How it Works

The Pinnacle Brain

The Pinnacle Brain runs the Pinnacle software that manages data logging, equipment control and automation.

Wave Receiver

The Pinnacle Wave Receiver utilizes advanced microwave technology, allowing users to connect up to 100 wireless Pinnacle Wave Sensor Nodes without the need to install network infrastructure throughout your facility. One Pinnacle Wave Receiver placed centrally in your facility can collect data up to "X FT/Meters" away, through walls, DPS panels, etc. Developed in partnership with Aranet.

Pinnacle Wave Node

The Pinnacle Wave node is a wireless dongle, with several sensor options, that allows wireless transmission of sensor data via advanced microwave technology. Must be paired with a Pinnacle Wave Receiver to work.

Pinnacle Sensor Node

The Pinnacle Sensor Node is a sensor hub that supports up to ten (10) hardwired SDI-12 sensors and 6/8 hardwired analog inputs. Data is communicated via ethernet or Wi-Fi on your existing network. This node can be paired with multiple sensor types, enabling environment monitoring, substrate monitoring, plant monitoring, and more.

CO2 Sensor & Safety Node

The Pinnacle CO2 sensor is a compact Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) sensor with internal temperature and humidity compensation, giving you accurate CO2 readings in parts per million (PPM). Four (4) built in relays with user defined thresholds can be configured to trigger life safety equipment, such as: intake & exhaust fans, master CO2 shut-off valves, visual & audible alarms, etc. Includes a 120VAC wireless Pinnacle Smart switch for actuating your CO2 solenoid valve. Can be used to satisfy Life-Safety regulatory requirements. Please check your state requirements to verify.

Guardian Node

The Guardian Node is capable of logging data from up to five (5) Apogee Guardian Aspirated Climate Stations, providing insight into PAR/DLI/Photoperiod, air temp/RH, vapor pressure, carbon dioxide concentration, barometric pressure.

HVAC Status

The HVAC Status Node is a sensor hub that supports up to eight (8) Apogee ST-110 Precision Thermistors; used for monitoring operation, efficiency, and water extraction rate from the air. Suitable for all HVAC and dehumidification systems.

Water Quality Sensor Node

The Pinnacle Water Quality Sensor Node is capable of reading pH, electrical conductivity (EC), temperature, dissolved oxygen, and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). All readings are automatically temperature compensated and uploaded to the Pinnacle Brain. Sensors can be placed in-line or suspended in solution. The Water Quality Sensor Node kit includes a lab grade pH, temperature and EC probe. Additional sensors and calibration solutions are sold separately.

HVAC Control Node

A dedicated AC control node, with 6 built-in relays, capable of automating your cooling (single or multi-stage), heating, and reheat needs.

24VAC Relay Control Node

This node can independently operate 8 24VAC outputs. Suitable for irrigation solenoid valves, humidifier pumps, high voltage pumps, on/off lighting control via contractor, and other contractor-actuated devices.

Dry Contact Relay

This node can independently operate 8 dry-contact relays, each rated for 10A at 120VAC or 10A at 30VDC. Suitable for dehumidifiers, humidifiers, fans, lights, etc.

Light & Fan Control

The Light & Fan Control Node has eight (8) independently controlled channels that output 0-12v, allowing intensity control for most lights and speed control for variable speed fans.

Pinnacle Smart Switch

The Pinnacle Smart Switch runs custom firmware which removes it from the cloud and makes it operate on the local network. This enables you to set schedules and do on-demand requests to trigger the smart switch off & on. This is suitable for turning devices on and off that are 110VAC 15A and under; such as small dehumidifiers, humidifiers, pumps, fans, CO2 solenoids, etc.

Pinnacle is a server based application that runs on your local network to provide unparalleled data logging & equipment control capabilities.

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Pinnacle Systems' platform provides a subscription-free, sensor-agnostic solution for any of your grow needs.

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The Pinnacle Brain

Wave Receiver

Pinnacle Wave Node

Pinnacle Sensor Node

CO₂ Sensor & Safety Node

Guardian Sensor Node

HVAC Status Node

Water Quality Sensor Node

HVAC Control Node

24V AC/DC Relay Control

Dry Contact Control

Light & Fan Control

Smart Switch

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