High tech incubator controller

[Dogface208]

Anyone have experience with this controller?
https://lilytech.shop/products/zl-7...ntroller-egg-incubator-controller-pid-control

It looks like a dream come true, but I have no idea how to read the circuit diagram. I'd love to test it out, but have no idea how! All videos I can find are in Russian and none of them are "how to's". The device comes with detailed English instructions, but I'm completely lost. HELP!

 

[cavemanrich]

No, I have not used this device. I do understand the wiring diagrams.
This is a High tech control devise. I can read the electrical diagram since I did Heating/AC in the past.
It can get overwhelming since there are so many things this can control.
You need to build an incubator with such features to utilize them all. You can also make a simple one and just utilize the heat control and temperature sensor.
What are your plans regarding incubator??? Build??? How large??? This control can be used for retrofitting incubators that no longer operate satisfactorily on their own controls.

WISHING YOU BEST..................................

 

[HatchCraft]

Anyone have experience with this controller?
https://lilytech.shop/products/zl-7...ntroller-egg-incubator-controller-pid-control
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It looks like a dream come true, but I have no idea how to read the circuit diagram. I'd love to test it out, but have no idea how! All videos I can find are in Russian and none of them are "how to's". The device comes with detailed English instructions, but I'm completely lost. HELP!

Never used one but I'm familiar with controller wiring diagrams. On the wiring, L line voltage the N is neutral, will operate on 120-240v. Bunch of mechanical relays on the bottom that operate H_L alarms , ventilation fans for overheating situations, heater and humidity control. Why the light has a relay, I have no idea. More relays for the turner function. Has a DC volt output on top to control a solid state relay (PID function) It does it all. I think setting the various parameters and functions may be a challenge if the instructions aren't clear. You won't have to use all the functions if you don't want to.

 

[HatchCraft]

Never used one but I'm familiar with controller wiring diagrams. On the wiring, L line voltage the N is neutral, will operate on 120-240v. Bunch of mechanical relays on the bottom that operate H_L alarms , ventilation fans for overheating situations, heater and humidity control. Why the light has a relay, I have no idea. More relays for the turner function. Has a DC volt output on top to control a solid state relay (PID function) It does it all. I think setting the various parameters and functions may be a challenge if the instructions aren't clear. You won't have to use all the functions if you don't want to.

It just hit me what the light relay is for. Chinese cabinet incubators run a UV light. Duh.

 

[Dogface208]

No, I have not used this device. I do understand the wiring diagrams.
This is a High tech control devise. I can read the electrical diagram since I did Heating/AC in the past.
It can get overwhelming since there are so many things this can control.
You need to build an incubator with such features to utilize them all. You can also make a simple one and just utilize the heat control and temperature sensor.
What are your plans regarding incubator??? Build??? How large??? This control can be used for retrofitting incubators that no longer operate satisfactorily on their own controls.

WISHING YOU BEST..................................

I want to build a cabinet incubator with 2 shelves and the bottom for hatching. I will be using heating wire for the heat element, turners, and humidifier. I do want to wire everything to plugs though so it can be plug and play I stead of hardwired in case I want to change anything. I'd like for it to be as hands off as possible and highly controlled.

I need to study the diagram more. I got the basic concepts of what all it does since it is labeled so clearly, but I'm lost on a few things. I think I would like to go forward with this build though because it's so cheap and it would make things look soooooo tidy. I will keep both of you in mind after I order all the parts.

 

[cavemanrich]

Also consider adding a circulating fan running full time to create even heating.

 

[aart]

Chinese cabinet incubators run a UV light.

For sanitization?

 

[HatchCraft]

For sanitization?

yes. There is a sanitation cycle that runs between batches of eggs.

 

[Dogface208]

Also consider adding a circulating fan running full time to create even heating.

I forgot to include that. I planned on having a couple though. Thanks for reminding me.

 

[aart]

Chinese cabinet incubators run a UV light.

yes. There is a sanitation cycle that runs between batches of eggs.

Huh! Never heard of this,but then don't know much about large cabinet incubators.
But having some experience with UV sterilization in the pharm industry(and in pond applications), I wonder how the UV lights are set in incubator to avoid shadowing...
...and validation of effectiveness/replacement of bulbs.