Link4 iPonic 614 User manual

iPonic
™ 614
INTELLIGENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLLER
Installation and User’s Guide
October 2012 Edition
Copyright © 2012 Corporation

960-3100-00 iPonic 614 Installation Manual II

960-3100-00 iPonic 614 Installation Manual III
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................1
Customer Service............................................................................................................1
Contact Us ......................................................................................................................1
Warranty......................................................................................................................2
Mounting and Installation......................................................................................3
Content Inspection ..........................................................................................................3
Mounting the iPonicTM 614 ..............................................................................................3
Connecting the Indoor Sensor Module............................................................................4
Connecting to the Internet...............................................................................................4
Internet Setup..................................................................................................................5
Equipment Setup.............................................................................................................6
Navigation .......................................................................................................................7
Equipment Selection .......................................................................................................7
Equipment Installation.....................................................................................................7
Time Setpoints ...........................................................................................8
Changing Day/Night Setpoints............................................................................8
Light Control...............................................................................................9
Lighting Equipment Setup..................................................................................9
Changing Light Settings ....................................................................................9
CO2Control.................................................................................................9
CO2Injector Setup ..........................................................................................................9
Changing CO2Target Settings........................................................................................9
Temperature Control..................................................................................9
Heater Setup...................................................................................................................9
Ventilation Fans Setup..................................................................................................10
Air Conditioner Setup....................................................................................................10
Central Heating and Air.................................................................................................10
Temperature Setpoints..................................................................................................10
To Switch Between Degrees Fahrenheit and Degrees Celsius.....................................10
To Change the Cooling and Heating Setpoints.............................................................10
Humidity Control......................................................................................10
Dehumidifier Setup........................................................................................................10
Humidifier Setup............................................................................................................11
Humidity Setpoints ........................................................................................................11
To Change the Humidifying and Dehumidifying Setpoints ............................................11
Irrigation ...................................................................................................11
Irrigation Pump Setup....................................................................................................11
Irrigation Settings ..........................................................................................................11
Alarms.......................................................................................................12
Alarm Function............................................................................................................12
Changing the Alarm Settings.........................................................................................12
Receiving Alarm Notifications by Text or Email.............................................................12

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Alarm Output.................................................................................................................13
Default Menu Structure Listing...............................................................14
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING..................................................................22
Control Strategy.......................................................................................22
Growth Cycle.................................................................................................................22
Enable/Disable Growth Curve.......................................................................................22
Set Duration of Entire Grow Cycle.................................................................................22
Vegetative/Flowering Duration......................................................................................22
Set Vegetative and Flowering Start Weeks...................................................................22
Set Start Date for Entire Cycle......................................................................................22
Change Setpoints and Settings of Weeks and/or Phases.............................................22
To Save Entire Schedule for Future Use.......................................................................22
To Restore Schedule for Use........................................................................................23
Advanced Timing Control .......................................................................23
Setting a Third Time Setpoint in a 24hr Period (DIF).....................................................23
Once Daily or Single Event Overrides...........................................................................23
Advanced Lighting Control.....................................................................23
Working with an Independent Light Timer.....................................................................23
Separate Light Bank Enable..........................................................................................23
Power Cool Down Time.................................................................................................24
Advanced Temperature Controls ...........................................................24
Temperature Stages......................................................................................................24
Programming Additional Temperature Stages ..............................................................24
Stage Separation/Width ................................................................................................25
Changing the Stage Separation ....................................................................................25
Deadbands....................................................................................................................25
Changing the Temperature Deadband..........................................................................25
Ramping........................................................................................................................26
Setting a Ramp Time between Time Setpoints.............................................................26
Air Exchange/Air Dump.................................................................................................26
Advanced CO2Control ............................................................................26
Switching between Tank and Generator .......................................................................26
CO2Tank Cycle Settings Set On/Off Time....................................................................26
CO2Deadband..............................................................................................................26
Fan Cut.........................................................................................................................26
To Disable or Re-Enable Fan Cut .................................................................................27
Light Sensor ................................................................................................................27
Enable CO2Shutoff in Low Light...................................................................................27
Change Light Threshold and Deadband for CO2Shutoff in Low Light ..........................27
Fuzzy Logic..................................................................................................................27
Enabling and Creating Your Fuzzy Logic Settings ........................................................27
Setting Your Fuzzy Logic Cycle Period.........................................................................27
CO2Night Setpoint......................................................................................................28
Enabling CO2Night Setpoint.........................................................................................28
Changing CO2Night Target Once Enabled...................................................................28

