User Guide - EcoTechnics
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1. D DOEE LI LI LT Cu H U A D Power Input This is the main power connection for the controller Wire 1 25mm 1 5mm E CO2 Input This RJ 11 Socket is to plug the Evolution NDIR Carbon Dioxide Sensor Please note this controller can only be used with the Evolution NDIR Carbon dioxide Sensor Wire 0 5mm Secret Jardin Grow Tents Volume chart SeECr et Jar DIN Dark Street Il DS60 0 5m DS90 1 29m DS120 2 59m DS150 4 56m Dark Room Twin DR60T 1 25m DR120T 2 16m How to set up your Controller j Down SET ur E ution Eeer nu canon If your set up includes Evolution CO Controller the Regulator use Section which starts on the next page page 8 If your set up includes Evolution CO Controller the Regulator CO Analyser use Section B which starts on page 12 R g 647 Temperature Humidity CH Technics If your set up includes Evolution CO Controller the Regulator CO Analyser the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller use Section C which starts on page 16 7 section A User Guide Evolution CO Controller NO Analyser Sensor DOWN SET UP Evolution Controller Settings Use the SET Button to scroll through the menu items amp DOWN SET f UP Evolution the UP DOWN buttons to NA alter the setting Language selection screen for English French Germ2. Revision DEC 5th 2012 Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller December 2012 T OY Added new section Page 16 New section page 30 Ce En User Guide m Technics Accurate Sensing Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ecotechnics Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller In order to take full advantage of your new controller please read this manual carefully and use the product as directed Dose l Day l Power G DOWN SET uP Evolution Technics Horticultural Carbon Dioxide C Carbon dioxide CO is a colourless odourless gas that occurs naturally in our environment It is normally present in the atmosphere at an average concentration of approximately 0 00036 or 360 PPM Many growers fail to recognise the importance of Carbon Dioxide in their growroom Most plants grow faster and larger with enhanced CO levels because of more efficient photosynthesis and a reduction in water loss There are also many other benefits for plants among them greater resistance to temperature extremes and other forms of stress better growth at low light intensities improved root top ratios amp less injury from air pollutants Photosynthesis is the term used to describe the process by which plants combine CO molecules with water molecules to form complex sugars There is a resultant spare oxygen atom which is released back into the air The sugars are then further processed by the plant to form natu
3. note your grow room volume must be entered when using the analyser or without the analyser When using the Evolution CO Controller without the analyser it will dose your room similar to our UNIS carbon dioxide controller If you have the Analyser it will take into account both the size of your room plus the current ppm levels of CO in your grow room and dose the optimum amount of carbon dioxide for your plants Grow Room Volume Before you set up your Evolution CO controller you will need to find out the cubic volume of your growing area Once calculated and set this will enable the Evolution CO Controller to introduce the optimum amount of CO for your plants length x width x height internal cubic volume of the room Example Room Volume Calculation The illustration below shows a typical example of a room in this case the room measures 5M in length 3M in width and 2 5M in height 5 x 3 x 2 5 37 5 M To calculate your grow room volume measure your room in length width and height in metres then multiply the length width and height measurements to obtain the cubic volume of your room Example 5 x 3 x 2 5 37 5 M Dial in the required setting on the Evolution CO Controller 13 Controller Settings Controller CO Analyser Sensor Ball Use the SET Button to scroll through the menu items amp DOWN N SET d UP Evolution the UP DOWN buttons to ANA alter the setting Set the level of CO that
4. Evolution ZARA ACTechnies Horticultural Carbon Dioxide Controller OZ SAZ v 7 ES Fan C R b Evolution Orecmiies Digital Fan Speed Controller Controller Configuration Options Basic Open loop configuration with No CO2 Analyser This is the simplest way to connect your controller it only requires a power connection a connection to the CO release system and a connection to your extraction system In this mode the controllers internal cycle timer will periodically turn the extraction system on and off for the programmed amounts of time Primary dosing will occur when the extraction system is turned off amp secondary or top up dosing will occur as programmed For further information on setup parameters please refer to the settings section of this user guide Basic Closed loop configuration with CO2 Analyser This is the second way to connect your controller it requires a power connection a Connection to the CO release system a connection to the Evolution NDIR CO Analyser and a connection to your extraction system In this mode the controllers internal cycle timer will periodically turn the extraction system on and off for the programmed amounts of time Primary dosing will occur when the extraction system is turned off amp secondary or top up dosing will occur after the peak level minus the CO deadband setting is
