AquaBar® Professional

• Enhanced Animal Welfare
  Ensure smooth transitions in lighting intensity—no sudden changes that can stress aquatic life. Designed to support top-tier animal care standards, including compliance with 5-star pet trade licensing requirements.
• Effortless Plug-and-Play Setup
  Each Control Node installs inline between the light and the power supply (1 node per rack), making deployment fast and hassle-free.
• Reliable Wireless Control
  Utilizes a robust RF mesh network—no Wi-Fi required. This system ensures stable communication across large retail floors or laboratory settings.
• Intuitive Software Interface
  Control your system with a drag-and-drop user interface, compatible with any Windows laptop or PC via USB-A. The system uses a compact USB Dongle to connect, making setup and operation easy.
• Motion-Based Automation
  Integrate optional PIR sensors to automatically dim lights when no one is present—saving energy and extending equipment life.
• Manual Override When Needed
  Use the wireless key fob to quickly turn lights on or off manually. Ideal for maintenance or staff interactions outside of automated cycles.
• Environmental Monitoring (Optional)
  Track temperature and water level in real-time with add-on probes and sensors. Perfect for data logging, diagnostics, and compliance in professional setups.

•  AquaBar® Professional USB Dongle (APDONGLE)
  Enables wireless communication between the system and your Windows device. Also supports initial setup with new device pairing.

• Standard Node (APNODE)
  The core control unit for connecting lights and sensors. Comes with a mounting bracket for secure installation on rack systems.

•  Temperature Probe (APTEMPP)
  Provides accurate water temperature monitoring, helping you maintain ideal conditions in sensitive environments.

•  Clock Node (APCLOCK)
  Contains a battery back-up to maintain light timings after a power cut, ensuring consistency across devices, even in large-scale systems. Also allows connection of motion sensors to the system for further efficiencies.

• PIR Cable (APPIRCAB)
  Connects your motion sensors for occupancy-based dimming of lights, boosting efficiency and animal comfort.

• Key Fob Remote (APFOB)
  Instant manual control from your pocket. Ideal for on-the-fly overrides or quick activation of lighting without software access.

• PSU Cable (APPSUCAB)
  Provides safe and stable power to motion sensors. Designed for durability and consistent operation.

• Pro Level Sensor
  Get accurate, real-time water level monitoring with this high-precision, waterproof sensor—perfect for both residential and commercial systems.

• Reliable automation for complex systems

• Easy installation with all brackets included

• Designed for aquatics, labs, and commercial setups

• Modular design for customised control

• Built by Tropical Marine Centre, trusted by professionals for over 50 years

Start building your AquaBar® Professional setup today – with intelligent nodes, precision sensors, and accessories engineered for performance.