humidity level measurement o avg followed by a numerical value corresponding to the average relative humidity level measurements o Hi followed by a numerical value corresponding to the highest relative humidity level measurement e Press the DOWN ARROW key to go back in the last 24 hours or the UP ARROW key to go up to the most recent information e Press MODIFY to quit this function To adjust the set points for this parameter Temp C F repeatedly press SELECT SENSOR until the light indicator is on at Temp C F The display shows the current temperature measurement A flashing display means that an output associated to this parameter is active To adjust the functions related to temperature press MODIFY The light indicator is on at the selected function Changing the temperature units Celsius or Fahrenheit Once the light indicator is on at Temp C F e Repeatedly press the MODIFY key until all light indicators are off in the functions menu e Press MODIFY again and hold down the key until CELS or FAHr appears on the display e Release the key to act
12. OW keys to modify the high differential s current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function 12 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 7 iGS 111 DIFFERENTIAL This function is not active on the iGS 111 Do not take the displayed value in consideration ALARM Alarm Temperature s low and high limits adjustment For more information see the Alarm section on page 16 Once the light indicator is on at Alarm e The letter L followed by a numerical value appears on the display e To adjust the temperature s low limit L press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue with the temperature s high limit H adjustment e Press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function 24 HOUR LOG Access to the 24 hours log For more information see the 24 hours log section on page 14 Once the light indicator is on at 24 Hour Log e The display shows a definite time clock and the following elements for that specific time o Lo followed by a numerical value corresponding to the lowest temperature level measurement o avg followed by a numerical value corresponding to the avera
13. SMART CONTROLLER Time lt a e Select Temp C F seg a i I Steady Light Flashing Light Day Setpoint Time D Night Setpoint E Differential Modify Alarm 24 Hour Log 4 digits display The display shows different data current room conditions time control module s settings and more 2 climate parameters e RH Relative humidity e Temp C F Temperature 5 applicable functions for each climate parameter Day Setpoint Time Night Setpoint Differential Alarm 24 Hour Log 4 keys for selection e SELECT SENSOR Repeatedly press this key to select a parameter e MODIFY Repeatedly press this key to select a function e UP and DOWN ARROWS Press to modify current value shown on the display optional to certain menus or operating modes Light indicators Light indicators are placed beside each parameter or function and are on lit when a parameter or function is selected In some cases the light indicators might flash Light sensor The control module has a built in sensor to detect the presence or absence of light Depending on the plant s needs the set point for light Day Setpoint Time and dark Night Setpoint periods may be different for each parameter 8 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW iGS 111 For more information see the Differential section on page 15 When the controller is initialized the following elements appear on the display Once t
14. ch iGS 25 can support a maximum of 15 A In order to take advantage of 15 A for each iGS 25 it is important to use 2 electrical outputs on 2 separate electrical circuits The equipments total load must not exceed the electrical circuit capacity Control module iGS 111 Input power 12 Vdc 600 mA Internal fan Magnetic levitation sleeve bearing 7 cfm Temperature sensor range 20 to 50 C or 4 F 122 F To change units see page 11 Temperature sensor precision 1 C or 2 F Temperature sensor calibration Factory calibrated 5 years minimum see page 21 RH sensor range 0 to 100 relative humidity RH RH sensor precision 3 5 RH RH sensor calibration Factory calibrated 3 years minimum see page 21 Front panel Splash proof keyboard membrane Alarm dry contact N O or N C fail safe or standard 0 6 120 Vac or 2A 30 Vdc Operating temperature 0 to 60 C 0 to 95 non condensing RH 120 V 60 Hz 15 Output voltage 120 V 60 Hz Output maximum current Load type Rating OO General purpose 15 A total for both receptacles Resistive 15 A total for both receptacles Motor 2 HP total for both receptacles AC adapter Power Supplied 12V DC center positive 800 mA min In the case of iGS 111 the equipments plugged in on a same iGS 25 act in opposite ways and the controller will not activate them at the same time Therefore we can calculat
15. e a maximum load of 15 A for each iGS 25 s male plug iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 7 23 8 WARRANTY Nova Biomatique Inc hereafter NBI offers a 3 year warranty from the date of original purchase by the end user proof of purchase required applicable to defects in material and workmanship for the control module iGS 111 the connection module and the iGS 25 All guarantee claims must be submitted directly to NBI by the retailer or end user 1 888 577 6274 The warranty only applies to new products purchased from an authorised store or wholesaler not applicable on used products sold on the Internet The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part of the product covered by warranty upon NBI s technical support appraisal The warranty does not cover the followings defects resulting from shipping insurance is recommended customers installation improper or abusive uses excessive wear negligence or non authorized tampering Distributors dealers or other sales representatives in partnership with NBI are prohibited from adding or deleting items from this warranty coverage For any questions related to your warranty call PLUG N GROW 1 888 577 6274 customer service representatives Shipping fees are the customer s responsibility except for replacements or repairs covered by the warranty where NBI will only assume the return standard ground shipping fees STEP BY ST
