HYDROS Start Controller

HYDROS Start Controller

 

 

A Great Start in Aquatic Monitoring and Control 

The HYDROS Start is the perfect first aquarium controller, expertly designed to combine a variety of essential features into a single, user-friendly device. This all-in-one solution allows you to effortlessly manage a wide range of aquarium functions, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

It is easy to use and features key functions such as temperature monitoring and power control for up to four devices. You can expand its capabilities with optional accessories that detect leaks, monitor water levels, and manage 12V HYDROS equipment. It works with the HYDROS App for simple system management and fits a variety of setups, including saltwater tanks, freshwater tanks, and ponds. It can be used on its own or as part of a larger HYDROS system as your needs grow.

All HYDROS controllers are meticulously engineered, assembled, and supported in the USA.

Launch Includes:

• Start Controller
• Temperature Sensor 

 

What you can expect from your HYDROS Smart Device

• Control your HYDROS device(s) from anywhere in the world using the technologically advanced HYDROS cloud-based app
• Ability to monitor and control your HYDROS device(s) locally through WiFi
• A fast dual-core 32-bit processor that allows control decisions to be made within each device
• The user sets the alerts and notifications
• Internal health monitoring to report voltages, currents, CPU status, and the internal temperature of each device
• HYDROS Command Bus connections to transfer data and power to devices

 

Quick & Easy Setup

There is no complicated programming language to learn. If you can operate a smartphone, you can be the operator of a smart aquarium—tap, drag, press, or flick to adjust settings using intuitive icons and simple menus. Schedule each component in your aquarium life support system to run at a specific time, frequency, or intensity.  You can also use real-time data and easily configure more complex actions.

 

Command Bus - 2 Available

The Command bus communicates with other HYDROS devices for the ultimate failsafe and can also power other Control devices.

 

12V Drive Port - 2 Available

The Drive Ports provide switched 12V DC power for running small HYDROS aquarium devices. The Control continuously monitors the exact current supplied by each port, so you will be immediately notified if a motor or pump quits drawing current or draws too much.

Each drive port can handle up to 1.5A, and the entire device can handle up to 3A in total.

Drive Ports Currently Support:

• Auto Top-Off (ATO) pumps
• Dosing pumps
• Cooling fans
• Cabinet LED lights
• Solenoids - 1/4in water and CO2 control 
• Steering valves and relays
  Stirrers
• HYDROS IV

 

Sense Port - 4 Available

The Sense Port is a new concept in aquarium parameter measurement. HYDROS devices include several Sense Ports. A Sense Port is a generic input port that can accept data from numerous different types of sensors.

Sense Ports Currently Support:

• Temperature sensor - Either air or water
• Fluid level - Optical sensors to measure liquid levels
• Leak detection - Monitoring for both point and wide area leak detection
• Flow rate - Measures the amount of fluid flowing through a pipe
• Total dissolved solids - Dual measurement of the TDS levels from your RODI system

 

Controllable AC Power Outlets - 4 Available

Four controllable AC power outlets to safely control aquarium equipment like heaters, lighting, water pumps, protein skimmers, filters, and pretty much anything else. 

Max Per Relay: 8A
Total Max Amperage: 14A

AC outlets have no individual power monitoring. 

 

Control up to 8 WiFi Devices

The HYDROS App allows you to create rules and set schedules to control our 4-Outlet WiFi AC Power Strips and Smart Outlets. Quickly turn on or off different pieces of aquarium equipment like pumps, powerheads, lights, heaters, algae scrubbers, UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and more.