TrolMaster TCS-1 Tent-X Control System Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- TrolMaster
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TCS-1
Tent-X Control System 
TCS-1 Tent-X Control System
FOREWORD
Congratulations on purchasing the all in 1, state-of-the-art control system,
the Tent-X (TCS-1). Designed for single-zone grow tents, this device is
capable of satisfying all your grow tent’s environmental and irrigation needs.
The Tent-X is the brain that unites all your climate control devices into one
being, allowing your devices to work together in order to create the optimal
growth environment for your plants.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Tent-X Controller
- Backplate(Bracket)
- 4ft RJ12 Cable
- Y-Shaped splitter
- 12DC Power supply
- 3-in-1 MBS-TH sensor
- 16ft RJ12 Cable
INSTRUCTIONS
Install the Tent-X on a wall using the included back plate (bracket). Install
the MBS-TH sensor by plugging the sensor using the RJ12 cable attached to the
MBS-TH, into the sensor port on the Tent-X. Make sure that the sensor is
properly placed in the tent, perpendicular to the plants and the grow lights.
The MBS-TH is a 3-in-1 sensor that can detect temperature, humidity, and
light. In order to detect the PPFD levels of the light being emitted, the MBS-
PAR sensor has to be purchased separately.
It is recommended to install the controller in a clean and dry environment. Do
not allow the Tent-X to be exposed to water or excessive heat. Do not open or
attempt to open the Tent-X to repair or disassemble the ontroller, as there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the controller will void the
warranty. If you’d like to clean the surface of the controller, wipe it with a
damp cloth. The Tent-X operates under natural ventilation conditions and is
suitable to receive power from a conventional household outlet.
BUTTONS ON THE TENT-X CONTROLLER
There are 6 buttons used for navigation on the controller:
Up/Down: Use UP or DOWN button to navigate upwards or downwards for any item
on the LCD screen.
Left/Right: The LEFT and RIGHT buttons can either be used to navigate across
different pages or to select an item on the lcd screen
Enter: The ENTER button is used to open settings menu and to confirm any
selection that you’ve made.
Back: The BACK button is used to navigate back to previous pages.
HOMEPAGE
When you plug in the Tent-X for the first time, you will land on the homepage on the LCD display. The homepage is where the climate parameters of the tent and the nutrients and medium data are displayed:
Photosynthetic photon reflux density- Temperature
- Humidity
- Parts Per Million
- Night mode
- Day mode
- Alarm activated
- Internet connected
- Reservoir
- Reservoir Electrical Conductivity
- Reservoir temperature
- Reservoir pH level
- Grow Medium
- Medium Electrical Conductivity
- Medium temperature
- Medium Water Content
The alarm symbol only appears when there’s an alarm activated. The internet
symbol only appears when there’s internet connectivity.
With the purchase and installation of the optional MBS-S8, you will have the
added benefit of tracking the CO2 levels in your grow tent.
Additionally, with the purchase of the MBS-PAR sensor, you will also have the
ability to precisely track how much PPFD your plants are receiving.
Place the MBS-PAR sensor above the plant canopy and below the light fixtures
for the best results.
Climate control:
When you press ENTER on the Tent-X, you will enter a setting page consisting
of five blocks, with each block serving a unique function for climate control.
The “Day&Night Climate” tab is where you can set the climate parameters for
the grow tent. The “Light”,
“Devices”, and “EC Fans” tabs are where you assign devices that can alter the
climate in the grow tent.
Day & Night Climate: After pressing ENTER on the Day&Night Climate tab,
you will land on a page where you can set the temperature, humidity, and CO2
in the grow tent, for both day and night times. After the climate parameters
have been set, the climate devices will automatically maintain the
temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels. You can also set alarms for your
climate parameters, in case the parameters are not within the set range.
Light: After pressing ENTER on the Light block, the screen will display
Line 1 and Line 2. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to choose Line 1 or Line 2 and
press ENTER to navigate to the page where you can make changes to the selected
Line. On this page, you can create your light settings. Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to navigate the options on this page and press ENTER on an item to
change it. When you see the item blinking, use the arrows to switch between
the selections. When you have selected your item, press ENTER again to confirm
the selection. Select whether you’re using HID or LED lights. You can also
select the On/Off time for your lights, the temperature at which the lights
will dim, the Sunrise and Sunset time, and more.
Devices: The Devices tab is where you will set up your climate control
and irrigation devices. With the use of our plug-in DS modules, you can
connect and control the devices via the controller. Each type of DS module has
a specific function. The DST module can only control temperature devices, the
DSH module can only control humidity devices, the DSC module can only control
CO2 devices, and the DSP module is a multi-function module that works as a
timer. Go to trolmaster.com for more information.
