CONTROLLER 69 PRO USER MANUAL
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MANUAL CODE CTR69P2206X1 PRODUCT MODEL UPC-A CONTROLLER 69 PRO CTR69P 819137023659 FAN COMPATIBILITY This controller is natively compatible with AC Infinity devices with UIS™ connectors. Older model inline fans with EC motors may be used with this controller using a Molex adapter. An EC-motor fan will have two cords coming out of its motor box for the power and the controller. Note that certain models that previously used DC-motors now contain EC-motors in updated builds.
MANUAL INDEX Compatibility .................................................................................. Page 4 Manual Index ................................................................................. Page 5 Product Warning ............................................................................ Page 6 Interference from MH and HPS Lights ........................................... Page 7 Key Features .................................................................................
PRODUCT WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Ensure your power source conforms to the electrical requirements of this product. 2. Check your local code restrictions for additional safety measures that may be needed for a proper code compliant installation. 3. Read all instructions before installing and using this product. 4.
INTERFERENCE from MH and HPS LIGHTS Certain grow light models with HID* ballasts that do not use electromagnetic shielding will create an area of radio frequency interference (RFI). This can distort nearby frequency-sensitive components like internet lines and climate sensors. RFI can be emitted from the ballast’s cords or the ballast itself.
KEY FEATURES SMART CONTROLLER VERSATILE PLACEMENT APP-CONTROLLED Features automation controls that activate your devices based on climate conditions, VPD, timers, and schedules. Mount the controller on a steel surface using the rear magnet or open the kickstand to sit it tilted on your desktop. Bluetooth/Wi-Fi enabled for remote access to automations, climate data, and history logs through the AC Infinity app.
PRODUCT CONTENTS SMART CONTROLLER (x1) CONTROLLER PLATE BOLTS (x2) SENSOR PROBE (x1) HEX NUTS (x3) WOOD SCREWS (WALL HANG) (x2) UIS M - 4PIN F ADAPTER (x2) WIRE TIE (x1) 9
POWERING AND SETUP STEP 1 Plug your device’s UIS connector into one of the controller's ports. STEP 2 Plug the sensor probe into the controller’s 3.5mm jack. Set the probe near your plants in your grow tent for the most accurate reading.
POWERING AND SETUP STEP 3 Plug your device’s power cord into an AC power outlet to power it and the controller. STEP 4 You may use the included tie mounts, wood screws, and wire ties to cable manage the cords. Secure the tie mounts onto a surface using the wood screws. Loop the wire ties around the cords into the tie mounts.
CONTROLLER MOUNTING STEP 1 — WALL MOUNTING Locate a spot free of obstruction and secure the anchors into your wall. Twist the wood screws into the anchors. STEP 2 — WALL MOUNTING Hang the controller by the screws using the holes on the backside.
CONTROLLER MOUNTING MAGNET MOUNTING You may also mount the controller onto a steel surface using the magnet located behind the label. PLATE MOUNTING* Screw the bolts into the slot or mounting holes at the upper half of the plate. Hang the controller by the bolts using the holes on the backside.
CONTROLLER MOUNTING CORD ARRANGEMENT Cords may be routed into or outside of the kickstand grooves, and through a cut hole behind the controller. KICKSTANDING Open the stand behind the controller to set it tilted on your desktop.
UNIVERSAL INFINITY SYSTEMTM The Universal Infinity System enables you to connect a single central controller with several grow devices simultaneously. By creating this fully integrated system, you can power and program all your devices together or separately for optimized grow tent management. Use select smart controllers to set triggers that will activate your devices based on your grow tent’s temperature and humidity.
UISTM COMPATIBILITY MOLEX ADAPTER Use the included Molex adapter to plug inline fans with 4-pin Molex connectors into this controller. Plug your fan's Molex connector into the adapter. Then plug the adapter into the controller. UIS M - 4PIN F ADAPTER EXTENSION CABLE* Use male-to-male UIS extension cords to connect devices with female UIS ports at an extended range from your controller. Included with UIS-compatible devices.
