Create the Ideal Environment for Healthy Plant Growth
Whether you're growing vegetables, herbs, seedlings or ornamental plants, maintaining the right carbon dioxide (CO₂) level can help create a more balanced growing environment. The TrolMaster MBS-S8 CO₂ Sensor continuously monitors CO₂ levels and works with compatible Hydro-X controllers to help automate your indoor garden.
Easy to install and built for dependable performance, it's an excellent addition to grow tents, grow rooms and other controlled growing environments where accurate climate monitoring is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TrolMaster MBS-S8 CO₂ Sensor measure?
The MBS-S8 measures the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) within your growing environment in real time, helping compatible TrolMaster systems maintain stable environmental conditions.
Which TrolMaster systems is the MBS-S8 compatible with?
The MBS-S8 is designed for use with the TrolMaster Hydro-X Environmental Control System and works alongside compatible CO₂ device modules to monitor and automate CO₂ management.
Does the sensor automatically detect day and night?
Yes. The MBS-S8 features a built-in photocell that detects light and dark periods, allowing the Hydro-X system to adjust CO₂ control based on your lighting schedule.
Is installation complicated?
Not at all. The sensor features a plug-and-play design and is supplied with a 16 ft (approximately 4.9 m) RJ12 cable and an RJ12 T-splitter for straightforward installation.
Can the sensor be used in grow tents and grow rooms?
Yes. The MBS-S8 is suitable for a wide range of controlled growing environments, including grow tents, indoor gardens, propagation areas and larger grow rooms where accurate CO₂ monitoring is beneficial.
How should the sensor be maintained?
For reliable performance, keep the sensor clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to water, condensation or sprays, as these can affect its accuracy and lifespan.
Why is monitoring CO₂ important?
Monitoring CO₂ helps maintain a stable growing environment. When integrated with a compatible control system, accurate CO₂ readings allow environmental conditions to be managed more effectively alongside lighting, ventilation and temperature control.
What comes in the box?
Each MBS-S8 includes:
1 × CO₂ Sensor
1 × 16 ft RJ12 cable
1 × RJ12 T-splitter
Everything needed to connect the sensor to a compatible Hydro-X system is included.