TROLMASTER – MOISTURE CONTENT SENSOR WCS-3

The TrolMaster WCS-3 Water Content Sensor 3 is an advanced moisture sensor designed to measure the volumetric water content (VWC) in the growing medium in real time.
Thanks to its high accuracy and ease of use, the WCS-3 allows you to optimise irrigation cycles and improve water management in greenhouses and indoor and outdoor growing systems.

Compatible with the Aqua-X (NFS-1), Aqua-X Plus (NFS-3), Aqua-X Pro (NFS-2), Hydro-X Pro (HCS-2), Green-X (GCS-1) and Tent-X (TCS-1) controllers, the WCS-3 sensor offers complete integration into the TrolMaster automation system.

How it works

Each WCS-3 sensor is equipped with 3 sensing tips that are inserted directly into the substrate – such as coco, soil or rockwool – to accurately measure moisture in percentages.
The integrated LCD display shows the VWC% value in real time and is automatically activated by a simple touch or movement of the sensor.

Multiple WCS-3 sensors can be connected to a single controller:

• Up to 50 sensors on NFS-2 and HCS-2

• Up to 20 sensors on NFS-3

• Up to 8 sensors on NFS-1

• Only 1 sensor on TCS-1

(Note: TCS-1 supports one WCS-3 only).

Key Features

• Ultra-slim, easy-to-install design

• Tap-to-wake LCD display for instant readout

• Compatible with climate-controlled irrigation systems

• Support for daisy-chain connection of multiple sensors

• Real-time measurement of substrate water content

• Alarm and mobile notification when set limits are exceeded

Package contents

• 1 × Water Content Sensor 3 (WCS-3)

• 1 × M12 T-Splitter

• 1 × 1.2 m (4 ft) M12 cable

Technical specifications

• Input voltage: 12 V DC ±0.1 A

• Current consumption: 100-200 mA

• Operating temperature: 0-50 °C (32-122 °F)

• Operating humidity: < 90 % RH

• Packaging dimensions: 170 mm (W) × 90 mm (D) × 54 mm (H)

Advantages

• Precise detection of water level in the substrate

• Optimisation of watering cycles

• Full integration with TrolMaster control systems

• Essential tool for professional cultivation and grow rooms