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CETSProprietary Software for Monitoring, Controlling, and Recording Phytotron Environmental Conditions

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Proprietary network-based control software is used to establish, monitor, control, and record the environmental conditions in a number of phytotrons using a single host computer. The elements of this environmental control system include the software, a host computer, ethernet switch box, and control modules located in the phytotron.

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The software provides the following elements:

  • Display of all the critical information about the current conditions of the phytotrons including:
    • readings of temperature
    • humidity
    • lights
    • status of each electrical component, whether on or off.
  • The phytotron set-points setup field allows the operator to specify the desired phytotron conditions including the following:
    • a. Temperature set-points
    • b. Humidity set-points
    • c. Light scheme set-points, including the 24-hour period during which the lights would be turned on or off
    • d. Nutrient solution spray scheme, including how often and for how long during the light period and during the dark period
  • The phytotron operation condition setup enables the operator to define the phytotron operating settings.
  • Chamber operation conditions are recorded at minute intervals specified by the operator.  These data files are available for review in real-time.  The data files are recorded as Microsoft Excel compatible which allows for ease of transferring the files to a more permanent format for review and manipulation as may be desired by the operator.