Precision Climate Mangement at Your Command
State-of-the-art greenhouse environmental control systems have transformed how growers operate, allowing them to achieve better results with less effort and freeing them from the burdensome task of constant greenhouse surveillance.
Greenhouse control systems make systems integration possible. Think of them as the central command center communicating with the other systems running throughout the greenhouse.
The command center monitors and coordinates activities across all the systems to ensure every system works towards the common goal of keeping the greenhouse environment within specified parameters.
Sensors mounted throughout the greenhouse collect data that they relay to the greenhouse climate controller. The controller evaluates the data and then sends out commands to the other systems when adjustments are needed to keep the greenhouse environment at the desired levels.
As the demand for greenhouse products continues to grow, investing in advanced greenhouse control systems becomes increasingly essential for growers looking to stay competitive in the industry.
Prospiant’s in-house experts can guide you toward an environmental controller suitable for your crop production needs that gives you the best value for your money.
Our designers incorporate automated systems and environmental controls into every initial greenhouse or indoor grow design they work on to ensure you get the highest levels of control and efficiency from the start.
Highlights
Greenhouse environmental control systems offer numerous benefits for growers. With these handy tools, you can:
- Automate Watering: Save time and resources with hands-off programmable irrigation and automated fertigation.
- Control of Temperature and Humidity Levels: Track and maintain set temperature and humidity levels to achieve stable, accurate control
- Customize the Greenhouse Environment: Set growing parameters to your needs to create ideal conditions for healthy plant growth.
- Harness Multi-Zone Capabilities: Easily manage several zones from a single source to gain versatile and comprehensive control.
- Reduce Energy Costs: Consume less energy with more precise control
- Integrate Your Equipment: Run systems and equipment under a unified management platform for seamless, coordinated operation.
- Improve Operational Efficiency: Streamline and automate operations to save time and labor costs.
- Increase Crop Quality: Provide consistent environmental control for uniform growth and superior-grade crops.
- Manage Remotely: Monitor the crop environment and change system settings when off-site.
What Can Integrated Greenhouse Environmental Control Systems Do for Me?
Greenhouse control systems make systems integration possible. Think of them as the central command center communicating with the other systems running throughout the greenhouse.
The command center monitors and coordinates activities across all the systems to ensure every system works towards the common goal of keeping the greenhouse environment within specified parameters.
Sensors mounted throughout the greenhouse collect data that they relay to the greenhouse climate controller. The controller evaluates the data and then sends out commands to the other systems when adjustments are needed to keep the greenhouse environment at the desired levels.
What Level of Greenhouse Climate Controller Do I Really Need?
Control systems range in levels of sophistication and technology from thermostats and single-zone staged controllers on the simpler side to programmable zone controls and integrated greenhouse controls on the more advanced end.
An environmental control system packed with features seems like the obvious choice but take a moment to consider your true needs and goals before you decide what level of technology to go with.
Think about the cost of a high-tech system. Are you confident you will use all the features? Are you willing to pay for features that don’t benefit you, that you might never use?
The right greenhouse climate controller for you may not be the tricked-out Cadillac controller but rather the trusty Toyota controller that still gets the job done without putting a dent in your wallet.
Types of Greenhouse Climate Control Systems
Automated environmental control systems can use programming to run ventilation equipment, watering systems, or alarms to warn you of problems in single- or multiple-zone situations. There are several types of greenhouse systems that greenhouse environmental control systems can integrate.
- Temperature: Heating and cooling systems that maintain set temperature ranges
- Humidity: Humidification/dehumidification systems that restore humidity to desired levels
- Lighting: Artificial lighting systems that supplement natural sunlight
- CO2: CO2 supplementation
- Ventilation: Ventilation systems that promote air circulation and exchange.
FAQs
How do greenhouses control climate?
On a basic level, a greenhouse works by using glass or plastic to trap heat from the sun.
This provides a warm environment protected from the elements for plants to thrive, even in colder climates. However, basic greenhouses are limited when it comes to managing your growing environment. Greenhouse technology like fans, thermostats, sensors, and ground heating can be used to fully control the growing environment within a greenhouse.
How do you control the temperature and humidity in a greenhouse?
A classic greenhouse has limited capacity for environmental control - you’re stuck with one growing environment. Our greenhouse climate systems allow for total control of environmental elements. These include water management, air conditioning, supplemental lighting, and dehumidification processes. Our state-of-the-art sensors and unit heaters allow you to eliminate temperature variations, hot air, or cold spots within the environment. Relative humidity can be increased or decreased using our built-in automated dehumidification technology.
What are greenhouse environmental control systems?
These are the climate control systems that manage your plants’ environment. Irrigation control keeps crops perfectly watered and thriving. Lighting control means you don’t have to rely on natural sunlight. Greenhouse heating and cooling systems eliminate cold spots and keep plants growing through every season. Dehumidification systems allow you to raise or lower your greenhouse humidity level. Supplemental lighting is also an essential element of any successful greenhouse.
What is an automated greenhouse system?
Constant management of environmental controls is a difficult full-time job. That’s why we offer automated system management. Automated greenhouses use a series of integrated, highly sensitive sensors that relay information between environmental control systems. This means your greenhouse can function with perfect irrigation, fresh air ventilation, greenhouse temperatures, carbon dioxide levels, and light exposure at all times - with no input from you.
Do greenhouses stay warm in winter?
Staying warm in the winter is the least of what our greenhouse automation systems are capable of. Optimal temperatures, including warm air, can be maintained in any season or environment. Grow cool-weather crops in the middle of the summer, enjoy healthy plants and record growth during a dry spell, or keep sensitive plants from molding in humid areas. With an automated greenhouse, you aren’t limited in what you can grow by external surroundings.
