Agrowtek GrowControl BDX BatchMatic Fertigation System With Peristaltic Pumps

An All-In-One Batch-Type Fertigation System For Multi-Zone Greenhouses & Large Hydroponic Facilities

BDX BatchMatic Fertigation Systems are batch-type nutrient mixing systems for multi-zone greenhouse irrigation and hydroponics facilities. Automatically mix recipes and correct pH according to your schedule, then send the batches to the programmed zones. Use the system to directly feed up to 14 zones of plants or send recipes to holding tanks.

Available with either 5, 10, or 12 chemical pumps. Each pump can be configured for EC nutrient dosing, pH up, pH down, or ORP as required.

Precision sensors and rugged pumps offer reliable and accurate control. Built with FDA-compliant tubing, the dosing pumps inject chemicals quickly and precisely.

Built on over a decade of proven technology and components with new, enhanced capabilities to meet the growing demand for highly reliable autonomous dosing applications. Designed to meet the needs of typical multi-room indoor growing facilities and mid-sized greenhouses without being overpriced or over-complicated. They're also made in the USA!

BDX System Includes:

• BDX Dosing Panel, Pre-Assembled
• 1/2HP 22GPM Recirculation/Irrigation Pump
• RX1 Outlet Relay for Circulation Pump
• 2x SXL High/Low Mix Tank Sensors
• OPTIONAL: ORP Upgrade
• OPTIONAL: Redundant SXH Sensors

Not Included (Customer Supplied)

• Mixing Tank
• Plumbing & Fittings for Pump & Valves
• Pressurized Fill Water Supply (Pressure Switch Pump)

These pre-assembled panels come ready to dose! Just mount, plug in the power, and plumb the water connections! The customer must supply a mixing tank between 55 - 350 gallons and install the level sensors in the tank.  Batch mixing tanks are sold separately. Need help sourcing a tank? Check our selection of tanks and reservoirs here!

Example Set up:

Exploring The BDX Display

The controller's large built-in color touch screen display provides an easy-to-use interface for monitoring the sensor readings and configuring the dosing settings. Display includes features such as:

• Current batch status, recipe, stage, etc.
• Pause, continue, skip & run-now features for manual control
• Sensor/system monitoring & display
• Schedule event configuration
• Recipe editing and creation
• Alarm settings and configuration
• Email account & recipient settings
• Guided sensor calibration screens
• Manual pump priming and system diagnostics
• User accounts & login screen

Batch Dosing Advantages

Batch dosing is a simple method for pre-mixing a batch of nutrient water, then feeding it to crop zones or holding tanks once the mixture is complete. Most hydroponic nutrients have instructions for feeding in ml/gal, which is what the BDX BatchMatic™ system uses for creating a recipe. Setting up recipes is as simple as entering the information from the manufacturer's feeding schedule, making the system straightforward to set up and understand.

Batch dosing is typically considered the safest approach to fertigation as it allows all parameters to be checked before sending the mixture to plants. Any critical problems, such as chemical outages, equipment faults, etc., can be detected before any damage is done to crops.

BDX BatchMatic systems have a variety of safety functions and alarm capabilitie,s including:

• Batch checking for maximum deviation
• Dual sensor maximum differential monitoring
• pH failure to correct
• pH dosing in the wrong direction
• pH auto-recorrect
• Failure to fill the tank
• Tank over-filled
• Main pump failure
• Component failure (dosing pump, sensors, valve driver, etc.)
• The system can automatically pause when any error condition is encountered and send an email alert to multiple recipients, as well as display a red alert dialog on the touch screen indicating the error.

Agrowtek Sensors & Probes

Temperature Probe

• -20 to 60°C
• 3 ft
• Tinned Lead Connection
• Included with the BDX System

Stainless steel probe, 1/4" diameter x 3" with 3ft lead. Made in USA

pH Probe

• 0-14 pH
• 3 ft
• BNC Connection
• Included with the BDX System

High-quality pH sensor probe. Made in USA.

Conductivity (EC) Probe

• 0- 5000 uS
• 3 ft
• Tinned Lead Connection
• Included with the BDX System

High-quality electrical conductivity sensor probe. Made in USA.

Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) Probe

• -1000 to +1000 mV
• 3 ft
• BNC Connection
• Optional Upgrade for BDX System

High-quality ORP (Redox) sensor probe. Made in USA

Sensors Require continuous contact

BDX systems require the sensors to be continuously in contact with the water to properly manage the dosing pumps. Probe can be located in the reservoir tank, or may be installed inline with a continuously recirculating water flow.

pH & ORP probes must remain wet to avoid damage. Do not allow probe tips to dry!

Optional Add-ons:

Redundant Sensor Option

Precision, rugged sensor probes are made in the USA. Available with redundant sensors for enhanced protection from sensor failure. Automatically shut down the system when the error between sensors exceeds the allowed limits and trigger alarms.

Valve Expansion Panel

Each BDX system can accept one VXP8 valve panel to expand the system to up to 14 zones. An eight (8) valve expansion panel allows up to 13/14 zones to be managed by a single BDX dosing system. Easy connection to the base system with a manifold connection and wall wall-mounted panel

Vertical Batch Tank

Compact footprint with heavy-duty tank stand, the VBT series tank system is available in 55, 100, and 350 gallon capacities as a mixing vessel option for the BDX system. Order a tank with your system or supply your own.

Input Trigger Module

Input trigger module is equipped with eight (8) inputs to expand the two (2) internal BDX machine's trigger inputs to 10 total inputs. Inputs can be used with low-level sensors to trigger batches to down-line holding tanks, monitor for chemical outages, or for external machine stops.