Munters Viper Touch Controller
The Munters Viper Touch Controller leads the list for Fan Relay Control Panels thanks to its touchscreen UI, advanced sequencing, and cloud-enabled analytics that deliver precise multi-fan coordination and energy optimization. While it carries a premium over simpler relay panels like the ACME FCTRL-8, its long-term energy savings and building-management integration make it cost-effective for large installations.
Touchscreen wizard
Humidity hawk
Touchscreen wizard
Humidity hawk
Review Summary
"Users praise the Viper Touch for its intuitive touchscreen, reliable control and robust industrial build, making it well-suited for long-term ventilation management; a few report occasional firmware updates and a higher initial cost."
Industrial stalwart
Capacitive touchscreen with intuitive menus for direct fan relay control and setpoint adjustment.
Industrial stalwart
Capacitive touchscreen with intuitive menus for direct fan relay control and setpoint adjustment.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Munters Viper Touch Controller leads the list for Fan Relay Control Panels thanks to its touchscreen UI, advanced sequencing, and cloud-enabled analytics that deliver precise multi-fan coordination and energy optimization. While it carries a premium over simpler relay panels like the ACME FCTRL-8, its long-term energy savings and building-management integration make it cost-effective for large installations.
Touchscreen wizard
Humidity hawk
Industrial stalwart
Capacitive touchscreen with intuitive menus for direct fan relay control and setpoint adjustment.
Multiple relay outputs and multi-zone sequencing for staged ventilation and heating control.
Touchscreen wizard
Humidity hawk
Industrial stalwart
Capacitive touchscreen with intuitive menus for direct fan relay control and setpoint adjustment.
Multiple relay outputs and multi-zone sequencing for staged ventilation and heating control.
$1,500-2,500 USD
ACME Engineering FCTRL-8 Fan Control Panel
The ACME Engineering FCTRL-8 Fan Control Panel is a market-leading, cost-effective eight-relay solution for growers and small commercial installations, offering straightforward wiring, robust relays, and a familiar ladder-logic interface that simplifies retrofits. Compared with feature-rich controllers such as the Munters Viper Touch or Fancom Lumina 21, ACME's lower upfront cost and easy field serviceability make it attractive where budget and simplicity take priority.
8-channel maestro
Modular expansion
8-channel maestro
Modular expansion
Review Summary
"Buyers find the ACME FCTRL-8 a cost-effective, straightforward 8-fan control panel that performs reliably for routine use; some note limited advanced features and occasional wiring or setup challenges during installation."
Energy saver
Eight dedicated fan relay outputs designed for compact fan-bank control in a single enclosure.
Energy saver
Eight dedicated fan relay outputs designed for compact fan-bank control in a single enclosure.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The ACME Engineering FCTRL-8 Fan Control Panel is a market-leading, cost-effective eight-relay solution for growers and small commercial installations, offering straightforward wiring, robust relays, and a familiar ladder-logic interface that simplifies retrofits. Compared with feature-rich controllers such as the Munters Viper Touch or Fancom Lumina 21, ACME's lower upfront cost and easy field serviceability make it attractive where budget and simplicity take priority.
8-channel maestro
Modular expansion
Energy saver
Eight dedicated fan relay outputs designed for compact fan-bank control in a single enclosure.
Simple programming with timers and staging to manage fan cycles efficiently.
8-channel maestro
Modular expansion
Energy saver
Eight dedicated fan relay outputs designed for compact fan-bank control in a single enclosure.
Simple programming with timers and staging to manage fan cycles efficiently.
$700-1,200 USD
Cumberland PoultryMAX Controller
The Cumberland PoultryMAX Controller is specialized for poultry ventilation and excels in fan relay control through poultry-specific algorithms, zoning, and sensor inputs that reduce mortality risk and improve feed conversion. It occupies a middle ground between basic panels like the ACME FCTRL-8 and high-end climate platforms, delivering targeted agricultural features that generate strong ROI for poultry operations without the integration expense of full climate systems.
Brood-friendly brain
Feed-flow optimizer
Brood-friendly brain
Feed-flow optimizer
Review Summary
"Customers appreciate the PoultryMAX for its solid build, good integration with house management and responsive support, delivering dependable long-term operation; a minority find the user interface dated and initial configuration can require technician help."
Coop-comfort charm
Specifically tuned for poultry houses with automatic fan, curtain and environmental staging.