ADDING MORE DEVICES The CONTROLLER 69 is built with four ports that enable you to power and control multiple devices at the same time. See image below for a sample configuration.
ADDING MORE DEVICES USING THE DONGLE Each controller port can support mix-andmatched devices regardless of their size. When using a 2-port or 4-port dongle, plug your first device into Port 1 for the controller to recognize as the primary device. All other devices plugged into the dongle will follow programming intended for the device plugged into Port 1. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 Dongles are not included and sold separately.
PROGRAMMING 1. PORT BUTTON Cycles through up to four connected devices. Each device is programmed independently, or together when navigating to ALL. 2. MODE BUTTON 3. SETTING BUTTON Cycles through the controller’s modes: OFF, ON, AUTO (4 triggers), VPD (2 triggers), TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE (ON and OFF), and SCHEDULE (ON and OFF). Cycles through the controller’s settings: DISPLAY, CLOCK, °F / °C, CALIB. T° / H% / kPa, TRANS. T° / H% / kPa, BUFF. T° / H% / kPa, and LEAF OFFSET. 4.
PROGRAMMING PORTS Pressing the port button will cycle through the controller’s available ports: ALL, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Dot indicates the current device. No digit is displayed if a device is not plugged into the corresponding port. ALL PORTS Navigate to the ALL port to set simultaneous programming for all connected devices. Programming set in this port mode applies to all connected devices, but will not be active if you navigate to other ports. Re-entering the ALL port will resume its programming.
PROGRAMMING CONTROLLER MODES Pressing the mode button will cycle through the controller’s available programming modes: OFF, ON, AUTO (4 triggers), VPD (2 triggers), TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE (On and Off), and SCHEDULE (On and Off). OFF MODE Your devices will not run while in this mode. The OFF Mode setting also serves as the minimum level the other modes will run at while triggered OFF.
PROGRAMMING ON MODE Your devices will actively run at the level set here, regardless of the probe’s reading. The ON Mode setting also serves as the maximum level the other modes will run at. *Example shown MAXIMUM LEVEL Your devices will run at the level set in ON Mode, as the maximum level, when triggered ON, as well as in the AUTO Mode, CYCLE Mode, TIMER TO ON Mode, TIMER TO OFF Mode, and SCHEDULE Mode.
PROGRAMMING AUTO MODE (HIGH TEMPERATURE TRIGGER) Pressing the up or down button sets the high temperature trigger. The devices will activate if the probe’s reading meets or exceeds this threshold. Once triggered, the devices will gradually ramp up to the level set in ON mode. If the probe’s reading falls below this trigger point, the devices will gradually slow down to a stop or at the level set in OFF mode.
PROGRAMMING AUTO MODE (HIGH HUMIDITY TRIGGER) Pressing the up or down button sets the high humidity trigger. The devices will activate if the probe’s reading meets or exceeds this threshold. Once triggered, the devices will gradually ramp up to the level set in ON mode. If the probe’s reading falls below this trigger point, the devices will gradually slow down to a stop or at the level set in OFF mode.
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL NOTES — AUTO MODE SETTING Please note that high humidity triggers will activate your device to turn on if the relative humidity levels meet or exceed your set figure. Low humidity triggers will activate your device to turn on if the relative humidity levels meet or fall below your set figure. All four trigger programming in AUTO mode can run and activate concurrently. Reset any unused trigger programming to avoid unintended or unnecessary device activation.
PROGRAMMING VPD MODE (HIGH VPD TRIGGER) Pressing the up or down button sets the high VPD trigger. The devices will activate if the probe’s reading meets or exceeds this threshold. Once triggered, the devices will gradually ramp up to the level set in ON mode. If the probe’s reading falls below this trigger point, the devices will gradually slow down to a stop or at the level set in OFF mode. You may set this trigger below the low VPD trigger to create a specific range in which the devices are active.
PROGRAMMING TIMER TO ON MODE Pressing the up or down button sets a countdown time. Once the timer ends, the devices will trigger to run at the level set in ON Mode. If there is a level set in OFF Mode, the devices will run at that level during the countdown. The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds. The time left on the countdown is displayed below the current level. Leaving the timer mode while the countdown is running will pause it until you return to this mode.