Press ENTER to access the device settings. You can set up 2 climate control
devices each for temperature, humidity, and CO2 on each of the 2 columns. You
can also set 4 program devices, labeled from P1 to P4. This is where you can
link your irrigation or more climate devices to the Tent-X. * If you are using
more than two devices 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.
EC Fan:
In the Tent-X system, EC Fans can be controlled via the EFC-1 control
adaptors. Users can control two EC fans at the same time, categorized as F1
and F2. The first fan, F1, can be used and controlled as an exhaust fan to
control temperature and humidity. The second fan, F2, can be used and
controlled as an intake fan to create a desired negative pressure in the grow
tent.
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.
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.
F1: F1: There are 4 modes for the F1 fan. These 4 modes include:
Cool only mode: The exhaust fan is only controlled by the temperature in the
grow tent Dehu only mode: The exhaust fan is only controlled by the humidity
levels in the grow tent
Cool priority mode: The exhaust fan is controlled by both temperature and
humidity, however, it will prioritize temperature to be within the defined
range if both can’t be achieved.
Dehu Priority mode: The exhaust fan is controlled by both temperature and
humidity, however, it will prioritize humidity to be within the defined range
if both can’t be achieved.
On the F1 page, you also have to set the minimum and maximum fan speed the
exhaust fan can operate at.
CO2 Interlock: The CO2 interlock function is a powerful tool to preserve your
CO2 supply. When the CO2 interlock function is toggled on, CO2 will not be
injected into the grow tent when the fans are activated.
F2:
****With the F2 option, you can set the negative pressure in your tent by
decreasing the speed of the intake air fan. Press ENTER on “Intake Fan(F2)”
and you will land on the page where you can set the negative pressure that
you’d like in your grow tent. Press ENTER and use the UP and DOWN arrows to
select your number, press ENTER again to confirm the selection.
You also have the option to not let your intake fan activate when your
temperature and/or humidity falls below the setpoints. This function will run
in conjunction with the F1 settings and gives you the ability to choose
whether you want to run the F2 fan at minimum speed % or turn the fan off
completely. Press ENTER on the bottom square next to “Stop fan below setpoint”
and it will start blinking. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to allow the check mark √
to appear on the screen, press ENTER again to confirm the selection.
System Settings:
The “System” tab is where you will set your miscellaneous internal settings
for your Tent-X Controller.
First, set your unit of measurement for the temperature and EC, and your time
settings. Next, you can also manually override your controller on this page if
you’d like to test and make sure everything is connected and working properly
with the controller, as well as scan the QR code to pair your smart device
with the controller, or do a complete system reset if there’s a need to do so.
Moreover, set the ADJUSTABLE VARIABLE RANGE for your temperature and humidity
in the EC Fan Settings tab. When the set parameters are exceeded, the exhaust
will start operating at maximum speed set by the user in F1 settings, and
gradually resume to minimum speed set by the user, in a linear fashion.
In addition, you can calibrate the various sensors you are using inside of the
grow tent. Furthermore, on the System page, you can set your deadband
setpoints that will be used with your connected DS modules. The deadband
settings determine when each module will turn on, and turn off again.
Lastly, you can set your Water detectors in case of leakage or water
confirmation, and your WD delay time., On the Alarm setting page, you can set
your high and low limit alarm settings for your climate, nutrients, and grow
medium. When the values exceed or drop below the defined Maximum and Minimum
setpoint in the alarm settings, you will immediately be notified on the
controller and through
TrolMaster’s app, TM+Pro.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Input Voltage: | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
|---|---|
| Certifications: | ETL/FCC |
| MBS-TH (Temp / Humid / Light): | max 1pc per set |
| MBS-S8 (CO2): | max 1pc per set |
| MBS-PAR (PPFD): | max 1pc per set |
| MBS-SD (Smoke Detector): | max 1pc per set |
| AMP-3 (pH / EC / Temp): | max 1pc per set |
| WCS-1/2 (WC / EC / Temp): | max 1pc per set |
| WD-1 (Water Detector): | max 2pc per set |
| Temperature Device Stations: | max 2pc per set |
| Humidity Device Stations: | max 2pc per set |
| CO2 Device Stations: | max 2pc per set |
| Timer Device Stations: | max 4pc per set |
| EC Fan Control Adaptor: | max 2pc per set |
| Working Environments: | Temperature 32-122°F, Humidity≤90% |
WARNING :
DO NOT allow the TCS-1 to be exposed to water or excessive heat. DO NOT open
or attempt to repair or disassemble the controller, as there are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Opening the controller will void the warranty.
If the surface of TCS-1 is dirty, wipe it with a dry towel. The TCS-1 operates
under natural ventilation conditions.