R & M Int'l. CGC-1e User's Manual
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1. Ifthe fuse blows repeatedly verify the devices connected to the unit are working properly and that they blow are not too large for the CGC 1e to safely control You may need to consider using expansion modules UPM HPR MLC to decrease the amperage load on the CGC 1e fuse My CO2 outlet never Verify the PPM 1c jumper or the PPM 1c is connected comes on If the Exhaust outlet is ON the CO will not be allowed to run Turn up the Temperature and Humidity to a higher setting In order for the CO outlet to function the timeclock must be in Daytime mode The CO is only activated when the lights are ON The fans are running You may have too much heat building up in your area or too small of an exhaust fan Reduce the heat so often the CO2 is sources or increase your fan size hardly ever ON You may also consider using a closed loop air conditioner to keep the temperature and humidity below the set points so that CO is allowed to run for longer amounts of time My CO2 consumption Make sure your area is sealed You may want to install a motorized damper to seal your exhaust fans seems to be quite high when they are OFF Even though the CGC 1e operates a standard timed release sequence you may still be wasting CO3 Ifyou are operating compressed CO valves consider purchasing the optional PPM 1c Part Per Million sensor to upgrade to PPM control The PPM 1c offers a significant improvement2. be set from minute to 8 hours This provides a great deal of flexibility and control options For more detailed information about the CO timers and sequence refer to the CO Control section of this manual Page 5 CO2 CONTROL OVERVIEW Pound for pound dollar for dollar the CGC le offers one of the most advanced environmental light hydro and CO control system on the market SUPPLEMENTAL CO Let s talk about Carbon Dioxide CO is present in relatively low quantities 300 600 PPM in your normal generic run of the mill everyday air But plant growth can be increased and accelerated if the level of CO is increased to let s say 1000 1500 PPM For this reason the CGC 1le can control CO distribution for those people who prefer to use supplemental CO There are some inherent dangers associated with using CO Here are some of the rules to remember when using CO A Cylinders bottles of compressed CO should never be stored inside the growing area or anywhere else where the temperature may rise above 100 f B The growing area should not be occupied while CO is in operation Get out C Do not enter the growing area until the CO has been exhausted Stay out D CO2 is heavier than air and will accumulate towards the ground Don t lie down on the job E In high enough concentrations CO can kill The OSHA maximum Personal Exposure Level is 5000 PPM Note The CGC 1le CO contr
3. 240v outlets which your ballasts are plugged into The MLCs both feature a 120 volt trigger cable to plug into a standard 24 hour timer or controller The MLC 4 amp MLC 4a are rated 30 amps 120 240 volt The MLC 8 is oS Gee rated at 40 amps 240 volt 2 Master Lighting Controlier MLC owe HID LIGHTING CONTROLLER HLC 2e The HLC 2e HID lighting controller was primarily designed to protect your expensive HID lights from HOT STARTS SS A Hot Start occurs whenever your lights are turned off and then back on before the lamps are allowed to cool off Hot starts caused by power outages reduces your lamp s a a life and intensity It can be plugged into either of the Lights outlets When the HLC 2e is connected to your lights it will sense a power interruption and start a 15 minute time delay to keep the lights from trying to re fire while the cool down HLC 2e The HLC 2e can also be used to delay other devices from starting m The HLC l1e is rated for 15 amps 120volts Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having problems with this unit refer to these troubleshooting hints Also refer to the connection diagram to ensure your devices are connected properly Problem Suggested Action have no lights and no Check the fuse and main power Replace the fuse if required with the correct rated fuse function at all Check the equipment connected to the CGC 1e for problems and or short circuits The fuse continues to
