Flo Controller
Price
Overview
✅ Modbus RTU Master/Slave
✅ BACnet MS/TP & BACnet/IP
✅ LoRaWAN + Bluetooth
Professional irrigation control with on-board scheduling and BMS integration.
Product Details
Key Features:
• 4 Independent Valve Zones - Drives 24 VAC and latching DC solenoid valves with automatic valve-type detection
• On-Board Scheduling - Up to 16 stored schedules run autonomously, even without a network connection
• Direct RS-485 Sensor Inputs - Connect up to 8 industrial Modbus sensors (EC, pH, flow, climate, and more) straight to the Flo's RS-485 port; their readings flow into the Growbud app alongside your Growbud sensors
• Modbus RTU - The same RS-485 port can instead operate as a Modbus slave, putting all four valve zones under BMS control
• BACnet - Native BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP object support for building automation systems
• LoRaWAN Wireless - Miles of range through Growbud gateways, no WiFi required
• Bluetooth - BLE commissioning from the Growbud app, plus BLE-central mode that connects directly to Growbud sensors
• Flexible Deployment - Run it fully wireless over LoRaWAN alongside Dro and Vero sensors, or wire it in as a Modbus slave controlled over Ethernet/TCP directly from the Growbud app while it pulls in sensor data over Bluetooth
• Amazon Sidewalk support coming soon
• IP-sealed aluminum enclosure with M12/M8 industrial connectors
• 1-year warranty and 90-day return policy
Works with Growbud App Platform
Free Professional-Grade Monitoring & Analytics
Real-Time Monitoring
- Live sensor data streaming with sub-second updates
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Historical data tracking and trend analysis
Advanced Analytics
- AI-powered insights and recommendations
- Multi-sensor comparison and correlation
- Export data for research and reporting
Download the free Growbud app to unlock the full potential of your Flo Controller
Technical Specifications
Valve Zones
4 Channels
24 VAC or latching DC solenoids, auto-detected per zone
RS-485 / Modbus RTU
Direct Sensors
Wire up to 8 Modbus sensors straight into the Flo, or run the port as a slave for BMS control
BACnet
MS/TP + IP
Native building automation objects with priority arrays
Wireless
LoRaWAN + BLE
Miles of range; Amazon Sidewalk support coming soon
Power Input
12 VDC / 24 VAC
Auto-detected at boot, fused and surge-protected
Scheduling
16 On-Board
Schedules run autonomously without a network connection
Two Ways to Deploy
The Flo Controller fits into your operation in two distinct configurations: fully wireless alongside your Growbud sensors, or hardwired into your building management system. In either one, industrial RS-485 Modbus sensors can plug straight into the Flo and report into the Growbud app.
1. Wireless: LoRaWAN
Deploy the Flo exactly like your Dro and Vero sensors. It joins your Growbud gateway over LoRaWAN, and you control valves and schedules from the Growbud app anywhere. On-board schedules keep irrigating even if the network drops.
- • Flo + Dro/Vero sensors on the same LoRaWAN network
- • Wire third-party RS-485 Modbus sensors (EC, pH, flow) directly into the Flo
- • Miles of range, no WiFi required
- • Autonomous on-board scheduling as a fallback
2. Wired: Modbus + Bluetooth
Wire the Flo in as a Modbus slave and control it over Ethernet/TCP directly from the Growbud app or your BMS. In this mode the Flo runs as a Bluetooth central and connects to nearby Growbud sensors by itself, with no gateway needed.
- • Direct app control over Ethernet/TCP (Modbus)
- • BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP for building automation
- • Sensors connect straight to the Flo over BLE
Technical Documentation
Access comprehensive technical specifications, installation instructions, and usage guidelines for your Flo Controller by downloading the product manual below.
Download Flo Controller Manual (PDF)For additional support or questions about your product, please contact our technical support team.
Ideal For
Agriculture
Grow rooms, greenhouses, and outdoor farms: four independent valve zones driven by real substrate data, fully wireless over LoRaWAN, with on-board schedules that keep irrigating even when the network drops.
ExploreBuilding Management
A serious BMS solution: wire it in as a Modbus slave or native BACnet device, catch leaks in mechanical rooms, and run pumps, fans, and lighting alongside irrigation.
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