iSii +TO Control, the Temperature Optimisation control inside the iSii, offer you complete insight into the required and achieved temperature history in your greenhouse, both currently and across several days. In addition, you have complete control over the realisation of the required 24 hour temperature.
In short, iSii +TO Control provide you with the proper tools to both achieve optimum control over your greenhouse climate and save energy at the same time. iSii and +TO Control are seamlessly integrated into existing iSii actuations an can also utilise the unique functions offered by Meteoscope.
iSii +TO Control in short:
1. Registration of 24 hour temperature and average temperature over 1 to 7 days
2. Realisation of required temperature over 1 to 7 days
3. Insight into degree hours up to 7 days
4. Long-term registration via LetsGrow
The temperature is a decisive factor for processes such as flowering, leaf development and linear growth. Often it is the 24 hour temperature realised which is crucial, much more so than the absolute temperature at certain points in time. With many plants, the vital point is even that the temperature across a number of 24 hour-periods reaches the correct average, and variations between 24 hour-periods, as long as they are limited, are less important.
iSii +TO Control provide you with an option to control plant growth and development by intervening into the current and average 24 hour-temperature, which can be between one and seven 24 hour-periods.
In this, you can set the deviation between day and night temperatures in accordance with your own insights. In this regard, think for instance of using DIF to influence linear growth.
More information: How does iSii +TO Control work and New control options
Some practical examples :
Tomatoes
Using iSii +TO Control, it is much easier for you to control at what point the plant is to be ready for harvesting. That way, you can better fulfil supply obligations, both quantity- and quality-wise. The re-quired balance between your day and night temperature, also called DIF, can now be automated by adjusting the influences from the +TO Control module.
Orchids
The crucial point in time for orchid growers is the moment buds are forming, and this is influenced by the temperature. Using iSii +TO Control, it is possible to exactly control the forming of buds by setting and achieving the correct 24 hour temperature. You can also control the crop duration and quality even better in this manner.
Cut flowers
As a cut flower grower, you have to fulfil delivery agreements. Using iSii +TO Control, you are in control over your day/night temperature ratio, allowing you to control your plant such that the correct stem length and the right quality can be supplied.