TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Controller (HCS-3)
The TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Controller (HCS-3) is a professional-grade single-zone environmental control system designed to automate climate, CO₂, lighting and programmable equipment throughout a grow room or controlled growing environment.
An upgraded version of the original Hydro-X system, the HCS-3 features a large 7-inch touchscreen, expanded device capacity, advanced lighting functions and remote control through the TrolMaster TM+ app.
Complete Environmental Control
The Hydro-X Plus can manage a wide range of compatible equipment, including:
- Air conditioners and HVAC equipment
- Heaters
- Humidifiers
- Dehumidifiers
- CO₂ generators and regulators
- Ventilation equipment
- Grow lights
- Fans
- Pumps
- Programmable timer-controlled equipment
Multiple control modules can be used to create different stages of temperature and humidity control for more precise environmental management.
MBS-PRO 4-in-1 Sensor Included
The HCS-3 includes a TrolMaster MBS-PRO 4-in-1 sensor that monitors:
- Temperature
- Relative humidity
- CO₂ concentration
- Day/night light status
The built-in photocell detects light, allowing the controller to automatically distinguish between day and night conditions.
The Hydro-X Plus can support up to 6 MBS-PRO sensors.
7-Inch Touchscreen Control
The HCS-3 features a large 7-inch, 800 × 480 touchscreen display, providing direct access to environmental readings, equipment status and system settings.
The touchscreen interface makes it easier to configure and monitor a complete growing environment from one central controller.
Expanded Device Capacity
The Hydro-X Plus supports up to:
- 8 temperature device stations
- 8 humidity device stations
- 4 CO₂ device stations
- 12 programmable device stations
- 6 MBS-PRO environmental sensors
- 1 MBS-PAR quantum sensor
- 10 smoke detectors
- 10 water leak detectors
You can create up to 50 programmable schedules for timer-controlled equipment.
Advanced Lighting Control
The Hydro-X Plus includes two independent lighting-control channels and supports an unlimited number of compatible grow lights when you use the appropriate TrolMaster lighting adapters.
Advanced lighting functions include:
- Programmable lighting schedules
- Dimming control
- Sunrise and sunset simulation
- DLI monitoring and control
- PAR / PPFD-based lighting control with optional MBS-PAR sensor
- Overheat protection
- Spectrum control
- Group lighting control
- Cloud-effect simulation
With compatible ThinkGrow lighting, the system can also provide advanced spectrum and group-control options.
DLI and PAR Control
When paired with the optional MBS-PAR Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor, the HCS-3 can monitor PPFD and track Daily Light Integral (DLI).
The controller can automatically increase or decrease compatible lighting output to help maintain a programmed PPFD level.
TM+ App Remote Monitoring
The Hydro-X Plus provides remote monitoring and control through the TrolMaster TM+ app for compatible iOS and Android devices.
Users can remotely:
- View real-time environmental readings
- Monitor connected equipment
- Adjust compatible settings
- Receive alarm notifications
- Monitor system conditions from a smartphone or tablet
Smoke and Water Leak Protection
The HCS-3 supports up to 10 compatible smoke detectors and 10 water leak detectors.
When it detects abnormal conditions, the system can send warning notifications through the TrolMaster app, helping users respond quickly to potential problems.
RJ12 Plug-and-Play Expansion
Sensors and device stations connect to the HCS-3 using standard RJ12 cables and splitters.
Modules can be daisy-chained for flexible installation and future expansion. The optional TrolMaster SPH-1 8-port hub can also simplify larger installations.
MicroSD Data Management
The HCS-3 supports MicroSD functionality for system data management, including:
- Saving data
- Copying settings
- Importing data
- Exporting data
This provides additional flexibility for system setup, configuration management and record-keeping.
Key Features
- Professional single-zone environmental controller
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Large 7-inch 800 × 480 touchscreen
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Includes MBS-PRO 4-in-1 sensor
- Measures temperature, humidity, CO₂ and day/night status
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Up to 6 MBS-PRO sensors
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Up to 8 temperature device stations
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Up to 8 humidity device stations
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Up to 4 CO₂ device stations
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Up to 12 programmable device stations
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Up to 50 programmable schedules
- Two independent lighting-control channels
- Unlimited compatible lights with appropriate adapters
- DLI and PAR / PPFD control
- Spectrum and group lighting control
- Sunrise and sunset simulation
- Cloud-effect lighting control
- Up to 10 smoke detectors
- Up to 10 water leak detectors
- TM+ smartphone and tablet app
- RJ12 daisy-chain connectivity
- MicroSD data management
- Modular and expandable design
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
HCS-3 |
| Product Type |
Hydro-X Plus Environmental Controller |
| Controlled Area |
Single zone |
| Display |
7 in, 800 × 480 touchscreen |
| Power Supply Input |
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Included Sensor |
MBS-PRO 4-in-1 |
| MBS-PRO Capacity |
Up to 6 |
| MBS-PAR Capacity |
1 |
| Temperature Device Stations |
Up to 8 |
| Humidity Device Stations |
Up to 8 |
| CO₂ Device Stations |
Up to 4 |
| Program Device Stations |
Up to 12 |
| Programmable Schedules |
Up to 50 |
| Lighting Channels |
2 |
| Compatible Light Capacity |
Unlimited with appropriate adapters |
| Smoke Detectors |
Up to 10 |
| Water Leak Detectors |
Up to 10 |
| Temperature Setting Range |
40–100°F (4.4–37.8°C) |
| Humidity Setting Range |
20–99% RH |
| CO₂ Setting Range |
300–2500 ppm |
| Light Intensity Range |
0–2000 PPFD |
| Operating Temperature |
32–120°F (0–49°C) |
| Operating Humidity |
5–90% RH, non-condensing |
| Controller Dimensions |
8.66 × 5.78 × 1.06 in (220 × 147 × 27 mm) |
| Approximate Gross Weight |
1.10 lb (0.5 kg) |
| Package Dimensions |
10.83 × 6.69 × 3.74 in (275 × 170 × 95 mm) |
| Remote Access |
TrolMaster TM+ app |
Package Contents
- 1 × TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Controller (HCS-3)
- 1 × TrolMaster MBS-PRO 4-in-1 sensor
- 1 × 12V power adapter
Compatible With
The TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus HCS-3 supports a wide range of compatible TrolMaster equipment, including:
- MBS-PRO 4-in-1 environmental sensors
- MBS-PAR Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor
- Temperature device stations
- Humidity device stations
- CO₂ device stations
- Programmable device stations
- TrolMaster lighting-control adapters
- Compatible grow lights
- Smoke detectors
- Water leak detectors
- HVAC and air-conditioning control modules
- Compatible fans, pumps and other environmental equipment
Advanced Grow Room Environmental Automation
The TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Controller (HCS-3) combines climate, CO₂, lighting and programmable equipment control in one expandable platform. With its 7-inch touchscreen, included 4-in-1 sensor, expanded device capacity, advanced DLI and lighting functions, and TM+ remote access, it provides comprehensive automation for professional single-zone growing environments.
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