Farming Light Control System with Cloud-Based Wireless Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current light control systems in farming environments are limited to timer switches or 0-10 V dimming control, preventing automatic light control and large-scale commercial use.
Innovation Solution
A farming light control system featuring wireless communication modules that connect lighting devices to a cloud server, allowing for remote control via electronic devices, and including programmable logic controllers, touch panels, and sensors for automatic light monitoring and control, enabling independent control of LED lighting devices with different colors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If timer switch or 0-10 V dimming control system is used, then light control function is provided, but automatic light control and large-scale commercial use are not enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is divided into multiple independent control devices, each managing specific lighting zones or functions. Each control device can independently process control instructions from the cloud server, enabling distributed control that scales to large installations without requiring a monolithic complex system
Solution Approach 2:
A cloud server acts as an intermediary between user electronic devices and the control devices in the farming environment. The cloud server receives control instructions from users and transmits them to appropriate control devices, enabling remote automatic control without requiring direct connection between users and local control systems
2Ease of operation
If cloud server and wireless communication module are added, then remote control capability is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device incorporates multiple functions including wireless communication module, control module, and interface module within a single integrated unit. This multi-functionality enables remote control capability while avoiding the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lighting devices with different LEDs are used, then lighting flexibility is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different lighting devices or zones can be configured with different types of LEDs (red, blue, green, white) according to specific farming requirements. Each control device manages its assigned lighting devices independently, allowing local customization of lighting characteristics without requiring complex centralized control for each individual LED type
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables remote and automatic light control in farming environments, facilitating easy operation and enabling large-scale commercial use by synchronizing data and control signals through a cloud server.
Implementation Method 1
each of the lighting devices includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Data Source
AI summary
A farming light control system includes: one or more rows of lighting devices provided in a sealed farming environment; and an interface module. One or more lighting devices in each of the one or more rows of lighting devices connect to a first end of the interface module via a communication line. Each of the one or more rows of lighting devices includes the one or more lighting devices. Each of the one or more lighting devices includes a green light emitting diode (LED), a blue LED, and a white LED. A second end of the interface module connects to a control module. The control module connects to the one or more rows of lighting devices via the interface module. Each of the lighting devices has different-color LED particles. The light emission states of the lighting devices are automatically controlled by the control module.