5. achieved For further information on setup parameters please refer to the settings section of this user guide Configuration with an external basic ON OFF Type Thermo Hygro Stat The Evolution CO Controller is equipped with an interface input so that it can work in conjunction with an external Thermostat or Thermo Hygro Stat The AC Power output of the Thermostat that normally would connect to the extractor fan should be connected to the STAT INPUT of the CO Controller In this mode the controllers internal cycle timer will periodically turn the extraction system on and off for the programmed amounts of time unless your external Thermo Hygro Stat initiates an extraction first Please note this input is an on amp off type input and is not suitable for use with fan controllers that vary fan speed except the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller that has a dedicated interface output For further information on setup parameters please refer to the settings section of this user guide Confiquration with an Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller The Evolution CO controller is equipped with an interface input so that it can work in conjunction with an external Thermostat or Thermo Hygrostat When used with the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller the STAT OUTPUT from the fan controller should be connected to the STAT INPUT of the CO2 controller amp the intake exhaust fans should be connected to the FAN 1 amp FAN 2 outputs of the
6. dose is after an air extraction event during the dav cvcle How air tight is the grow tent Please Note A leakv tent or open zips will allow the CO to exit the tent How many plants are in your grow tent 1 plant will use a small amount of CO but 40 plants will require much more CO What stage of development are your plants How are vou distributing the gas from the regulator perforated hose for example Do you have a small fan not extraction to stir the air in the grow tent to mix the CO evenly What height do you release the CO in the tent CO is heavier than Air so will tend to sink to the lower part of the grow tent in still air conditions Having an extraction event shortly a dose CO2 will drop when air is exchanged No need to dose during the night cycle of the plants Plants do not take up CO in the night cycle Using Air cooled lighting reduces the amount of Cooling Fans in the grow room What the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller Does e Constantly measures controls the level of carbon dioxide with analyser e If you wish to monitor and control the levels of CO use our Evolution CO Controller 30 mge 4 4 4 PANN 4 4 ECOTECHNICS PRODUCT GUARANTEE Thank you for choosing an Ecotechnics product for use in your growroom As leading manufacturers of horticultural equipment and accessories we are committed to providing a range of innovative products to enhance your garden Our commitment to qua
7. fan controller In this mode the fan controller will control the speed of the fans and will only allow the CO controller to dose when the fans are running at the minimum or Idle speed Please note this can be set to zero if desired For further information on setup parameters please refer to the settings section of this user guide Controller Power Connections Technics CO Controller Input Output Output Input A Stat Input This input is an interface to external fan controllers and thermostats amp can be used to implement a full environmental control system when combined with a suitable temperature humidity controller such as the Evolution digital fan speed controller Wire 0 5mm 0 75mm B CO2 Out This is where you connect your CO regulator or solenoid controlled gas burner Please note this is a 220 240v AC output Please check solenoid coil voltage before connecting Wire 0 5mm C Fan Out This is where your extractor system is connected Please note that if you run multiple fans then wire a suitable extension socket to this output then plug your fans into the extension Wire 0 75mm Rear view Back cover off for wiring connections N Neutral Earth Q Live RJ 11 Connector Socket CO Input Front View Fam Power ser up Evolution UU e g S OTrechnics Horticultural Carbon Dioxide Controller
8. heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards In households with small children an adult should provide supervision which is essential for the safe operation of any electrical appliances in the home All cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children e Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Before moving the unit disconnect the power cable from the mains supply and any cords coming from external devices Never handle an AC adaptor or electrical plugs with wet hands when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices Be especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer or an authorized distributor Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area disconnect the unit from the power out