PROGRAMMING CYCLE MODE (ON AND OFF) Sets an on duration and an off duration for the devices to cycle through continuously. Press the up or down button to first set a duration for the devices to activate. Then press the mode button again and set a duration for the devices to deactivate. When the devices are activated, they will run at the level set in ON Mode. When the devices are deactivated, they will run at the level set in OFF Mode. The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds.
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE MODE (ON AND OFF) Sets an on clock-time and an off clock-time schedule for the devices to follow daily. Press the up or down button to first set up an on clock-time to trigger ON mode, then press the mode button to set an off clock-time to trigger OFF mode. Make sure to set the time to match your local time zone's time under settings. When the devices are triggered to activate, they will run at the level set in ON Mode.
PROGRAMMING CONTROLLER SETTINGS Pressing the setting button will cycle through the controller’s available settings: DISPLAY, CLOCK, °F / °C, CALIB. T° / H% / kPa, TRANS. T° / H% / kPa, BUFF. T° / H% / kPa, and LEAF OFFSET. DISPLAY SETTING Adjusts the display brightness and autodimming. Press the up or down button to cycle through levels 1, 2, 3, A2 and A3; 3 being the highest brightness setting, while 1 is the lowest.
PROGRAMMING °F/°C SETTING Changes the displayed units to Fahrenheit or Celsius. Press the up or down button to cycle through F and C. All displayed units will automatically convert when adjusting this setting. CLOCK SETTING Adjusts the current clock time. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the time. Once you cycle through 12:00 each time, the units will automatically change to AM or PM. The clock time is located at the top right corner of the display.
PROGRAMMING CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE SETTING Adjusts the temperature reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 1° increments. The calibration cycle ranges from -20°F to 20°F (or -10°C to 10°C) and will be applied to the sensor probe’s measurements. CALIBRATION HUMIDITY SETTING Adjusts the relative humidity reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 1% increments.
PROGRAMMING CALIBRATION LEAF OFFSET SETTING Adjusts the VPD reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 1° increments. The calibration cycle ranges from -20°F to 20°F (or -10°C to 10°C) and will be applied to the sensor probe’s measurements.
PROGRAMMING TRANSITION TEMPERATURE SETTING Adjusts how gradually your device will shift between levels when triggered ON by the AUTO Mode’s temperature trigger. This will determine how much the probe temperature needs to increase to step up to the next level setting. The higher the transition setting is, the wider the temperature gap is between levels. The lower the transition setting is, the smaller the temperature gap is between levels.
PROGRAMMING TRANSITION HUMIDITY SETTING Adjusts how gradually your device will shift between levels when triggered ON by the AUTO Mode’s humidity trigger. This will determine how much the probe humidity needs to increase to step up to the next level setting. The higher the transition setting is, the wider the humidity gap is between levels. The lower the transition setting is, the smaller the humidity gap is between levels.
PROGRAMMING TRANSITION VPD SETTING Adjusts how gradually your device will shift between levels when triggered ON by the VPD trigger. This will determine how much the probe VPD needs to increase to step up to the next level setting. The higher the transition setting is, the wider the VPD gap is between levels. The lower the transition setting is, the smaller the VPD gap is between levels. If this figure is set to zero, your device will jump to your maximum level when triggered ON.
PROGRAMMING ALERT ICONS The alert icons are displayed at the top of the screen. Icons may flash when the controller signals an alert to notify you of any triggered function or alarm. ADVANCE PROGRAMMING Displays when an advance program set in the app is active. "ADV." will appear and override the controller if an automation program is in use. AUTO MODE ALERT Flashes whenever any of the auto mode triggers (high temperature, low temperature, high humidity, or low humidity) activate your devices.
