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:
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Up to 50 sensors on NFS-2 and HCS-2
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Up to 20 sensors on NFS-3
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Up to 8 sensors on NFS-1
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Only 1 sensor on TCS-1
(Note: TCS-1 supports one WCS-3 only).
Key Features
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Ultra-slim, easy-to-install design
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Tap-to-wake LCD display for instant readout
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Compatible with climate-controlled irrigation systems
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Support for daisy-chain connection of multiple sensors
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Real-time measurement of substrate water content
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Alarm and mobile notification when set limits are exceeded
Package contents
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1 × Water Content Sensor 3 (WCS-3)
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1 × M12 T-Splitter
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1 × 1.2 m (4 ft) M12 cable
Technical specifications
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Input voltage: 12 V DC ±0.1 A
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Current consumption: 100-200 mA
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Operating temperature: 0-50 °C (32-122 °F)
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Operating humidity: < 90 % RH
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Packaging dimensions: 170 mm (W) × 90 mm (D) × 54 mm (H)
Advantages
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Precise detection of water level in the substrate
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Optimisation of watering cycles
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Full integration with TrolMaster control systems
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Essential tool for professional cultivation and grow rooms
