GC-C Greenhouse Environmental Climate Controller CO2 Start Price USD 779.00 Current Price USD 949.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 949.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Northbrook, Il See more about 'GC-C Greenhouse Environmental Climate Controller CO2' Description Includes a CO2 PPM Sensor with Buy-it-Now! Agrowtek Factory Authorized Distributor - Full 2-year manufacturer direct warranty! Serious Control- for the Serious Horticulturalist! The GrowControlTM GC-C Digital Climate Controller continuously monitors and controls your climate to perfection, and can be connected to a PC for complete software control! Designed for a typical single-zone greenhouse or indoor growing room with standard climate control equipment including: lights, ventilation fans, shutters, vents, cooling equipment, heaters, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, CO2 valves/generators, pumps and other equipment. GC-C includes a fan-aspirate electronic climate sensor that rapidly detects changes in temperature, humidity and light levels. Upgrade to CO2 control to PPM accuracy by adding a plug-and-play infrared CO2 sensor. GC-C Operates stand-alone with the keypad & LCD display, or interface with a PC for logging, setup & remote control with Agrowtek's FREE communication software and PC cable. Up to eight (8) controllers can be networked together to control and monitor them from one PC! Available with hard-wire terminal strip instead of outlets for direct-wiring into a greenhouse control enclosure. Download Operation Manual [.pdf 2.5MB] Download FREE GrowControlTM Software [.zip 200kB] Download Data Sheet [.pdf 350kB] Features: Universal 90-240 VAC input / output 15A circuit breaker w/manual reset Durable CNC machined enclosure w/wall-mount flanges Industrial components for long life/reliability; processor made in Germany Designed & manufactured in the U.S.A.! Stages: (1) Lighting (1) Ventilation (cooling and dehumidification) (1) Heating (1) Humidity (humidification or de-humidification) (1) Timer (Cycle and/or 24-hour) (1) CO2 (ppm w/ sensor or injection cycle timer) Controller Includes: Climate Sensor - Temperature, Humidity & Light Level 15ft sensor cable 6ft PC Cable (RS-232 ) GrowControl software CD 6ft 120V US 3-prong power cord Operation Manual 2 Year Manufacturer Direct Warranty Optional Accessories: CO2 ppm plug-and-play NDIR sensor (includes 15ft cable) USB adapter for PC communication cable Sensor extension cables Connects to your PC for remote operation, monitoring and data logging! FREE, simple to use software allows powerful control of your environment from a local PC or the Internet (with remote desktop software, not included.) Connect the controller to your computer's serial port (RS-232,) or USB port (with a RS-232 to USB converter- optional.) Easy to use software contains all settings in simple tab-based layout. Operates on Windows® XP! No installation is required, just open the free GrowControlTM program! Monitor sensor readings View VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) Monitor equipment status Manually operate or disable equipment Live trending up to six hours Data logging to .CSV files for months of data! Set path & daily reset or continuous log files View & modify climate settings, timers, modes, etc. Set date & time Fail-Safe Operation GrowControlTM continues to operate even if the software or your computer crashes, or if the power is interrupted. All of the program settings are stored in the GrowControlTM microprocessor unit. An internal backup retains the program settings and continues to run the clock. When power returns, operations safely start back up as usual.       GrowControlTM represents your best value in automated climate control! GrowControl GC-C includes an array of intelligent features un-matched by competing controllers that will bring out the extreme grower in you!   Frequently Asked Questions about GrowControlTM : Do I need a computer to use GrowControlTM? No! GrowControlTM and its components can operate stand alone without any PC using the built in 4 line x 16 character LCD display screen and key pad. The controller can be started/stopped, all settings can be entered manually, and current temperature, humidiy, light and CO2 levels can be monitored simultaneously. Can I connect to a USB port? Yes, you can connect the controller to your PC's USB 1.1/2.0 port with a RS-232 to USB converter. Available with the control system or purchase your own. These converters require software drivers which emulate a serial COM port. Select the correct COM port in the GrowControl software (typically COM 5 or higher port numbers.) How does the data logging feature work? A PC is required to use the data logging functions. Sensor readings can be tracked for up to six hours on the live trending chart and you can store up to your hard-drive's capacity by logging to .CSV (comma separated value) files. CSV files can be viewed and plotted in any spreadsheet application including Excel® and OpenOffice.org. Log files can be added to continuously, or a new file can be created daily at a specified time. How do I connect GrowControl to my PC? A data communication cable and the Free GrowControl software are required (available from Agrowtek.) GrowControlTM communicates via RS-232 serial communication protocol and requires an RS-232 DB-9 port on your computer, or, a serial to USB converter. Can I access the GrowControl software from the Internet? Yes. You must use a remote connection software such as Windows® remote desktop, PCAnywhere etc. (These software packages are not included and support is not provided by Agrowtek.) Do I need Windows®? Yes. Windows® is required to operate the GrowControlTM software. Agrowtek's software has been tested and designed to operate on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista (32bit), Windows® 2003 and Windows® 2000. You must have .Net 1.0 thru 3.5 installed. Mac owners: there are several software packages for operating Windows® simultaneously with Mac OS such as Parallels and VMWare. What if my computer crashes? GrowControlTM will continue to operate according to the settings you provided it even if your computer crashes, gets shut down or is otherwise interrupted. What if the power goes out? If the power is interrupted to the controller, GrowControlTM will re-start and continue operating where it left off when the power comes back on. An internal backup maintains the program settings and continues to run the real-time clock to maintain the proper time. What is the maximum sensor cable length? Sensor cables can be extended up to 115 feet from the controller. Inexpensive 15, 25, 50 & 100 foot extension cables are available from Agrowtek. We do not recommend extending beyond this distance due to the potential for signal loss and interference. What is the maximum distance to my PC? GrowControlTM uses RS-232 serial communication to communicate with your PC. The maximum distance for serial communications is 50 feet. 50 foot extensions cables are available from Agrowtek. If I put 220V into the controller will I get 220V out? Yes, what ever voltage you supply to the controller, you will receive at the output outlets. The controller can accept 90-240 VAC. Can I display the Temperature in °C? In the software you can select to display and log temperature as °F or °C. The controller is only available to operate in °F because the °F range has greater resolution allowing more accurate control.Shipping time: GC-C Climate controllers are built to order from the factory in Northbrook, IL; typical ship times are 1-5 days from order direct from the factory to your door! We send tracking info when the order ships. Place a Bid!