Smarter Climate Control for Healthier, Higher-Yielding Crops
The TrolMaster ARS-2 AC Remote Station gives growers complete automated control over compatible infrared (IR) air conditioning systems when connected to a TrolMaster Hydro-X, Hydro-X Pro, Hydro-X Plus, Tent-X or Green-X controller. By learning the commands from your existing air conditioner remote, the ARS-2 automatically maintains separate day and night temperature settings, helping to create the stable growing environment essential for healthier vegetables, herbs and commercial crops.
An upgrade over the previous ARS-1, the ARS-2 supports AUTO, COOL and HEAT operating modes, giving growers far greater flexibility throughout the year. It can even be configured so your air conditioning remains effectively off during selected periods, reducing unnecessary energy consumption while maintaining ideal environmental conditions when your plants need them most. Whether you're growing tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens or medicinal plants, precise climate control helps reduce stress, improve nutrient uptake and maximise crop consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TrolMaster ARS-2 do?
The ARS-2 automatically controls compatible infrared (IR) remote-controlled air conditioning systems through a TrolMaster controller, maintaining separate day and night temperatures without manual adjustments.
Which TrolMaster controllers work with the ARS-2?
The ARS-2 is compatible with the Hydro-X (HCS-1), Hydro-X Pro (HCS-2), Hydro-X Plus (HCS-3), Tent-X (TCS-1) and Green-X (GCS-1) environmental control systems.
What's the difference between the ARS-1 and ARS-2?
The ARS-2 is the newer model and can learn and control AUTO, COOL and HEAT modes, whereas the ARS-1 was limited to controlling temperature within a single operating mode.
Will the ARS-2 work with my air conditioner?
The ARS-2 is designed for most IR remote-controlled mini-split air conditioning systems and many compatible window-mounted air conditioners. It learns the commands from your existing remote control.
Why should growers automate their air conditioning?
Maintaining consistent temperatures helps reduce plant stress, encourages stronger vegetative growth, improves nutrient uptake and creates more uniform crop development throughout the growing cycle.
Can the ARS-2 automatically switch between day and night temperatures?
Yes. The ARS-2 automatically changes the temperature according to the programmed day and night schedule in your compatible TrolMaster controller.
Can the ARS-2 help reduce electricity costs?
Yes. One of the ARS-2's new features allows growers to configure one part of the day or night cycle so the air conditioner remains effectively switched off when cooling or heating isn't required.
Why choose the ARS-2 over manual climate control?
The ARS-2 provides reliable, automated climate management, eliminating the need for constant manual temperature adjustments while helping create the consistent environment needed for healthier crops and improved harvests.