Gavita Master Controller EL3

The Gavita Master Controller EL3 is designed to monitor and regulate the light output. This is the new controller generation and provides powerful tools for lighting management. The EL3 allows for tailoring lighting schedules and conditions to plants for optimal growth.

Key Features

The Gavita Master Controller EL3 is a very advanced, but easy to use controller for lighting and helping to care for the environment to maximise the best plants.

Lighting Control for Every Need

The Gavita Master Controller EL3 lets greenhouse maximizers control their lighting with the same light cycles as the sun. The most notable features of it are:

• Sunrise/Sunset Dimming: This function can adjust the intensity of light gradually and simulate a natural sunrise and sunset, allowing plants to grow more naturally.
• High-Temperature Dimming & Shut-Off: If the temperature is above the set point, the controller automatically dims the light or switches the heater off to avoid damage to the plants.
• Spray Mode: For foliar applications, the controller lowers the light intensity for a short duration to prevent burning the leaves.

Dual-Zone Management for Flexibility

The EL3 is ideal for growers who want to keep two zones with different light schedule regulations. That is perfect for any prospective grower who has both different life stages and separate room conditions. For instance, one zone could have radiant lights adjusted for vegetative growth, while the other zone might be set for flowering. Being able to manage 512 fixtures in the two zones together really sets the EL3 apart as a superior large scale controller.

Environmental Monitoring for Better Growth

The Gavita Master Controller EL3 works with Titan Controls® environmental sensors (sold separately). These sensors monitor important factors like:

• Volumetric Water Content (VWC): This measures soil moisture levels to make sure that plants receive the correct amount of water.
• Electrical Conductivity (EC): A measure of the nutrient level in the soil or solution.
• Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD): Useful for humidity control and should avoid stress from too low or too high moisture content in the air.

User-Friendly Interface

The Gavita Master Controller EL3 has an 8 inch touchscreen display. Through this interface, the farmer can set a schedule, monitor performance and make adjustments with a few taps of the screen. It’s made to be user friendly, meaning anyone can operate their lights.

The EL3 also has USB update support so user can keep the firmware and feature-upgraded. This will keep the controller current with the latest in technology.

Built-In Protection for Plants

This EL3 includes built-in dimming and shut-off features for safe use, keeping plants from stressing in extreme environments. For instance, if the temperature gets too hot, the controller will dim the lights or turn them off to avoid heat stress. Growers can establish alarm notifications to inform them when the predetermined conditions are exceeded or when the conditions return to normal, enabling a timely response.

What’s Included

When buying the Gavita Master Controller EL3, people will get:

• The Gavita Master Controller EL3 is the controller unit.
• Easy to install with mounting plate and hardware included.
• Set up the power adapter and communication cables.
• Software updates via USB flash drive.
• Titan Sensor Adapter Cable for environmental sensors.
• Instructional overlays to lead the user through the setup process.

Summary

For the grower who’s demanding and wants the very best control for their plants, Gavita Master Controllers are the professional choice. And because it can handle both the lighting schedule and elements of the environment (humidity, soil moisture), it's a flexible tool for boosting plant growth. 

With an array of powerful features, a user-friendly interface and the ability to monitor environmental devices, the EL3 can do it all to help growers achieve the best yields and healthy plants.