16. easured from the sensor Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to adjust the value according to the one measured from your reference e Press SELECT SENSOR to continue to the next step e When the calibration is completed the display shows CAL and Done alternately e Press any key to exit The controller will restart iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM 21 7 SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER The controller is equipped with an internal fan that allows a faster air sampling Do not expose the venting slits to potential sources of humidity or dust These slits located under the control module are protected by a dust guard filter that should be there at all times We recommend to regularly clean or replace the dust guard filter to improve the controller s effectiveness and its length of life To remove the filter lift up the black plastic cover Be careful to keep the screen located inside Place the screen back in the black cover and place the new or cleaned filter on the screen Place the cover back WATER SPLASHING Do not direct a water jet towards the iGS 111 control module the connection module as well as the iGS 25 These enclosures can withstand light splashing but should not be drenched with water to protect the sensors and the internal circuitry and to prevent possible electrical hazards 22 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW iGS 111 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT Ea
17. ge temperature level measurements o Hi followed by a numerical value corresponding to the highest temperature level measurement e Press the DOWN ARROW key to go back in the last 24 hours or the UP ARROW key to go up to the most recent information e Press MODIFY to quit this function iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM The controller does not rely on clock to operate but rather on light and dark periods detected from the light sensor photocell The accuracy of the time on the clock does not affect the controller s proper functioning However time setting is essential for a good 24 hours log interpretation For more information see below the 24 Hours Log section To set the time e Repeatedly press SELECT SENSOR until the light indicators are simultaneously on at RH and Temp C F e Press MODIFY to select Day Setpoint Time e Press the UP ARROW key to set the hours hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press the DOWN ARROW key to set the minutes hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the settings Please note that the controller uses a 24 hour clock e g 13 00 1 00 pm The 24 hours log is useful for e detecting defective equipments or intermittent problems e knowing your garden s conditions in the last 24 hours e following climatic conditions to learn more about plants The 24 hours log keeps in memor
18. he light indicator is on at Night Setpoint e The model e g P111 followed with the controller s version e g S1 10 e Press MODIFY again and hold the key until the e Then the time followed by an informative message Adv indicating that the letter L low followed by a numerical value controller was unplugged for a while For more information see the appears on the display approximately Displayed Messages and Solutions section on page 19 3 seconds The light indicator will flash at Differential The equipments activation starts only after a 30 seconds countdown e To adjust the low differential L press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold Press MODIFY to save the modification and To adjust the set points for this parameter RH repeatedly press SELECT continue with the high differential H SENSOR until the light indicator is on at RH adjustment 7 i F e Press the ARROW keys to modify the high differential s current value hold The display shows the current relative humidity measurement A flashing display down the key for a faster scroll of the values means that an output associated with this parameter is active e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function To adjust the functions related to relative humidity press MODIFY The light indicator is on at the selected function DIFFERENTIAL This function is not active on the iGS 111 Do not take the disp
19. ien aii a kaia sebana 6 Recommended Equipments for an Optimal Use of the iGS 111 oo 6 Gonnecting an Aati System 2 nn ni nuits 7 Installation and Security Notice 7 3 Settings Ajustement ss nenneen 8 Control Panel Deseription s sise 8 TE UT e a g AEE PEER EEEE a EE EEE EEE PEE EEE EPEE E 9 Relative Humidity Settings Adjustment RH 9 Temperature Settings Adjustment Temp C 11 Time Clock Setting PA HOUFS OG E A T AETA EA TTE 14 Differential Emma nem mammmmi imma 15 PE LEE nt E 16 4 Sequence of ACTIONS nr 18 Table of Sequence of Actions 18 5 Displayed Messages and Solutions Information Messages Advice Error Messages cass I E A TET A tea menti ister 20 Alarm M SSAQ CS sr nsc E E E AT TAE E 20 Reset Procedure 20 6 Sensors Calibration ins 21 Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensors Calibration 21 7 Security and Maintenance Air Filter Water Splashing scccccc iseciescssscscisescncscesesastsessssissnscsstecseectnacsatetesieestatssacteestissiod 22 Electrical Specifications si scsscsessssctsecisecisntacasescuesdassncsesestevatedsarencseie scans 23 8 Warranty inner 24 Step By Step Warranty and Repairs Implementation 24 iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 7 3 1 DESCRIPTION PLUG N GROW s iGS 111 combines precision and simplicity Why use many climate controllers when a single
