Description
A Great Start in Aquatic Monitoring and Control
The HYDROS Start is the perfect first aquarium controller, expertly designed to combine a variety of essential features into a single, user-friendly device. This all-in-one solution allows you to effortlessly manage a wide range of aquarium functions, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
It is easy to use and features key functions such as temperature monitoring and power control for up to four devices. You can expand its capabilities with optional accessories that detect leaks, monitor water levels, and manage 12V HYDROS equipment. It works with the HYDROS App for simple system management and fits a variety of setups, including saltwater tanks, freshwater tanks, and ponds. It can be used on its own or as part of a larger HYDROS system as your needs grow.
All HYDROS controllers are meticulously engineered, assembled, and supported in the USA.
Launch Includes:
Start Controller
Temperature Sensor
Start Specifics
Dimensions (LxWxH): 9.5 x 4.75 x 3.25in
Power Cord Length: 6ft
8A Each Outlet, 14A Total Max Amperage
1.5A Each Drive Port, 3A Total Max Amperage
What you can expect from your HYDROS Smart Device
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
The user sets the alerts and notifications
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
Quick & Easy Setup
There is no complicated programming language to learn. If you can operate a smartphone, you can be the operator of a smart aquarium—tap, drag, press, or flick to adjust settings using intuitive icons and simple menus. Schedule each component in your aquarium life support system to run at a specific time, frequency, or intensity. You can also use real-time data and easily configure more complex actions.
Command Bus - 2 Available
The Command bus communicates with other HYDROS devices for the ultimate failsafe and can also power other Control devices.
12V Drive Port - 2 Available
The Drive Ports provide switched 12V DC power for running small HYDROS aquarium devices. The Control continuously monitors the exact current supplied by each port, so you will be immediately notified if a motor or pump quits drawing current or draws too much.
Each drive port can handle up to 1.5A, and the entire device can handle up to 3A in total.
Drive Ports Currently Support:
Auto Top-Off (ATO) pumps
Dosing pumps
Cooling fans
Cabinet LED lights
Solenoids - 1/4in water and CO2 control
Steering valves and relays
Stirrers
HYDROS IV
Sense Port - 4 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 sensor - Either air or water
Fluid level - Optical sensors to measure liquid levels
Leak detection - Monitoring for both point and wide area leak detection
Flow rate - Measures the amount of fluid flowing through a pipe
Total dissolved solids - Dual measurement of the TDS levels from your RODI system
Controllable AC Power Outlets - 4 Available
Four controllable AC power outlets to safely control aquarium equipment like heaters, lighting, water pumps, protein skimmers, filters, and pretty much anything else.
Max Per Relay: 8A
Total Max Amperage: 14A
AC outlets have no individual power monitoring.
Control up to 8 WiFi Devices
The HYDROS App allows you to create rules and set schedules to control our 4-Outlet WiFi AC Power Strips and Smart Outlets. Quickly turn on or off different pieces of aquarium equipment like pumps, powerheads, lights, heaters, algae scrubbers, UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and more.
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. and HYDROS hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
