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Link4 iPonic 614 - User Manual

Link4 iPonic 614
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iPonic
614
INTELLIGENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLLER
Installation and User’s Guide
October 2012 Edition
Copyright © 2012
Corporation

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Customer Service

Link4's customer support staff and contact methods.

Contact Us

Contact details for Link4 Corporation including address, phone, fax, and website.

Warranty Information

Returns and Repairs

Procedures and conditions for returning merchandise and obtaining repair services.

Additional Terms

Covers additional costs and governing law for the contract.

Mounting and Installation

Content Inspection and Mounting

Verifying package contents and detailed steps for securely installing the iPonic™ 614 unit.

Sensor Module and Internet Connectivity

Connecting the sensor module and establishing internet connectivity for the controller.

Internet Setup and Cloud Integration

Registering the controller and linking it to the Link4 cloud account.

Equipment Setup

Main Status Screen Overview

Explanation of the controller's main display, showing current readings and statuses.

Navigation and Equipment Selection

Describes the interface and how to choose/configure connected equipment.

Equipment Installation Details

Information on the controller's electrical outlets, fuse, and power cord specifications.

Time Setpoints

Default Settings Overview

Default equipment mapping, time setpoints, and environmental settings.

Changing Day;Night Setpoints

Steps to adjust the start times for the day and night setpoints.

Light Control

Lighting Equipment Setup and Settings

Connecting, configuring, and adjusting lighting equipment and its timings.

CO2 Control

CO2 Injector and Target Settings

Setting up CO2 source and adjusting desired CO2 concentration levels.

Temperature Control

Heater, Fans, and AC Setup

Connecting and configuring heater, ventilation fans, and air conditioner equipment.

Temperature Setpoint Adjustments

Setting cooling/heating targets, changing units, and adjusting setpoints.

Humidity Control

Humidifier;Dehumidifier Setup and Setpoints

Connecting equipment and setting humidifying/dehumidifying targets.

Irrigation

Irrigation Pump and Settings

Connecting the pump and configuring irrigation start/end times and durations.

Alarms

Alarm Function and Default Settings

How the controller monitors alarms and its pre-programmed threshold values.

Changing Alarm Settings and Notifications

Modifying thresholds and setting up cloud-based text/email notifications.

Controller Readings and Modifications

Alarm Output Configuration

Configuring external alarm outputs like Sensaphone.

Default Menu Structure Listing

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING

Growth Cycle Management

Using the Growth Schedule to manage settings across different crop growth phases.

Growth Cycle Configuration

Enabling, setting duration, start weeks, and saving/restoring the growth schedule.

Advanced Timing Control

Third Time Setpoint and Event Overrides

Creating additional time setpoints and programming one-time/daily overrides.

Advanced Lighting Control

Independent Light Timer and Separate Banks

Decoupling light timing and enabling light banks not controlled by the unit.

Advanced Temperature Controls

Power Cool Down Time

Adjusting the delay before lights turn on after power restoration.

Temperature Stages and Programming

Programming multiple cooling/heating stages and enabling additional stages.

Stage Separation and Deadbands

Ramping and Air Exchange

Temperature Ramping and Air Exchange;Dump

Using ramp times for smooth transitions and controlling ventilation fans.

Advanced CO2 Control

CO2 Source, Cycles, and Deadband

Selecting source, adjusting tank cycles, and setting CO2 deadband.

Fan Cut Off Feature

Explaining and configuring the "Fan Cut Off" feature for CO2 control.

Light Sensor for CO2 Control

Low Light CO2 Shutoff and Thresholds

Enabling CO2 shutoff based on light levels and adjusting thresholds.

Fuzzy Logic for CO2

Fuzzy Logic Setup and Cycle Period

Enabling Fuzzy Logic, configuring settings, and setting the cycle period.

CO2 Night Setpoint

Enabling and Changing CO2 Night Setpoints

Activating the CO2 night setpoint and adjusting targets.

Advanced Humidity Control

Humidity Override, Deadband, and Stage Programming

Adjusting override settings, deadbands, and configuring humidity stages.

Advanced Irrigation Control

Irrigation Settings and Single Events

Setting irrigation times/durations and managing single irrigation events.

Additional Equipment

Sensor, Low Voltage Outputs, and Equipment Programming

Enabling/disabling sensors, wiring low voltage outputs, and programming equipment types.

Thermostatic Control for AC;Heater Unit

Detailed steps for wiring and programming HVAC systems.

Multiple Equipment and Alarm Outputs

Configuring multiple equipment of same type, controlling lighting, and adding alarm outputs.

Wiring a Sensaphone to Dry Contacts

Instructions for wiring a Sensaphone alarm system to the controller.

Administrative Settings

Firmware, Password, and Configuration Management

Updating firmware, setting passwords, and managing controller configurations.

Display, History, and Defaults

Adjusting display, clearing history, and restoring factory defaults.

Date;Time, Wizard, and Sensor Reports

Setting date/time, rerunning wizard, and viewing sensor reports.

Sensor Tracking, Mapping, and Calibration

Monitoring sensor data, mapping sensors, and calibrating individual sensors.

File System and Log Files

Formatting file system and saving log files to USB.

Diagnostics

Complete Menu Structure Listing

Control Strategy Worksheets

Temperature, Humidity, and CO2 Worksheets

Templates for planning temperature, humidity, and CO2 control settings.

Irrigation Worksheets

A template for planning irrigation cycles and trigger events.

Growth Schedule Worksheet

Link4 iPonic 614 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLink4
ModeliPonic 614
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

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