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Automation made simple
The GroLab™ Starter Kit is a modular monitoring and control system for grow environments. It includes essential modules for automated management of electrical devices (lighting, ventilation, pumps, etc.) and sensor monitoring.
Users can create smart rules based on environmental data, ensuring stability and precision in any growing system (soil, hydroponics, aquaponics).
Remote control, real-time notifications, IP camera integration... these are just some of the advantages you get with GroLab™.
Includes:
1 - GroNode
1 - PowerBot
1 - GroLab™ Software, manuals, and video tutorials
*This kit contains one GroNode, allowing you to further expand your control just by adding extra modules. GroNode can control a max of 4 PowerBots, 4 TankBots, 4 SoilBots and 4 UserBots.
What does GroLab™ Starter Kit allow me to control?
Example Configuration
Get rid of all the timers, triplets and messy cables hanging in your grow room.
With this configuration you get precise control of your lamps, configuring the growing days from 18h/6h to 12h/12h in one click, allowing even to make an 8h/8h day if you wish so.
The temperature and humidity probe enables the control of the ventilation, lowering the consumption for this device while optimizing the climate in your grow.
Connecting two water pumps to PowerBot allows the control of irrigation (hydroponics and soil), from the basic weekday's selection (one hour in the morning every other day) to the enhanced recurrent schedule (5m every hour). The GroLab™ software allows the creation of schedules to feed any kind of grow type with extreme precision.
This configuration easily manages one area with a growing hydroponics bed, ensuring light, climate and proper watering for your plants.
PowerBot supports a wide variety of sensors, like smoke/motion detectors that can be used to create security procedures, or water level sensors to keep you updated about the tank level. Also, it even supports a flood detector that makes GroLab™ capable of ensuring that no leaks or floods will damage your crops, improving the overall security of your growing area.
GroLab™ offers data-logging and data-storing, these features ensure that all the information about sensors/devices is collected and stored over time! Thanks to these and to the data-visualization features, it is possible to do a detailed analysis of the life cycle of your plants, enabling you to maximize their growth and efficiency!
This is a scheme designed to show some of the GroLab™ StarterKit possibilities, nevertheless, you can rearrange the devices, and even replace them, with any other device you may find useful, lights, fog makers, fans, dehumidifiers etc. If you need more sensors or outputs, or just to control another growing area, you just need to add extra modules to this kit (GroNode supports up to 4 modules of each type), and expand your control with new features.
Although not included in this kit, the PowerBot supports the compact CO₂ sensor, which allows the GroLab™ system to enrich your grow with CO₂ effortlessly. Simply connect the sensor to the PowerBot and use one of its outputs for CO₂ injection via solenoid valve or burner.
Which sensors and devices can be controlled?

BALLASTS & LAMPS

EXTRACTORS

WATER PUMPS

VAPORIZERS

CO2 DISPENSERS

...

AIR TEMP/HUMI PROBE

GROLAB™ CO₂ COMPACT SENSOR

FLOOD DETECTORS

LEVEL SENSORS

SMOKE DETECTORS

MOTION DETECTORS

BUTTONS
But, what I get with a GroLab™ Starter Kit?
This is the exact package that will arrive at your doorstep. It comes with a GroNode, a PowerBot, all the necessary cables, sensors, and connectors. It also includes a USB Pen that contains the GroLab™ Software, instruction manuals, and video tutorials. It can be installed in no time, and will fully automate your growing area in a matter of minutes.

PERIODICAL UPDATES
GroLab™ Software is always under development. If a newer version is available, the system will automatically update. The same happens for any of the included modules, this means that your GroLab™ Starter Kit will have access to any improvements that our development team implements in the near future.

MODULAR
Remember, one GroNode supports up to 4 PowerBots, 4 TankBots, 4 SoilBots, and 4 UserBots. You are free to spread them between 4 different areas with two different grows each. Whenever you need a new vegetative, cloning or flowering room, simply extend your GroLab™ system by adding the desired extra modules.

SUPPORT
Your plants are our concern! GroLab™ team is here to help you surpass any difficulties while installing or configuring the system, as well as help to troubleshoot any issues you may have. We’re committed to your complete satisfaction, and we won't let a GroLab™ Kit or peripheral to be left out of use. By phone, e-mail, support ticket , Skype, just contact us and in less than 24 hours someone from our team will come to your aid.

THE HEART & BRAIN OF THE OPERATION
A state of the art growing unit that interacts with other GroLab™ modules simulating the operation of a brain. It is capable to execute hundreds of instructions and to store a large amount of data allowing a detailed analysis about the life cycle of the user’s plants. GroNode will do all the hard work for you and will notify you if a risk situation arises. The only limit to GroNode is your imagination.

