GROWVERA GVZ012 Zone Sensor User Guide

GROWVERA GVZ012 Zone Sensor

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: ZONE Sensor
• Dimensions: N/A
• Weight: N/A
• Power Source: N/A
• Communication: N/A

Description
The ZONE Sensor is a cutting-edge device that allows users to monitor and control various environmental factors in their indoor growing space. It is designed to provide accurate readings and real-time data, enabling growers to optimize plant growth conditions and maximize yields.

Key Features

• Accurate monitoring of temperature, humidity, light intensity, and CO2 levels
• Real-time data transmission for instant updates
• User-friendly interface for easy setup and control
• Customizable alerts and notifications
• Compatible with the Growvera app for remote monitoring and control

Included Components

• ZONE Sensor device
• Power adapter
• User manual

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Unboxing and Setup

1. Open the package and take out the ZONE Sensor device and power adapter.
2. Connect the power adapter to the ZONE Sensor device.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. The ZONE Sensor will automatically power on.

Step 2: Connecting to the Growvera App

1. Download and install the Growvera app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Launch the app and create a new account or log in to your existing account.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a new device.
4. Select the ZONE Sensor from the list of available devices.
5. Enter the required information to connect the ZONE Sensor to your app.

Step 3: Placing the ZONE Sensor

1. Choose a suitable location for the ZONE Sensor in your growing area.
2. Avoid placing the sensor directly under heat sources or in areas with excessive moisture.
3. Mount the ZONE Sensor securely using the provided mounting brackets or adhesive strips.

Step 4: Monitoring and Control

1. Launch the Growvera app and navigate to the ZONE Sensor section.
2. View real-time data readings for temperature, humidity, lightintensity, and CO2 levels.
3. Adjust settings and control environmental factors as desired.
4. Set up alerts and notifications for specific conditions or thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How accurate are the readings provided by the ZONE Sensor?
The ZONE Sensor is designed to provide highly accurate readings,ensuring precise monitoring of environmental conditions in your growing space.

Can I use multiple ZONE Sensors in different areas of my indoor garden?
Yes, you can use multiple ZONE Sensors to monitor and control different areas of your indoor garden. Simply add each sensor to the Growvera app and assign them to specific zones.

Can I access and control the ZONE Sensor remotely?
Yes, the ZONE Sensor is compatible with the Growvera app, allowing you to access and control it remotely from anywhere with an internet connection.

How long does the ZONE Sensor’s battery last?
The ZONE Sensor is powered by a direct power source and does not require batteries.

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ZONE Sensor Guide
The user manual for ZONE sensors.
Written by Asher May
Updated in the last 15 minutes

Core Functionality

The ZONE sensors are designed to clip directly onto drying cannabis stems. When attached and assigned to an ongoing dry, the sensor measures three things:

1. The average moisture of the drying cannabis bud
2. The temperature next to the drying cannabis
3. The humidity next to to the drying cannabis

This data is transmitted via a wireless protocol to the gateways distributed throughout your drying operations, which then forward the sensor data to the Growvera Cloud

Sensor Anatomy

Overview

The ZONE sensors have 5 core components that you will be interacting with while using ZONE.

1. LED
2. Button
3. Battery.
4. Probes
5. Label

LED
The LED will blink different indicator colors depending on the mode the sensor is in (see Modes of Operation). Universal indications are outlined in the table below.

Button

The button has two different universal functions depending on how it is pressed.

Battery

The ZONE sensors run on 3 Volt, CR2 batteries. These batteries may be purchased from any standard stores.

Lifetime
Batteries should last a minimum of ~6 months. With smart sensor usage, batteries will last over a 1 year.

Changing the Battery
The top portion of the enclosure is secured by two tabs

1. Bend the tabs from the top portion of the enclosure outward slightly. For the front portion of the sensor, you will need to open the jaws of the sensor a little bit. Be careful, as the probes are sharp!
2. Slide the Top portion of the enclosure upwards off of the sensor.
3. Remove dead battery.
4. Insert new battery using the battery silhouette that is printed on the circuit board below.
5. Align the 2 tabs from the top portion of the enclosure in the guides on the lower portion of the enclosure.
6. Slide the top portion of the enclosure back onto the lower portion using the guides until the tabs snap into place and the enclosure is sealed. Note that you may need to bend the tabs outward to get the tabs onto the guides.