9. plus the current ppm levels of CO in vour grow room and dose the optimum amount of carbon dioxide for vour plants Grow Room Volume Before vou set up vour Evolution CO controller vou will need to find out the cubic volume of vour growing area Once calculated and set this will enable the Evolution CO Controller to introduce the optimum amount of CO for vour plants length x width x height internal cubic volume of the room Example Room Volume Calculation The illustration below shows a tvpical example of a room in this case the room measures 5M in length 3M in width and 2 5M in height 5 x 3 x 2 5 37 5 M To calculate your grow room volume measure your room in length width and height in metres then multiply the length width and height measurements to obtain the cubic volume of your room Example 5 x 3 x 2 5 37 5 M Dial in the required setting on the Evolution CO Controller 19 Controller Settings Controller CO Analyser Sensor Ball Use the SET Button to scroll through the menu items amp DOWN SET f UP Evolution the UP DOWN buttons to ANA alter the setting Set the level of CO that vou require in vour growing area in PPM Please note that the maximum level of CO that a plant can process will be dependant on temperature humidity and available light levels It should also be noted that the length of time that a CO2 cylinder will last for is dependant on the target level of CO that v
10. vou require in vour growing area in PPM Please note that the maximum level of CO that a plant can process will be dependant on temperature humidity and available light levels It should also be noted that the length of time that a CO2 cylinder will last for is dependant on the target level of CO that vou set Default setting is 1600ppm The baseline for CO levels in fresh air at sea level is between 300ppm and 400ppm Depending on which plants vou are growing the grow room temperature humiditv and at what growing phase your plants are at cuttings veg and flowering their CO needs can vary from no CO night cycle where plants take up no CO up to 1800ppm Gas source Bottled CO or Propane This controller can calculate the required dose This controller can calculate the required times for bottled CO For bottled CO gas vou dose times for a propane CO generator must set the flow rate of vour gas regulator in For a propane gas burner vou should set the litres per minute in order for the controller to burner capacitv in Kw Hrs in order for the calculate the correct dosing times our regulator controller to calculate the correct dosing is preset to use 17 ltrs per min times This is the number of PPM that the CO must drop below the CO level before CO injection is resumed The controller will make a CO dose to the target level but will not re dose until the level has fallen buv at least the set deadband amoun
11. Teme R h Evolution Max Digital Fan Speed Technics 18 Controller into CON mode n modes Fan O Power OJ LL Digital Fan Speed Controller AN By J hold down before power on Fan Heater Temperature humidity Power LLL Digital Fan Speed Controller Bi B release once the displav shows ren Fan E e e U Temperature fiumid fs Power UP A ma N Fan tr NTempo R h Evolution bera y er DOWN G OTrecmiies Digital Fan Speed Controller current PHA CON mode flashes up before settling down for normal temp and humiditv live displav Controller Settings Controller CO Analvser Sensor Ball Use the SET Button to scroll through the menu items DOWNN SET UP Evolution the UP DOWN buttons to ANA alter the setting Language selection screen for English French German Italian and Spanish Set the volume of vour growing area in cubic meters note vour grow room volume must be entered when using the analvser or without the analvser When using the Evolution CO Controller without the analyser it will dose vour room similar to our UNIS carbon dioxide controller If vou have the Analvser it will take into account both the size of vour room
12. an Italian and Spanish Set the volume of vour growing area in cubic meters note vour grow room volume must be entered when using the analvser or without the analvser When using the Evolution CO Controller without the analyser it will dose vour room similar to our UNIS carbon dioxide controller If vou have the Analvser it will take into account both the size of vour room plus the current ppm levels of CO in vour grow room and dose the optimum amount of carbon dioxide for vour plants Grow Room Volume Before vou set up vour Evolution CO controller vou will need to find out the cubic volume of vour growing area Once calculated and set this will enable the Evolution CO Controller to introduce the optimum amount of CO for vour plants length x width x height internal cubic volume of the room Example Room Volume Calculation The illustration below shows a tvpical example of a room in this case the room measures 5M in length 3M in width and 2 5M in height To calculate vour grow room volume measure vour room in length width and height in metres then multiplv the length width and height measurements to obtain the cubic volume of vour room Example 5 x 3 x 2 5 37 5 M Dial in the required setting on the Evolution CO Controller 9 Controller Settings Use the SET Button to scroll through the menu items DOWNN SET f UP Evolution the UP DOWN buttons to ANA alter the setting Set the leve
