TENT-X
The Professional Operating System for Your Grow Tent
A Future-Proof Investment
Built to Grow with Your Ambition
“Grow with the modular Tent-X”
Unify your grow with the Tent-X (TCS-1). Control climate and irrigation from your smartphone with commercial-grade precision in one modular, compact platform.
Environment
Climate Management
Manages temperature, humidity, and CO2 by coordinating devices like heaters, cooling units, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers through DS-type plug-in modules.
Irrigation
Crop-steering
“Feed on Demand”: Replaces blind timer-based watering with a strategy that triggers irrigation based on actual substrate moisture levels
Lighting
Universal Compatibility
Controls approximately 98% of grow lights on the market using TrolMaster LMA lighting adapters.
Airflow
Negative Pressure Management
Coordinates the primary exhaust fan (F1) and a secondary intake fan (F2) to maintain a consistent negative pressure inside the tent.
Modular Adaptability
Grow Without Limits
“Ten-X grows with you”
From a simple start to full-scale control—easily expanding into advanced irrigation, EC fan automation, and lighting, all without ever replacing your controller.
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Next-Level Automation: Set-and-forget climate control and feed-on-demand irrigation that responds to real-time substrate moisture—automatically adjusting fans and watering without guesswork.
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Effortless Setup: Plug-and-play with simple RJ12 cables—no engineering skills or costly installation needed, just quick setup so you can focus on your harvest.
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Data Ownership: Access unlimited history, monitor remotely, and get alerts with the free TM+ Pro App—no subscriptions, no monthly fees.
Comprehensive Tent Monitoring
Innovative Features for the Modern Tent Grower.
“Unite your entire tent’s climate and irrigation into one powerful brain.”
Tent-X transforms your grow tent into a precision, professional-grade environment. With support for advanced sensors, it delivers a complete 360° view of your plants’ health and microclimate.
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All-in-One Integration: The first compact system to integrate climate and irrigation/fertigation into a single modular controller.
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Modular Scalability: Start with 3-in-1 environmental monitoring and expand with CO₂, smoke, and water leak detection as your grow evolves.
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“Feed on Demand” Technology: Replace timers with watering triggered by your plants’ actual moisture needs.
Unified Automation
Control Climate and Irrigation as One
“All-in-one tent control hub.”
Master your entire grow tent from a single compact unit to eliminate equipment guesswork and replicate your most successful harvests effortlessly.
- Integrated Climate and Irrigation Logic: Manage lighting, climate, and irrigation from one interface—keeping every device perfectly in sync.
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Precision Airflow Control: Maintain constant negative pressure and ideal VPD with precise intake and exhaust management.
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24/7 Remote Monitoring and Alerts: Stay connected via the free TM+ Pro app with instant alerts when environmental thresholds are exceeded.
All-in-one grow control:
Automate, optimize, monitor, and scale with ease.
Maximize ROI with Precision Control
Replace timers with data-driven automation to reduce waste and optimize light and irrigation.
Set-and-Forget Automation
Automatically maintains climate and CO₂ levels while you monitor and get alerts remotely via the TM+ Pro app.
Modular DIY Setup
Plug-and-play RJ12 design delivers professional-grade automation with easy setup and scalable expansion as you grow.
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Sensor Line
Tent-X Grow Tent System utilizes several specialized sensors for environmental monitoring. All connect to the Tent-X controller’s RJ12 SENSORS port, are daisy-chainable with RJ12 cables, and can use an SPH-1 splitter. The MBS-TH (included) is a 3-in-1 sensor for air temperature, humidity, and light. The MBS-S8 CO2 Sensor measures CO2 PPM and controls supplemental CO2 via a DSC-1 module. The MBS-SD Smoke Detector alerts users to smoke via phone notifications. The MBS-PAR Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor measures PAR/PPFD and, with compatible controllers, adjusts lighting.
Climate Sensors
Sensor Line
The AMP-3 Sensor Board is a digital bridge connecting pH, EC, and temperature probes to the Tent-X Grow Tent Controller. It provides real-time pH, EC, and water temperature data on its LCD screen and the main controller, enabling comprehensive water parameter monitoring for various tanks or dosing systems through flexible RJ12 connections.
