01 — Description
Présentation du produit
By installing the Bluelab Guardian monitor, you will be able to measure the pH, EC and temperature of your home, in order to check the electronic conduit.
This device is durable and will allow you to have a more precise vision of your tank or hydroponic system.
Your need for monitoring will be reduced
This will save you time and effort as this product monitors your settings 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
You will no longer need to do regular checks because this device takes care of everything, but you will only need to adjust the nutrients and pH. All you have to do is concentrate on growing your plants.
By monitoring nutrient intake regularly, fluctuations can be identified and corrected when problems arise. Maintaining these stable parameters (ventilation, sunlight, plant growth...) will ultimately result in healthier plants and tracking the perfect growth and flowering cycle.
An innovative and efficient product
The Guardian Bluelab monitor is a new way to succeed in your cultivation with fast, precise and efficient results.
If settings have been changed, a flashing display will notify you and allow you to quickly make the necessary adjustments.
The Guardian's careful monitoring and alarm system will allow you to
- Relax because you will have more time to do other activities than monitoring your crops
- Reduce the risk of disease due to nutrient or pH imbalance
- Succeed in your horticultural production no matter what
- Don't need to have total control over your crop.
What are the characteristics of the product?
- Ability to manage screen brightness
- Large LED screen allowing you to view product characteristics at a glance
- Ease of use with just the press of a button
- Possibility to select values yourself for temperature and conductivity
- Ability to set visual alarms yourself to know out-of-range settings.
- Maximum tank conditions
- Water resistance
- Designed and manufactured in New Zealand
- Possibility of investing in a Bluelab probe maintenance kit.
- Possibility of adopting a connected BlueLab Guardian monitor
- Guaranteed for 2 years
- Supplied with user manual
- International food
- Automatically regulated temperature
- Retains your data even during a power outage
- Completely silent alarm
- No conductivity and temperature calibration required
04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- How does the BlueLab Guardian Monitor manage the differentiation between pH and EC requirements during the growth and flowering phases to optimize monitoring with differentiated management?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor does not automatically differentiate the pH and EC requirements according to the growth or flowering phases. It is a highly accurate real-time measurement tool for pH, EC, and temperature that helps monitor these crucial parameters. It is up to you to set and interpret the optimal values specific to each cultivation phase. Thanks to its clear display and customizable alarms, it facilitates precise and responsive monitoring to adjust your nutrients according to the evolving needs of the plants.
- Annual electricity consumption of BLUELAB-GUARDIAN-EC-PH-TEMP in continuous operation, including LED display?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor operates on a power supply of 110 to 240 VAC, designed for continuous use with a built-in LED display. Unfortunately, its precise power consumption in watts is not specified, but this type of device generally consumes very little energy, often just a few watts.
As a result, the annual consumption would remain modest, likely below a few dozen kilowatt-hours. The LED display represents only a negligible portion of this overall consumption.
For an exact estimate, one would need to have the exact rated power, but practical experience shows that this device is energy-efficient, ideal for continuous monitoring without electrical overload.
- How does the BlueLab Guardian Monitor connect for easy integration into an existing automation system?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor connects easily to an automation system thanks to its Wi-Fi connectivity. By connecting it to your network, you can monitor pH, EC, and temperature in real-time via the dedicated Edenic app. This app facilitates alarm management and data history, offering a smooth integration into your remote control routines.
Although direct integration with other equipment is not detailed, the alerts sent by the Guardian Monitor can serve as triggers for your automated actions, making monitoring convenient and efficient.
- What is the exact efficiency of this BlueLab Guardian tester for checking pH, EC, temperature and its real impact on reducing nutrient and water consumption in a 1m² hydroponic system?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor provides continuous and precise monitoring of pH, EC, and temperature in your nutrient solution. This real-time regulation helps prevent deviations that can lead to wasting water and nutrients.
However, there are no precise numerical data regarding its exact efficiency or direct impact on consumption reduction for a 1 m² hydroponic system. Its true benefit lies in the optimal management of key parameters, thus reducing dosage errors and potential losses.
In summary, this tool is essential for maximizing the health and growth of your plants, ensuring a more efficient use of water and nutrients, even though the concrete effect depends on the cultivated plant and the specific conditions of your setup.
- Does the BlueLab Guardian pH EC temperature tester allow for precise monitoring in a 60x60 cm micro space without overloading the area or disturbing compact cultivation?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor is ideal for a micro space of 60x60 cm. Its compact design (approximately 5 x 25 x 5 cm) can be mounted on the wall or suspended, avoiding any overload on the floor or in the growing area.