13. d controller over from PHA to CON Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller Disabling fan control on the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller Set the fan cycle timer to 1 minutes page 20 step 7 Set the Fan duration to 0 minutes to disable the timer page 20 step 8 Set the Fan Run Down Time to 0 00 minutes page 21 step 9 These settings will disable Fan Control on the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller and transfer control over to the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller 17 Evolution Digital Fan Speed How to set the Fan Speed contactor mode when using it with the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller Advanced Settings amp Calibratio FAN OUTPUT Mode Some users like to use the fan controller in CON mode when used with the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller to save gas usage Default is DHA mode PHAse angle control Phase angle mode the controller will control the speed of the fans and vou can set a speed for them in min and max Contactor mode the fans will just switch either on or off 0 and 100 1 Press and hold FAN and Min Max button down during power up 2 Once powered up and displaying release the buttons 3 The display will flash up E22 in the left and the current setting of either CON or PHA in the right LED window before reverting to live readings Heater U mg r I j Fan 19 jj i BER Bi a n m LI Temperature Humidity Power em Min Fan Htr
14. d horticultural regulator Ask your retailer for further details of this product The Evolution digital fan speed Controller This is the perfect thermostat system to use with the Evolution CO Controller It can control your extraction system and interface to the stat input of the CO controller it can also switch up to 3Kw of heater load for those cold winter nights Ask your retailer for further details of this product Propane CO Generator There are many different propane burners available on the market and the evolution controller can work with most of them Burner sizes of 0 01Kwh to 9 99Kwh are supported and the switching output is 230Vac Controller Configuration Options biede Evoluttem Ze ACTechnies Horticultural Carbon Dioxide Controller WY Generic ON OFF Type Thermo Hygro Stat Om sr uP Evolution 2858 BHA a Temperature Humidity i B g Power besiess
15. e Fan LED will illuminate Depressing the Down amp Up buttons Simultaneously will enter the CO Calibration mode the screen will blank and when the buttons released you will be in cal mode 7 CO Cal mode use the down amp up buttons to calibrate the Mk1 and Mk2 CO sensor 8 Once the correct level is programmed depress the Set button to store the new calibration setting the display will read press SET to exit storing your setting O O1 N Note ambient CO levels are usually 450ppm R1 Mk 1 sensor detected Test and Sensor Calibration Mode for Mk3 Sensor R3 Please note the Evolution CO Sensor needs at least 15 min s to warm up and stabilize before calibration can be started Power off Depress and hold down the Set Button Switch power on you will enter Test amp Sensor Calibration mode now release the SET key Depressing the Down button will test the CO Output gt gt the CO LED will illuminate Depressing the Set button will test the Fan Output gt gt the Fan LED will illuminate Depressing the Down amp Up buttons Simultaneously will enter the CO Calibration mode the screen will blank and when the buttons released you will be in cal mode 7 Mk 3 CO sensor air calibration The sensor must be positioned in outside air until stable then press the up button to calibrate This assumes ambient CO levels to be 450ppm On ome el n Once you have entered Air Cal mode the sensor will count do