Water & Nutrient Sensors
Sensor Line
WCS-2 and WCS-3 sensors monitor grow medium conditions (water content, temperature, EC) for the Tent-X (TCS-1) Grow Tent System. WCS-2 measures water content, temp, and EC via a five-prong sensor inserted into the grow media. WCS-3 is a Volumetric Water Content (VWC) sensor. Both connect to the Tent-X controller (usually the “Sensors” port) via an RJ12 cable or an AMP-3 Sensor Board. The Tent-X accommodates one sensor of each type. Data (temp, moisture, EC) is displayed on the AMP-3 or Tent-X controller. The TrolMaster TM+ app shows real-time/historical data and provides alarm notifications.
Medium Monitoring Sensors
Sensor Line
The WD-1 water detector integrates with the Tent-X (TCS-1) Grow Tent System to monitor water. Up to two WD-1s can daisy-chain with other sensors via the SENSOR port. It acts as a leak detector for floors or spaces, and a water-verification monitor for irrigation systems. When irrigation is active, the WD-1 detects water within a delay time. If no water is detected, the Tent-X sends an “irrigation failure” alert, indicating pump or solenoid issues.
Water Detection
Control Modules
The TrolMaster DST-1 (temperature), DSH-1 (humidity), and DSP-1 (timer) modules integrate with the Tent-X (TCS-1) Control System via RJ12 cables to manage grow tent environments. The DST-1 controls heating/cooling (up to two modules: T1, T2), the DSH-1 manages humidifying/dehumidifying (up to two modules: H1, H2), and the DSP-1 provides multi-function timing for devices like irrigation (up to four modules: P1-P4). Each module can handle devices up to 10 amps at 120 volts.
Temp / Humid / Program Device Station
Control Modules
The 4RS-2 is a 4-outlet device module kit that connects directly to the Tent-X (TCS-1) control system via RJ12 cables. It uses four Tent-X device modules, providing four controlled power outlets: one for temperature, one for humidity, and two for timers. This allows the Tent-X to manage environmental and irrigation devices, such as fans or pumps. With a total and individual output amperage of 15A, the 4RS-2 efficiently powers multiple devices, expanding the Tent-X system’s control capabilities.
Device Station Kit
Control Modules
The DSC-1 is a CO2 Device Station module that connects to and controls supplemental CO2 devices or exhaust. It integrates with the Tent-X (TCS-1) controller, the central “brain” of the Tent-X Grow Tent System, to regulate CO2 levels by activating or deactivating connected CO2 equipment. The Tent-X system supports up to two DSC-1 modules for comprehensive CO2 control.
CO2 Device Station
Control Modules
The EFC-1 EC Fan Control Adapter integrates with TrolMaster’s Tent-X (TCS-1) to manage most fan systems. It connects via a low-volt control option and an RJ12 cable to the Tent-X’s “devices line.” Two EFC-1 adapters automatically become the Exhaust Fan (F1) and Intake Fan (F2). Users select EC or PWM fan types on the adapter, allowing full control through the Tent-X, which supports 0-10V or PWM control for standard EC fans via the EFC-1.
EC Fan Control Adapter
Control Modules
The Tent-X Grow Tent System features the DSD-1 Dry-Contact Station, which uses dry-contact/relays to control devices like lights and pumps, and the DSV-1 Low-Volt Station, providing 12 or 24 VDC/VAC outputs for low-voltage devices such as solenoids and alarms. Both can be configured as various device modules with the TCS-1 controller. The DCC-1 Dual Condition Adapter allows a single device, connected via a plug-in module, to be controlled by two conditions. “Interlock OFF” means either condition activates the device (parallel), while “Interlock ON” requires both conditions simultaneously (series).
Misc Device Stations
Control Modules
Grow Camera
Lighting Control
The Tent-X Grow Tent System features the LMA-14 Lighting Adapter, which uses 0-10V analog signals to control the On/Off and dimming of 98% of major light brands, and the LMA-T adapter, providing specialized dual-channel control for ThinkGrow LEDs to manage spectrum and intensity independently. Both integrate seamlessly with the Line 1 and Line 2 light channels on the TCS-1 controller. The MBS-PAR Quantum Sensor allows any connected light to be controlled by Auto-PPFD logic. “Sunrise/Sunset” mode simulates natural lighting transitions, while “Overheat Shutdown” automatically protects crops by disabling fixtures if critical temperature thresholds are breached.
