In order to control your lights, you must first plug in one of TrolMaster’s
Lighting Adapters into the RJ12 ports on the bottom of the controller,
labeled Line 1 and Line 2. TrolMaster offers several types of lighting
Adaptors for different brands and types of lights. If you have questions
about which adapter is correct for your lights, contact Tech Support or go
to TrolMaster’s website at www.trolmaster.com.
Since each of the two lighting control channels is independent, each line
can be set up to have its own timer settings and dimming temperature
setpoints as well as the dimming/power% that each group of lights will be
operated at.
3. Device Module Connections
All of the device modules used with the TCS-1 will be connected to the
RJ12 port at the bottom of the controller, labeled DEVICES. First,
connect an RJ12 cable to the port, then connect the other end to either a
Y-splitter or TrolMaster’s splitter hub (SPH-1). If using the Y-splitter, a
device module in one of the two ports and another device module to the
second port, or connect another Y-splitter to the second port to create a
daisy-chain connection in order to connect more device modules. Repeat
the procedure to collect all of the device modules to the DEVICES RJ12
port. Once the devices are all connected, press the small button on the
device modules to link or “address” each module to the TCS-1 controller.
The TENT-X controller will then automatically assign an address to the
device modules sequentially. Once the device modules are addressed, the
addresses will be saved unless the user completes a factory or device
reset in the system setting menu.
EC Fans connec tion:
In the Tent-X system, EC Fans can be controlled via the EFC-1 control
adaptors. Using the EFC-1 control adaptors, you can control 0-10-volt or
PWM-type EC fans, which you can select when first setting up the EFC-1.
The EFC-1 control adaptors can control the speed of the exhaust fan and
the intake fan, which as a result, can manipulate the temperature,
humidity, and negative pressure inside the grow tent to suit the users’
desired outcome.
4. Internet Connection
You can connect your TENT-X to the internet in order to have access to
remote monitoring, notifications, and control of your controller. To
connect the controller to your internet, TrolMaster recommends using a
hard-wired Cat 5/6 cable plugged into the Ethernet port on the bottom of
the TCS-1. After you have connected your TENT-X to the internet,
download TrolMaster’s app, TM+ Pro on your smartphone.
You can then access real-time data through your smartphone and have
remote control of the devices connected to the Tent-X, allowing freedom
to travel and be away from your growing environment. TrolMaster users
can also share their progress, interact with other growers, access
historical data and have access to many useful functions in the app.
*There is no built-in wifi on the TCS-1. Contact TrolMaster Tech Support
for options related to using a wifi connection as most commercially
available wifi range extenders (with Ethernet ports) are NOT compatible
with TrolMaster controllers.
First, plug in the Y-splitter that comes with your Tent-X. You then need to
plug two EFC-1 adaptors into the Y splitter RJ12 ports. Next, plug your
fans into the RJ12 port opening of the EFC-1 adaptors. Finally, address
each fan on the adaptors and establish the designated Intake and Exhaust
fans.
*If you are using more than one device in your grow tent, you can plug in a
Y-splitter into the device port and plug in a device into one of the ports on
the Y-splitter and plug in another Y-splitter into the second port, you can
keep repeating this procedure to create a daisy-chain connection to the
Tent-X in order to connect multiple devices. If you’d like a “cleaner” setup,
you can use TrolMaster’s 8-port splitter hub (SPH1) to connect multiple
devices to the Tent-X.
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