4. in CO2 efficiency The CO2 level Small areas need less Inject Duration time than do larger areas Larger areas need more Inject overshoots the PPM Frequency time in order to give the CO time to mix properly with the ambient air and measured by the 1c set point PPM sensor considerably Start with lower CO timer settings for small areas and increase the timer settings for larger ones The Hydro pumps are The Hydro pump outlets can be operated 24 hours a day or only when the Lights are ON The Hydro not cycling properly selector switch also has a center OFF position which can be used to reset the timing function Make sure the switch is not turned OFF MAKING CONNECTIONS All of the main functions controlled by the CGC 1e are accessed using 8 standard 120 VAC 15 amp receptacles mounted on the sides of the enclosure This allows you to simply plug in any standard device without hardwiring or hassles Printed labels on the front face of the enclosure identify the receptacles We highly recommend using only 3 wire devices with a ground Suitably double insulated devices are acceptable Keep in mind that the combined amperage draw on all of the devices connected to the CGC 1e must be less than 15 amps 120 VAC Page 9 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Temperature control range 50 115 F with a 7 F differential 3 6 Humidity control range 20 80 RH
5. level drops below the set point the CO system is re activated HYDRO MODE SELECT SWITCH The Hydro mode select switch is used to select whether the hydro outlet will cycle 24 hours or only during the day The mode selector switch also doubles as a Hydro bypass switch Each time the switch position is changed to the center OFF position the hydro timers will reset and initiate a new cycle This comes in handy during set up of the hydro pumps and timer settings NOTE Leaving the mode select switch in the center position disables the hydro function NIGHT ONLY DEVICE An additional outlet is provided which is powered only at night when the lights are turned OFF This works great for heaters fans and dehumidifiers which need to run only at night PPM CO2 OPTION The CGC le has a standard timed CO control sequence which can be improved upon greatly by simply connecting the optional PPM 1c Simple operation user selectable set point and on board calibration makes the PPM 1c the perfect companion to the CGC le Page 4 TIMERS OVERVIEW The CGC le uses 2 digital timers to control the hydroponics and CO functions One of the timers control the hydroponics pump frequency and duration and the other one determines CO injection generation time and frequency sample time ADJUSTABLE RECYCLING TIMERS Adjustable recycling timers provide an adjustable ON OFF cycle for various devices The 4 adjustable recycling ti
6. or 24 hours a day Move the Hydro mode switch to the appropriate position Moving the switch to the center OFF position momentarily will reset the timer 7 There are 4 timers on the CGC 1le which are used to control a hydroponics pump and a CO valve or generator To fully understand the timers that control the CGC 1e refer to the Timers section of this manual Set the Hydro and CO timers to your desired settings before continuing Refer to Timers 8 The 24 hour timeclock can now be set Push in the trip levers on the front face of the timer dial for the time you want your lights to be ON Rotate the dial to the current time to set the timer 9 You can now plug the equipment you will be using into the appropriate receptacles Remember that the CGC le can handle a combined load up to 15 amps A single 1000 watt HID ballast needs over 9 amps alone Select and size your pumps and fans appropriately or use our UPM 1 or MLCs to increase power capacity Note We highly suggest NOT plugging in your HID ballast just yet 10 When the day cycle begins the Lights indicator will light up to confirm power is going to the 2 light receptacles If you have selected the Daytime setting on the Hydro mode the Hydro Pumps indicator will also light up to indicate your pump is powered for the amount of time you selected 11 You can manually override the timeclock to switch from night to day or back to Night by
7. step to make start up a breeze Page 1 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The CGC 1e is a self contained greenhouse control system designed for people who want a reasonable simple to operate complete greenhouse controller Humidity N Temperature controller Complete Greenhouse Controller controller _ CGC 1e 2 Exhaust 30 Uig outlets 24 hour timeclock Hydro ON timer Night device outlet CO2 device _F 308 10 30 60 2 outlet De co 5 5 i w Cycle 7 Seconi Minutes enc a O REF 2 Light outlets x oe D y ueg ysneyrg f Hydro mode selector switch off On Humidity _ Pump Mode Day Off Hydro OFF timer 2 Hydro pump 3461N O R 60 10 R 1 20 1 4 ee a O ea Minutes Wel Minutes hea outlets ON 60 2 OFF 09 J Pumps i ON l CO2 OFF gwe p e Fuse protected 15 amps Optional PPM 1c 120 volts quick connect EXAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM DO NOT EXCEED 15 AMPS TOTAL Control multiple HID lights with a MLC or UPM Control up to 2 Exhaust Fan s or A C units Fan heater or dehumidifier CO Valve or Generator Control 2 pumps Selectable 24 hour operation or daytime only 15 amp fuse protected Optional CO PPM sensor Page 2 START UP PROCEDURE OVERVIEW There is no substitute for reading and understanding the operating manual however You can use the in
