Greenhouse Management

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Overview

Greenhouse Management allows you to configure and organize the physical greenhouse facilities for each client. A greenhouse represents a physical structure where crops are grown under controlled conditions. Each greenhouse can contain multiple sectors (zones or areas) and is equipped with monitoring devices.

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Accessing Greenhouse Management

There are two ways to access greenhouse management:

1. From Client Detail Screen: Navigate to a client and select the “Greenhouses” tab
2. Direct Navigation: The greenhouses feature is integrated into the client management workflow

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Greenhouse Properties

Each greenhouse has the following configurable properties:

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Creating a New Greenhouse

To add a greenhouse to a client’s account:

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Viewing Greenhouse Details

The greenhouses table displays key information for each facility:

• Code: System-generated unique identifier
• Name: Greenhouse name (or “Greenhouse” if unnamed)
• Location: GPS coordinates or ”-” if not set
• Area: Size in m² or ”-” if not specified
• Timezone: Configured timezone
• Status: Active/Inactive indicator with color coding
• Actions: Quick edit and delete buttons

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Status Indicators

Active Status (Green)

The greenhouse is operational and can be used for:

• Creating sectors and zones
• Deploying monitoring devices
• Collecting sensor data
• Managing environmental controls

Inactive Status (Red)

The greenhouse is disabled. This might be used for:

• Seasonal facilities that aren’t currently in use
• Greenhouses under maintenance or renovation
• Decommissioned structures that need to be archived

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Editing Greenhouse Configuration

To update an existing greenhouse:

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Managing Greenhouse Status

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Activating a Greenhouse

Set a greenhouse to Active when:

• The facility is operational and ready for monitoring
• You want to enable sensor data collection
• The greenhouse is in current production use

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Deactivating a Greenhouse

Set a greenhouse to Inactive when:

• The facility is temporarily out of service
• You want to preserve historical data without active monitoring
• The greenhouse is being renovated or maintained

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Sectors and Zones

Each greenhouse can be divided into multiple sectors (also called zones or areas). Sectors help organize:

• Different crop types or growing areas
• Climate zones with different environmental requirements
• Physical sections of large greenhouse facilities

To manage sectors within a greenhouse, navigate to the “Sectors” tab in the client detail screen. Sectors reference their parent greenhouse and can have devices assigned to them.

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Location and Timezone Configuration

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GPS Coordinates

Adding precise location data enables:

• Geographic Reporting: Map views of all greenhouse facilities
• Weather Integration: Local weather data for environmental correlation
• Multi-Site Management: Clear visualization of distributed operations

Format: Enter latitude and longitude as decimal degrees (e.g., 40.4168, -3.7038 for Madrid)

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Timezone Settings

Proper timezone configuration ensures:

• Accurate Scheduling: Irrigation, lighting, and climate control schedules run at the correct local time
• Data Timestamps: Sensor readings are recorded with the correct time
• Alert Timing: Notifications respect local business hours

Default: The system defaults to “Europe/Madrid” but can be customized per greenhouse

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Area Measurement

Specifying the greenhouse area in square meters helps with:

• Resource Allocation: Calculate device coverage and density
• Capacity Planning: Estimate production potential
• Efficiency Metrics: Compute yield per square meter
• Cost Analysis: Determine operational costs per unit area

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Deleting Greenhouses

To remove a greenhouse from the system:

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Common Workflows

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Setting Up a New Facility

1. Navigate to the client account
2. Create greenhouse with basic information
3. Add GPS coordinates and area details
4. Set appropriate timezone
5. Create sectors within the greenhouse (see Sectors tab)
6. Deploy devices to each sector
7. Verify status is Active

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Seasonal Operations

At Season Start:

1. Activate the greenhouse
2. Verify all sectors are configured
3. Check device assignments
4. Enable monitoring and alerts

At Season End:

1. Export any necessary reports
2. Set greenhouse to Inactive
3. Preserve configuration for next season

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Multi-Facility Management

• Use clear naming conventions (e.g., “Site A - North”, “Site B - South”)
• Add GPS coordinates to all facilities
• Set correct timezones for each location
• Use area measurements for comparative analysis

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Best Practices

1. Descriptive Names: Use names that clearly identify the facility and its purpose
2. Complete Data: Fill in all optional fields (location, area, timezone) for better functionality
3. Accurate Locations: Use precise GPS coordinates for mapping and reporting features
4. Status Management: Keep status current - activate when in use, deactivate when not
5. Regular Updates: Review and update greenhouse information as facilities change
6. Timezone Accuracy: Ensure timezone matches the physical location for correct scheduling

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Integration with Other Features

Greenhouse management integrates with:

• Sectors: Organize greenhouses into zones and areas
• Devices: Deploy sensors and actuators within greenhouses
• Settings: Configure greenhouse-specific environmental parameters
• Alerts: Monitor greenhouse conditions and receive notifications
• Dashboard: View greenhouse statistics and status at a glance