Connect Hydro-X to pigtail-wired LED drivers — plug-and-play, daisy-chain ready.
The TrolMaster ECS-2 is a purpose-built cable set that integrates the Hydro-X environmental controller with LED drivers using pigtail wiring. The kit includes everything needed to daisy-chain multiple fixtures back to a Hydro-X LMA adapter — no additional hardware required.
The TrolMaster ECS-2 is a three-piece cable set designed specifically to bridge the Hydro-X environmental control system to LED drivers that use pigtail (loose-wire) output connections. Where most TrolMaster LMA adapters connect via a standard RJ12-to-RJ12 run, drivers with bare pigtail leads require a different termination — and that's exactly what the ECS-2 solves.
The set includes a 16 ft RJ12 communication cable, a T-shaped Y-splitter, and a specialized 4 ft RJ12-to-female-barrel converter cable. The converter cable terminates in a two-screw terminal block that accepts the loose wires from the LED driver directly — no crimping tools, no custom fabrication. The result is a clean, secure low-voltage control connection between the Hydro-X system and your fixture's driver.
If you're running a TrolMaster Hydro-X system and your LED fixtures ship with pigtail dimming leads rather than a pre-installed RJ12 or barrel connector, the ECS-2 is the required interface cable. It is commonly used alongside TrolMaster's LMA-series lighting control adapters — particularly the LMA-14 — which handle the 0–10V protocol translation between Hydro-X and the fixture's driver.
This cable set is appropriate for commercial cultivation facilities integrating multi-zone automated lighting control. Operators running large canopies with multiple fixtures per zone will find the daisy-chain configuration especially useful: each fixture connects in series back to a single LMA adapter port, keeping cable runs organized and the control bus clean. It is also suitable during retrofits when adding Hydro-X control to an existing LED fixture array that lacks native RJ12 connectivity.
Plug-and-play installation is the defining practical advantage of the ECS-2. No additional tools are required to make the connection at the driver end — the two-screw terminal block accepts the pigtail leads and clamps securely. The RJ12 end plugs directly into the Y-splitter and then to the LMA adapter, completing the low-voltage control circuit.
The included T-shaped Y-splitter allows the single LMA output port to serve multiple downstream cable runs, enabling a daisy-chain wiring configuration where each controlled fixture links sequentially back to the Hydro-X adapter. This significantly reduces the number of discrete cable home-runs required in a multi-light zone. The 16 ft primary cable provides enough working distance to handle typical row spacing between the LMA adapter and the first fixture in a chain.
In a properly configured Hydro-X lighting control architecture, the ECS-2 operates at the final leg of the signal path: Hydro-X controller → LMA adapter → ECS-2 cable set → LED driver. The controller handles the scheduling, photoperiod, and dimming logic; the LMA translates protocol; and the ECS-2 delivers the 0–10V or equivalent control signal to the driver's pigtail input terminals.
For facilities with fixtures positioned at varying distances from the LMA mount point, the ECS-2 can be combined with additional RJ12 extension cable (TrolMaster ECS-1 or bulk ECS-500 roll) to extend reach without breaking the daisy-chain topology. The ECS-2 is a low-cost, high-leverage accessory — skipping it or substituting improvised wiring in a Hydro-X installation typically results in unreliable dimming response or loss of zone control. Spec it per fixture group, not per fixture.
| SKU | ECS-2 |
| Manufacturer | TrolMaster |
| Primary Cable | 16 ft RJ12 communication cable |
| Converter Cable | 4 ft RJ12 to female barrel (two-screw terminal block) |
| Splitter Included | 1× T-shaped RJ12 Y-splitter |
| Driver Interface | Two-screw terminal block for pigtail/loose-wire LED driver leads |
| Compatible System | TrolMaster Hydro-X (HCS-1, HCS-3, and related) |
| Typical LMA Pairing | LMA-14 and other LMA-series lighting control adapters |
| Package Dimensions | 156 mm (L) × 83 mm (W) × 30 mm (H) |
| Approx. Pack Weight | 0.18 kg |
The ECS-2 is designed to work with TrolMaster's LMA-series lighting control adapters — most commonly the LMA-14, which handles 0–10V protocol control for a wide range of LED and HID fixtures. Check your specific LMA model's compatibility list to confirm which ECS cable variant is required for your driver type.
The number of fixtures per LMA adapter port depends on the LMA model and fixture wattage/voltage — TrolMaster specifies per-LMA maximums in the technical documentation for each adapter (e.g., LMA-14 has defined per-circuit limits at higher voltages). The ECS-2's Y-splitter enables the daisy-chain topology, but always defer to the LMA's rated fixture count for your specific setup.
Yes. The ECS-2 is specifically built for LED drivers with pigtail (loose wire) dimming leads. The 4 ft converter cable terminates in a two-screw terminal block that clamps directly onto the driver's bare leads. If your driver uses a different connector type — such as a threaded waterproof connector or a 4-pin IP65 connector — a different ECS variant (ECS-3, ECS-9, etc.) is the appropriate selection.
Yes. The RJ12 communication bus used by Hydro-X is extensible. You can add a TrolMaster ECS-1 extension cable set or run custom-length cable from the ECS-500 bulk 500 ft RJ12 roll (with the MC-1 crimper) to extend the run between the LMA adapter and the first fixture in your chain.
The ECS-2 is sold as a complete set. Each package includes the 16 ft RJ12 cable, the 4 ft RJ12-to-female-barrel converter cable with terminal block, and the T-shaped Y-splitter — everything needed to complete one daisy-chain run from an LMA adapter to a pigtail-wired LED driver.
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