What the TrolMaster Camera TC-2 Shows
This 2K unit puts a live view of the canopy on a phone, wherever the grower happens to be. A 1/3 in 2K 6MP CMOS sensor records at 3200 x 1800 and compresses video with H.264. Footage streams with low latency through the free TM+ Pro app. It joins the network over dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi or a wired RJ45 Ethernet port. A built-in microSD slot takes cards up to 256 GB for local recording, with no cloud subscription involved. A built-in microphone and speaker give two-way audio between the room and the app. The IR illuminators are kept dim so they do not throw bright light across the plants during the dark period. The housing is rated IP65, which suits humid flower rooms and greenhouses. It mounts on a wall or a ceiling with the included screw set, and a water-resistant cap set seals the cable joints. The camera runs from a 12 V, 1 A adapter on any 100 to 240 V supply. TrolMaster lists it for HCS-1, HCS-2, HCS-3, TCS-1 and GCS-1 setups.
Placing a Grow Room Camera for Useful Footage
A grow room camera earns its place when it shows the problems a sensor reading cannot. Mount it high on a wall or ceiling, looking across the canopy rather than straight down a single row. Keep the lens clear of light hangers and fan wash so the view stays steady. Use the Ethernet port in large rooms where metal racks and walls weaken Wi-Fi. Seal every cable entry with the cap set before the first high-humidity cycle. Fit a microSD card so footage survives an internet outage. Check the feed at lights-off to confirm drippers, fans and timers behave through the night. Wilting, a tripped fan or a flooded tray shows up on screen long before the next walk-through. In shared facilities, the stored clips also record who entered the room and when. Wipe the lens between runs, since dust and residue soften the picture over a long crop.
Key Features
- 2K 6MP sensor: Sharp 3200 x 1800 live view of the canopy.
- Wi-Fi or Ethernet: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz wireless or wired RJ45.
- Up to 256 GB microSD: Local recording with no cloud plan.
- Two-way audio: Talk to staff in the room from the app.
- IP65 housing: Built for humid rooms and greenhouses.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TrolMaster |
| Model | TC-2 |
| Image sensor | 1/3 in 2K 6MP CMOS |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1800 |
| Video compression | H.264 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Wired network | RJ45 Ethernet |
| Network protocol | DHCP |
| Storage | microSD up to 256 GB |
| Audio | Two-way, built-in microphone |
| App | TM+ Pro |
| Compatible controllers | HCS-1, HCS-2, HCS-3, TCS-1, GCS-1 |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Power adapter | Input 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A; output 12 V, 1 A |
| Operating environment | 32 to 122 °F, up to 90% RH |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling |
| Included | TC-2 camera, power adapter, water-resistant cap set, wall mount screw set |
| Package size | 175 x 114 x 195 mm |
| Gross weight | 1.61 lb |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, ETL |
| EAN | 6970207973428 |