Misc Device Stations
The Right Tool
For Every Grow
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Grow Tent / Home Growers (Single-Zone)
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DISPLAY
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Backlit 128×128 LCD Display
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APP REMOTE
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Yes (via TrolMaster App)
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IN-BOX CLIMATE SENSOR
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3-in-1 Sensor (MBS-TH)(Temp/Humidity/Photocell)
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SENSOR CAPACITYSENSOR TYPE
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CLIMATE SENSOR3-in-1 Sensor (MBS-TH)
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Max. 1pc
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QUANTUM PAR SENSORMBS-PAR
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Max. 1pc
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SMOKE DETECTORMBS-SD
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Max. 1pc
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SUBSTRATE SENSORWCS-9
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Max. 1pc (+up to 4 sensor nodes)
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NUTRIENTS SENSORAMP-3 (pH/EC/Temp)
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Max. 1pc per set
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WATER DETECTORWD-1
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Max. 2pc
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CONTROL MODULE CAPACITYMODULE TYPE
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TEMPERATURE DEVICE
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Max. 2pc
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HUMIDITY DEVICE
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Max. 2pc
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CO2 DEVICE
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Max. 2pc
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PROGRAM (TIMER) DEVICE
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Max. 4pc
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EC FAN CONTROL ADAPTEREFC-1 / FRC-1
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Max. 2pc
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NUTRIENT SENSORAMP-3 (pH/EC/Temp)
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Max. 1pc per set
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WATER DETECTORWD-1
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Max. 2pc
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Expert Support,
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What is the Tent-X (TCS-1) controller?
The Tent-X is a state-of-the-art, professional-grade control system specifically designed for single-zone grow tents. It acts as a central brain that unites both climate control and irrigation devices into a single, simple-to-use controller to create the optimal environment for your plants.
Does the Tent-X have built-in Wi-Fi?
No, there is no built-in Wi-Fi on the TCS-1. To access internet features like remote monitoring and notifications via the TM+ Pro app, you need to plug a hard-wired Cat 5/6 cable into the Ethernet port on the bottom of the unit. If a hard-wired connection isn't possible, you can use a commercially available Wi-Fi range extender equipped with an Ethernet port.
How many lights can the Tent-X control?
The Tent-X features two built-in, independently operated lighting control channels (Line 1 and Line 2). By using TrolMaster's LMA lighting adapters, this allows you to connect and separately control two different types or brands of lights, giving each their own unique timer, dimming, and temperature setpoints.
Can the Tent-X control my exhaust and intake fans?
Yes. The Tent-X can control up to two standard EC fans (F1 for exhaust, F2 for intake) using the optional EFC-1 interface module. If you are using TrolMaster's Aero-Fan branded EC fans, you do not need the EFC-1 adapter; they can be connected and daisy-chained directly to the device port.
What is the maximum number of devices I can connect?
The Tent-X supports multiple plug-in device modules, allowing you to connect up to:
- 2 Temperature devices (Heating or Cooling)
- 2 Humidity devices (Humidify or Dehumidify)
- 2 CO2 devices (Increase or Decrease)
- 4 Timer devices (Recycling or schedule timers)
Note: The 4RS-2 device station is a great option designed specifically for the Tent-X, providing four separate controlled outlets in one module (using 1 temp, 1 humidity, and 2 timer slots).
Can I automate and monitor my irrigation system with Tent-X?
Yes. You can use program device modules (like the DSP-1 or DSV-1) to control irrigation pumps or solenoids using single, multi-schedule, or recycling timers. The Tent-X also allows you to monitor your nutrient water and grow medium by connecting a single sensor of each type, such as pH, EC, water temperature, and Volumetric Water Content (VWC).
Is the Tent-X controller waterproof?
No, the Tent-X has an Ingress Protection rating of IP20. It must not be exposed to water or excessive heat.