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Hydroponics Products

Hydroponics Products

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Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of the hydroCHEM Controller and Dosing System, designed for hydroponics applications. It highlights the Plus Pack option, which enhances the system's capabilities with additional features.
Specifications: The hydroCHEM system includes a 24-hour calendar clock, automatic datalogging with memory for up to 2300 readings, and an RS232 serial interface for remote monitoring. It offers selectable display resolutions for conductivity and pH, and features large digits for easy readability.
Features: The system is user-friendly with a menu and help system, automatic calibration, and password protection for setup changes. It supports multiple units of measurement for conductivity and TDS, and includes a quick-dose function to prevent over-dosing. The enclosure is rated IP65, ensuring waterproof protection.
Installation and Operation: The system is designed for easy installation, with no electrical installation required. It is suitable for DC power installations and comes with an AC/DC adaptor. The controller can be mounted outside wet areas, and the system includes separate pumps for different nutrients and pH adjustors.
Plus Pack Option: This optional package includes an RS232 interface, datalogging capability, and a 24-hour calendar clock. It allows for high or low-resolution data display and supports automatic temperature compensation for conductivity and pH.
Technical Details: The document lists various part numbers for components and accessories, including sensors, buffers, and adaptors. It also provides detailed specifications for pH, conductivity, TDS, and temperature ranges, resolutions, and accuracies.
Company Information: TPS Pty Ltd, based in Brisbane, Australia, has been manufacturing instruments since 1968. The company emphasizes quality and service, with a quality system certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001 standards.
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Quality. Service. Value.

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TPS has been designing and manufacturing instruments and sensors in Australia since 1968. We have extensive experience in all types of instrumentation from precision laboratory equipment to industrial process control. This experience carries over to our hydroponics products which we have been producing for over 20 years. At TPS, our aim is to provide you with the best quality, service and value for money and the TPS Quality System has been independanty certified in accordance with the AS/NZS ISO 9001 standard. ! Huge 11 mm digits for Conductivity and pH data ! Temperature and Time readout ! Control...

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! Waterproof housing design. ! Separate pumps supplied for A Nutrient, B Nutrient and pH Adjustor. ! Adjustment to fine-tune A and B Nutrient ratio ! 4 Terminal technology resists fouling for maximum reliability. Hydroponics Dosing System Sample Chamber Input Flow Emergency Overflow Output Flow ! Sample chamber makes probe installation quick and easy. ! Flow rate adjustment tap. ! System senses flow ensuring that dosing only occurs when pump is running. Automatic calibration. User can choose readout in mS/cm, CF units, dS/m or ppM (TDS). Quick-dose function to top up chemicals even if readings...

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! hydroCHEM Controller, supplied with Conductivity, pH and Pump sensors. ! All the features of the hydroCHEM - DS, but without the pump & sample chamber panel. ! 3 x 24V DC outputs for Nutrient A, Nutrient B and pH, which can be used to control low power solenoids, pumps etc or relays which can switch larger dosing pumps. ! Conductivity and pH Sensors are supplied with 5 metre cables for maximum installation flexibility. ! Ideal for large Run-To-Waste operations, which may require higher flow rate pumps. Inductive Pump Sensor 24V DC Control Outputs hydroCHEM-DS Dosing System . . . . 111109 Kit...

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pH Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 to 12.0 pH* 2.00 to 12.00 pH* Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 pH* 0.01 pH* Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/-0.01pH Conductivity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9.9 mS/cm* 0 to 9.99 mS/cm* 0 to 99 CF* 0 to 99.9 CF* 0 to 9.9 dS/m* 0 to 9.99 dS/m* Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 mS/cm* 0.01 mS/cm* 1 CF* 0.1 CF* 0.1 dS/m* 0.01 dS/m* Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . ....

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! Fully Waterproof Design ! Simultaneous Readout of Conductivity/TDS, pH & Temperature ! Easy to Use ! One-Touch Calibration ! Large Digit Mode (for one parameter) ! Fold-out Stand for Bench Use Power 9V Alkaline Battery for approx 70 hours continuous use. 0 to 20.00 mS/cm 0 to 200.0 mS/cm 0 to 2000. uS/cm 0.01 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm +/-0.04 mS/cm +/-0.40 mS/cm +/-4.00 uS/cm Mass Instrument only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx 250 g Full Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 kg Environment Temperature . . . . . . . . . . ....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.