16. e light sensor is located in the front panel of the controller Make this setting lower to increase sensitivity This setting will restore all controller settings to default parameters The list of default settings can be found in the specification sheet Note selecting yes will result in permanent loss of all user defined settings Wire connection diagram for angled plug on Regulator EEE Brown Live Ess Blue Neutral Green Yellow Earth 21 0 o ADVANCED User Guide Section Advanced Menus amp Calibration Section Depress and hold the up button when in normal operating mode to display Peak CO Average CO Dose Error CO Required Gas Generation Rate Dose Time amp Time to Next Fan cycle Internal CounterZero 0000000000 Pressing the down button in normal operating mode will reset the internal counter to zero this function can be used to skip a fan cycle fan rundown or CO dose 1 Power turned off 2 Depress and hold the Up Button 3 Turn the power on with the UP button held down to enter the Dose Calibration mode 4 Adjust the Cal factor by using the Up amp Down buttons once an adjustment has been made 5 Leave the unit alone and it will automatically store the new setting 6 Alternatively you can store by simply pressing the Set button this will store the offset and enter into normal operating mode Note All green houses grow rooms etc have a leakage rate which is dependa
17. external Thermostat Hygrostat is connected then in the event of an externally induced extraction cycle the internal cycle timer will be reset SET to 0 when using Evolution Fan Speed Controller This setting is for the duration of the extraction cycle ie if the FAN CYCLE time is set to 30 Min amp the FAN DURATION is set to 5 min Then the fan will turn on for 5 min s then off for 30 min s repeatedly unless an externally induced extraction cycle is detected Please note fan duration should be set to ZERO in a sealed room with air conditioning 20 Controller Settings Controller CO Analyser Sensor Ball Set this to 0 00 minutes when using the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller This setting allows the controller to wait for the programmed time period from the fan output being turned off so that the fans stop spinning before the CO is injected Please note that the time required will vary from one fan to another and can be set to suit your particular fan This setting is for the Stat input amp allows the controller to ignore the stat input for the set period of time This is useful if your thermostat has a very sensitive deadband and effectively will allow the fan to come on for the first time the stat asks for it but will not allow another extraction to be triggered by the stat until the ignore time has passed This setting is for the level of light at which the controller decides to disable the CO output Th
18. he extractor fan turns off the controller makes a primary dose in order to achieve the level of CO enrichment required by the user it will then wait for a period as specified by the user and make a small top up dose to allow for seepage usage of gas This will be a percentage of the primary dose as per this setting Top up dosing can be disabled by setting this option to 0 This setting specifies the amount of time after the primary dose that the small percentage Top up dose occurs Top up dosing can be disabled by setting this option to zero 10 Controller Settings This setting is for the internal fan cycle timer It controls the amount of time between extraction cycles when using the internal fan cycle timer If an external Thermostat Hygrostat is connected then in the event of an externally induced extraction cycle the internal cycle timer will be reset This setting is for the duration of the extraction cycle ie if the FAN CYCLE time is set to 30 Min amp the FAN DURATION is set to 5 min Then the fan will turn on for 5 min s then off for 30 min s repeatedly unless an externally induced extraction cycle is detected Please note fan duration should be set to ZERO in a sealed room with air conditioning This setting allows the controller to wait for the programmed time period from the fan output being turned off so that the fans stop spinning before the CO is injected Please note that the time required w
19. ill vary from one fan to another and can be set to suit your particular fan This setting is for the Stat input amp allows the controller to ignore the stat input for the set period of time This is useful if your thermostat has a very sensitive deadband and effectively will allow the fan to come on for the first time the stat asks for it but will not allow another extraction to be triggered by the stat until the ignore time has passed This setting is for the level of light at which the controller decides to disable the CO output The light sensor is located in the front panel of the controller Make this setting lower to increase sensitivity This setting will restore all controller settings to default parameters The list of default settings can be found in the specification sheet Note selecting yes will result in permanent loss of all user defined settings Wire connection diagram for angled plug on Regulator EEE Brown Live HEE Blue Neutral meen Creen Yellow Earth 11 Fal Dose f Day an Power G UP Evolution Technics Horticultural Carbon Dioxide Controller 12 Controller Settings Controller CO Analyser Sensor Ball Use the SET Button to scroll through the menu items amp DOWNN SET UP Evolution the UP DOWN buttons to SLL alter the setting Language selection screen for English French German Italian and Spanish Set the volume of your growing area in cubic meters