The pH and EC/temperature probes are placed directly in the nutrient solution tank via a cable of about 2 meters, allowing for discreet installation without disturbing the cultivation.
This tester offers precise and continuous monitoring of pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature thanks to automatic compensation, essential for optimizing growth even in limited space.
Finally, the Wi-Fi version allows for remote control with alerts, for convenient management without physically intervening in your micro space.
- Does the BlueLab Guardian sensor support integration via API or home automation connections to automate real-time adjustments of nutrients and pH?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi supports integration via API through the Edenic by Bluelab app, providing an easy connection with home automation systems. This allows for real-time automation of pH, nutrient, and temperature adjustments, with remote monitoring and notifications for threshold exceedances. Historical data is also accessible to optimize your settings and cultivation strategies.
- Can the visual alarms for my pH and EC be easily configured to react immediately in case of imbalance?
Yes, the Bluelab Guardian Monitor allows for very easy configuration of visual alarms for pH and EC at precise thresholds. You can use the 'Quick-set' function to quickly record your target values, or opt for detailed configuration to manually set the 'Low' and 'High' thresholds for each parameter, including temperature.
When a measurement exceeds these thresholds, a light immediately turns on to alert you, allowing you to intervene without delay and optimize the health of your LED-grown crops.
- Does the BlueLab Guardian monitor allow the connection of multiple pH and EC probes simultaneously to monitor multiple reservoirs or hydroponic systems at the same time?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor is designed to continuously measure pH, EC, and temperature in a single reservoir or hydroponic system at a time. It supports a single set of probes (pH, EC, temperature), connected directly to the device.
It is not possible to connect multiple pH and EC probes simultaneously on the same monitor to monitor multiple independent reservoirs. To monitor multiple systems, a separate monitor must be used for each reservoir, each with its own probes.
This architecture ensures optimal accuracy, as each probe must be immersed in the specific solution being measured, which prohibits sharing the same monitor across multiple setups.
- Does the Bluelab Guardian monitor the temperature of the water continuously with a visual alarm to prevent thermal shocks in a hydroponic system?
The Bluelab Guardian Monitor continuously monitors the temperature of the water, as well as pH and EC, in a hydroponic system. It is equipped with a visual alarm that you can set to be alerted as soon as the temperature goes out of the defined ranges, thus avoiding any thermal shock that could harm your crops. It is a reliable and precise tool to maintain a stable and healthy environment for your plants.
- Can the Bluelab Guardian be configured to send remote alerts, or is it only an integrated visual alarm?
The Bluelab Guardian Monitor can indeed be configured to send remote alerts, but this depends on the model. The Wi-Fi versions, such as the Bluelab Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi or the Guardian Monitor Inline Wi-Fi, connect to the Edenic app, allowing instant alerts on smartphone or tablet when pH, EC, or temperature go beyond defined ranges. At the same time, an integrated visual alarm is activated locally for immediate monitoring.
- How long does the accuracy of the measurements last before needing to recalibrate the pH sensor on this BlueLab Guardian Monitor?
The pH sensor of the BlueLab Guardian Monitor typically requires recalibration every
1 to 3 months, depending on usage and storage conditions. This frequency allows for optimal measurement accuracy, which is essential for reliable monitoring of your crops.
Don't hesitate to recalibrate regularly to ensure consistent and accurate results.
- Can we configure alarms and their thresholds for pH, EC, and temperature to optimize automated management without the risk of overcorrection?
Yes, the BlueLab Guardian Monitor allows precise configuration of alarms and their thresholds for pH, EC (conductivity), and temperature. By pressing the alarm button, you can set custom thresholds for each parameter to tailor monitoring to your crop.
The default thresholds are ±0.5 for pH, ±0.2 EC, and ±3°C for temperature, which helps avoid overcorrections. Through continuous monitoring via the screen or alerts (on Wi-Fi models), you can optimize automatic adjustments in real time without the risk of excessive disruption.
- Can the BlueLab Guardian monitor be integrated into a compact 60x60 hydroponic system while ensuring optimal reliability of pH and EC without the need for frequent calibration?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor integrates perfectly into a 60x60 cm compact hydroponic system. Its probes, easy to place in the reservoir, continuously measure pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature with high reliability. Most measurements are stable without frequent calibration, except for the pH probe which requires periodic manual calibration to ensure optimal accuracy – a perfectly reasonable maintenance for this type of professional device.
Moreover, its visual alerts and mobile notifications (for the Wi-Fi version) ensure responsive monitoring of the parameters, while automatic temperature compensation enhances accuracy in a compact hydroponic environment. It's a robust and efficient tool, ideal for effectively monitoring your indoor cultivation.
