Precision nutrient management is the cornerstone of successful hydroponic cultivation. At AI Connects Engineering, we develop automated dosing systems that take the guesswork out of nutrient management, ensuring your plants receive optimal nutrition around the clock.
Our auto-dose systems continuously monitor key parameters like EC (Electrical Conductivity) and pH, automatically adjusting nutrient concentrations to maintain ideal growing conditions.
How Automated Dosing Works
Our closed-loop control system operates through a continuous cycle of measurement and adjustment:
- Continuous Monitoring: EC and pH sensors take readings at configurable intervals
- Data Analysis: The system compares readings against your target setpoints
- Automatic Adjustment: When values drift outside acceptable ranges, the system activates dosing pumps
- Verification: Post-dosing measurements confirm the adjustment was successful
Key Features
📊 Real-Time Monitoring
Continuous EC and pH measurement with configurable sampling intervals.
⚡ Automatic Dosing
Precision peristaltic pumps deliver exact nutrient quantities.
📱 Remote Access
Monitor and adjust parameters from your smartphone via IoT connectivity.
⚙️ Configurable Parameters
Set target values, dosing amounts, delay times, and alarm thresholds.
Configurable Parameters
Our system allows you to customise every aspect of the dosing process:
- Target EC Range: Set minimum and maximum acceptable conductivity levels
- Target pH Range: Define optimal pH boundaries for your crops
- Dose Volume: Configure how much nutrient solution to add per dosing cycle
- Mixing Time: Set delay between dosing and re-measurement to allow proper mixing
- Measurement Frequency: Adjust how often the system takes readings
- Alarm Thresholds: Receive alerts when parameters exceed defined limits
💧 Buffer Tank Implementation
For challenging installation environments, we implement buffer tank systems that draw samples from difficult-to-access locations like ponds or large tanks, enabling accurate measurement regardless of water level variations.
Applications
Hydroponic Systems
Maintain perfect nutrient balance in NFT, DWC, drip irrigation, and aeroponic systems. Our dosing systems handle multiple nutrient reservoirs and can manage complex feeding schedules.
Commercial Greenhouses
Scale your operations with centralised nutrient management. Monitor multiple zones from a single interface and ensure consistency across your entire growing area.
Aquaponics
Balance the delicate ecosystem of fish and plants with precise pH control and nutrient supplementation when needed.
Research Facilities
Maintain exact experimental conditions with logging and data export capabilities for scientific analysis.
Integration with Existing Systems
Our dosing controllers integrate seamlessly with:
- Existing irrigation systems via relay outputs
- Climate control systems for coordinated environmental management
- Cloud platforms for data storage and analytics
- Alert systems via SMS, email, or app notifications
Ready to Automate Your Nutrient Management?
Contact us to discuss a custom dosing solution for your agricultural operation.
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