Autopilot APE4100 Eclipse F60 Digital Environmental Controller, White

The controller functions are impressive and perfect for my application. Sensors are accurate within a point or two. Installed in a 8’ X 10’ greenhouse, controls heating, cooling fan and low pressure fogging. The timer function is perfect for controlling the fog cycling combined with the humidity control to cycle the system. Highly recommend this controller .To follow up I'm using a misting system (low pressure) not a fog system (high pressure). Installed two 120 volt relays, when the RH goes below set point relay one closes and sends a 12 volt (low voltage) signal to second relay which is activated by the countdown timer (120 volts). Current settings are 5 seconds run time 25 seconds rest time. When the heat of the summer arrives those parameters will be adjusted to accommodate the conditions.The only request I have is that the low set point for heating is to high at 40°F. Growing lettuce and spinach in the winter months requiring a minimum of 28°F, there is no need to maintain heating $$$ at 40°F. 32°F would be acceptable to protect plumbing.

Whenever I see a steep split in prices ($250 -450 for controllers) I know there may be some issues. I was pleasantly surprised with this product. within moments my temp and humidity were rights where I wanted them to be. I could not figure out how to use the timer settings to get my lights to stay on for 18 hours a day. Contacted the manufacturer (not the sellers) and within moments received this reply:The Autopilot Eclipse F60 is not designed to manage light cycles, the Autopilot Revolve F20 or Autopilot PX2 lighting controllers can be used depending on the model lights you have.The F60 recycle timer functions as a repeat countdown clock. You'll have to first choose the timer mode you intend to utilize (day/24hr/night). When using 24 hour mode (timer active for both day and night), you'll have to first flip the slide-switch to day mode and program your day settings and then flip the slide-switch to night mode and program your night settings. Once the day and night settings are programmed, you can then flip the timer mode slide-switch to 24 hour mode and the timer will be active with you day and night programmed settings.For example, let's say you want the repeat cycle timer to be on for 1 hour and off for 45 minutes during both day and night cycle:First, position the cycle timer slide-switch to day modeset the on-time for 01:00:00 (hour/minutes/seconds) for 1 hour onset the off-time for 00:45:00 for 45 minutes offNext, position the cycle timer slide-switch to night modeset the on-time for 01:00:00 (hour/minutes/seconds) for 1 hour onset the off-time for 00:45:00 for 45 minutes offLastly, position the cycle timer slide-switch to 24 hour mode.That worked and providing the product lasts, I am very happy with the purchase.

Im sure this product is great if you can figure out how it works off of the limited and very vague instructions.I tried using the timer on this, and it would not hold the cycle. So my first idea was go to YouTube. Wrong, there is one video of a guy showing one aspect of this controller for about 1 minute. I thought ok, i will get ahold of the company, im sure they can help me. Wrong, no one to answer your call, left a message, no call back. I left an email, finally got a response back 2 weeks later, with instructions on doing a factory reset. Tried that, and it did not work, the time kept going all wonkie and not staying in the time slot i put in. So my last ditch effort was going to my local grow shop who was a liscensed distributor and they got a rep on the phone for me finally. The guy was very nice and said he was going to send a video on the use of this product and give the number of a tech who works with this controller. The guy sent the only video that is on YouTube that i described earlier, and no phone number of a tech. I do not recomend this product on one factor, vague instructions and very poor customer service. If you can figure this controller out, please post a YouTube video so others do not struggle as i did. Good Day Sir

This makes everything easy and low maintenance. Just plug it all in, set it to appropriate settings, and that's it. I did find the settings were slightly off and needed calibration, But it wasn't major enough to make a huge difference humidity was about 10% different then what the dehumidifier and other monitor were reading. probably not enough for most to notice. Temp and co2 read correctly. Very simple to use. Design of outlets could use a little more space if you have a 3prong 90° elbow plug, it blocks the lower plug-in. Easily bypassed with a small extender but would be nice if they addressed this issue with newer models. would definitely recommend.

I have quite a bit of experience with autopilot controls products and this one is nearly as great as all the others. The probe seems to be accurate against other gauges I use to check the room conditions. My only complaint is really the same complaint I have about most autopilot gear, the instructions are hot garbage. There isn't a whole lot on this unit thats exactly hard to master, but trying to set some of the features is a bit maddening.

Great controller. I've been using this controller for a few months with no issues. I'm running CO2 with a tank setup using the fuzzy logic setting, works very well maintaining my set level within the deadband. I have a few CO2 meters and will say this controller is accurate and calibration is very simple. While this is not an inexpensive controller it is definitely worth the price. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to run a CO2 setup and control your environment accurately and efficiently.