20. ivate the new temperature unit If CELS appeared on the display unit is now in Celsius if FAHr appeared unit is now in Fahrenheit e Repeat steps above to alternate between units iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW TM 11 DAY SETPOINT Temperature C F adjustment during light period Once the light indicator is on at Day Setpoint e Press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function NIGHT SETPOINT Temperature C F adjustment during dark period Once the light indicator is on at Night Setpoint e Press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function Differential adjustment For more information see the Differential section on page 15 Once the light indicator is on at Night Setpoint e Press MODIFY again and hold down until the letter L followed by a numerical value appears on the display approximately 3 seconds The light indicator will flash at Differential e To adjust the low differential L press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue with the high differential H adjustment e Press the ARR
21. layed value in L i den consideration Relative humidity adjustment during light period ALARM Once the light indicator is on at Day Setpoint Alarm Relative humidity s low and high limits adjustment e Press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function NIGHT SETPOINT Relative humidity adjustment during dark period Once the light indicator is on at Night Setpoint e Press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function For more information see the Alarm section on page 16 Once the light indicator is on at Alarm e The letter L followed by a numerical value appears on the display e To adjust the relative humidity s low limit L press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue with the relative humidity s high limit H adjustment e Press the ARROW keys to modify the current value hold down the key for a faster scroll of the values e Press MODIFY to save the modification and continue to the next function iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 9 10 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 7 iGS 111 24 H
22. mended for relative humidity and temperature control For temperature control the recommended differential value for low and high differentials is 1 0 C 1 8 F L1 0 and H1 0 in Celsius and L1 8 and H1 8 in Fahrenheit For the relative humidity control the recommended differential value for the low and high differentials is 3 L3 and H3 However you can modify these values to better suit your garden s environment see Differential adjustment sections on pages 10 and 12 Using a differential avoids that an equipment turns on at the same time as the opposite action equipment turns off e g heater and air conditioner Generally a small differential allows more stable conditions but can also cause waste of energy and wear off the equipment faster It is important to find the right settings Trial and error is the only sensible procedure to find out iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 15 ALARM In order to be informed of any problem with the relative humidity or temperature control it is possible to designate low and high limits for these parameters to trigger the alarm of the iGS 111 As soon as the ambient conditions drop down lower than the low limit or exceed the high limit the alarm will be activated a message Alr X will be displayed and the dry contact on the alarm connector connection module will be activated as well To fully take advantage of these alarm optio
23. ns the iGS 111 must be connected to a compatible alarm system 0 6 A 120 Vac or 2A 30 Vdc such as the PLUG N GROW automatic dialer iMS 100 not included TWO ALARM MODES AVAILABLE Mode A Safe connection triggers the contact when any of these three conditions is met e A power outage a power supply or any component failure e A sensor or memory failure e Ambient conditions have reached the relative humidity or temperature s low or high limits Mode B Regular connection triggers the contact when any of these two conditions is met e A sensor or memory failure e Ambient conditions have reached the relative humidity or temperature s low or high limits Mode B is not a safe connection If the alarm relay or triggering circuit fails the alarm might not be transmitted Alarm system connection e Unplug the controller e The alarm connector is located underneath the connection module Referring to the picture connect the alarm system s wires to the terminal corresponding to the selected mode Mode A terminal Com A Mode B terminal COM B e Plug the controller 16 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW iGS 111 Alarm mode adjustment A or B e Repeatedly press the SELECT SENSOR key until the light indicator is on at Temp C F or RH e Repeatedly press the MODIFY key until the light indicator is on at Alarm The letter L followed by a numerical value is displayed
