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Reclaim control with open-source automation

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 26, 2025 12:38:38 PM

New case study shows how to overcome the limitations of closed, vendor-specific control systems.

Are your building automation systems ready to stand up to harsh industrial environments or unexpected power outages?

When variables like temperature or airflow are crucial, you can't afford any downtime.

That was the problem at Pearl Pharma™, a cannabis cultivator in California, whose brand-new facility didn’t work the way it was supposed to.

See how they overcame their application challenges.

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Pearl Pharma, a cannabis cultivator based in Santa Rosa, CA, wanted full control over the quality and consistency of their plants, so they started building a brand-new facility with 17 custom state-of-the-art grow rooms for full indoor operations.

Unfortunately, the vendor-supplied automation hardware to control their HVAC and lighting systems was not suitable for the nonstop industrial demands. It became completely unreliable and difficult to troubleshoot. Frustration was at an all-time high.

In this case study, find out how Pearl Pharma overcame difficult hardware issues to get all grow rooms up and running—without a huge price tag and with the flexibility to expand and scale.

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You can read the complete case study on our website or download your own PDF copy.

 


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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, groov RIO

Written by Janice Colmer

Janice has worked at Opto 22 for nearly 20 years and is part of the marketing team that strives to share new and relevant content with the automation industry. She enjoys books, camping, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
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