FOHSE Pro Controller & 4 in 1 Sensor Operating Manual

FOHSE Pro Controller & 4 in 1 Sensor Operating Manual

4 in 1 SENSOR PRO CONTROLLER
ULTIMATE CONTROL AND MONITORING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Introducing the cutting-edge FOHSE PRO Controller, a game-changer in horticultural lighting management. Experience unparalleled command over your cultivation environment with var-
ious interface enhancements tailored to control our PRO Series fixtures seamlessly. With the PRO Controller, you’re empowered to craft and preserve your personalized lighting presets, synchronizing them effortlessly with our 7-channel tunability settings.

We understand the significance of data accumulation in crop management is essential to success. We present the all-new FOHSE 4-in-1 sensor. This innovative device enables precise
monitoring of PPFD, temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, providing invaluable insight for optimizing your growing conditions.

Welcome to the future of horticultural lighting control, where innovation meets convenience and your harvests thrive like never before.

 

 

On the HOME tab of the Pro Controller, there is an options to select Zones, review and/or modify PPFD, TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY, CO2, VPD, and Power Percentage, as well as turn ON or OFF the MAINTENANCE LIGHTING.

 

• ZONES
Each Pro Controller has the capability of controlling four zones (A, B, C & D) with up to 100 fxtures in each zone. These zones can be controlled, monitored, and reviewed separately.

• PPFD, TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY, CO2, VPD, POWER PERCENTAGE
The controller panel will then allow you to review current PPFD, Temperature, Humidity, CO2, VPD, and Power Percentage for each zone.

• MAINTENANCE LIGHTING
The Maintenance Lighting will turn on the green spectrum for a selected period to allow for room maintenance.

ZONES
When working on adjusting or reviewing specific zones, you must select the zone you’d like to modify. When selected, the zone icon will light up yellow on the controller panel.

MAINTENANCE LIGHTING

When selecting Maintenance Lighting, the icon will light up green, the minute timer will start, and time will begin decreasing on the panel next to the Maintenance Lighting icon. The fixtures will flash green, notifying the crew of a 5-minute warning before the Maintenance Lighting turns off.

The Maintenance Lighting is OFF when the icon is orange, and the timer is not moving.

LIGHT/PPFD TAB

Once you select the LIGHT/PPFD tab of the Pro Controller, you’ll see the current PPFD and DLI on the left side. On the right side, you can access the Dimming Setting and Timer Settings.

• PPFD & DLI
Here you can view current and historical PPFD and DLI data for each zone (A, B, C, & D)

• Dimming
The Dimming Setting will adjust the fxtures to the requested percentage by sliding the bar left and right.

• Timers
On Time, Of Time, Sunrise Duration, and Sunset Duration can be adjusted. (Override Schedule must be of for the set schedule to run.)

Timers
Adjust the Sunrise or Sunset time by selecting Revise and scrolling to the preferred time. Times will be listed in 12 hour or 24 hour format, depending on the settings selected on the System Settings Tab.

PRO TIP: For Sunrise and Sunset functionality, slowly increasing the power increments will create more consistency in your grow environment.

Timers
The Sunrise or Sunset duration may be adjusted by selecting Revise and scrolling to however long you’d like the Sunrise or Sunset functionality to run. These are limited to a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 60 minutes.

 

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TAB

The Temperature section will reflect the selected current and historical temperatures for each zone. It also includes an option to shut of the fixtures at a Maximum Ambient temperature. These can be adjusted by clicking the temperature drop-down and scrolling to the preferred temperature setting.

SHUTTING DOWN AND DIMMING SETTING
The Humidity section reflects current and historical humidity data for each zone selected. The Humidity tab is for tracking only.

CO2 & VPD TAB

The CO2 section reflects current and historical CO2 data for each zone selected. The CO2 tab is for tracking only. The VPD section reflects current and historical VPD data for each zone selected. The VPD tab is for tracking only.

PRO TIP: Monitoring CO2 and VPD throughout the grow cycle is crucial for a successful harvest. Using a 4 in 1 sensor close to your canopy will give you accurate real-time and historical data.

