Hydrofarm Autopilot APCEM2 User Manual

FUNCTION DIRECTIONS
ALARM
By default, the audible alarm for CO
2
levels exceeding set level, is set to OFF.
Once ALARM is selected (by pressing ENTER), use either UP or DOWN to toggle
the selection from ON to OFF or vice versa. Press ENTER one more time to
conrm. A regular bell icon will be displayed if alarm is on; a silenced bell icon
will appear on the screen if the alarm is set to be o.
PLANT
This function allows the user to select between types of plants for optimal
setting. Once selected, the chart area will display the current plant setting.
Use UP and DOWN to toggle to the desired plant. In order, the selections are:
Bean, Chillies, Custom Plant, Cucumber, General Plant, Grape, Orchid, Potato,
Strawberry and Tomato. Press ENTER on the desired plant to conrm. Note that
selecting a plant will automatically change the unit’s mode to Plant instead of
Human. To change it back, see function ADV.
Plant Name Target Zone/PPM
bean 600–900
chillies 800–1000
cucumber 1000–1500
grape 800–1400
orchid 800–1400
potato 1200–1800
strawberry 800–1200
tomato 800–1200
With Custom Plant, the user can dene the Low and High Target zone for custom
optimum CO
2
levels. After selecting this option, Low Target Zone selection will
appear. Press ENTER, then use UP and DOWN to dene Low. Press ENTER to
conrm.
The device will now emit alarms (if enabled) and display the 3 corresponding
LED indicators according to the dened range.
LOG
This feature allows the user to see historical data recorded in the log at any
point that is displayable on the chart. First make sure the desired Zoom Level is
selected before enabling this function. Then once LOG is enabled, use UP and
DOWN toggle between the time divisions to see all parameters’ measurements
for each division. Press ENTER once more to exit this mode.
CALI
Use this function to calibrate your device with outside atmospheric CO
2
level,
~400 ppm. Select this mode, hold ENTER for 3 seconds until a beep and the
chart will read “Calibrating”, then place the device outside for 20 min. To escape,
press MENU. Make sure the device is far from a source of CO
2
, not in direct
sunlight, and not exposed to water. NOTE: Do not breathe on or near the unit
during Calibration.
ALTI
This feature provides an altitude correction to the CO
2
level for increased
accuracy. Select this feature, then use UP and DOWN to input the current
altitude (look it up if unknown) in meters. Press ENTER once altitude is correct.
°C/°F
Use this feature to toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit for the temperature
display. First use UP and DOWN, then ENTER when the desired one is selected.
ADV
This function toggles between 3 things when selected: changing the alarm and
lights to suit levels for Plant, or for Human, or Restore factory setting.
Restore factory setting will reset the device to factory settings and erase all
stored data in the chart. To use any of these modes, hold ENTER for 3 seconds
until an audible beep.
(Return)
Exits the main menu. No options will be displayed on the green bar. A dierent
audible beep be heard in this option.
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Hydrofarm Autopilot APCEM2 Specifications

General

Brand	Hydrofarm
Model	Autopilot APCEM2
Category	Monitor
Language	English