Please note: ALL XP8 products are on back order, and will be fulfilled as stock becomes 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 probes
Optical level sensors (single and dual)
Capacitive non-contact liquid level sensors
Rope leak detectors
Point leak detectors
Flow rate sensors
Magnetic switches
Push-button switches

2 - Drive Port

The Drive Ports provide switched 12V DC power for running small lights, motors, pumps, fans, and other accessories. The exact current being supplied by each port is continuously monitored by the Control, so if a motor or pump quits drawing current or draws too much, you will be immediately notified.

Accessories currently supported include:

Auto Top-Off (ATO) pumps
Cooling fans
Cabinet LED lights
Solenoids to control reverse osmosis systems

2 - Probe Port

One of the most remarkable ports on the HYDROS Control X4 is the Probe Port. You can connect an ORP or a pH probe to the Probe Port but, this is no ordinary pH input! The circuitry is based on an ultra-high-quality input chip specifically designed for these types of probes. Each pH input provides digital galvanic isolation from the rest of the system. Galvanic isolation prevents interference with other accessories connected to the system like motors and pumps. Digital Galvanic isolation preserves the accuracy of the measurement by converting the signal to a digital domain before crossing the isolation threshold.

0-10V Port

The HYDROS Control X4 has 0-10V I/O (input and output) ports that allow it to control and receive commands from other HYDROS devices and accessories from other brands. A legacy automation system can provide input via the 0-10V Ports. They can control variable speed pumps and can also be used to monitor simple switch closures, like push buttons or float switches.

2 - Command Bus

The HYDROS Command Bus is used to power the Control as well as communicate with other HYDROS devices for the ultimate failsafe.

About Control XP8

The HYDROS Control XP8 is an eight 120V AC outlet energy bar and can control eight HYDROS WiFi devices with individual power monitory capabilities. Each of the individually controlled outlets is built into the HYDROS controller for the highest level of security. The two HYDROS Command Bus ports allow for a wired connection to any other HYDROS controllers to form a collective of all Controls in one. All HYDROS products Controls are engineered, assembled, and supported in the USA.

XP8 Features

The XP8 is a full brain that can share or take over the decision-making of a HYDROS collective. It is fully capable of taking over intelligent decisions based on the status of the collective and its inputs and outputs disconnected from the Collective.
Control up to 8 WiFi devices like fish feeders, dosing pumps, and even additional WiFi power strips
Command Bus port provides power add redundancy power to your HYDROS Collective
Designed to pass ETL/UL Certification

Universal voltage works with both 110 and 220V
60W Meanwell Power Supply
No noisy fans, the XP8 is completely passively cooled
Optical isolation between the power circuitry and the control circuitry. This provides safety failure, and it isolates the control circuitry to reduce noise.

Specifications

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

8 - Controllable Outlets

Directly control 8 individual AC outlets with individual power monitoring capabilities to manage aquarium heaters, lighting, pumps protein skimmers, filters, and pretty much anything else.

2 - Command Bus

The HYDROS Command Bus is used to power the Control as well as communicate with other HYDROS devices for the ultimate failsafe.

HYDROS Controls are Versatile and Expandable without Extra Modules

Use any HYDROS device by itself or connect multiple devices as part of a larger automated aquarium system with NO single point of communication failure. Every HYDROS product is a smart device with its own CPU and scheduling capabilities.

IP65 Rated – Splash Proof, Dust Proof, and Secure Connection

HYDROS devices look like industrial controllers because they are built to function in the harsh environment of a marine aquarium. The IP65 rated HYDROS enclosure, and aircraft-style connectors ensure long-term reliability in the face of splashes and corrosive salt spray.

What you can expect from your HYDROS Smart Devices

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
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