Use the power unit
It controls all the greenhouse's electrical components.
The power box is located at the entrance to the greenhouse on the left-hand side.
1. Description of the interface
Front panel of the power box with the switches for the ambient lighting, the fish tank pump and the air extractor
- LED 1: Indicates the presence of mains electrical supply voltage.
- LED 2: Indicates the presence of supply voltage from the solar panels.
- LED 3: Indicates the operating status of the ambient lighting.
- LED 4: Indicates the operating status of the pump, the air pump / aerator and the measurement box.
- LED 5: Indicates the operating status of the external ventilation.
- Buttons 3 to 5: ON/OFF switches for the actuators.
2. Operating principle of the solar panel power supply
In hybrid mode (mains supply and solar panels)
When the batteries are sufficiently charged, the main electrical components of the greenhouse operate without drawing on the mains power supply.
LED 1 - mains: flashing
LED 2 - solar: steady
If there is no sun for several days (cloud cover, shade, indirect light), the power supply switches to mains.
LED 1 - mains: steady
LED 2 - solar: flashing (charging)
In autonomous mode (solar panels only)
In a sufficiently sunny region, a well-exposed greenhouse can operate without being connected to mains power. However, this option is not recommended because if the batteries are discharged, the fish and plants may be affected.
LED 1 - mains: off
LED 2 - solar: steady