8. the maximum rating of the CGC le IMPORTANT Replace blown fuses with fuses of the same rating ONLY Note A surge suppressor power strip is always recommended when operating electrical equipment such as the CGC 1e WARRANTY The CGC le is protected by our 3 year limited warranty All components are warranted by R amp M Supply against defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for 3 years from the date of purchase The CGC le is 100 maintenance free and does not require service INSTALLATION START UP There are a few requirements for a successful installation and start up 1 The CGC 1le must be mounted in a vertical position Mounting feet are included to allow you to secure the unit to a wall 2 The CGC le requires free air movement to maintain temperature and humidity accuracy The top and bottom of the enclosure has ventilation slots to provide air flow through the unit however we greatly recommended using an oscillating fan in the growing area to provide fresh air for the internal humidity sensor and provide adequate ventilation for the internal electrical components 3 A dedicated 120 VAC 15 amp power supply is recommended A ground wire 3 wire outlet must be used Do not use 2 wire adapters or cords to operate the CGC le 4 The CGC le must be protected from water Do not mount the unit where it can be exposed directly to water 5 Read the rest of the manual It has been designed to take you through step by
9. CGC 1le Complete Greenhouse Controller OVERVIEW The CGC le Complete Greenhouse Controller from C A P controls all of the main devices required in today s modern hydroponic garden WORD TO THE WISE CGC le Before attempting to operate the CGC le you should at least take the time to look at the Example Connection diagram on page 2 and read the Start up Procedure on page 3 of this manual To get the most out of the CGC Ie familiarize yourself with this manual It contains many useful hints examples and a troubleshooting guide IMPORTANT STUFF TO REMEMBER The CGC le is designed to operate from a 120vac 15 amp power source It can safely control up to 15 amps of equipment including up to 1000 watts of HID lights If required additional lights and larger equipment can be connected to the CGC le by using our HPR MLCs or UPM Universal Remote Power Modules In addition to lights the CGC le also maintains the temperature and humidity by controlling your exhaust fan s CO levels can be controlled with the built in timers which are coordinated with your exhaust fans and function only when the lights are ON Or you can upgrade later to PPM Part Per Million control by adding the PPM 1c CO monitor And to complete the package the built in Adjustable Recycling Timer is perfect for controlling your hydroponic pumps and more PROTECTION amp SAFETY The CGC le is overload protected a main 15 amp fuse Do not exceed
10. er reading IMPORTANT Do not start a CO cycle until the PPM 1c has completed the warm up and the display has stabilized Once the PPM 1c has been connected it remains powered as long as it is plugged in The controller will continuously display the exact CO PPM level in part per million The PPM Ic is a portable device and comes with a 5 foot cable so that spot checks can be made A simple procedure allows the user to check and reset calibration otherwise the PPM 1c requires no adjustment or service Warning Be careful not to expose the PPM Ic to water as it is not water resistant Page 7 OPTIONS OVERVIEW The CGC le can be upgraded and expanded by using our expansion devices including the UPM 1 MLC 4 or the precision PPM Ic The Universal Power Modules and Master Light Controllers allow you to run multiple pumps fans and lights by controlling remote relays The PPM Ic allows you to control CO with Part Per Million accuracy UNIVERSAL POWER MODULE UPM 1 The UPM 1 Universal Power Module is a unique device that can allow the user to run additional HID lights or control multiple fans air conditioners etc The UPM 1 s plug box was designed to be plugged into a standard household outlet The 16 foot long trigger cable coming from the UPM 1 is then connected to your control device such as a time clock or thermostat When the control device turns ON the relay inside the UPM 1 box applies power to the
