Automated Equipment Controls

Bartlett Instrument Company

These are easy to use, economical, dependable automated greenhouse equipment controls for many combinations of equipment.  Please contact us for details and a quotation.

Climate Boss

The ClimateBoss, our new touch screen technology controller, enables you to control either louver fan (4 Cool, 2 Heat, and 2 Proportional Outputs) or natural vent greenhouses (4 Proportional, 2 Heat, & 2 HAF Outputs). With the ClimateBoss it can be programmed for 1 or 2 zone and allows for programmable temperature settings in DIF, DAY & NITE stages. Statistics for high, low and average temperatures for the past 7 days are available as graphs. Other features include 2 cycle timers for irrigation, misting, or lights; a vent stage for dehumidification; an alarm output for high or low temperatures, power loss, or hardware trouble. This controller also integrates with our C.I.S Software and Headgrower app for control of your greenhouse on the go. WiFi Enabled for easy software updating.

Features:

  • Programmable for 1 or 2 zones
  • 2 thermistors, each with 25′ of wire, included
  • DIF, DAY, and NITE settings for each zone
  • 4 COOL and 2 HAF relay outputs source 24 VAC (In Louver/Fan mode)
  • 4 Proportional Outputs Open & Close in 5 steps with an Optional Manual Override (Natural Vent Mode)
  • 2 HEAT outputs are open/closed contacts or source 24 VAC (Both Louver/Fan Mode and Natural Vent Mode)
  • Automatic or manual settings for each HEAT or COOL output
  • 2 TIMER outputs for irrigation or lights
  • ALARM output (High Temperature, Low Temperature, Power Loss)
  • Vent Stage for dehumidification
  • Programmable delay for HEAT-COOL (COOL-HEAT) transitions
  • Statistics – min and max temperature, 7 days average for DIF, NITE, and 24hr
  • Override of temperature settings for temporary adjustment
  • 24 hour clock and memory with battery back-up
  • Remote control and programming with C.I.S (Computer Interface Software) and Headgrower mobile app
  • WiFi enabled for easy software updating 

Weather Boss

The WeatherBoss can adjust curtain/roof vents to the current weather. This controller has touch screen technology, an optical sensor for rain as well as average wind speeds, in both English and Metric units. The anemometer can be upgraded to allow for wind direction readings. The WeatherBoss can be programmed to respond immediately to the weather or after delays. For up to seven days, it can record the last wind/rain alarms and the maximum wind speed.

Features:

  • Touch screen technology with color graphics display.
  • Programmable wind set points and delays for activation and drop-out
  • English or Metric units (wind speed, temperature, and direction—optional)
  • Includes an optical rain sensor for maximum accuracy
  • Programmable interval for wind speed averaging
  • Retains wind/rain alarm and maximum wind speed
  • Optional anemometer for wind direction readings.
  • Optional outdoor temperature and humidity readings
  • Multiple alarm outputs – wind, rain, or both
  • Computer Interface Software (CIS) and Headgrower compatible
  • WiFi enabled for firmware updates

TimeBoss

With an easy-to-use touchscreen interface, 10 timer outputs (with two stages a day each), the TimeBoss saves you time & labor. The TimeBoss is a great companion to any greenhouse by reducing your time spent on managing your lights and irrigation. Set it up once, and forget it! This compact device features touchscreen technology with a full color display, easy & intuitive programming, and Wi-Fi capabilities for continued updates. Remote access with Headgrower coming late 2019. With the TimeBoss, you can save energy by running your equipment only when you need too. Optional custom relay cabinet available.

Features:

  • Touch screen technology with color graphics display
  • Up to 10 timer outputs for lights or irrigation
  • Two run times per day, per timer
  • Easy, intuitive programming
  • Wi-Fi enabled for firmware updates and remote access with Headgrower