- Is integration possible with voice assistant to receive pH, EC, and temperature alerts remotely?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi provides accurate monitoring of pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature with customizable alerts directly on your smartphone via the Edenic by Bluelab app. However, it does not offer native integration with voice assistants (Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri) to receive voice alerts remotely.
If you want voice-controlled notifications management, you would need to consider a third-party solution that would relay the alerts from the app to a compatible home automation system, but this is not directly supported by BlueLab.
- Can the BlueLab Guardian Monitor be integrated into a hydroponic system of less than 20 liters without loss of accuracy or the need for frequent recalibration?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor integrates very well into a hydroponic system of less than 20 liters. Its probes placed directly in the nutrient solution ensure a precise measurement of pH, conductivity (EC), and temperature without losing reliability.
There is no need for more frequent recalibration than with larger volumes. Indeed, the pH calibration remains regular but standard, while the EC probe and automatic temperature compensation ensure optimal stability of the measured parameters, even in a small tank.
This system is thus perfectly suited for continuous, precise, and reliable monitoring of your hydroponic crops in limited volumes.
- Does the pH sensor's accuracy remain stable over the long term, or does it require frequent recalibration during continuous use under a SCROG LED hydroponic system?
The pH sensor of the BlueLab Guardian Monitor is known for its high accuracy and stability, even during continuous use under a SCROG hydroponic system with LED lighting. However, like all pH sensors, regular recalibration is necessary to maintain this reliability over the long term. In practice, weekly or bi-weekly maintenance helps to compensate for the natural wear of the probe and ensures accurate measurements at all times. The recalibration and cleaning process is simple, which greatly facilitates the maintenance of your system.
- Is the probe system really durable and stable in the long term without the need for recurrent recalibration, especially under intensive hydroponic usage conditions?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor is recognized for the robustness and reliability of its probes, especially in hydroponics. The conductivity (EC) and temperature sensors provide durable stability without the need for frequent recalibration. However, the pH probe, which is very sensitive to variations in the environment, requires regular recalibration to ensure optimal accuracy, especially under intensive use. This monitoring is essential for reliable long-term measurements and can be facilitated by a specific maintenance kit. Thus, for stable and durable performance, regular maintenance of the pH probe is essential.
- Can this Bluelab Guardian monitor be integrated into a small growing space of 60x60 without the risk of visual overload or major clutter?
The Bluelab Guardian Monitor is perfectly suited for a 60x60 cm growing space. With a compact housing of approximately 9 cm and a long probe cable (2 m), it can be positioned discreetly, without cluttering the central area of the plants. Its "Plant Safe" LED display is designed to be visible without glare, and its adjustable brightness minimizes any visual overload in a confined space. Thus, you benefit from continuous monitoring of pH, EC, and temperature without compromising the organization or visual comfort of your indoor garden.
- Can the BlueLab Guardian Monitor alert me remotely via smartphone in case of a pH or EC imbalance in my hydroponic system, or do I need to be in front of the screen to see the flashing alarm?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor in Wi-Fi version does indeed alert you remotely via your smartphone in case of pH, EC, or temperature imbalance in your hydroponic system. Thanks to its Wi-Fi connection and the Edenic by Bluelab app, you receive instant alerts without having to be in front of the screen to see the flashing alarm. It is a valuable time-saving feature for continuously monitoring your crop and reacting quickly to changes.
- Can the Bluelab Guardian monitor be used to manage multiple reservoirs with different pH and EC levels in the same room without risking confusion of parameters?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor is designed to continuously monitor one single reservoir, providing accurate readings and alerts on pH, EC, and temperature. It cannot manage multiple reservoirs simultaneously with different levels without risking confusion of parameters.
To monitor several reservoirs in the same room, the solution is to use a dedicated monitor for each reservoir. This way, each device measures accurately and independently, ensuring reliable management of your parameters without interference.
- Can we really rely on the longevity and precision of the BlueLab Guardian Monitor under intensive growing conditions, particularly the reliability of the alarm and the stability of the probes over several seasons?
The BlueLab Guardian Monitor is known for its accuracy and reliability under intensive conditions thanks to 24/7 monitoring of pH, EC, and temperature. The stability of the EC and temperature probes is excellent over several seasons, while the pH probe remains more sensitive and requires rigorous maintenance (cleaning, regular recalibration, proper storage) to ensure its longevity.
The alarms are configurable and very reliable, with effective visual alerts and, for the Wi-Fi models, remote notification via the app, offering ideal responsiveness.
In summary, this monitor is a robust and durable tool suited for intensive cultivation, provided that the pH probe is well maintained and scheduled for periodic replacement, which is a standard practice for this type of precision equipment.