11. h to either the 24 Hour or the Daytime position enables the desired mode When used in the Daytime mode the Hydro outlet will only cycle while the lights are on The 24 hour mode works great for NFT or aeroponic systems that require moisture during the day and night The mode selector switch also doubles as a Hydro bypass switch Each time the switch position is changed the hydro timers will reset and initiate a new cycle This comes in handy during set up of the hydro pumps and timer settings There are two timers that control the hydroponics receptacle Hydro ON and Hydro OFF The CGC le s Hydro ON time can be set from 1 second to 40 minutes the Hydro OFF time can be set from 1 minute to 8 hours Set the timers by moving the dial to the appropriate position CO2 TIMERS The CGC 1e controller also provides an integrated timed CO control system As with all of CAP s greenhouse and CO controllers a thermostat and a de humistat are used to interrupt CO2 use if the temperature or humidity rises above the preset level The CO is also disabled at night by the 24 hour timeclock During the day the CGC 1e controls your CO valve or generator by turning the CO outlet on for a certain amount of time and then off for a pre determined amount of time repeatable 2 The CO Inject timer or ON time can be set from 1 second to 40 minutes The CO inject frequency timer or OFF time can
12. mers onboard the CGC 1e are set using the dial on the front face of the enclosure The timer name and range of each timer is printed around the timer dials Because the dials of the CGC le are small to conserve space the settings may have to be adjusted to an actual time setting If necessary use a watch or stopwatch to confirm the settings are correct Once the timers are set they are repeatable to 2 IMPORTANT In order for the timers to accept a new setting the timer must either complete 25 of it s present cycle or power must be cycled off then on RESETTING HYDRO TIMERS The Hydro timers can be reset by switching the Hydro mode select switch to the center OFF position momentarily RESETTING CO2 TIMERS To reset the CO timers and restart the CO cycle turn the temperature or humidity controller down momentarily This will trigger the end of cycle sequence and start the Exhaust duration timer RESETTING ALL TIMERS If you choose to cycle power to accept new timer settings we recommend disconnecting the lights prior to setting these timers Disconnecting the lights will eliminate the chances of damaging the lights by cycling power ON and OFF to the lights Follow the procedures below to set the Hydro and CO timers correctly HYDROPONICS TIMERS The Hydroponic outlet can be configured to cycle one of two ways 24 hours a day or during the daytime only Simply moving the Hydro Mode selector switc
13. nction with the PPM 1c controller Simply removing the jumper plug and connecting the PPM 1c into the standard quick disconnect on the bottom of the CGC 1le instantly gives you the ability to fully control all atmospheric conditions which affect timed CO systems Note The CO Frequency timer acts as a CO sample timer when using the PPM 1c controller Because it may take a couple of minutes from the time CO is released for the PPM 1c to detect a higher CO level this timer will provide a delay for the PPM controller to sense this increase in the CO level before releasing more CO3 If you find the CO level is overshooting the CO set point try increasing the CO sample timer or decrease the CO Inject timer This will give the PPM 1c more time to sense the rise in CO resulting in reduced overshoot THE PPM Ic The PPM Ic controller consists of an infrared detector capable of measuring atmospheric CO levels from 0 to 5000 PPM The PPM 1c is powered by an 18 vdc to 24vac power supply When it is connected it will enter a warm up mode Once the PPM 1c has completed the warm up it will begin to self calibrate This may take an additional minute During this time the digital readout may be fluctuating this is normal When the digital readout stabilizes a level between 350 to 650 should be displayed Be careful however simply breathing on the PPM Ic controller will greatly increase the CO level in the air resulting in a high
