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AC Infinity Pro 69 Controller (first impressions)

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Over the last few weeks, I upgraded my environmental controls to take advantage of the evolving AC Infinity Eco System. In anticipation of the controllers I also purchased two AC Infinity UIS control plugs for my humidifiers. You can also connect most of the popular LED lights to the controller with the purchase of a $19 cable. I already have all four ports filled on my 4x4 controller, AC Infinity did say there is an expansion module in dev. 

What I like is being able to connect my fans and humidifier to one controller (no systems fighting each other). Wifi connectivity so I can view AND adjust settings anywhere I have an internet connection. And they are now integrating VPD control.

I currently have my humidity set to specific range, and my fans and extractor set up on a VPD trigger, the fans will self regulate temp. to keep the environment in the desired VPD range. It will also push notifications to your phone if something is out of range. 

As I’m getting to know the controller, it is doing a very good job controlling the environment, especially with the humidity control, but I am not taking advantage of its full potential yet, which leads me into my only dislike so far. 

What I don’t like so far— not a lot of documentation on the specifics of the controls and its capabilities (recommended settings, etc.). The Dev team was supposed to send me info last week, still waiting.

If this is in your budget- I would recommend it, but get the control plug for your humidifier also Wink  

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Posted : November 8, 2022 1:58 pm
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As I mentioned, kind of feeling my way at the moment. Here is a a screen shot from last night after my 4x4 lights tuned off (12/12), you’ll notice the VPD dropped below 1.0. My basement gets cooler at night. I don't want to supplement heat until I have to, so today I created an automation to lower my humidity during lights out (if you have lower temps, lowering the RH will raise your VPD). So, I’ll see how my environmentals do tonight without adding extra energy cost, my basement RH is mid to low 40’s ATM, so lowering my humidifier setpoint should do the trick. 

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Posted : November 8, 2022 4:22 pm
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Looking at VPD (the green line), you can see an improvement today verses the last few, much more consistent. RH is in better control, and better VPD control after implementing the VPD triggers.  

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Posted : November 8, 2022 7:11 pm
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AC Infinity has really changed the game for high quality low cost equipment for home growers... 

 
Posted : November 10, 2022 1:29 pm
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Yeah cant wait to upgrade to ac infinty their products look amazing 

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Posted : November 11, 2022 10:40 am
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AC Infinity provided additional setup info, in case this is helpful to other Percy’s—-  

I received some tech info yesterday from AC Infinity, here is their response regarding the VPD triggers in the new controller.

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Thank you for patiently waiting!
 
My QC team finally responded back to me so I was able to formulate the information regarding VPD below for your convenience.
 
Starting off with a basic introduction, VPD Mode contains two trigger types: high VPD and low VPD. Press the mode button to view each trigger type, and then use the up and down buttons to adjust its trigger point. While in VPD Mode, either of the two triggers can simultaneously activate even if you are not viewing that specific trigger. Turn off the trigger not being used by pressing the up and down buttons together to prevent them from interfering with your active trigger. Most applications will only require one trigger type. VPD Mode triggers may also be affected by your max/min level, transition, and buffer settings (applies to you because you have a UIS Outlet Plug).
 
Additionally, you are not limited to one device as you can program a VPD for each individual port. However, please note that in reference to my last sentence in the above paragraph, the buffer will only apply to the port with a UIS outlet plug attached. Due to a recent update, the controller will only allow a buffer setting to be programmed to a UIS outlet device.
 
Firstly, we address the VPD Mode (High VPD Trigger):
 
The High VPD Trigger will activate your device when the VPD meets or exceeds your set figure. For example, if you set a high VPD trigger of 1.1 kPa, then your device will activate when the VPD rises to 1.1 kPa or higher, turning off when the VPD falls below 1.1 kPa. 
 
Second, we address the VPD Mode (Low VPD Trigger):
 
The Low VPD Trigger will activate your device when the VPD meets or falls below your set figure. For example, if you set a low VPD trigger of 1.8 kPa, then your device will activate when the VPD falls to 1.8 kPa or lower, turning off when the VPD rises above 1.8 kPa.
 
Now there are a few settings that will affect your Programming; a Maximum and Minimum level setting, a transition setting, and a buffer setting. 
 
Maximum and Minimum Level Settings - all programming modes can be limited by these settings. When the device is triggered to be off, it will run at the minimum level you had set. When the device is triggered to be on, it will run at up to the maximum level you had set. The max and min setting is the level you had set in ON and OFF mode, respectively.
 
Transition Settings - programs the device to dynamically adjust its levels based on the gap between the temperature and humidity and your target.
 
Buffer Settings - adds a band to your VPD triggers to prevent your device from turning off too quickly.
 
In sum, at the very core of this feature, it really is just triggering each device at a set VPD range.
 
 
Thank you again for reaching out and for your patience regarding this matter. Take care and have a great week.
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Posted : November 16, 2022 2:19 pm
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@sevans1965, is it so wrong to control my Infinity with an Inkbird, or is it just conserving my energy for more important things like sleeping and watch reruns on TV???? lol

In my defense, the Inkbird was already plugged in and set, I have No idea how the Infinity got plugged into it, Swear Man!! 🤣    Fine! I'll read the damn instructions. 🧐 lol 

 
Posted : November 16, 2022 3:09 pm
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@woodi2 lol i am about to plug mine back into the inkbird controller. i feel it controlled better  but maybe i just dont know how to set it up correctly

 


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Posted : November 16, 2022 3:13 pm
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@twisted1 IDK, for me its working pretty good. Only having one sensor controlling multiple pieces of kit helps (not having multiple systems working against each other!). With the new info AC sent, I’m not done tweaking the settings, trying to keep my VPD’s up more at night!. Or, I need to control my rad heater with the AC Infinity controller (trying to avoid supplementing heat during lights out to bring up my VPD). 

My environmentals have been pretty consistent over the last week, except when the Mrs. forgot to fill the humidifiers while I was hunting, so I had to fill them late Monday morning upon my return. 

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