PROGRAMMING WI-FI Appears when the physical controller is connected to the app via Wi-Fi. DISPLAY LOCK ALERT Displays when you lock the controller. The icon will flash and beep if you attempt to adjust the controller while it is still locked. ALERT Flashes and beeps with an alert whenever a plugged-in device experiences interference to its functioning. Check your devices for possible issues. 38 ALARM Flashes and beeps with an alert if the temperature/humidity/VPD meet the trigger point set in the app.
OTHER SETTINGS FACTORY RESET Holding the mode, up, and down buttons together for 5 seconds will reset your controller and restore factory settings. This clears all user parameters in each controller mode and setting. CONTROLLER LOCK Holding the setting button will lock the controller in your current mode. While your controller is locked, no parameters may be adjusted, nor will you be able to switch modes. Holding the setting button again will unlock the controller.
DOWNLOAD THE APP THE AC INFINITY APP The AC Infinity app enables you to connect with the next generation of our intelligent controllers, giving you access to advance programs and environmental data*. 1 Download the AC Infinity app from the App Store or Play Store by searching “AC Infinity”. 2 Open the AC Infinity app and follow the instructions on page 41-47 to pair your controller with the app. HOW TO USE THE APP Visit our website at www.acinfinity.
ADD A DEVICE BLUETOOTH SETUP AND PAIRING Power your device on before pairing your controller with the app. Logging in or creating an account beforehand will expedite the pairing process. Have your Wi-Fi network's name and password ready. 1 2 Tap on the “+” tab to add your smart device. Select "Smart Controllers". + Wi-Fi and location permissions must be enabled on your mobile device before starting the pairing process.
ADD A DEVICE BLUETOOTH 3 Select CONTROLLER 69 PRO. 42 4 Hold the port button for 5 seconds to activate Bluetooth. Wait for the Bluetooth icon to start flashing on your controller’s screen to release the button.
ADD A DEVICE BLUETOOTH 5 Connect using Bluetooth. To connect using Wi-Fi, skip to step 8. 6 Connecting with Bluetooth will disable Wi-Fi functionality. Go to the app settings page to re-enable and connect using Wi-Fi. When pairing the app around multiple controllers, move your mobile device closer to your desired controller.
ADD A DEVICE BLUETOOTH 7 Tap the DONE button to complete the pairing process.
ADD A DEVICE WI-FI 8 9 Repeat steps 1-5. Log in or create an account to continue. Enter your Wi-Fi network's password. You may also connect to an alternate 2.4 GHz router*. When pairing the app around multiple controllers, move your mobile device closer to your desired controller.
ADD A DEVICE WI-FI 10 11 Follow these tips if the pairing process is unsuccessful. Tap the DONE button to complete the pairing process. DONE 46 *This controller is only compatible with 2.4 GHz frequency band routers. When connecting using Wi-Fi, make sure your mobile device is not connected to a 5 GHz frequency band network.
ADD A DEVICE WI-FI 12 Your controller will appear in your smart device with a unique ID.
CONTROLLER 69 FAQ Q: What devices are compatible with the CONTROLLER 69 PRO? A: All AC Infinity devices that contain a UIS connector are compatible. If your AC Infinity device has a 4-pin Molex connector and an EC motor, it may still be compatible with the use of a UIS adapter to convert its connector to fit with the controller. Q: What does “level” refer to in the controller and app? A: The level represents the intensity the device is running at. This is represented by a digit 0 to 10.
CONTROLLER 69 FAQ Q: How do I stop my device from turning on and off too quickly in AUTO Mode? A: The figure set in the TRANSITION under SETTINGS will determine how the device ramps up in levels when triggered to run in AUTO Mode. Set a transition threshold X. For every multiple of X that has surpassed your trigger point, the device will increase by one level. The lower the transition threshold is set to, the easier it will be for the device to ramp up in levels.
CONTROLLER 69 FAQ Q: Will I be able to use this controller with my own devices? A: The CONTROLLER 69 PRO is only compatible with devices in the UIS ecosystem. Look for our logo on your AC Infinity device's packaging for UIS compatibility. Q: Does the controller retain its settings after power is shut off? A: Yes. If the controller's power is cut off and is powered on afterward, your settings will remain. Q: My controller isn't pairing with the app.
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