20. l of CO that vou require in vour growing area in PPM Please note that the maximum level of CO that a plant can process will be dependant on temperature humidity and available light levels It should also be noted that the length of time that a CO2 cylinder will last for is dependant on the target level of CO that vou set Default setting is 1600ppm The baseline for CO levels in fresh air at sea level is between 300ppm and 400ppm Depending on which plants vou are growing the grow room temperature humiditv and at what growing phase your plants are at cuttings veg and flowering their CO needs can vary from no CO night cycle where plants take up no CO up to 1800ppm Gas source Bottled CO or Propane This controller can calculate the required dose This controller can calculate the required times for bottled CO For bottled CO gas you dose times for a propane CO generator must set the flow rate of your gas regulator in For a propane gas burner you should set the litres per minute in order for the controller to burner capacity in Kw Hrs in order for the calculate the correct dosing times our regulator controller to calculate the correct dosing is preset to use 17 Itrs per min times This setting is for the top up dose The controller assumes that after it doses CO into the growing area the level will gradually fall due to a number of reasons ie CO usage by plants gas leakage under doorways or through gaps etc After t
21. let Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it Refer all servicing to your retailer or an authorized distributor When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Please note you will find the latest revision of any of our User Guides on the Ecotechnics website located in the downloads area below http www ecotechnics co uk downloads htm 29 A December 2012 Understanding the Evolution CO2 Controller Let s take a closer look at understanding how the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Conitroller operates in delivering Carbon Dioxide into your Grow room Example Grow Tent For this example we ll choose a Secret Jardin DR240 as the Grow Tent we wish to use Our Evolution Carbon Dioxide coniroller in Grow Tent size DR240 has a cubic capacity of 15m see the chart on page 7 Set the controller accordingly How much CO is used The Gas regulator has a preset Gas delivery rate of 171trs per minute Therefore with a 6 second dose that s 1 tenth of a minute So the amount of CO released per dose is 1 7ltrs of CO Gas into your grow tent Things to take into account The optimum time to
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23. nore time has passed This setting is for the level of light at which the controller decides to disable the CO output The light sensor is located in the front panel of the controller Make this setting lower to increase sensitivity This setting will restore all controller settings to default parameters The list of default settings can be found in the specification sheet Note selecting yes will result in permanent loss of all user defined settings Wire connection diagram for angled plug on Regulator EEE Brown Live Ess Blue Neutral Green Yellow Earth 15 User Guide Evolution CO Controller Analyser Sensor Plus Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller Evolution Fan Speed amp Carbon Dioxide Controllers CoolShade Reflector Nov 2012 document revision GROW ROOM POWER INPUT Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller Evolution STAT OUTPUT4 POWER INPUT y j d dik iy SN JA d 2 d a Le i i l J A we Ti 4 DIS g el e GROW ROOM When the 2 Evolution controllers are connected together the fans should be connected to the Evolution Digital Fan Speed Controller as shown in the diagram above Evolution Fan Speed Controller Enabling CON mode for fans Some users like to use the fan controller in CON mode when used with the Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller to save gas usage see page 18 on how to set your fan spee
24. nt on many factors such as gaps under doors gaps in glass panels etc This setting can be used to calibrate the dose factor to overdose a bit in order to compensate for losses This can also be done by just increasing the room size setting or decreasing the flow rate setting How to Detect which Evolution CO Sensor you are using 1 Power off 2 Depress and hold down the Set Button 3 Switch power on you will enter Test amp Sensor Calibration mode 4 Now release the SET key 5 Depressing the Down amp Up buttons Simultaneously will enter the CO Calibration mode the screen will blank and when the buttons released you will be in cal mode On this display screen in the top Left of the display is the revision number of the Sensor you are using R1 Mk1 Sensor R2 Mk2 Sensor R3 Mk3 Sensor In the examples below you can see R3 Mk 3 sensor has been detected and in the second photograph you can see that the R1 Mk 1 sensor has been detected Test and Sensor Calibration Mode for mk1 and mk2 Sensors R1 and R2 Please note the Evolution CO Sensor needs at least 15 min s to warm up and stabilize before calibration can be started Power off Depress and hold down the Set Button Switch power on you will enter Test amp Sensor Calibration mode now release the SET key Depressing the Down button will test the CO Output gt gt the CO LED will illuminate Depressing the Set button will test the Fan Output gt gt th
