New Sensors Can Help You Manage Your Greenhouse Crop 24/7
The wrong environmental conditions in your greenhouse can potentially lead to significant crop loss. Check out the slideshow above for a look at how sensor technology manufacturers are helping you safeguard your greenhouse.
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Titan Omni Sensor (Argus Controls)
The Argus Controls Titan Omni-Sensor is an aspirated module for in-zone climate monitoring. It combines temperature, humidity, and optional CO2 monitoring (SEN-OSM/CO2) in a compact unit that can be suspended anywhere within a monitored or controlled zone. The advanced electronics and instrumentation on board the Omni-Sensor make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including greenhouses, growth chambers, produce coolers, high-humidity propagation houses, and other clean ambient air sampling environments. The integrated light sensor is suitable for confirmation of lighting and shade system operations as well as quantitative light measurement. The SEN-OSM/CO2 version includes an on-board CO2 sensor that can be used for both CO2 monitoring and control applications. ArgusControls.com
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Ozone Pro System (Climate Control Systems)
The Climate Control Ozone Pro Systems are the key to ensuring a crop has fresh, clean, purified water every time you irrigate. The CCS-SW80 Plasma Ozone Technology is ideal for sterilizing irrigation wastewater for greenhouse flower and vegetable crops. The Ozone Pro Systems are available for water flow rates from 10 gallons per minute to 1,000 gallons per minute. Each system is custom-designed to suit specific grower needs and water flow rates. It provides a 30% savings in water use and a 40% reduction in fertilizer costs by removing bacteria and recycling nutrient water. ClimateControl.com
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iDoser EC, Temp, pH Sensor (Link4 Corporation)
Link4’s EC/Temp/pH sensor monitors electroconductivity (EC), temperature, and pH levels, so you are always aware of the slightest change or a potential problem. Growers often overlook this need, even though these factors are the most important aspects in determining nutrient availability to crops. The EC/Temp/pH sensor is convenient, cost effective, time saving, and fully compatible with Link4’s iDoser, giving growers smooth and accurate nutrient dosing automation. Link4Corp.com
Technical Details:
• Electroconductivity (EC) measurements (ppm or uS)
• Monitors nutrient water temperature
• Monitors pH levels
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DTH 800 (Link4 Corporation)
Link4’s Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor (DTH) helps growers quickly read temperatures or how much moisture is lingering in the air. It monitors these factors in real time and with precision accuracy, allowing growers to customize temperatures to the plant species, avoid plant molds that irregular humidity can cause, and nurture growth with correct air moisture. With the iGrow 800, growers can also use their cell phones to check in when they are out. Link4Corp.com
Technical Details:
• Temperature monitoring
• Relative humidity monitoring
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Climate Manager (Climate Control Systems)
The Climate Manager is an advanced greenhouse control computer capable of measuring and controlling heating and cooling, vents, fans, CO2, boilers, lighting, shading, heating on-off valves, or modulation hot water valves. The Climate Manager system can control temperature and humidity conditions in all greenhouse compartments. ClimateControl.com
Technical Details:
• Displays all vent positions, louvers positions, and cooling fan activity
• Temperature, humidity, heating, and venting control
• Fan, CO2, high-intensity discharge lighting, shading, fog, and pad control
• Irrigation and misting programs with VPD (vapor pressure deficit)
• Configure up to 16 climate zones (can be expanded with additional panels for a total of 32 climate zones -
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Alta Temperature IoT Sensor (Monnit)
The Alta Temperature IoT Sensor provides real-time data that ensures greenhouse temperatures remain within their specified optimal range. Predictable temperatures are essential to the health of the plants inside a greenhouse. With wireless temperature sensors installed, growers are notified immediately when conditions are met that indicate plant health is at risk. The sensor helps maximize greenhouse output by keeping a surveilling eye on ambient conditions. The sensor is part of Monnit’s Alta IoT wireless platform. Monnit.com
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Alta Open Closed IoT Sensor (Monnit)
The Alta Open/Closed IoT Sensor is a multi-purpose wireless solution that monitors positions of greenhouse windows and doors. A single sensor can monitor a range of greenhouse operations, including access/security, HVAC, and air flow. When specified conditions are met that indicate an asset is at risk, door/window status notifications are communicated in real-time to stakeholders via text, email, phone call, or web interface. The sensor saves money by preventing losses. The sensor is part of the Monnit’s Alta IoT platform. Monnit.com
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Alta Humidity IoT Sensor (Monnit)
The Alta Humidity IoT Sensor monitors relative humidity levels in greenhouses. The wireless sensor empowers growers with sensor information that prevents humidity levels from climbing too high or falling too low. With long-range wireless sensors in place, growers are notified immediately (via text, phone call, email, or web interface) when greenhouse humidity levels threaten plant health. The sensor is part of Monnit’s Alta IoT wireless platform. Monnit.com
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ADISM Sensor 1800 (Link4 Corporation)
Link4’s ADISM Sensor provides accurate readings for temperature, relative humidity, CO2, light, and differential pressure. The all-in-one, compact sensor module uses intuitive programming, making it easy to set up and use on a day-to-day basis. The ADISM is also compatible with Link4’s newest controller, the iGrow 1800. This combo offers complete indoor or greenhouse growing control that is designed to lower costs, save growers time, and improve crop production. Link4Corp.com
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Titan Omni Sensor (Argus Controls)
Ozone Pro System (Climate Control Systems)
iDoser EC, Temp, pH Sensor (Link4 Corporation)
DTH 800 (Link4 Corporation)
Climate Manager (Climate Control Systems)
Alta Temperature IoT Sensor (Monnit)
Alta Open Closed IoT Sensor (Monnit)
Alta Humidity IoT Sensor (Monnit)
ADISM Sensor 1800 (Link4 Corporation)
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Brian D. Sparks is Editor of Greenhouse Grower and GreenhouseGrower.com. See all author stories here.