Coop-comfort charm
Specifically tuned for poultry houses with automatic fan, curtain and environmental staging.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Cumberland PoultryMAX Controller is specialized for poultry ventilation and excels in fan relay control through poultry-specific algorithms, zoning, and sensor inputs that reduce mortality risk and improve feed conversion. It occupies a middle ground between basic panels like the ACME FCTRL-8 and high-end climate platforms, delivering targeted agricultural features that generate strong ROI for poultry operations without the integration expense of full climate systems.
Brood-friendly brain
Feed-flow optimizer
Coop-comfort charm
Specifically tuned for poultry houses with automatic fan, curtain and environmental staging.
Integrated sensor support (temperature, humidity, CO2) to drive relay outputs based on house conditions.
Brood-friendly brain
Feed-flow optimizer
Coop-comfort charm
Specifically tuned for poultry houses with automatic fan, curtain and environmental staging.
Integrated sensor support (temperature, humidity, CO2) to drive relay outputs based on house conditions.
$1,800-3,000 USD
Hired-Hand Genesis III Controller
The Hired-Hand Genesis III Controller is a rugged, farm-focused relay controller known for simplicity, proven reliability, and compatibility with legacy sensors and motors, making it a practical choice for incremental upgrades. Although it lacks the cloud features and advanced sequencing of Munters or Fancom units, its low capital cost and ease of repair help keep operational expenses down for small and medium farms.
Farm-hardened hero
Sensor-savvy sidekick
Farm-hardened hero
Sensor-savvy sidekick
Review Summary
"Long-term users report the Hired-Hand Genesis III provides dependable basic fan control and simple programming, making it reliable for standard operations; however it lacks some modern features and has an older display/interface compared with newer controllers."
DIY-friendly grin
Proven fan relay sequencing and simple user interface focused on field reliability and ease of use.
DIY-friendly grin
Proven fan relay sequencing and simple user interface focused on field reliability and ease of use.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Hired-Hand Genesis III Controller is a rugged, farm-focused relay controller known for simplicity, proven reliability, and compatibility with legacy sensors and motors, making it a practical choice for incremental upgrades. Although it lacks the cloud features and advanced sequencing of Munters or Fancom units, its low capital cost and ease of repair help keep operational expenses down for small and medium farms.
Farm-hardened hero
Sensor-savvy sidekick
DIY-friendly grin
Proven fan relay sequencing and simple user interface focused on field reliability and ease of use.
Supports multi-stage fan control, timers and alarm outputs for practical farm ventilation needs.
Farm-hardened hero
Sensor-savvy sidekick
DIY-friendly grin
Proven fan relay sequencing and simple user interface focused on field reliability and ease of use.
Supports multi-stage fan control, timers and alarm outputs for practical farm ventilation needs.
$1,000-1,800 USD
Fancom Lumina 21 Climate Controller
The Fancom Lumina 21 Climate Controller combines advanced climate management with integrated fan relay control, offering predictive algorithms, multi-zone staging, and strong third-party integration that make it best-in-class for precision agricultural environments. While its initial price is comparable to Munters', Lumina's agricultural optimization and remote management frequently produce faster payback in intensive livestock and greenhouse applications.
Multi-zone maestro
Preset paradise
Multi-zone maestro
Preset paradise
Review Summary
"Installers and growers praise the Fancom Lumina 21 for comprehensive climate control, flexible programming and excellent integration options, delivering strong long-term performance; downsides cited are the higher price and an initial learning curve to unlock advanced features."
Cloud-connected wink
High-channel modular I/O architecture to control fans, heaters, inlets and curtains from one platform.
Cloud-connected wink
High-channel modular I/O architecture to control fans, heaters, inlets and curtains from one platform.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
The Fancom Lumina 21 Climate Controller combines advanced climate management with integrated fan relay control, offering predictive algorithms, multi-zone staging, and strong third-party integration that make it best-in-class for precision agricultural environments. While its initial price is comparable to Munters', Lumina's agricultural optimization and remote management frequently produce faster payback in intensive livestock and greenhouse applications.
Multi-zone maestro
Preset paradise
Cloud-connected wink
High-channel modular I/O architecture to control fans, heaters, inlets and curtains from one platform.
Advanced climate algorithms with data logging, web interface and multi-device networking for complex sites.
Multi-zone maestro
Preset paradise
Cloud-connected wink
High-channel modular I/O architecture to control fans, heaters, inlets and curtains from one platform.
Advanced climate algorithms with data logging, web interface and multi-device networking for complex sites.
$2,500-4,000 USD