Hydro-X to M16 PushLock LED fixture communication — plug-and-play, three-piece kit.
The TrolMaster ECS-5 is a three-piece converter cable set that bridges the RJ12 output on a Hydro-X controller to the M16 PushLock waterproof connector used on compatible newer LED fixtures. No wiring, no modifications — plug in and the system communicates.
The ECS-5 is a purpose-built adapter kit in TrolMaster's ECS (External Control Signal) cable line. Its job is straightforward: it converts the RJ12 signal output from a TrolMaster Hydro-X controller into the M16 PushLock waterproof connector format required by certain newer LED fixtures. Without this cable, those fixtures cannot receive dimming or on/off commands from the Hydro-X system.
The kit ships as a complete three-piece solution. The 16 ft RJ12 cable runs from the controller port. The T-splitter distributes the signal so a single controller output can serve multiple fixtures within the Hydro-X system's signal limits. The 4 ft RJ12-to-PushLock converter cable terminates at the fixture. Nothing additional needs to be sourced — the kit handles the full run from controller to fixture.
This cable is specifically required when a facility is running TrolMaster Hydro-X environmental controls alongside LED fixtures that ship with an M16 PushLock waterproof control port rather than a standard RJ12 or 3.5mm jack. If your fixture uses a PushLock connector for its external control input, the ECS-5 is the correct adapter — not a generic RJ12 extension.
Commercial and licensed cultivation facilities integrating multi-zone Hydro-X lighting control should confirm the control port type on each fixture model before specifying adapters. TrolMaster's ECS line includes several variants (ECS-2, ECS-3, ECS-5, etc.) — the ECS-5 is the PushLock-specific version. Verify that your specific LED fixture uses the M16 PushLock input before ordering.
The M16 PushLock connector has a 5/8-inch diameter and a waterproof design, which is relevant in grow room environments where elevated humidity and condensation are routine. The waterproof rating on the fixture-side connector reduces the risk of signal degradation or connection failures at the point where moisture exposure is highest.
Installation is plug-and-play: connect the 16 ft RJ12 cable to the controller's RJ12 output port, use the T-splitter to branch to additional fixtures if needed, and terminate with the 4 ft converter cable at the fixture's PushLock port. No soldering, crimping, or custom wiring is involved. The system communicates immediately once the connections are seated.
The Hydro-X platform is built around RJ12-based signal distribution, with ECS adapter cables designed to bridge that standard to the wide variety of connector types found across commercial LED fixture brands. The ECS-5 is the Hydro-X ecosystem's answer for M16 PushLock-equipped fixtures, keeping lighting control inside a single unified controller rather than requiring separate standalone dimmers or third-party bridges.
For facilities running multiple fixture types across zones, TrolMaster's ECS cable library means each fixture category gets its own properly matched adapter — no compromise connections. The T-splitter included in the ECS-5 kit allows one Hydro-X output port to fan out to more than one compatible fixture, supporting common multi-light row or zone configurations without additional controller ports.
| SKU | ECS-5 |
| Brand | TrolMaster |
| Cable 1 | 16 ft RJ12 cable |
| Cable 2 | 4 ft RJ12 to M16 PushLock waterproof converter cable |
| Included Accessories | 1x T-shaped splitter |
| PushLock Connector Type | M16 (5/8" diameter) |
| Connector Rating | Waterproof (PushLock) |
| Installation | Plug-and-play, no tools required |
| Packaging Dimensions | 156mm (L) × 83mm (W) × 30mm (H) |
| Approx. Gross Weight (per pack) | 0.18 kg |
The ECS-5 is compatible with TrolMaster Hydro-X controllers that use RJ12 output ports for external lighting control signals. The 16 ft RJ12 cable plugs directly into the appropriate RJ12 socket on the controller.
The ECS-5 is designed for LED fixtures that use an M16 PushLock waterproof connector for their external control input. TrolMaster specifies this for certain newer fixture models with that port type. Confirm your fixture's control port type before ordering — if it uses a different connector (3.5mm jack, bare wire, 0–10V plug), a different ECS adapter is required.
Yes. The T-splitter included in the kit allows a single RJ12 controller output to branch to multiple compatible fixtures. The number of fixtures that can be driven from one port is subject to the Hydro-X system's signal distribution limits — consult your Hydro-X documentation for the supported fixture count per output.
No. TrolMaster produces several ECS cable variants, each engineered for a specific fixture-side connector type. The ECS-5 is specific to fixtures using the M16 PushLock waterproof connector. Other variants in the ECS line (such as the ECS-2, which uses a 3.5mm jack) are not interchangeable with the ECS-5.
No. The kit includes the 16 ft RJ12 cable, the 4 ft RJ12-to-PushLock converter cable, and the T-splitter — everything needed for a complete controller-to-fixture run. No additional cables, adapters, or tools are required for a standard single-fixture installation.
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