25. oller Control graph demonstraiting Ecotechnics Multi Stage Volumetric Discharge dosing with no anyliser Co2 Level ppm First 2 cycles Second 2 cycles Third 2 cycles T Dose 5 1 Min T Dose 10 1 Min T Dose 12 1Min Time in Seconds OT CAIICS ss cote ssr 2 Gas Regulator Safety Advice e Q bar 400 x Only experienced and properly trained persons should handle compressed gases they should be conversant with relative safely instructions including the current British compressed Gases Association code of practice CP7 and the gas safety instructions from the gas supplier Markings The regulator is marked with the following e Maximum inlet pressure pressure service e Rated outlet pressure e Gas only use for gas shown Fitting to the cylinder Before fitting the regulator ensure both the cylinder outlet valve and the regulator inlet are clean and free from contaminants including dirt oil and water If fitted fully release the regulator adjusting knob by winding anticlockwise prior to fitting to the cylinder Right hand thread is employed for oxygen and permanent gases and left hand thread is used for fuel gases Use only the correct size spanner and finally tighten by applying 2 blows to the end of the spanner with the heel of the hand Operating After fitting of the downstream equipment open the cylinder valve slowly this is a critical operation and m
26. ou set Default setting is 1600ppm The baseline for CO levels in fresh air at sea level is between 300ppm and 400ppm Depending on which plants vou are growing the grow room temperature humiditv and at what growing phase your plants are at cuttings veg and flowering their CO needs can vary from no CO night cycle where plants take up no CO up to 1800ppm Gas source Bottled CO or Propane This controller can calculate the required dose This controller can calculate the required times for bottled CO For bottled CO gas vou dose times for a propane CO generator must set the flow rate of vour gas regulator in For a propane gas burner vou should set the litres per minute in order for the controller to burner capacitv in Kw Hrs in order for the calculate the correct dosing times our regulator controller to calculate the correct dosing is preset to use 17 Itrs per min times This is the number of PPM that the CO must drop below the CO level before CO injection is resumed The controller will make a CO dose to the target level but will not re dose until the level has fallen buv at least the set deadband amount Bv reducing this setting vou get better control and by increasing it you get better gas economy SET to 1 when using Evolution Fan Speed Controller This setting is for the internal fan cycle timer It controls the amount of time between extraction cycles when using the internal fan cycle timer If an
27. ral polymers for growth The ambient level of CO in air is 300 400 PPM which fast growing plants in your growroom or glasshouse can use all the available CO in less than an hour slowing photosynthesis and bringing growth to a virtual halt Your new Evolution controller utilizes the latest microprocessor and infrared technology to monitor amp control the levels of carbon dioxide in your growing area The controller can operate with or without the optional Evolution Solid State NDIR CO sensor and can also be used with either bottled CO gas or with a propane or natural gas burning CO generator In addition to this the Evolution controller can be interfaced to most external thermo hygrostats for improved environmental control It can be seen that the rate at which plants are able to grow is relative to the availability of photosvnthesized complex sugars Raising the ambient CO level in your growroom causes more sugars to be produced allowing the plant to grow bigger and faster The optimum level of CO for plant growth is dependant upon many different factors such as light levels temperature humidity and nutrient availability Plants grown with enhanced CO can grow up to 40 faster thus shortening crop times and increasing yields This is of course assuming there are no other limiting factors such as lack of available light etc It should be noted that there is generally no advantage to increasing CO levels beyond 3000 PPM for most greenho