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Advanced Humidity Control....................................................................28
Override Settings ..........................................................................................................28
Deadband......................................................................................................................28
Additional Programming for Humidity Settings..............................................................28
Advanced Irrigation Control....................................................................28
Advanced Irrigation Settings .........................................................................................28
Once Daily or Single Event Irrigation.............................................................................28
Additional Equipment..............................................................................29
Enabling/Disabling a Sensor.........................................................................................29
Wiring Equipment on the Low Voltage Outputs.............................................................29
Programming Equipment to the Low Voltage Outputs ..................................................29
Wiring a Thermostatic Control for an AC/Heater Unit....................................................30
Adding Additional Controlled Equipment of the Same Type..........................................31
Controlling Multiple Lighting Outputs.............................................................................31
Adding an Alarm Output................................................................................................31
Wiring a Sensaphone to Dry Contacts ..........................................................................31
Administrative Settings...........................................................................33
View Model Number and Firmware Versions ................................................................33
Upgrade/Restore Controller Firmware...........................................................................33
Password Protect Controller..........................................................................................33
To Save/Restore/Delete a Controller Configuration ......................................................33
Adjust the Backlight and Button Light Time Lengths.....................................................33
Clear/Reset Setpoint and Sensor History......................................................................33
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................33
Change Date/Time........................................................................................................33
Rerun Startup Wizard....................................................................................................33
Sensor Report...............................................................................................................33
Setpoint and Sensor Tracking.......................................................................................33
Map Individual Sensors.................................................................................................33
Calibrate Individual Sensors..........................................................................................33
Format File System.......................................................................................................33
Save Log Files ..............................................................................................................33
Diagnostics....................................................................................................................34
Complete Menu Structure Listing...........................................................35
Control Strategy.......................................................................................44
Setpoint and Staging Worksheets.............................................................................44
Temperature and Humidity Worksheet..........................................................................44
CO2Worksheet .............................................................................................................45
Cycle & Trigger Worksheet for Irrigation .......................................................................45
Growth Schedule Worksheet.........................................................................................46

960-3100-00 iPonic 614 Installation Manual 1
Introduction
Welcome to iPonicTM 614, Link4’s Intelligent Hydroponic Environmental Controller. The iPonicTM 614 represents
the latest in indoor hydroponic environmental control automation. This UL certified product enables you to
control and integrate a variety of equipment in your hydroponic facility. Your heating, cooling, venting, shading,
humidity, CO2, and lighting needs are linked together into one flexible, easy-to-use system.
Link4 can offer reliable service because we are staffed by the designer and engineers that developed the
iPonicTM 614. In designing the iPonicTM 614, it was our purpose to design a controller specifically for the unique
demands of indoor growers. Your control system should improve the quality and efficiency of your operation.
iPonicTM 614 offers quick installation, and dynamic programming flexibility for easier and more accurate grow
room management, giving you the freedom to focus on plants and profits.
The reason why we stand out from others is because of our Link4 Promise: Our passion is to provide growers
with intelligent control solutions. We understand controlling your growing environment is critical to your success.
Our commitment is to build outstanding controllers and to provide excellent support so that you can know with
confidence that the iPonicTM 614 system is right for you.
Customer Service
Link4 has a well-trained customer support staff that is ready to help. Our customer service center is committed
to your greenhouse business 24/7 through our website or service line for access to solutions for your controller
needs.
Before you contact us, please write down the model number and serial number located inside the iPonic 614TM
enclosure so that we can serve you better.
Contact Us
Address
Link4 Corporation
22725 La Palma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Telephone
SUPPORT 714.524.0004 or
866.755.LINK (5465)
FAX [phone]
Website
http://www.link4corp.com
http://iponic.link4cloud.com
Email
Sales [e-mail]
Service [email protected]
Additional, extensive online support for all
Link4 products by registering at:
www.link4corp.com
Registration is provided at no charge.

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Terms and Conditions
Warranty
Link4 warrants that the goods sold under this contract will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of 12 months after the date of purchase. This warranty will be limited to the repair and replacement of
parts and the necessary labor and services required to repair the goods. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT
THIS WARRANTY WILL BE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY.
Moreover, any description of the goods contained in this contract is for the sole purpose of identifying them, is
not part of the basis of the bargain, and does not constitute a warranty that the goods will conform to that
description. The use of any sample or model in connection with this contract is for illustrative purposes only, is
not part of the basis of the bargain, and is not to be construed as a warranty that the goods will conform to the
sample or model. No affirmation of fact or promise made by Link4, whether or not in this contract, will constitute
a warranty that the goods will conform to the affirmation or promise.
Link4 shall not be responsible for replacement(s) or repair(s), which become defective from user negligence,
modification, abuse and/or any types of improper usage. Nonconformance to any of the specifications in the
product manual will void the warranty. Furthermore, our liability to the goods sold, whether on warranty,
contract, or negligence, will be released upon the expiration of the warranty period when all such liability shall
terminate.
Link4 shall not be responsible for any loss or claims due to consequential damages afford by the Buyer. Link4
also reserves the right to make any necessary changes to features and specifications to condition or warranty.
Support
In order to offer you the best support, we request that you register your product with us online at
www.link4corp.com.You will find the Register selection under the Support tab of the website.
Returns
Merchandise cannot be returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from Link4.
Requests for permission to return defective items must be made within (14) fourteen days after receipt of
shipment. A Link4 RMA # for approved returns must appear on both the customer's shipping carton and the
related receipt memo. Parts under warranty will be repaired at no charge. Other returned items will be
subjected to the following restocking charges: 20% for no value added items, 40% for value added items, and
75% for custom designed or built to specification items.
Repairs
A repair order must also have a Link4 Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Repairs that are not
covered by the warranty will be billed on a material and labor basis. Items returned for repair must be sent to
Link4 with prepaid return transportation Link4 will not be responsible for damage(s) due to improper packaging
or shipping and delivery of items returned for repair.
Additional Costs
It is expressly agreed that Buyer will reimburse Link4 for any additional costs attributable to changes in the
specifications, directions, or design of the items furnished which are requested or approved by Buyer at Link4’s
listed retail prices in effect at the time such changes are ordered.
Governing Law
The validity of this contract and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties
under this contract, shall be construed pursuant to and in accordance with the law of California. The parties
specifically agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of California.

