Captain Intelligent Vent and Fan Controller
The Captain series serves as the essential foundation for intelligent barn climate control.
Precision Control for Maximum Comfort
The Captain is designed as a base-level, multipurpose environmental controller for dairy and beef cow barns. It focuses on temperature and rain-based automation to eliminate manual cranking of curtains and switching of breakers.
Key Features
Intelligent Automation
Automatically switches fans off during high winds to save electricity and adjusts variable fan speeds based on temperature.
THI Integration
Uses a humidity sensor to calculate the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) for optimal livestock comfort.
Durability
Housed in a rugged, corrosion-resistant, and water-resistant enclosure designed to power 24V motors directly from the box.
User-Friendly Interface
Features a touchscreen for easy setting adjustments and individual temperature set-points for each stage.
Flexible Equipment Channels
Available in 6 or 10 channel configurations. These can be used for any combination of vents (2 switches each) or fans/heaters (1 switch each).
Specs
- 1 temperature sensor: Precision monitoring for basic climate needs.
- 120/240 input power: Flexible power compatibility for various barn setups.
- 6 or 10 bank output: Available in two configurations to match your equipment scale.
- 7.5 AMP SPDT outputs: Reliable switching for up to 10 amps total load.
- 0-10 V variable speed: Controls up to 20 variable speed drives per bank.
- THI & Overload Protection: Includes a humidity sensor for THI calculation or an Amp sensor for smart protection.
- Optional Rain Sensors: Automated closing of vents during inclement weather.
| Description | Part Number |
|---|---|
| CAPTAIN 6 - 6 relay output | CP60-D |
| CAPTAIN 6 - With integrated 20 amp DC motor power | CP60PS-D |
| CAPTAIN 10 - 10 relay output | CP100-D |
| CAPTAIN 10 - With integrated 20 amp DC motor power | CP100PS-D |
Differences from the KVT-400
While the Captain is a robust “base-level” controller, it does not feature wind direction sensing. For farmers requiring a complete weather station setup with wind direction logic, AutoVent recommends the KVT-400.
Note: AutoVent offers a free customized wiring sketch for your barn if you contact them several weeks before you are ready to begin installation.