28. t Bv reducing this setting vou get better control and by increasing it you get better gas economy This setting is for the internal fan cycle timer It controls the amount of time between extraction cycles when using the internal fan cycle timer If an external Thermostat Hygrostat is connected then in the event of an externally induced extraction cycle the internal cycle timer will be reset This setting is for the duration of the extraction cycle ie if the FAN CYCLE time is set to 30 Min amp the FAN DURATION is set to 5 min Then the fan will turn on for 5 min s then off for 30 min s repeatedly unless an externally induced extraction cycle is detected Please note fan duration should be set to ZERO in a sealed room with air conditioning 14 Controller Settings Controller CO Analyser Sensor Ball This setting allows the controller to wait for the programmed time period from the fan output being turned off so that the fans stop spinning before the CO is injected Please note that the time required will vary from one fan to another and can be set to suit your particular fan This setting is for the Stat input amp allows the controller to ignore the stat input for the set period of time This is useful if your thermostat has a very sensitive deadband and effectively will allow the fan to come on for the first time the stat asks for it but will not allow another extraction to be triggered by the stat until the ig
29. use plant species It should also be noted that there is generally no advantage to raising CO levels during dark hours 1 Controller amp Accessories Temperature Humidity Power m eh Evolution The Evolution CO Controller Your new Evolution controller utilizes the latest microprocessor and infrared technology to monitor amp control the levels of carbon dioxide in your growing area The controller can operate with or without the optional Evolution Solid State NDIR CO sensor and can also be used with either bottled CO gas or with a propane or natural gas burning CO generator In addition to this the Evolution controller can be interfaced to most external thermo hygrostats for improved environmental control The Evolution NDIR CO2 Sensor The new solid state evolution CO sensor from Ecotechnics represents the latest state of the art sensor technology utilizing advanced solid state LED s and detectors with precision engineered gold plated optics to provide high accuracy fast response real time CO sensing from 0 10 000ppm This Sensor can be purchased separately from the Evolution controller Ask your retailer for further details of this product The Ecotechnics Carbon Dioxide Regulator This is the perfect bottled gas regulator for use with the Evolution CO Controller We have this regulator produced for us in the UK from top quality components it has a fixed flow rate of 17 Litres per min and is our standar
30. ust be done slowly to be safe If fitted adjust the regulator knob to the required outlet pressure and purge hoses make the final adjustment when gasses are flowing It is vital to ensure that any audiable vibration or freezing of the regulator is avoided during operation Check for leaks at all joints with a leak detection spray On completion of use close the cylinder valve and exhaust gas from lines If fitted fully release regulator pressure adjusting knob Safety points Carefully inspect the regulator for oil grease and damaged or dirty parts Oxygen vigorously supports combustion never use the regulator if oil grease or damaged parts are detected Never Never use a regulator showing any signs of damage Never allow cylinders to become heated Never use pressure gauges that are damaged not smooth in operation or not zeroing Never remove or change any component parts of a regulator Always Always check the whole system for damage and leaks at frequent intervals Always work to BCGA codes of practice to purchase copies telephone 01491 825533 Always fit a flashback arrestor to the outlet of an oxygen or fuel gas cylinder 28 Safety Advice ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING G When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord or place
31. wn from 3mins on the display to allow the sensor to settle on the ambient Co2 level which it assumes is 450ppm it then stores this automatically as the new calibration setting R3 Mk 3 sensor detected Light Level Sensor The correct operation of the Light level sensor can also be tested in this mode and the level is reported in the display by covering the sensor window the function can be tested Stat Input Test The operation of the Stat input can also be tested by connecting your thermostats output to the Stat input and triggering it the state will be displayed in the top right hand corner of the display on will show as SC and off will show as SO 24 Specifications Specifications October 2011 Document Revisi Gas Flow Rate 1 Lom 99 Lom Fan run down 30 seconds 30 Sec s 5 00 Min s 0 25 5 Min 60 Min 10 90 Yes No Specifications Light Sensor The Ecotechnics Evolution Carbon Dioxide Controller has alight sensor as hi lighted in the graphic on the left This light sensor can automatically be set to turn off the CO controller when it senses night time when light falls and also turn the CO on when light rises back to a daytime state 26 Typical Performance Graphs Evolution Co2 Controller Control graph demonstraiting Ecotechnics Multi Stage Volumetric Discharge dosing with Evolution ND IR anyliser Co2 Level ppm Time in Seconds b IOTec MNCS nss cote sst Evolution Co2 Contr
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