HYDROS eliminates the need to buy a new module every time you add a device. Unlike other aquarium controllers, the Control’s ports are universal and allow you to use different types of devices, whether that’s to gauge temperature or turn off a pump. The HYDROS Control’s thoughtful design includes color-coded ports that make it easier than ever to connect a variety of devices to your HYDROS network.

The Sense Port That Just Makes Sense

It’s never been easier to add sensors to your network! There’s no need for coding, debugging or complicated workarounds and it declutters your system by removing the nest of multiple wires, power sockets, and modules. Connect temperature sensors, leak detectors, skimmer sensors, and more to the Sense Port.

 

Sense Port Accessories

The Intelligent HYDROS Drive Port

The HYDROS Drive Port is a universal output port that provides 12V DC power that you can turn on or off. Run all kinds of aquarium devices like small motors, pumps, fans, low wattage lights, and more. Get instant notifications if the drive ports don’t respond and save yourself the grief of a disaster. Now that’s smart!

 

Drive Port Accessories

What is DGI? 

Digital Galvanic Isolation (DGI) prevents signal interference by converting it to the digital domain. The signals are then converted into usable data for reference.

HYDROS Probe Ports Ensure Reliable and Accurate Reading!

The amazing technology behind the HYDROS Control 4 Probe Ports is truly extraordinary! The circuitry has an ultra-high-quality input clip that is specifically designed to receive small electrical signals for these types of probes! Each Probe Port or “input” provides DGI from the rest of the system.

0-10V, an Extremely Versatile Port

One of the greatest features of HYDROS Control 4 is the 0-10V ports. The 0-10V Port applies a voltage between 0- and 10-volts DC to produce varying intensity levels. The Control 4 includes two different 0-10V ports – one is a 0-10V “IN” and the other is a 0-10V port “OUT.” 

Enter the Collective

The HYDROS Command Bus is used to interconnect multiple HYDROS devices together through CANbus technology to form what we call the Collective.

Control XS

2 - Command Bus
4 - Sense Ports

Control X2

2 - Command Bus
2 - Drive Ports
2 - Sense Ports

Control XD

2 - Command Bus
3 - Drive Ports

Control X4

2 - Command Bus
2 - Drive Ports
4 - Sense Ports
2 - In/Out 0-10V
2 - pH/ORP Probe Ports

Control X10

2 - Command Bus
2 - Drive Ports
4 - Sense Ports
1 - pH/ORP Probe Port
1 - Salinity Probe Port
4 - Dosing Pumps

Kraken

2 - Command Bus
4 - Drive Ports
8 - Force Ports
1 - Battery Backup Port

WaveEngine

2 - Command Bus
4 - Pump Outputs
2 - In/Out 0-10V Port
Becomes Power Source For HYDROS Controllers

WaveEngine LE

2 - Command Bus
2 - Pump Outputs
1 - In 0-10V Port