 

SPECTRUM TAB

The Spectrum tab allows you to adjust Pro Series fixtures by each individual channel. This tab reflects and charts each spectrum currently turned on – UV (400nm), Blue (450nm), Green (520nm), Cool White (6500K), Warm White (2700K), Red (660nm), and Far Red (730nm). These can be adjusted by sliding the bars up and down.

FIXTURE SELECTION To change the fixture model in each zone, select the Fixture List icon and then select the correct fixture.

 

Spectrum Tab

• Spectrum
The Spectrum channels can be adjusted in increments of 1%.
• Custom Recipies
Custom spectrum settings can be programmed by selecting Custom Recipe.
• Advanced Scheduling
-Pre-sets are available for each zone – Vegetative, Early-Flower, Mid-Flower, and Late-Flower.
-All changes must be SAVED.

 

Spectrum Adjustments Per Zone
Each zone must be selected to modify the spectrum channels for that zone. When selected, the zone icon selected will light up yellow on the controller panel.

 

Spectrum Pre-Sets & Graphs
When pre-sets are selected, the icon selected will light up yellow on the controller panel. The spectral graph will also reflect the pre-set selected. (Vegetative pre-set for the A3i Pro is shown below.)

 

Spectrum Pre-Sets & Graphs Cont.
Pre-sets selected for early-fower and mid-fower of the A3i Pro are also shown below.

 

CUSTOM RECIPE

Custom recipes can be created and saved by selecting the CUSTOM RECIPE icon and then entering the recipe name. An example of a new recipe named “TEST” is noted below.

PRO TIP: Within the first four weeks of flower, limiting your 660nm of light can help alleviate photobleaching or white tipping in certain cultivars.

 

CUSTOM RECIPE CONT.
When setting up your custom recipe, adjust the following spectrum channels by sliding each bar up or down – UV (400nm), Blue (450nm), Green (520nm), Cool White (6500K), Warm White (2700K), Red (660nm), and Far Red (730nm). The spectral graph will refect the custom recipe selections. ALL RECIPE SELECTIONS MUST BE SAVED.

DELETING AND EDITING RECIPES
Custom recipes can be deleted by selecting the recipe, then the trash can icon, and then the OK icon.

Custom recipes previously saved can be edited by selecting the pencil icon.

 

 

ADVANCED SCHEDULING TAB

ADVANCED SCHEDULING allows you to set up event-based schedules for each individual zone, changing the brightness and the spectrum for as many events as needed during a light cycle.

Select the Advanced Scheduling icon and select the zone(s) for which you’d like to set a schedule. Then, select New Schedule and name the New Recipe.

 

Select the New Timer icon, enter “New Name”, adjust Spectrum Set, and select the ON and OFF times.
Once you’ve created the events you want to occur in a 24-hour period, select Apply to have the recipe saved for that individual zone or multiple zones selected.

 

PRO TIP: When growing multiple cultivars in one room, the controller allows you to tailor your intensity and spectrum in each zone for separate cultivars.

 

Once you’ve created the events you want to occur in a 24-hour period, select Apply to have the recipe saved for that individual zone or multiple zones selected.

 

Once you’ve created the events you want to occur in a 24-hour period, select Apply to have the recipe saved for that individual zone or multiple zones selected.

 

SYSTEM SETTINGS TAB

In the System Settings tab, the below items can be adjusted.
SYSTEM SETTINGS TAB

LANGUAGE – Change controller language.
SCREEN SETTING – Swap dark mode or light mode background on the controller.
TIME – Modify times to be listed in 12-hour or 24-hour format and change time zones.
DATE – Modify the date.
ZONE NAMES – Edit zone names.
EDIT SENSORS – Add, edit, or remove sensors. (Limit of 50 total sensors per controller.)
TEMPERATURE UNIT – Change temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius
RESTORE TO DEFAULT SETTINGS – Restore controller to default settings, removing all recipes, schedules, zone information, historical data, etc.
WIFI – Connect or remove wif connection.
CONTROLLER ID – Review the device ID number and Model.
VERSION – Review the current controller software version and enable Automatic Updates.