Autonomous
Although it may not seem like it, GroNode is a powerful computer that can do hundreds of tasks by itself. This means that it is not necessary to have a PC or other third-party device connected to GroNode for it to continue working. GroLab™ Software is only required to configure the system and to monitor your grow(s).

Secure
GroLab™ has several layers to protect your data, in addition to the credentials needed to access GroLab™ Software the system also requires credentials to access GroNode. This means that if your PC gets compromised the GroLab™ will stay safe. E-mail notifications are also secured, GroNode uses a private server as a redirection point to send notifications, this way the IP can't be linked to your location. Remember that GroLab™ can operate without Internet connection, using it that way entirely hides it from the world.

Programmable Procedures
There are two main types of programmable procedures, alarms and schedules. GroNode has the ability to store and execute up to 100 of each type allowing a precise and extensive automation of any grow(s).

Multitasking
GroNode has the ability to perform hundreds of tasks simultaneously. This capacity provides to the GroLab™ system a fast and precise reactions based on the desired user instructions.

Modules Communication
GroNode communicates with other modules through radio frequency with a range of 25 meters indoors (depending on obstacles) and 100 meters in open spaces. This makes it easy to organize the modules through the growing area(s) or even on the outside.

Accessibility & Connectivity
GroNode can be configured, monitored and controlled by an easy-to-use software. You can choose whether you connect GroNode to a router, directly to PC or to other access point with Ethernet support.

Notifications
When you provide Internet connection to GroNode it can send real time alerts and updates to your e-mail, keeping you updated about the state of your grow(s) anywhere, anytime.

Data-Logging
GroNode has its own memory that is capable of storing hundreds of thousands of data. With data-logging and data-visualization features, it is possible to do a detailed analysis about the life cycle of the user’s plants.

Remote Control
When connecting the GroNode to a router with an Internet connection, it allows you to activate the GroLab™ system's remote control. This feature grants user access from anywhere at any time through an easy-to-use software. Allowing to fully control all the modules.

Security Protocols
It is possible to create complex security protocols using alarms (one of the main programmable procedures type). They provide several tools to prevent, notify or even react to risk situations. One of the possible reactions is to suspend some parts or even the whole system until the user gives the order to continue. When a security alarm activates, GroNode will blink red and can also be configured to emit a loud beeper and send e-mail notifications.

Cloud Upload
This is another feature that makes the bridge between your grow(s) and the online world. Connecting GroNode to the Internet allows the user to configure a cloud server to periodically upload the data-log from all sensors/devices. One feature that opens the door to a multitude of advanced data analysis possibilities, essential for comprehensive studies.

IP Cameras
GroNode supports IP cameras allowing the user to keep their grows and surrounding areas under constant surveillance from anywhere at any time, through an intuitive interface provided by the GroLab™ Software.

Battery
HW06/HW07/HW08
91mm x 101mm x 28.62mm
~230g (~8.11 oz)
Casing: Stainless Steel & Acrylic
Colors: Silver
Physical buttons: Reset, NET Reset, FW Update
0 to 55ºC
RH < 95% non-condensing
USB - 5VDC 1000mA
@5VDC - max. 220mA - 1,1W
USB 2.1 type B
Ethernet LAN RJ45
SMA female
Yes
Yes (Type B-A)
2 meters
Yes (Type A 230AC-5VDC)
Yes
1.52 meters
Radio Frequency - 2.4GHz
CR2032 Lithium 3V 250mAh
2MB
Buzzer single tone
LED RGB
0 to 55ºC
RH < 95% non-condensing
> 5 years
3-year limited hardware warranty

THE COMPLETE ALL IN ONE POWER MODULE
PowerBot allows you to connect and control the electrical peripherals of your growing environment. This powerful unit monitors and automates all the basic elements of your grow like temperature, humidity, CO₂, airflow, lighting, and irrigation. Create safety protocols & procedures to avoid overheating and minimize the damage in case of fire or floods. With PowerBot every variable is under your direct control, enabling you to maximize your plants' growth and efficiency!

Actuator Management
PowerBot provides power to all peripherals of your growing environment. It has 4 universal outlets that support up to 2300W (per outlet and in total) or unlimited power when using an external electrical contactor.

Climate
By combining temperature, humidity, and CO₂ sensing with the ability to control electrical devices independently, PowerBot enables precise and efficient climate automation. This makes it the ideal solution for maintaining optimal growing conditions, helping plants thrive in a healthier and more productive environment.

Automatic CO₂ Control

VPD (Vapour Pressure Deficit)

Lighting
GroLab™ system allows you to automate any lighting system connected to PowerBot. It provides a huge amount of options when creating lighting schedules. Including the possibility to fully customize the day/night cycles length of your grow(s).

Irrigation
Connecting irrigation devices to PowerBot allows to fully automate the irrigation systems. Thanks to the programmable procedures provided by the GroLab™ system, it is possible to perform distinct irrigations during day and/or night periods and even separate those processes by groups of plants.

