Autopilot APCECOD Manual de usuario
APCECOD
Deluxe Digital
CO2controller
Specs 1
Basic Description 1
Installation 2
Button Functions 3
Error LEDs 4
Factory Settings 5
Overview 5
How to customize settings 6
Photocell sensitivity 7
Fuzzy logic CO2 7
How to calibrate CO2 8
Sulfur vaporizer warning 9
Q & A 10
Warning 11-13
Warranty 14-15
Page 1 APCECOD
Specs
Input voltage 120 Volts AC
Maximum amperage 14.5 amps @ 120 VAC
Remote COMBO probe cable length 15 ft
CO2 range 380-2500 PPM
CO2 accuracy +/- 75 PPM
Weight 5 lbs
Waterproofing grade IP20
Dimensions 9” x 7” x 4”
Basic description
The APCECOD will control Carbon Dioxide / CO2 with part-per-
million accuracy. The controller features a remote combination
probe that has light sensor and a highly accurate NDIR CO2
sensor. The remote combination sensor is designed to quickly
react to changes in the growing area and to resist EMI / EFI from
electronic ballasts. The remote sensor can be placed up to 15
feet from the controller.
The APCECOD has a standard power receptacle to connect to
your CO2 device. The APCECOD can be set to increase CO2, or
to decrease CO2 levels.
Note: An optional 15 ft extension cable can be
purchased to allow the user to place the remote sensor
up to 30ft from the controller.
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Installation
Secure the unit to a wall.
Determine the best location for the remote probe. Place the probe
in an area with good air movement preferably at plant height.
Avoid placing the probe in direct sunlight or under direct HID
Lighting.
Note: Do not place the sensor probe where it will come in to
contact with water. The probe is NOT WATER PROOF!
The remote probe has a quick disconnect to easily remove or
connect the probe. Secure the quick disconnect to the unit by
securing the QD screw to the unit.
Plug the power cable into a standard NEMA 5-15 wall outlet. A
120 volt power supply is required.
Turn the power on and allow it to warm up. This takes about 5
minutes. During the warm up period, the display will read CO2
heat.
Note: Now is the time to customize your settings prior to
connecting any equipment.
Ensure that the device being connected to the controller has the
proper voltage and will not exceed the maximum amperage rating
of this unit.
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Button Functions
There are Ten (10) buttons located on the front face that control
the functions. Pressing each button will display a function and/or
current setting(s) in the green LED window.
Several small green LED lights or status indicators located on
the front panel will light up to identify the selected setting.
Up - Press button to increase setting
Down - Press button to decrease setting
Enter/Reset - Press button, hold for 3 seconds to enter new
setting and to reset the Min/Max values.
CO2 buttons
CO2 PPM SETTING - Press button to display and/or change CO2
Parts Per Million (PPM) setting.
CO2 DEAD BAND - Press button to set the CO2 dead-band set-
point. (The amount of PPM change to affect the CO2 On / Off)
FUZZY LOGIC - Press button to select Fuzzy Logic mode or CO2
generator mode..
CO2 FUNCTION - Press button to select the photocell function.
CO2 MODE- Press button to select the CO2 mode, to increase or
decrease CO2 levels..
CALIBRATE CO2 PPM - Press button to re-calibrate the CO2
sensor.
Special buttons
CO2 Min / Max - Press this button repeatedly to recall the stored
high and low recorded levels for CO2. Press and hold the
Enter/Reset button while the recorded value is displayed to reset
the Min/Max values.
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Error LEDs
The APCECOD is smart enough to monitor the CO2 conditions
and to alert the user to a problem with the device connected to
the APCECOD. Here is how it works.
As the unit functions normally, the CO2 level will be slowly but
steadily changing. These small changes are detected by the
controller.
If the controller does not detect a slight change in the CO2 level
within a 1-hour period, the unit will de-activate the CO2 output
and the green Error LED will be flashing to indicate the CO2
device may have a problem.
This safety feature is extremely important and useful to
eliminate “runaway” conditions which could result in crop damage
or other more serious problems.
If the Error LEDs are blinking, the user should check the CO2
device and remote sensor for proper function.
Note: To reset an error, press the Enter / reset button.
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Factory Settings
The APCECOD comes pre-programmed with factory settings.
