GREENHOUSE SIMULATION

Introduction

Troubleshooting Industrial Sensors is a Simulation program that explores the operation of Industrial Sensors in a greenhouse setting. Greenhouse environment conditions must be closely monitored and adjusted to ensure optimal conditions for crop health and growth. The TIS Greenhouse Simulation monitors Temperature, Humidity and External light to guarantee a healthy and productive crop. The process runs continuously and needs no input from the operator. For example, if the temperature in the greenhouse falls below 64°F, the Infra-Red heaters will be turned on. If the temperature in the greenhouse rises above 82°F, the exhaust fans will be turned on. A summary of the input sensors and output devices as well as a detailing of optimum conditions can be found in the table below.

 

Environmental
Elemental
Device Target Range High Condition
Adjust Device
Low condition
Adjust Device
Temperature Pt 100.00385 RTD 64oF - 82oF Exhaust Fan Infra-Red Heaters
Humidity Capacitive Probe 70% - 80% RH Exhaust Fan Foggers
Light Quantum Light Sensor 1200 μmol/s N/A HPS Lights

Device Table

Component Layout

The Greenhouse Simulation consists of two rooms: A Greenhouse and an Electrical Room. The Component Layout image below shows the physical layout of the electrical room as well as the device location of all sensors and output devices in the greenhouse. The Component Layout Document is available for viewing in the User’s Guide.

A2 Greenhouse Layout

Electrical Room

Component Layout

On-Screen Toolbars and Information

While in the Greenhouse simulation, the following onscreen information and tools are available:

Information/Toolbar Function
Fault Mode Informs the user of the present fault mode
Cost and Time Tally For assessment purposes, tracks the dollar amout of replaced/repaired components and time spent troubleshooting
Environmental Conditions Displays the actual environmental conditions in the greenhouse for Temperature, Humidity and Light. These are the vaslues received by sensor and transducers. This is user adjustable
Help Menu Sends User to the Help documentation
Exit Greenhouse Exits the Greenhouse Simulation
Tools  
Multimeter Used for measuring voltage, current and resistance
Laptop Used to monitor and verify process operation, contains the PLC programs and module information
Screwdriver Used to disconnect and reconnect wires
Reference Material Contains reference documentation such as wiring diagrams
Lock Lock for Main Disconnect Lockout Tagout

Onscreen Toolbars and Info 2