GroLab TankBot

The TankBot control unit isthe most versatile and accurate module in the GroLab range. The device has four adjustable 12V connectors for controlling water, air or peristaltic pumps and solenoid valves.

Connectors for relays and power contactors allow wiring and automatic control of irrigation, lighting or ventilation.

Additional non-regulated connectors can be used to power various sensors such as motion or smoke detectors.

GroLab TankBot, more than "just" a complete irrigation controller:
- A comprehensive programmable controller for minor herb growing equipment.
- TankBot allows in-depth analysis, monitoring or pH control and several control options.
- A module with an EC probe alerts you to undesirable nutrient solution conditions based on measured electrical conductivity.
- It has everything you need to continuously monitor and control water temperature.
- With its help, you can calibrate peristaltic pumps to precisely dose nutrients.
- The high-end features of the GroLab TankBot help improve the accuracy of external instruments used.
- With 12V connectors, you can create advanced irrigation systems for multiple growing sites.
- The module supports 4 additional switching sensors, for example for water level sensors.
- With solenoid valves or water pumps, the draining and topping up of the watering system can be controlled automatically.
- It quickly detects water leaks, alerts you to anomalies and also automatically activates programmed safety features.
- The GroLab TankBot communicates with the GroNode base module over a distance of 25 m indoors and 100 m in open areas.
- You can monitor the device thoroughly using the freely available GroLab Software. Changes in grout properties can be analysed in detail via computer.
- If the GroNode base module is connected to the internet, the GroLab TankBot can be controlled remotely using GroLab Software. Notifications of changes will be sent to your email.
- The module comes with 4 external switches for manual control of all connected devices.

What else do you need to know about GroLab TankBot?
- The product includes both temperature and pH sensors and a USB cable.
- The EC probe is not included.
- LED indicators tell you if the connected device or GroNode is in an active state.
- The silver housing is made of high quality stainless steel.
- Two year warranty on the device, one year on the temperature and pH sensors.
- See the picture gallery for a sample wiring diagram of the GroLab TankBot.
- View instructional videos on wiring and use.

TankBot allows you to connect:
- USB 2.1 B
- RP-SMA female
- Input: 12V/1A; 24V/2A
- Power output: 12V/1A; 24V/2A (2.5mm 4-Pin male)
- 4x 12V Actuators (2.5 mm 4-Pin male)
- 4x Switching Sensor (2.5 mm 4-Pin male)
- Temperature Sensor (2.5 mm 4-Pin male)
- pH BNC connector
- EC BNC connector

GroLab TankBot Specifications:
- Voltage: 12V/2A adapter
- Plug-in cable: 1 m
- USB cable: 2 m
- Communication frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Dimensions: 91x108.9x28.7 mm

Specifications of the pH probe for TankBot:
- Dimensions: 140x12 mm
- Cable: 2 m
- Temperature range for pH measurement: 0° to +80° C
- pH measurement range: 0 - 14 pH
- pH measurement resolution: 0.01 pH
- pH measurement accuracy: ± 0.01 pH
- Response time: < 1 minute

Temperature probe specifications for TankBot:
- Dimensions: 50x10 mm
- Cable length: 2 m
- Temperature measurement range: -40º to +110º C
- Temperature measurement accuracy: ± 0.5º C