Elevate your cultivation process with the Growlink Connect All-In-One Room Controller with built-in I/O. This single, unified device provides unparalleled control, merging climate and irrigation management with real-time monitoring, ensuring an optimal conditions for your crops.
Connect offers a diverse range of advanced features to cater to the needs of growers, regardless of their scale. In addition to the standard control functions, the Connect is capable of handling complex control requirements for both indoor and greenhouse facilities.
With its intelligent lighting, advanced irrigation capabilities, and customizable configurations, this affordable controller delivers a multitude of advanced functionalities. Furthermore, when paired with the Growlink platform, users gain the ability to remotely control, monitor, generate reports, crop steer, run blueprints, view harvest analytics and receive alarm notifications. This comprehensive solution empowers growers, making their cultivation endeavors easier and more successful.
Manuals (Professional Installation Recommended)
Connect Controller Manual - Controller Only
Connect Controller Manual - Commercial Enclosure Version
Features
Smart Greenhouse control Algorithms
Expandable with Metz IO
Smart Lighting (DLI, Throttling)
BACnet MSTP / IP Support
SDI-12 Support
Unlimited Rooms / Zones
API Interface
Remote Access
OTA Firmware Updates
Advanced Reporting
Sensor Interface
ESM2 Climate Sensor
Terralink Substrate Sensor
PAR Sensor
Weather Station
Analog pH Sensors
Analog EC Sensors
Flow Meter*
3rd Party Analog Sensors
3rd Party BACnet Sensors
3rd Party SDI-12 Sensors
*Requires Metz Expansion Module
Equipment Interface
HVAC Systems
Fans
Vents
Pad Systems, Coolers, Fans
Unit Heaters
Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers
Ridge, Pad, Roll Up Vent Motors
Shade, Blackout Curtain Motors
Solenoid Valves
Anderson Pumpers
Lighting on/off, dimming, DLI, Throttling
BACnet Industrial Equipment
Specifications
Power Requirements
24VDC (8A Max Power Consumption)
110-240VAC when utilizing the 8A External Power Supply w/ Barrel Connector
Temperature
Max Operating Temperature: 131°F (55°C)
Onboard Voltage Outputs
24VAC Maximum: 2.5A
24VDC Maximum: 5A
10VDC – Maximum: 1A
Network Connections
(x1) Ethernet Port (RJ45)
(x3) Power Bus
Maximum Amperage per Bus: 3A
Maximum AC Voltage: 38VAC
Maximum DC Voltage: 48VDC
(x16) Solid State Relays (SSR)
Maximum Amperage: 3A
Maximum AC Voltage: 38VAC
Maximum DC Voltage: 48VDC
Cycle Life: Near Infinite
Max Terminal Wire Gauge: 12AWG (2.05mm)
(x4) Mechanical Relays
Maximum Amperage: 3A
Maximum AC Voltage: 38VAC
Maximum DC Voltage: 48VDC
Estimated Cycle Life: 100,000 Mechanical Cycles
Max Terminal Wire Gauge: 12AWG (2.05mm)
(x8) Analog Outputs
0-10VDC Output for Dimming Zone and General Control
Max current per channel: 200mA
Max Terminal Wire Gauge: 12AWG (2.05mm)
(x8) Universal Inputs (UI)
Maximum Voltage: 24VDC (Do not connect AC voltage)
Signals Recognized:
4-20mA
0-10VDC
470-500kΩ Resistive Inputs
Digital Inputs (3V DC Threshold for On/Off)
Max Terminal Wire Gauge: 12AWG (2.05mm)
(x1) SDI-12 Channel
12VDC Output – 750mA Max
Max SDI-12 Device Count: 36
Addresses 0-9, and A-Z (Uppercase)
Max Terminal Wire Gauge: 12AWG (2.05mm)
(x1) RS485 Serial Port
For BACnet MS/TP Communications only.
Max Terminal Wire Gauge: 12AWG (2.05mm)
Package Content
Controller Only
1 x Connect Controller
1 x 24VDC Power Supply
Controller in Poly Case
1 x NEMA 5 Rated PolyCase with the following installed inside:
1 x Connect Controller
1 x 150VA transformer
1 x 24VDC / 5A Power Supply
1 x Circuit breaker
1 x Various terminal blocks