14. ol system can be used for both compressed CO cylinders and generators The CO receptacle is 120vac Compressed CO cylinders require an approved regulator flow gage and a valve If optimum CO mileage is desired a self contained air conditioner or other Closed loop cooling method is highly recommended A closed loop system will regulate temperatures within the zone allowing you to extend the CO maximum cycle time thus reducing CO use dramatically Another method of reducing heat build up includes utilizing Ventilated light hoods Just be sure to make the ventilation system of the hood as airtight as possible so that your precious CO is not being drawn out of the area by the ventilated hood exhaust fan If sufficient CO is provided and the proper level of nutrients and light is available a 35 increase in growth rate is possible However if you suspect the higher temperatures are adversely affecting the plants a shorter CO cycle may produce better results Remember that a shorter CO cycle duration translates to increased CO usage Each application is different so there is some work involved in finding the optimum set up CO2 CONTROL MODES The CGC 1le provides both a standard timed CO mode and an optional integrated CO2 PPM control mode Of course the time clock will ensure CO is only used during the day The optional PPM Ic sensor is one of the most precise and efficient method of distributing CO2 The PPM Ic con
15. rotating the outer dial of the timeclock slowly clockwise At night the Lights and CO are disabled while the thermostat and humistat continue to control the temperature and humidity NOTE The Hydro outlet will also be disabled if the Daytime mode is selected on the Hydro mode switch 12 When all settings have been confirmed the HID lights or UPMs can be plugged into the Lights receptacles If more than 1000 watts are to be controlled use our Universal Power Modules or the MLCs IMPORTANT Do not plug in more than 1000 watts worth of lighting into the CGC le receptacles 13 Monitor the equipment connected to the CGC 1e to ensure proper operation Small adjustments are likely to be made until you find the right combination of controls Once you are happy with the settings sit back and enjoy the show For more details concerning any of the CGC 1e functions refer to the appropriate section of this manual Page 3 CONTROLS OVERVIEW The CGC le controls your light cycles temperature humidity and CO2 levels automatically No more guesswork The CGC 1e lets you work smarter not harder 24 HOUR TIMECLOCK The timeclock selected to run the CGC 1e performs all of the day to night transitions required for crops requiring controlled photoperiods It can directly control up to 1000 watts of HID lights To set the current time on the timeclock turn the dial clockwise until the current time on the outer dial lines up
16. structions on this page for a trouble free start up HOW TO START UP THE CGC le 1 Locate a suitable source for power A 3 wire grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is recommended 2 Secure the enclosure to a wall using the enclosed mounting feet The CGC le requires a vertical orientation for proper internal ventilation If proper ventilation is not provided the thermostat may not be able to properly control the temperature amp humidity of the growing area 3 Plug the CGC le into the power source Do not connect your lights until you have set the ON and OFF times on the 24 hour timeclock 4 If you are using a PPM lc CO sensor connect it by removing the jumper plug provided with the CGC le and connecting the PPM 1c quick disconnect Plug the PPM Ic into a source of constant 120 volt power Refer to the PPM Ic instructions for information on how to operate the PPM 1c properly Note The pre wired jumper plug must be connected if the PPM Ic is not being used 5 You can now set the thermostat and de humistat to the approximate settings you would like to use A small inexpensive combination thermometer and hygrometer works just fine to dial in the exact settings Just compare the reading on the thermometer to what the CGC 1e is set at and adjust as required 6 You can now select the Hydro mode you would like to use Choose between operating the Hydro outlet during the Daytime only
17. trol will be described later but first let me explain how to operate the standard timed CO system Note The pre wired jumper plug is used to bypass the PPM controller functions when the PPM Ic is not used Make sure it is properly connected when running the timed CO sequence TIMED CO CONTROL MODE 1 The CO Inject Duration timer can be set from 1 second to 40 minutes When the CGC 1le s standard 24 hour timeclock switches to daytime the CO cycle begins The CO outlet is energized for a predetermined amount of time using the CO Inject Duration timer 2 The CO Frequency timer works in conjunction with the CO Injection timer This timer can be set from 1 minute 8 hours During the CO cycle the CO outlet will be turned off for the amount of time set on this timer The CO Inject Duration timer and the Frequency timer continue to recycle until the thermostat or humistat turns on the fans When the exhaust is turned back off the CO cycle is re started Note These two timers continue to function in harmony with the optional PPM Ic sensor The PPM 1c simply tells the CGC le whether the CO level being measured is above or below the adjustable set point on the PPM Ic The timers still control the CO ON and OFF time Page 6 PPM Part Per Million CO CONTROL MODE As mentioned previously the CGC 1e can control CO levels within the growing area with Part Per Million accuracy when used in conju
