{"product_id":"trolmaster-aqua-x-plus-nfs-3-controller","title":"TrolMaster Aqua-X Plus NFS-3 Controller – Crop Steering","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Zone Irrigation and Crop Steering From One 7-Inch Touchscreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrolMaster Aqua-X Plus (NFS-3)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the upgraded, professional-grade version of the Aqua-X \u003cstrong\u003eirrigation controller\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003e7-inch 800 × 480 touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e runs multi-zone pump and solenoid scheduling, it can control up to \u003cstrong\u003e240 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e in total and it monitors up to \u003cstrong\u003e25 sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e: nutrient pH, EC and temperature, plus substrate water content (WC%), temperature and EC. The \u003cstrong\u003eAMP-3 sensor board\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in the box, so pH and EC probes plug straight in, and a standard \u003cstrong\u003eCAT5 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e connects it to your router for the free \u003cstrong\u003eTM+ Pro app\u003c\/strong\u003e on iOS and Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAqua-X Plus NFS-3 controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMP-3 sensor board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12V power adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRJ12 cable set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop steering built in\u003c\/strong\u003e – pair it with TrolMaster water content sensors and irrigate on real substrate dry-back rather than fixed timers alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Pump Link\u003c\/strong\u003e – link different pumps to different valves for complex feed and irrigation layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to expand\u003c\/strong\u003e – up to \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor boards, \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e water detectors, \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e water content sensors, \u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e flow meters and \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e each of valve and pump control modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarms and history\u003c\/strong\u003e – logs readings on screen and in the app, saves to micro-SD, and alerts you when a reading leaves its set range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-play wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e – RJ12 daisy chain or an SPH-1 hub, with devices and sensors up to \u003cstrong\u003e300 m\u003c\/strong\u003e from the controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFixed Timers and Missed Irrigation Failures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timer waters on the clock whether the substrate needs it or not, and a blocked dripper or failed pump can go unnoticed until plants wilt. Measuring water content and EC in the root zone lets the NFS-3 irrigate from real dry-back, steer plants towards vegetative or generative growth, and raise an alert the moment a sensor or water detector shows something has gone wrong, so nutrient uptake and root health stay on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e the controller on its plate in a dry spot and power it from the 12V adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e the AMP-3 sensor board and your control modules (OA6-24 valve boards, DSP and DSV-1 stations) by RJ12 daisy chain or an SPH-1 hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e – PPH and PCT pH and EC probes on the AMP-3, water content sensors in the substrate and WD water detectors where you want leak or run-off checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork\u003c\/strong\u003e – plug a CAT5 cable into your router and pair the TM+ Pro app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgramme\u003c\/strong\u003e zones, pump links, alarms and crop steering targets on the touchscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e NFS-3 Aqua-X Plus irrigation control system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7in LCD touchscreen, 800 × 480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V adapter, 100–240V AC 50\/60Hz input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum output current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensors monitored:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 25 – pH, EC, temperature, substrate WC%, substrate temperature, substrate EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor boards 5 · water detectors (WD-1\/2) 20 · water content sensors (WCS-1\/2) 20 · valve modules 10 · pump modules 10 · flow meters (DFM-1\/2\/3) 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ12 daisy chain; up to 300 m (1,000 ft) to devices and sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAT5 to router; free TM+ Pro app (iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData:\u003c\/strong\u003e micro-SD save, copy, import and export; on-screen history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETL \/ FCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP20 – indoor, dry location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–40°C, up to 90% RH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 148 × 35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 275 × 170 × 95 mm, 1.22 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it differ from the Aqua-X and the Aqua-X Pro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Aqua-X (NFS-1) is the entry controller and comes with a water detector set. The Aqua-X Plus (NFS-3) adds the 7in touchscreen, crop steering, Multiple Pump Link and a far larger device and sensor capacity. The Aqua-X Pro (NFS-2) is TrolMaster's flagship for the largest multi-room installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAre pH and EC probes included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The AMP-3 sensor board is included; the pH (PPH) and EC\/temperature (PCT) probes that plug into it are bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need the internet to work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. It runs on its own from the touchscreen. Connecting it to your router by CAT5 adds remote monitoring, control and alerts through the free TM+ Pro app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it use to switch valves and pumps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eControl modules on the RJ12 chain: the OA6-24 board drives six 24V AC solenoid valves, and DSP program device stations, the DSV-1 low-volt station and the DSD-1 dry contact station switch pumps and other devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-water-content-sensor-wcs-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/meters-sensors-trolmaster-aqua-x-water-content-sensor-wcs-1-34599909687511.webp?v=1773574367\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"TrolMaster Aqua-X Water Content Sensor (WCS-1)\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eTrolMaster Aqua-X Water Content Sensor (WCS-1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSubstrate moisture sensor for crop steering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-inline-ec-temp-sensor-pct-2\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/meters-sensors-trolmaster-aqua-x-inline-ec-temp-sensor-pct-2-36559238725847.webp?v=1773576177\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"TrolMaster Aqua-X EC\/Temp Sensor (PCT-2)\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eTrolMaster Aqua-X EC\/Temp Sensor (PCT-2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eHeavy-duty EC and temperature probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqua-x-inline-ph-sensor-pph-2\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/meters-sensors-aqua-x-inline-ph-sensor-pph-2-36559692169431.webp?v=1773576127\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"TrolMaster Aqua-X pH Sensor (PPH-2)\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eTrolMaster Aqua-X pH Sensor (PPH-2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eHeavy-duty pH probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trolmaster-rj12-splitter-hub-sph-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/meters-sensors-trolmaster-rj12-splitter-hub-sph-1-36699118698711.webp?v=1773570870\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"TrolMaster SPH-1 8-Port RJ12 Splitter Hub\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eTrolMaster SPH-1 8-Port RJ12 Splitter Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e8-port hub instead of Y-splitters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TrolMaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931122622730,"sku":"HYD-TROL-051-01","price":1554.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/trolmaster-aqua-x-plus-nfs-3-controller-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792296256","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/trolmaster-aqua-x-plus-nfs-3-controller","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}