Growlink Trolmaster Integration Hub - Drop-In Hydro-X Replacement
The hub takes the place of a Trolmaster Hydro-X or Aqua-X brain while keeping every sensor and device station wired in place. It runs on a 24VDC / 2.7A supply and ties to your local network over Ethernet, with optional 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as backup. Sensor, Devices, and Line 1 / Line 2 lighting ports accept the existing RJ12 cabling. Up to 16 Trolmaster devices register per hub, and additional hubs scale the same room.
Trolmaster Sensors Run on Growlink OS Without Rewiring
Once the hub joins the Growlink portal, every Trolmaster sensor and module feeds the same dashboard that drives Growlink LINKS hardware. Cloud data storage, advanced analytics, and the CoPilot automation engine apply across both ecosystems in one room. Workflows and triggers built in Growlink OS run against Trolmaster sensors without touching the existing wiring. The hub operates as a read/write data device tested to stay inside Trolmaster's standard protocols.
Key Features
- Drop-In RJ12 Compatibility: Existing Trolmaster RJ12 cables plug straight into Sensor, Devices, and Line 1 / Line 2 ports.
- Up to 16 Devices per Hub: One hub registers up to 16 Trolmaster sensors and modules; add hubs to scale further in the same room.
- 24VDC / 2.7A Power Input: A single low-voltage feed runs the hub from the same chase as the Ethernet cable.
- Ethernet with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Backup: Wired Ethernet handles primary connectivity; Wi-Fi covers spots where pulling CAT5 is impractical.
- Growlink OS and CoPilot Compatibility: Trolmaster sensors feed Growlink OS workflows, CoPilot automation, and the cloud data store.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 24VDC / 2.7A |
| Network - Primary | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Network - Backup | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi |
| Sensor / Device Connection | RJ12 (Sensor, Devices, Line 1, Line 2 ports) |
| Device Capacity | Up to 16 Trolmaster devices per hub |
| Replaces | Trolmaster Hydro-X, Trolmaster Aqua-X |
| Operating Humidity | 75% RH (non-condensing) |
| Platform Integration | Growlink OS, CoPilot automation, cloud storage and analytics |
Supported Sensors & Devices
| Device / Sensor | Model | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Sensors | ||
| 3-in-1 Sensor — Temp / Humidity / Light | MBS-TH | ✓ |
| 4-in-1 Sensor — Temp / Humidity / CO₂ / Light | MBS-PRO | ✓ |
| CO₂ Sensor | MBS-S8 | ✓ |
| Full Spectrum Quantum / PAR Sensor | MBS-PAR | ✓ |
| Water & Nutrient Sensors | ||
| Reservoir pH Sensor | PPH-1 | ✓ |
| Heavy-Duty pH Sensor | PPH-2 | ✓ |
| Inline pH Sensor | PPH-3 | ✓ |
| Reservoir EC / Temp Sensor | PCT-1 | ✓ |
| Heavy-Duty EC / Temp Sensor | PCT-2 | ✓ |
| Inline EC / Temp Sensor | PCT-3 | ✓ |
| Sensor Bridge Board | AMP-3 | ✓ |
| Substrate & Leak Sensors | ||
| Water Content Sensor | WCS-1 | ✓ |
| 3-in-1 Water Content Sensor | WCS-2 | ✓ |
| Water Detector — flood alert | WD-1 | ✓ |
| Device Stations | ||
| Thermostat Station — cool-only HVAC | TS-1 | ✓ |
| Thermostat Station 2 — heat pump & conventional | TS-2 | ✓ |
| AC Remote Station — IR mini-split / window AC | ARS-1 | ✓ |
| Temp / Humidity Station | TSH-1 | ✓ |
| Humidistat Station — commercial dehumidifiers | HS-1 | ✓ |
| CO₂ Device Stations 120V / 240V | DSC-1/2 | ✓ |
| Temp Device Stations 120V / 240V | DST-1/2 | ✓ |
| Humidity Device Stations 120V / 240V | DSH-1/2 | ✓ |
| Program Device Stations 120V / 240V | DSP-1/2 | ✓ |
| Dry Contact Station | DSD-1 | ✓ |
| Low Volt Control Station | DSV-1 | ✓ |
| Expander Station 4 | 4RS-1 | ✓ |
| Lighting Adapters | ||
| 0–10V Lighting Adapter | LMA-14 | ✓ |
| ThinkGrow LED Adapter | LMA-T | ✓ |
| Dimlux Ballast Adapter | LMA-12 | ✓ |
| Phantom Ballast Adapter | LMA-11 | ✓ |
| Sun System Ballast Adapter | LMA-13 | ✓ |
| DLI Ballast Adapter | LMA-15 | ✓ |
| Group Adapter — ThinkGrow zones | LMA-G | ✓ |
| Group Adapter — 0–10V zones | LMA-14G | ✓ |
| Aqua-X Control Boards | ||
| 6-Output 24V Control Board | OA6-24 | ✓ |
| 12-Output 24V Control Board | OAT-24 | ✓ |
| 6-Output 110V Control Board | OA6-110 | ✓ |