Benefits of Intelligent Control System for Commercial Grow

Whether it is a greenhouse or a plant factory, by using an intelligent control system to make a scientific "recipe" of light, temperature, water, CO2, relative humidity (RH), water, nutrient solution, etc., we can help growers achieve different growing zones with different goals, improve the taste and nutritional value of plants, save costs and maximize yields. The application of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technology makes "Growing plants in space" and "Indoor growing rice" from a dream to a reality.

Control systems are classified as either wired or wireless. To meet the PPFD requirements of various growth stages, users configure the ON/OFF time, sunrise/sunset cycle, and other lighting dimming settings. The luminaire emits the appropriate light formula at different stages of plant growth by controlling the adjustable spectrum, improving crop quality and yield and allowing growers to achieve a faster return on investment.

Wired control could be divided into three types:

A=push-button type; 

B=touch-screen type; 

C=push-button plus touch-screen type

Normally the system comes with a 3-in-1 sensor detecting temperature, humidity & light. They usually have these basic components:

• Main controller
• Temperature sensor
• Humidity sensor
• RJ cable
• DC Power Supply
• T - Shape Splitter

Through the controller program and interface settings, a single control or group control can be supported, and they are typically equipped with a Bluetooth or WIFI network that is linked to cell phone use. The App, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, allows the user to access all of the system's settings and alerts from any location at any time. One of the most well-known is the Trolmaster system, a professional-grade environmental system, and some Chinese brands, such as "master controller," are also widely used due to their low cost. For the fixture, the user only needs to ensure whether the connection is 0-10V, PWM, or RS485; the most common method is 0-10V, via the RJ11/RJ12/RJ14 signal cable to the controller.

Wireless control systems typically have higher technical requirements and higher manufacturing costs, and the software is typically developed and patented by the lighting companies themselves. Users can control their lighting from their smartphone, tablet, or computer. Set up lighting zones quickly, automate lighting, and gain control over light intensity, spectrum, and photoperiod. SmartPAR wireless control system and helioCORE automatic lighting control system are in this way. It is more systematic and professional, specializing in providing integrated solutions to some research institutions and large commercial growers.

The benefit is self-evident:

1. Arrange light strategies by crop type or stage of production. To standardize schedules and settings, group lights and create light zones.

2. The real-time management and remote notifications, monitor the status of hardware equipment, and quickly adjust light settings, intensities, and spectra from any type of device.

3. Monitor energy consumption and operate lights during the most cost-effective hours, when energy and utility costs are lowest.

It can aid in maintaining light intensity and quality in order to maximize plant efficiency and photosynthesis. Controlling crop consistency and operations to standardize time to market. Overall, the LED grow light market is changing rapidly, technology is always advancing, and products are constantly being updated, but intelligence is the one constant, and we have been moving forward in constant exploration to achieve this goal.

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