"Climate controller makes growers' daily tasks easier"

"It is well known that growers face daily difficulties and challenges in achieving the best results in their crops, ranging from a lack of vital resources such as water and land to labor shortages and the need for technology to facilitate their work", the technical team with ACOM Agrocomponentes explains. The company focuses on providing these growers with technology that makes their tasks easier. Currently, one of their key assets in the market is their intelligent climate controller for protected agriculture. "This climate controller has been developed thanks to the support and feedback of over 3,000 customers worldwide, allowing us to create a highly flexible solution that adapts to the needs of each client and project", they add. "We focus on making growers' daily tasks easier by delivering a highly robust and reliable product that gives our customers peace of mind in managing their systems".

The system is designed to manage temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels using control loops that regulate multiple variables simultaneously. The integration of AI algorithms allows growers to optimize growing conditions by analyzing historical data. The system is compatible with analog sensors and MODBUS signals, and wireless integration is possible via LORAWAN technology, enabling a range of up to 10 km.

"One of the standout features of our control system is its ability to integrate and control virtually any equipment or system from any manufacturer," the developers explain. "We achieve this through our proprietary software, which runs on highly robust commercial hardware from Schneider Electric."

In research greenhouses, the system allows independent climate control for multiple zones, data export for analysis, and automated anomaly detection. "To date, we have implemented over 50 research biomodules nationwide, distributed across more than 250 fully automated and independent working zones."

For commercial growers, energy efficiency remains a priority. The system evaluates energy consumption before executing actions to optimize resource use. Additionally, it can adjust settings based on external weather forecasts. Remote monitoring is available via an app, which allows real-time system access and control from any location.

Cybersecurity is a consideration in greenhouse automation. "The system incorporates all standard cybersecurity protocols applied in industrial security environments. Additionally, the software has been developed on the manufacturer's platform and further reinforced with multiple security layers, including two-factor authentication protocols."

Growers continue to evaluate automation technologies that balance efficiency with adaptability. With increasing demand for energy-efficient and data-driven solutions, climate control systems that integrate with existing greenhouse infrastructure remain a focus for many in the industry.

ACOM's climate control system has been adopted by growers working with a variety of crops, including high-wire vegetables, leafy greens, and ornamentals. The ability to configure climate settings for different crop types enables producers to fine-tune conditions based on specific plant requirements.

"Our customers consistently highlight the system's scalability," the team concludes. "It allows for future expansions and adaptations without compromising the precision and quality of the equipment."

Maintenance is another consideration for greenhouse automation. ACOM's system is designed with self-diagnostics and predictive maintenance features. The controller monitors equipment performance and flags irregularities before they lead to system failures. "This reduces the risk of production disruptions and allows growers to schedule maintenance based on actual system conditions."

Look for the new controller at GreenTech Americas, where ACOM is present in booth 708