24. other voltage then 110 120V may be controlled by the iGS 221 by using an iGS DCS see back of cover page RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENTS FOR AN OPTIMAL USE OF THE IGS 111 The iGS 111 s program is designed to control specific equipments It is recommended to use the following equipments for an optimal control Output A1 Heater Output A2 Air conditioner with setting knobs or other cooling device Output B1 Humidifier fogging device Output B2 Dehumidifier Air conditioners with a built in digital keyboard cannot be controlled by the iGS 111 However it can independently be operated to reduce garden s excessive heat To achieve this set the air conditioner 1 or 2 C 2 to 4 F above the iGS 111 s adjusted temperature settings A temperature sensor s calibration is suggested on your iGS 111 so both devices have equivalent temperature readings see Relative humidity and temperature sensors calibration on page 21 6 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW iGS 111 An intake exhaust fan can be used for cooling in output A2 Please note that this output might be on at the same time as the humidifying or dehumidifying equipments Also depending on the outside weather ventilation could not be the ideal way to get an optimal climate control in the garden CONNECTING AN ALARM SYSTEM The iGS 111 allows the connection to an alarm system such as the iMS 100 from PLUG N GROW See the Alarm section on page 16 for more informa
25. tion INSTALLATION AND SECURITY NOTICE DANGER To reduce risks of fire hazards or electrical shocks attentively read the following instructions before feeding the system with electricity SAFE INSTALLATION OF THE IGS 25 All iGS 25 have to be plugged in a 120V 15 A outlet Each iGS 25 can support a maximal load of 15 A In order to take advantage of 15 A for each iGS 25 it is important to use 2 electrical outlets on 2 separate electrical circuits The equipments total load must not exceed the electrical circuit capacity SAFE INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL MODULE AND THE CONNECTION MODULE The control module must be fixed to a vertical wall with 4 screws It is recommended to locate the control module at the plants height and at a representative location for the conditions measurements Also the light sensor photocell located in the bottom right corner must be able to detect the presence or absence of light The connection module also must be fixed on a vertical wall with 2 screws For a long distance connection it is possible to replace the cables linking the iGS 25 and the connection module with other Ethernet cables with a maximal length of 50 feet However it is not recommended to use a cable longer than the one included between the control module and the connection module iGS 111 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW 7 3 SETTINGS AJUSTEMENT CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION e iGS 111 RH TEMP
26. uilt to preserve their precision for their lifetime We recommend not to calibrate these sensors even if it is possible to do so without damaging them In general these sensors require calibration only if you wish that two separate controllers display the same reading Calibrating these sensors means adding or subtracting an offset between the parameter real value and the displayed value This offset is memorised in the controller until the next calibration or reset The reset allows to return to factory default settings see page 20 for Reset procedure CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Before beginning make sure to use a reliable measuring device thermometer or precision hygrometer that will become your reference for this calibration e Repeatedly press SELECT SENSOR key until RH or Temp C F light indicator is on depending on the sensor you wish to calibrate e Repeatedly press MODIFY key until all light indicators are off in the functions menu e Press UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW alternately 5 times within 5 seconds up down up down the display shows CAL and rh alternately for the relative humidity sensor or CELS FAHr if programmed in Fahrenheit and CAL for the temperature sensor e Press SELECT SENSOR to continue to the next step Press MODIFY to abort the calibration at any time e The display shows CAL and a numerical value alternately corresponding to the relative humidity or temperature m
27. y the measured values during the last 24 hours The controller calculates for every one hour period the minimum Lo the maximum Hi and the average avg measurements for each parameter RH Temp The displayed values represent the measurements taken in the hour preceding the one displayed e g 23 00 measurements between 10 00 pm and 11 00 pm It is important to set the time on your controller to get the log s information synchronised with real time see Time Clock Setting section on page 14 To get access to the 24 hours log see pages 11 and 13 in the Settings Adjustment section 14 2010 Nova Biomatique inc PLUG N GROW iGS 111 DIFFERENTIAL The iGS 111 differential represents the climate s variation around the set point In other words the differential is the range between the values at which the controller shuts off an equipment and at which the controller turns on the opposite action equipment e g heater and air conditioner The differential contains an inferior part and a superior part from the set point To ease the display s reading the inferior differential Low is identified with an L and the superior differential High is identified with an H E g For relative humidity an inferior differential of 3 will display as L3 and a superior differential of 3 as H3 E EE E 63 Higher part H3 SET POINT 60 Lower part L3 57 Differential levels recom

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