Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XGC-1 R & M
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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.
“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”.
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.
“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 gu.
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.
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 syst.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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If you have not bought R & M XGC-1 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data R & M XGC-1 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, R & M XGC-1 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get R & M XGC-1 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of R & M XGC-1, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime R & M XGC-1.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with R & M XGC-1. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device R & M XGC-1 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
