THE CONTROL EXPANDER

CtrlBot significantly expands control capacity in horticultural environments. It features ten 12/24VDC outputs compatible with a wide variety of devices such as solenoid valves, peristaltic pumps and water pumps.

Compatibility with relays and power contactors allows the automation of virtually any equipment, from small devices to industrial systems. Users can freely choose which devices and outputs to control, integrating them into a single module and adjusting output power as needed.

The speed of various devices can be adjusted, ensuring greater precision and efficiency. This allows you to optimise even low-cost equipment, improving system performance in a simple and effective way.

Compatibility with 12/24VDC actuators enables the creation of smart irrigation systems capable of managing multiple zones independently and accurately.

Although it does not support an EC probe, CtrlBot can control peristaltic pumps when used in conjunction with TankBot or TankBot Plus. This makes it possible to accurately manage up to 10 different micronutrients, optimising plant nutrition automatically.

Advanced procedures can be configured to prevent risks and mitigate damage in emergencies such as fires, power failures, floods or intrusions. Customisable options include partial or full system shutdown, cooldown times and automatic actions in case of communication loss with GroNode.

CtrlBot communicates with GroNode via radio frequency, with a range of up to 25 metres indoors (depending on obstacles) and up to 100 metres in open spaces, allowing greater flexibility in placement and installation.

GroLab™ Software allows real-time monitoring and detailed analysis of data from devices connected to CtrlBot. Includes instant notifications, interactive charts and data export features, supporting effective management throughout the plant lifecycle.

When the central module is connected to the internet, email notifications can be configured to report the status of devices connected to CtrlBot, allowing quick responses to anomalies and improving system safety.

This module has a built-in LED that indicates its operating status, including active connection to GroNode. The LED is fully configurable and can even be switched off to minimise light pollution in dark grow environments.

By connecting the system's central module to a router with internet access, remote control of the GroLab™ system is enabled — giving users full access to all modules, anytime and anywhere, through GroLab™ Software.