I'm shopping around for a controller but I can't seem to find any that has any kind of proportional (nevermind PID) control. Instead of a hard of set boolean rules, I want a controller to be able to react flexibly from sensor input.
For example, If I have an APEX with the PMK and controllable lights (WXM or 0-10v), I wish to be able to program a setpoint of say, 100PAR from "PAR_Sensor_1" and have APEX ramp lights up or down according to the sensor reading.
My goal is to dim a T5 fixture and have a controller ramp it up to the setpoint PAR. This will allow me to get consistent lighting as bulbs age and to save some money in the long run by only replacing the bulbs once the controller cannot ramp them up to the setpoint anymore.
Similar to the above, I want the enter a setpoint of say, 600GPH on the return line and have the controller react according to the flowmeter and manipulate the return pump if it goes above or below.
Other than industrial PLC and PID controllers, is there something that exists for consumer use?
For example, If I have an APEX with the PMK and controllable lights (WXM or 0-10v), I wish to be able to program a setpoint of say, 100PAR from "PAR_Sensor_1" and have APEX ramp lights up or down according to the sensor reading.
My goal is to dim a T5 fixture and have a controller ramp it up to the setpoint PAR. This will allow me to get consistent lighting as bulbs age and to save some money in the long run by only replacing the bulbs once the controller cannot ramp them up to the setpoint anymore.
Similar to the above, I want the enter a setpoint of say, 600GPH on the return line and have the controller react according to the flowmeter and manipulate the return pump if it goes above or below.
Other than industrial PLC and PID controllers, is there something that exists for consumer use?