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Mounting and Installation
Content Inspection
The package should come complete with an iPonicTM 614 unit and a sensor module with 16” of cable
attached. Upon arrival, check the contents with the packing list for damaged or missing components (if
you have the Integrated iPonic 600 Series model, simply mount the panel using the two holes on either
side of the unit.)
Make sure that you have all items, all associated hardware and necessary tools before you begin
installation. If there is any visible damage or missing parts, please contact our customer service at
[e-mail], fax us at 714.558.9782 or call 866.755.LINK (866.755.5465)
1. iPonicTM 614 unit
2. Sensor module with 16ft. cable (sensor is packed inside the controller)
3. Quick Start guide
4. USB Thumb Drive containing:
a. User Manual
b. Factory default configuration file (defaults.icf)
c. Factory default growth curve (factory.tab)
d. Optional growth schedule (flower.tab)
e. A copy of the factory installed firmware (*.bin)
f. Video “Communications Module Installation” (*.mpg)
Mounting the iPonicTM 614
1. First, find a secure location to mount the iPonicTM 614 controller. The area should be away from direct
sunlight, condensation, humidity, rain, and extreme temperatures. It should be mounted in an easily
accessible location at the user’s eye level.
2. Since the iPonicTM 614 is equipped with a hinged access panel for easy service and installation, make
sure to leave at least 10 inches of workspace below the unit.
3. The iPonicTM 614 comes with a 115 VAC power cord. Make sure there is a power outlet within
approximately 6 feet. It is recommended that the outlet is not switched and is on a circuit that is
independent of any noisy, high power equipment. The use of a sealed outlet is recommended if the
power output is exposed to moisture.
Warning: Before plugging any equipment into the iPonicTM 614 or plugging the iPonicTM 614’s power cord in,
make sure all of the manual override switches on the internal printed circuit board (PCB) are still in the
default OFF position.
4. Identify the type of surface you will be mounting the iPonicTM 614 to and use appropriate hardware to ensure
proper mounting and load bearing. Make sure to consider the additional weight of the power cords of the
external equipment.
5. There are 4 mounting holes on the outside of the iPonicTM 614 enclosure. Use the appropriate tools and
hardware depending upon the surface the unit will be mounted to.

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Connecting the Indoor Sensor Module
The iPonicTM 614 ships with a sensor module. The sensor measures light, temperature, CO2and humidity. The
module includes a 16-foot sensor cable. Optimally, you will want to hang the module near the crop level, close to
the center of the controlled environment to get readings closest to what the plants experience. You want to keep
the module away from irrigation emitters, unit heaters, etc. that will affect the accuracy of the sensor.
1. Connect the sensor module at the bottom of the iPonicTM 614. Make sure it is screwed in tightly.
2. The top of the sensor is the end attached to the sensor cable and contains the light sensor, for accurate
light reading allow this end to face the light bank.
3. You may extend the sensor cable as needed, but be sure to use an adapter and wire approved by Link4
to make any extensions (the wire and adapter can both be purchased from Link4.) If any splices are
needed to extend cable length, make certain they are WATERTIGHT. Water or fertilizer infiltration WILL
cause unstable sensor readings.
4. Keep sensor cables away from interference sources, including high voltage power wiring,
inverters, motor controllers, and mercury arc or sodium lamp circuits. Placing sensor cable near
Connecting to the Internet
For access to the internet, an optional Communications Module is required and can be purchased from
your dealer or distributor. If you have this component and need to install it please refer to the video on the
USB thumb drive that came with your unit. Once installed, you can connect to your local network or
directly to the internet, by connecting an Ethernet cable to the module. Insert the Ethernet cable through
the pass-through at the bottom of the controller and connect the cable to the RJ45 port on the
Communications Module on the internal circuit board of the controller. Close the unit and connect the other
end of the Ethernet cord to your router.
Figure 0.3 Controller Bottom
Power Cord
15A
Resettable
Breaker
Sensor
Module
Connector
Ethernet
Pass
Through