What is CeresFlows?
CeresFlows is a visual automation platform designed for controlled-environment systems — greenhouses, hydroponic farms, research laboratories, and custom industrial setups.
It gives operators and engineers the ability to design complex automation workflows using a drag-and-drop flow editor, without writing any code.
The Core Idea
Most automation systems force you to choose between:
- Simple (easy to use, but rigid and limited)
- Powerful (flexible, but requires programming expertise)
CeresFlows gives you both. The visual flow editor makes complex logic accessible, while the underlying engine is capable of handling professional-grade automation tasks.
What Problems Does It Solve?
| Problem | How CeresFlows Solves It |
|---|---|
| Rigid, fixed automation sequences | Visual flow editor with conditions, loops, and branching |
| Multiple incompatible sensor protocols | Unified device layer (UART, I2C, Modbus, 1-Wire, Analog) |
| No visibility into what the system is doing | Real-time monitoring, journal, and analytics |
| Hardware lock-in | Open driver system — works with any compatible hardware |
| Cloud dependency and data privacy | Fully local — no cloud, no subscription, no internet required |
Key Capabilities
🔀 Visual Flow Engine
Design automation logic by connecting blocks on a canvas. Read sensors, set actuators, add conditions, wait, loop — all visually.
📡 Multi-Protocol Device Support
Connect sensors and actuators over UART, I2C, Modbus RTU, 1-Wire, Analog, and PWM. Add new device types through the open driver template system.
▶️ Program Scheduling
Combine flows into time-based programs with multiple daily windows, triggers, and automated responses.
📊 Analytics & Monitoring
Track what happened and when with the Journal, visualize sensor trends in Sensor Lab, monitor resource consumption, and query history with the Insight Engine.
⚡ Safety Systems
Watchdog timers, manual overrides, automatic recovery, and a full audit trail keep your operations safe and recoverable.
Who Is It For?
- Greenhouse operators automating climate, irrigation, and lighting
- Hydroponic growers managing nutrient dosing, pH, and EC
- Research teams running precise, repeatable experiments
- System integrators building custom industrial automation solutions
Next Steps
- System Overview — understand the architecture
- Your First Flow — build your first automation in minutes
- Flow Editor Overview — learn the visual editor