Titan Controls Triton Standard Substrate Sensor

Root Zone Data at a Glance — EC, VWC, and Substrate Temperature in One Sensor

The Titan Controls Triton Standard Substrate Sensor delivers simultaneous measurement of three critical substrate parameters — electrical conductivity (EC), volumetric water content (VWC), and temperature — giving growers the data needed to optimize irrigation strategy and root-zone management.

Key Features & Benefits

• 3-Parameter Substrate Measurement: Simultaneously measures EC, volumetric water content, and substrate temperature — the three metrics that define root zone conditions.
• Precise EC Measurement: Electrical conductivity accuracy of ±800 µS/cm enables effective monitoring of nutrient solution concentration in the root zone.
• Accurate VWC Reading: Volumetric water content accuracy of ±8% V/V provides reliable substrate moisture data for irrigation scheduling.
• Compact Design: Slim probe form factor installs easily into most substrate types and container sizes without disrupting established plants.
• Class 2 Circuit Compatible: Designed for safe integration with Titan Controls Class 2 environmental monitoring systems.

Who Should Use This

Invaluable for growers focused on precision substrate management in coco, perlite blends, rockwool, or other inert media — particularly those running automated irrigation systems who want real-time substrate data to fine-tune irrigation triggers.

Compatibility

For use in Class 2 circuits. Compatible with Titan Controls environmental control systems designed to accept this sensor input. Dimensions: 7.48in L x 7.48in W x 4.33in H. Confirm controller compatibility before ordering.

About Titan Controls

Where the Tali monitors the air around the canopy, Titan Controls built the Triton to close the loop at the root zone — giving the same Hawthorne Gardening Company environmental-monitoring platform a matching sensor for what's happening below the surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

What growing media is this sensor compatible with?

The Triton works with a wide range of growing media including coco coir, perlite blends, rockwool, and other inert substrates. Performance in heavily amended organic soils may vary — verify with Titan Controls for specific media applications.

How does monitoring VWC improve irrigation management?

VWC measurement lets you track substrate moisture in real time, enabling irrigation based on actual substrate conditions rather than a fixed schedule. This prevents overwatering, reduces disease pressure, and ensures plants get water when they need it.

Why monitor substrate EC alongside VWC?

As plants take up water, nutrient concentrations in the substrate can rise or fall. Monitoring EC alongside VWC lets you catch salt buildup or nutrient depletion before it affects plant performance, and adjust feed strategy accordingly.

When should I insert the sensor into the substrate versus just checking runoff?

Insert the sensor to the manufacturer-specified depth in the active root zone for a continuous, real-time reading rather than a periodic runoff spot-check. Continuous substrate data catches trends between waterings that runoff testing alone would miss.