Sentinel climate controller reviews?

KnowledgeSeeker

KnowledgeSeeker

Active Member
Bob Smith said:
I'm not sure what "un rar" it means, but that file looked a little shady to me, so I held off on downloading it - has anyone done that successfully, and also what cord is needed to download info from the Sentinel?

Would I have one lying around, or do I need to run out to Best Buy or something?
Click to expand...
The required cable is an RS232 cable. You probably wouldn't have on lying around. The end of it looks like a VGA monitor cable but it is probably different. I bought mine at a local computer store. It looks like this: http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=919&sku=25216
Both ends are female because the CHHC-1 is male and my computer is also male.
 
KnowledgeSeeker

KnowledgeSeeker

Active Member
Bob Smith said:
KnowledgeSeeker is correct in everything s/he said, and I can vouch for that because I also run a sealed room (have exhaust hooked up, but never use it).

And I've run my CO2 up above 5000PPMs to kill bugs and my plants (and I) somehow survived (with no adverse effects).
Click to expand...
Thanks for the info and the support Bob. I've learned not to argue with anyone on RIU. If they are even remotely intelligent they will do the research and/or the testing to verify info for themselves.

P.S. "He" would be the correct pronoun.
 
B

Bob Smith

Well-Known Member
KnowledgeSeeker said:
Thanks for the info and the support Bob. I've learned not to argue with anyone on RIU. If they are even remotely intelligent they will do the research and/or the testing to verify info for themselves.

P.S. "He" would be the correct pronoun.
Click to expand...
Gotcha regarding the pronoun, just don't like to assume anything ;-)

And mucho thanks for the info regarding the program and the cable - have you tried it yet, and if so, what were your impressions?

How far back does the data go, any idea?

It'd be sick if I plugged it in there and got data all the way back to when I started using it (early November), but that's probably a little too much to ask for.

EDIT: tried to give you some rep but it said I must spread it around first, my bads........
 
johndoe12345678

johndoe12345678

Well-Known Member
KnowledgeSeeker said:
The required cable is an RS232 cable. You probably wouldn't have on lying around. The end of it looks like a VGA monitor cable but it is probably different. I bought mine at a local computer store. It looks like this: http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=919&sku=25216
Both ends are female because the CHHC-1 is male and my computer is also male.
Click to expand...
i downloaded the software, what next do i just get the cord plug it in to my labtop and chhc-2 then extract files?? when i open up software it gives me a option screen with a bunch of tools to extract files i do i have to install Download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1?
 
B

Bob Smith

Well-Known Member
johndoe12345678 said:
i downloaded the software, what next do i just get the cord plug it in to my labtop and chhc-2 then extract files?? when i open up software it gives me a option screen with a bunch of tools to extract files i do i have to install Download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1?
Click to expand...
Bump.............Knowledge Seeker? You around?

Would love to hear the answer to this.......
 
smokingrubber

smokingrubber

Well-Known Member
Please post a screen-shot of the data screen, anyone. I would like to see what kind of input/output the Sentinal is capable of. Is the data link useful for "programming" your environment or is it simply a data dump of it's internal memory? Thanks.

I'm planning my friend's new grow for him and I think we're going to build a closed loop system. Does anyone have a good link to a DIY closed loop system? Can you please list ALL of the required holes in the room? ie.

8" primary exhaust
6" primary intake
4" AC IN
4" AC OUT

yadayada. That may be all that's required, but that's why I'm asking. Even though I may not NEED a primary exhaust . . . I may want to be able to hit a button and flush the fukr on command? Our room is going to be a double-car garage with a window in the back. It's a new house so poking holes in the stucco would be frowned upon :)

Thanks.
 
B

Bob Smith

Well-Known Member
I'll post the actual Excel file, if we're able to do that.

Pretty sure it just spits out historical info, though.
 
KnowledgeSeeker

KnowledgeSeeker

Active Member
smokingrubber said:
Please post a screen-shot of the data screen, anyone. I would like to see what kind of input/output the Sentinal is capable of. Is the data link useful for "programming" your environment or is it simply a data dump of it's internal memory? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Along with the data dump you can also set parameters like temp and PPM. It's very rudimentary at this point and the autosave feature doesn't work but hopefully it'll get better. Attached is a screen shot of the software and the data output.

Since we can get data on the computer hopefully we can get some programming that will allow us to setup email alerts and perhaps remote control.
 

Attachments

B

Bob Smith

Well-Known Member
KnowledgeSeeker said:
Along with the data dump you can also set parameters like temp and PPM. It's very rudimentary at this point and the autosave feature doesn't work but hopefully it'll get better. Attached is a screen shot.

Since we can get data on the computer hopefully we can get some programming that will allow us to setup email alerts and perhaps remote control.
Click to expand...
Knowledge, how far back does that data go? Any idea?

Also, you checking your journal anymore? Wanted to post a question about sealed rooms and ACs but wasn't sure if you were still checking.
 
KnowledgeSeeker

KnowledgeSeeker

Active Member
Bob Smith said:
How far back does the data go, any idea?

It'd be sick if I plugged it in there and got data all the way back to when I started using it (early November), but that's probably a little too much to ask for.
Click to expand...
The data is live only so it starts recording when you start the software. The autosave works only the first time and then craps out which also sucks. Hopefully we'll get a working version soon.

Bob Smith said:
EDIT: tried to give you some rep but it said I must spread it around first, my bads........
Click to expand...
No worries. Thx for thinkin of it!
 
B

Bob Smith

Well-Known Member
KnowledgeSeeker said:
The data is live only so it starts recording when you start the software. The autosave works only the first time and then craps out which also sucks. Hopefully we'll get a working version soon.



No worries. Thx for thinkin of it!
Click to expand...
So in order to have any meaningful amount of data, you'd basically have to leave the computer connected to it 24/7? I.e., a dedicated computer for it?
 
KnowledgeSeeker

KnowledgeSeeker

Active Member
Bob Smith said:
So in order to have any meaningful amount of data, you'd basically have to leave the computer connected to it 24/7? I.e., a dedicated computer for it?
Click to expand...
Yes. My computer is always on anyway and my home office is right next to my grow room so i have a 25' cable that connects.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top