These settings may be adjusted by the user. For best results
verify any changes after adjusting settings. The controller can be
easily reset to factory settings. (see below)
CO2 PPM setting 1250 PPM
CO2 dead-band 50 PPM
Calibrate CO2 PPM 380 PPM
CO2 Function Daytime
CO2 Mode Increase
Fuzzy Logic (Off) Generator mode
Reset Factory Settings - Press and hold the Enter / Reset and
down buttons for 3 seconds. The display will read f.Set. Press the
Enter/reset button again to restore the factory default settings.
The unit will go through a self-test and when the factory reset is
complete, the unit will say donE.
Overview
The individual push-
buttons on the
APCECOD makes
changing settings EASY.
* Press a button, the
display shows the current
setting.
* To change the settings,
use the UP and DOWN
buttons.
* Then press ENTER to
accept the new setting.
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How to customize settings...
Up - Press button to increase setting
Down - Press button to decrease setting
Enter/reset –The Enter / reset button is used to accept new
settings and to reset some errors.
CO2 PPM setting - Press CO2 PPM, The current PPM setting
will be displayed. To change settings press the Up or Down
buttons. Press Enter to accept new setting.
CO2 Dead-band setting - Press CO2 Dead-band. The current
CO2 dead-band setting is displayed. To change settings press
the Up or Down buttons. Press Enter to accept new setting.
CO2 Function setting - Press CO2 Function, The photocell
setting will be displayed (Day-Night or 24 hours). To change
settings press the Up or Down buttons. Press Enter to accept new
setting.
CO2 Mode setting - Press CO2 Mode, The current CO2 mode
will be displayed (Increase or Decrease). To change settings
press the Up or Down buttons. Press Enter to accept new setting.
Min/Max Recall - Press to “recall” or display the minimum and
maximum CO2 recorded values. Each time the button is pressed,
the next setting will be displayed.
Note: To reset the Min / Max values –When the
recorded value is displayed, press the Enter / Reset
button. Pressing repeatedly will reset each value
sequentially.
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Photocell Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the photocell may be adjusted.
* Press the Down button and hold for 3 seconds. The current
photocell setting will be displayed.
* Press Up to increase the number displayed and the sensitivity.
(requires less light to activate photocell)
* Press Down to decrease the number and the sensitivity.
(requires more light to activate photocell)
Fuzzy Logic CO2 mode
“Fuzzy Logic” CO2 mode allows the user to more precisely
control the CO2 levels inside the growing area. Fuzzy Logic
works by monitoring the rising or falling CO2 level and reacting to
it by quickly activating ON / OFF the CO2 solenoid valve. This
function can ONLY be used with compressed CO2.
Fuzzy Logic mode can be activated or deactivated by pressing
the Fuzzy Logic button. Press Up or Down to select generator
mode (gEnErAt) if using CO2 generator or Fuzzy logic mode
(LogIcon) if using compressed CO2. Press Enter to accept new
setting.
Note* To prevent the CO2 regulator from “freezing” or not closing
when using the “fuzzy logic” mode, we recommend using the
CO2 regulator designed to work with the controllers.
Note: Do not use Fuzzy logic mode if operating a CO2
generator!!!
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“HOW TO calibrate” CO2 PPM
1) Place the controller outdoors in a shaded area. Do not place in
direct sunlight. Keep away from people, animals and other CO2
emitting areas.
Note: If calibration will be in a high traffic (vehicles)
area or a highly populated area a slightly increased
calibration to around 400-475 PPM is recommended.
3) Plug in the controller and allow to “warm up” for a minimum of
30 minutes. For best results, allow to “warm up” for an hour or
longer.
4) Press Calibrate CO2 PPM to activate the automatic calibration.
The new CO2 level (C 380_PP) will be displayed. Press the up or
down button to change the calibration setting. DO NOT exhale or
breathe on the unit while activating the calibration function.
5) Press Enter / Reset to start the calibration sequence,
(Co2_CAL) will be displayed and CO2 calibration LED will be
blinking. Leave controller alone for about 10 minutes.
6) When calibration is complete the display window will return to
normal display and functions. Place the sensor back into the
grow area. All other functions remain as they were prior to
calibration.
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Sulfur vaporizer warning!
If a sulfur vaporizer is used, first remove the remote sensor from
the affected area or turn the controller OFF and cover the remote
sensor probe with a protective plastic bag. Remove the bag
before turning the power back ON.
Note: Failure to protect the sensor during Sulfur use
will result in damage to the infrared CO2 sensor and
void warranty.
APCECOD remote probe assembly
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