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XGC-1 Xtreme Greenhouse Controller OVERVIEW The XGC-1 Xtreme greenhouse controller from C.A. P. controls all of the main devices that are used in today’s modern hydropon ic garden. The built-in Fuzzy Logic controls your CO 2 level with unmatched accuracy. WORD TO THE WISE... Before attempting to operate the XGC, you should at least take the t[...]
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“FRONT PANEL” OVERVIEW “The XGC-1 is a self-contained greenhouse control system designed fo r people who want simply the best all-in-one controller available”. Fuse protected 15-amps @ 120 volts Hydro mode selector switch Temperature controller (2) Light outlets Fuzzy Logic™ CO 2 controlle r (2) Hydro pump outlets Hydro “OFF” time r H[...]
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START-UP PROCEDURE OVERVIEW “There is no substitute for reading and understanding the operating manual however... You can use the instructions on this page for a trouble -free start-up”. HOW TO STAR T-UP T HE XGC 1) Locate a suitable source for power. A 3-wire, gro unded, 15- amp dedicated circuit is reco mmended. 2) Secure the enclosure to a w[...]
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“CONTROLS” OVERVIEW “The XGC-1 controls your lights, hydroponic pumps, exhaust fan or A/C, de-humidifier, heater and CO 2 level with “Part-Per-Million” accuracy… autom atically! No more guesswork! 24 HOUR TI MECLOCK The timeclock selected to run th e XGC perform s all of the day to night transitions required for crops requiring controll[...]
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TIMERS OVERVIEW The XGC-1 uses 2 timers to control the hydroponic pum p functions. It also has a 24-hour time-clock which controls your daytime and nightime functions. ADJUSTABLE RECY CLING TIMERS The two Adjustable Recycling Tim ers (ART) provide an adjustable “ON” / “OFF” cy cle for various devices. The 2-adjustable recycling timers onboa[...]
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FUZZY LOGIC CO 2 CONTROL OVERVIEW Most people who have used the XGC-1, rate it the best combination c ontroller available today. The fact that the built-in “Fuzzy Logic” C O 2 control system has redefined what true Part-Per-Million CO 2 control is really about, may have something to do with it… “SUPPLEMENTAL CO 2 ” Let's talk[...]
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FUZZY LOGIC CO 2 CONTROL (Continued) HOW TO PERFORM “AUT O-TUNING” The Auto-Tu ning functi on takes from 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours to com ple te. DON’T WORRY. It is completely automatic once the test is started. H owever, befo re perform ing an Auto-Tu ning, you M UST prepare the a rea for the proce dure. This m ay take at the most 15 m inutes. [...]
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FUZZY LOGIC CO 2 CONTROL (Continued) CHANGING CONTROL MODE S (Continued) Changing to ON / OFF control mode 1) Press and hold the (SEL) pushbut ton for t hree seconds. ( P will be displayed) 2) Press the (SEL) button momentarily. (The curr ent proportional band setting will be displayed = 5.0 ) 3) Using the (D own) pushb utton, cha nge the displ[...]
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OPTIONS OVERVIEW The XGC-1 can be upgraded and expande d by using our expansion devices including the UPM-1, and t h e MLC-4. The Universal Power Modules and Master Lighting Controllers a llow you to run multiple pumps, fans and lights by controlling remote relays. UNIVERSAL POWER MODULE (UPM-1) The UPM-1 Universal Power Modu le is a unique device [...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having problems with this unit, refer to these troubleshooting hints. Also, refer to the connection diagram to ensure your devices a re connected properly. Problem Sugg ested Action ♦ I have no lights and no function at all. ♦ Check the fuse and main power. Replace the fuse if required with the correct rated fuse. ♦[...]
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MAINTENANCE / SPECIFICATIONS PRECAUTIONS 1) Please take care in the handling of this precision device. If the unit is droppe d or subjecte d to extrem e shock, the calibration may be thrown off. Calibration prob lems due to abuse, or droppage may affect the wa rranty. 2) DO NOT expose the XGC-1 to water. It utilizes a ventilated enclosure to proper[...]