{"product_id":"trolmaster-aqua-x-water-content-sensor-wcs-2","title":"Trolmaster Aqua-X Water Content 3 in 1 Sensor (WCS-2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrolMaster’s WCS-2 Water Content Sensor is specifically designed to measure the water content data (percentage), AND now temperature, and the EC of the grow media!! This product can only be used with either the Aqua-X, Aqua-x Pro, or Hydro-X Pro Control System. Combine with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-package\"\u003eTrolmaster Aqua-X Package\u003c\/a\u003e for a kit price and get even more value and functionality!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9092\/7032\/files\/WCS-2_Trolmaster_Manual.pdf?v=1671470090\"\u003eWCS-2 instruction manual here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach WCS-2 sensor includes a five-prong sensor assembly connected to an LCD communication module (Display Screen \u0026amp; Button). To use the WCS-2, bang the five-prong sensor into the grow media (soil, coco, Rockwool, whatever, and note, unlike the Bluelab Pulse Soil Moisture sensor, this DOES work in Rockwool!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prong is normally inserted\/best inserted horizontally about ⅓ of the way up from the bottom of the grow media container or rockwool block.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can connect multiple Water Content Sensors (up to 8 on the NFS-1 controller). The Aqua-X Pro NFS-2 will display the value of the 3 parameters (grow medium temperature, moisture level and EC) of each individual sensor.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using TrolMaster’s free TM+ app, you can see the water content %, temperature, and EC of the growing media on your Smartphone. You can view historical data graphs on the app and also receive notifications if the WCS-2 readings exceed your highest or lowest alarm settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe cord must be installed to the side\u003c\/span\u003e, not up or down, as placing the sensor horizontally will result in average data measurement. For proper installation guidance, please refer to the image above.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTo obtain optimal performance and accurate results from the sensor, proper installation is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information from the WCS-2 is displayed in real-time on the WCS module itself, or on the NFS-1, NFS-2, HCS-2, AND also the smartphone app (you will however need to hook your station to a router for the app to work. We suggest getting a PAYG Sim and a suitable 3g router such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Tenda-Unlocked-Configuration-Detachable-Monitoring\/dp\/B07YC1J2MM\"\u003eTenda 4g Router\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Unlocked-Networks-Genuine-Warranty-B311-221\/dp\/B08B1VFHKB\"\u003eHuawei B311\u003c\/a\u003e; basically, you're looking for a router that can run using a PAYG Sim rather than a phone line)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 8 WCS-1 sensors can be connected to a single Aqua-X unit. If connecting multiple sensors, the displayed value will be an \u003cem\u003eaverage \u003c\/em\u003eof all of the sensors connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater content real-time measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlarm when setpoint has been exceeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Use: Connect directly to your Aqua-X unit to start getting real-time water content readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAqua-X Components You Might Like (or will need!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-irrigation-control-system-nfs-1\"\u003eAqua-X Irrigation Control System (NFS-1)\u003c\/a\u003e - the main unit you \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eneed \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eto connect. The WCS-2 will not work without it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-water-content-sensor-wcs-1\"\u003eAqua-X Water Content Sensor (WCS-1)\u003c\/a\u003e - logs and graphs moisture content in medium (needed to check dry backs!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-reservoir-ectemp-sensor-pct-1\"\u003eAqua-X Reservoir EC\/Temp Sensor (PCT-1)\u003c\/a\u003e - logs and graphs EC in your reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-reservoir-ph-sensor-pph-1\"\u003eAqua-X Reservoir PH Sensor (PPH-1)\u003c\/a\u003e - logs and graphs PH in your reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-inline-ectemp-sensor-pct-2\"\u003eAqua-X Inline EC\/Temp Sensor (PCT-2)\u003c\/a\u003e - mainly used to check for run-off EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/aqua-x-inline-ph-sensor-pph-2\"\u003eAqua-X Inline pH Sensor (PPH-2)\u003c\/a\u003e - mainly used to check for runoff PH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-sensor-board-for-irrigation-control-system-amp-2\"\u003eAqua-X Sensor Board for Irrigation Control System (AMP-2)\u003c\/a\u003e - you will need this if you want to use any of the EC or PH sensors!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/trol-master-dsp2\"\u003eProgram Timer Module \/ Program Device Station (DSP-2)\u003c\/a\u003e - to set timers for pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TROL MASTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42924048548055,"sku":"6745","price":361.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9092\/7032\/products\/meters-sensors-trolmaster-aqua-x-water-content-3-in-1-sensor-wcs-2-39077286445271.jpg?v=1780156695","url":"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/de-de\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-water-content-sensor-wcs-2","provider":"The Hydro Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}