Flood Prevention & Detection
Equipped with flood detection system, it will quickly detect water leaks, excess water and automatically activate the security features that the user has programmed to minimize damages and even notify you of any anomaly.

Tank Level Management

Manual Control
This module comes with 4 external switches that give the user the ability to manually control all connected peripherals at any time on the spot.

Safety Protocols & Procedures

Module Communication
PowerBot communicates with GroNode (the system's core module) through radio frequency with a range of 25 meters indoors (depending on obstacles) and 100 meters in open spaces. This makes it easy to install the PowerBot on your growing area or even on the outside.

Monitor & Analysis
Using GroLab™ Software user can monitor and analyze the climate variables and the devices current state in real time. The software provides you notifications, charts, grow(s) overview and even allows you to export the sensors/devices values from the beginning of your grow(s) life cycle.

Notifications
When you provide Internet connection to GroNode (the system's core module) it can send real time alerts and updates to your e-mail about the state of the devices and sensor connected to PowerBot. It will also notify you in case of any issues arises.

LED Indicator
Its design features 4 LEDs that indicate which elements are ON. Useful to visually understand what is happening on your grow(s).

Remote Control
When connecting the GroNode (the system's core module) to a router with an Internet connection, it allows you to activate the GroLab™ system's remote control. This feature grants user access from anywhere at any time through an easy-to-use software. Allowing to fully control all the modules, including PowerBot.
HW08
306.62mm x 101.40mm x 47.64mm
12.08in x 4in x 1.9in
~930 grams
~32.8 oz
Casing: Stainless Steel and Acrylic
Colors: Silver and White
Physical buttons: On/Off Switch, Reset, 4 x Outlet Controller
EU/UK/SA/AU - 230VAC
US - 120VAC
@5VDC - max. 350mA - 1.75W
Range: 0ºC~100ºC
Precision: ±0.6ºC @ 25ºC
0 to 55ºC
RH <95% non-condensing
EU/UK/SA/AU - Yes (250VAV 10A)
US - Yes (120VAC 10A)
EU Version @230VAC/10A - Shuko <-> C13
AU Version @230VAC/10A - AS3112 <-> C13
US Version @120VAC/10A - NEMA <-> C13
UK Version @230VAC/10A - BS1363A <-> C13
USB 2.1 type B
SMA female
Power Entry IEC 320-C14
2.5mm 4-Pin male - Temp/Humi
2.5mm 4-Pin male - Flood Detector
2.5mm 2-Pin male - Universal Input
RJ-12 6-Pin - CO₂ Compact Sensor
Yes
Yes (Type B-A)
2 meters
4 x Universal
EU - 2300W(10A)
US - 1200W(10A)
EU - 2300W(10A)
US - 1200W(10A)
Yes
Radio Frequency - 2.4GHz
4 x Outlet Status LED
Status LED
> 5 years
3-year limited hardware warranty
27mm x 58.75mm x 13.30mm
Casing: Plastic
Colors: White
2 meters
-40ºC ~ 80ºC
±0.5ºC
0% ~ 99.9%
±2%
GroLab PowerBot
3-year limited hardware warranty
What devices and sensors can I connect to PowerBot?
In its core, PowerBot can sample air temperature and humidity, the probe for this purpose is included in the package. This module also presents connectors for a universal switch and a flood detector. In addition, PowerBot has an internal temperature sensor for security purposes.
Sensors/Inputs

AIR TEMP/HUMI PROBE

GROLAB™ CO₂ COMPACT SENSOR

FLOOD DETECTORS

LEVEL SENSORS

SMOKE DETECTORS

MOTION DETECTORS

BUTTONS
Besides that, PowerBot comes with 4 controlled outputs that can turn on or off most of your grow devices.
Outputs
Each PowerBot output can turn on/off any device that operates at 230VAC/110VAC, and does not consume more than 10A. Here are some examples of devices you can connect to your PowerBot...

BALLASTS & LAMPS

EXTRACTORS

WATER PUMPS

HUMIDIFIERS

CO2 DISPENSERS

...
GroLab™ Software is the control booth of the system. The main purpose of this software is to allow you to fully configure the whole system, providing all the tools to customize modules and devices settings matching the functionalities of any agricultural growing system. Track your grow(s) progress through IP cameras and a variant of data inputs, featuring graphs, historical data, and trends. All sensors/actuators data can easily be exported to a friendly file for an external deep analysis. Using a third-party device capable of cloud data logging, GroLab™ system can periodically upload data to that device in the JSON format. Thanks to the remote control feature, this easy-to-use software allows you to keep controlling and monitoring your grow(s) like if you were there.

1.6GHz
1GB
500MB
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
1366 x 768