18. twin outlets on the front of the UPM 1 turning ON whatever is plugged into it This allows you to run additional lights etc from a different circuit with one common control device The UPM 1 is rated at 15 amps 120 volts PART PER MILLION CO SENSOR PPM 1c To take full advantage of supplemental CO you must be able to precisely control the level of CO2 This is made possible by plugging in our CO Controller the PPM 1c The PPM 1c controller is constantly sampling the level of CO in the growing area and can measure from 0 to 5000 PPM The PPM Ic displays the current CO level in PPM using large a 4 digit LED display It then transmits that information to the CGC 1e The PPM Ic is powered by a 18 24volt power supply MASTER LIGHTING CONTROLLER MLCs The MLC 4 and MLC 4a Master Lighting Controllers are the best devices for controlling up to 4 HID lights from one time clock or controller Like the HPR 1 power must be brought into the input side of the control relay The MLC 4 features 4 standard 240v outlets which your ballasts are plugged into The MLC 4a is designed for 120 volt ballasts however it can also be used to run ballasts wired for 240 volt operation which have 120 volt power cords The MLC 8 Master Lighting Controller is the best device for controlling up to 8 HID lights from one time clock or controller Power is brought into the MLC 8 by hardwiring up to a 40 amp circuit The MLC 8 features 8 standard
19. with a 5 differential Maximum humidity 95 RH Non condensing Adjustable timer repeatability 2 under fixed conditions Timer setting accuracy t 5 Hydro ON timer Hydro OFF timer 24 hour timeclock accuracy Minimum 100 000 electrical 10 000 000 mechanical MAINTENANCE 1 Consult the troubleshooting chart for a listing of the most common problems 2 DO NOT open the enclosure There are no components that require maintenance 3 Do not use this equipment for purposes other than what it is designed for It will provide many years of trouble free service when used properly 4 In the event you cannot solve the problem first consult the dealer who sold the unit then contact the factory for instructions on how to return it to the factory for repair PUBLISHED BY R amp M Supply INC COPYRIGHT 2008 BY R amp M Supply ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Liability statement R amp M Supply and their retailers and distributors are not responsible for any damage or injuries consequential or otherwise arising from the use of this device The purchaser assumes all responsibility for the use and proper installation of this device Page 10
20. with the arrow on the inner dial To set the timeclock on and off times carefully push in each of the white trip levers at the times you want the lights to be on NOTE If power is interrupted the timeclock will have to be reset TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER The CGC le utilizes a remote bulb thermostat with a 36 lead to control ventilation and cooling functions This allows you to place the temperature sensor up to 36 away from the CGC le The thermostat can be set to control temperature from 50 115 F The thermostat is coordinated with the CO control system and the exhaust receptacles to maintain a constant temperature When the temperature rises above the set point selected on the thermostat the CO system is disabled and the Exhaust receptacles are enabled When the temperature level drops below the set point the CO system is re activated IMPORTANT To achieve the greatest accuracy provide the CGC le with plenty of fresh air The enclosure is designed to allow air to pass over the humidity sensor HUMIDITY CONTROLLER The CGC le utilizes a de humistat to control ventilation and humidity levels The de humistat can control humidity levels from 20 80 The de humistat is coordinated with the CO control system and the exhaust receptacles to maintain a constant humidity When the humidity rises above the set point selected on the de humistat the CO system is disabled and the Exhaust receptacles are enabled When the humidity
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