Probes
The probes are the two sharp electrodes that protrude into the stem guide portion of the sensor. When clipping the sensor onto the drying cannabis, it is of the utmost importance to ensure the probes penetrate the stem.

Caution !
The probes are sharp. Please handle with care.

Label
The label is located on the bottom side of the clip jaws. Each label contains the following:

1. QR Code: For quick, in app sensor identification.
2. Sensor Pack ID: Five-digit numeral identifier of the sensor pack that the sensor is contained in.
3. Sensor Alias: The Alphabetic Alias, or nickname, of the sensor that is unique within the sensor pack. A-L are valid alias letters.
4. Sensor ID: The unique, 16 digit hexadecimal ID of the sensor. This ID is unique among all other sensors.

Sensor Packs

ZONE sensors are stored in sensor packs. Each sensor pack comes with 12 sensors. Each sensor is identified uniquely within a pack by its alias.
Sensor packs and the sensors within them are managed via the dashboard. Operations like assigning a sensor pack to a dry or ending a dry perform bulk communications with the individual sensors within a pack.
The outside of the sensor pack contains a sticker with a label with the sensor pack ID printed in the bottom right-hand corner. The inside of the sensor pack contains individual slots for the storage of sensors, along with an abbreviated zone sensor guide outlining button and LED functionality.

Modes of Operation

Overview
Sensor modes streamline the process of setup, storage, and deployment of the sensors.
Switching between sensor modes is triggered by interacting with sensor packs on your Growvera ZONE dashboard.

Sleep
Sleep mode occurs when a sensor pack is not assigned to a dry.
A sensor that is asleep will not transmit new messages and eventually appear as offline on the ZONE dashboard.
In sleep mode, pushing the button will trigger the sensor to wake up and blink its LED blue until the sensor connects to the network. If the sensor pack is still not assigned to a dry, the LED will blink yellow and the sensor will then go back to sleep.

Setup

Setup mode occurs when a sensor pack is first assigned to a dry.
Once the sensor is connected to the network (after the blue ), the LED will begin to blink continuously. Until the sensor detects a good connection to a plant, the LED will blink red
. Once a good connection is detected, the sensor will blink green . The sensor will continue blinking green until it receives a command to transition into Running mode from the Growvera Cloud.
A short press of the button will not trigger any action in Setup Mode. A long press and release will still reset the sensor.

Setup Tip
A sensor’s green LED blinks indicate that the sensor requires no further attention from the user for setup.

Running
Running mode occurs when a sensor pack is assigned to a dry and has completed Setup Mode.

Once the sensor is in Running Mode, a short press of the button will trigger a white LED blink , which indicates that the sensor is making regular measurements.

Tip
A white LED blink indicates that the sensor does not need any further attention from the user.
If connection to the network is lost during Running Mode, the sensor will attempt to reconnect to the network continuously, so recovery is built in. If the sensors cannot connect to the network in running mode, a short press of the button will result in a blue or purple LED blink.

Sensor Can’t Connect to Network
If a sensor loses network connection, the LED will indicate the loss of network connection by blinking purple
In all modes, the sensor will attempt to reconnect to the network.
If the sensor was in Running Mode at the time of losing connection, the sensor will continuously attempt to rejoin the network. A sensor in Running Mode may also blink blue in response to a short button press if network connection is temporarily lost.

If the sensor was in sleep mode at the time of losing connection, the sensor will only try to reconnect twice. If both of the reconnects fail, the sensor will go back to sleep to conserve battery.

Sensor Disabled
Sensors may be disabled via the ZONE dashboard on the sensor pack or the dry pages.
Sensors should be disabled if they are misbehaving.
When a sensor has been disabled, its data will not be considered in any ongoing data collection and the sensor will permanently be in Sleep Mode until the sensor is enabled.

Cleaning The Sensors

Sensors may be cleaned easily with a cleaning solution, e.g. Isopropyl alcohol, and a wipe.

Warning!
Sensors are not meant to be soaked in water or cleaning solution. Sensors contain sensitive electronics that will be damaged following exposure to fluid.

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Happy drying

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF exposure statement
This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RF exposure statement
This equipment meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS-102. It should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of vour body.

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References

• ZONE Sensor Guide | Growvera Help Center

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