- Sku: HDRS-CXP8
- Vendor: Hydros
HYDROS Control XP8 Energy Bar
Please note: CONTROL XP8 ONLY - Nothing else is included.
The Ultimate Aquarium Power Strip for System Critical Equipment
Theย HYDROS Control XP8 is an eight-outlet (120V AC) energy bar and controller hybrid specifically designed for equipment like heaters and return pumps, which are critical to the life support of any aquarium system. Each individually controlled outlet is built into the HYDROS controller for the highest level of security. The Control XP8 has a built-in 60W universal voltage Meanwell power supply with a 14amp max power capacity and is designed to pass ETL/UL certification.ย Besides the clicking on and off of the controlled outlets, the XP8 is completely passively cooled, and with its isolated power circuitry, the controller runs completely silent. Best of all, each of the eight outlets has individual power monitoring capabilities.
Besides being an overbuilt power strip, the Control XP8 is also a fully functioning HYDROS system controller capableย of taking overย intelligent decisions based on the status of other HYDROS Devices within theย Collective. The two HYDROS Command Bus ports on the XP8 allow for a wired connection to any other HYDROS controller to form a collective of all Controls in one for the ultimate failsafe system.ย Control and monitor your Control XP8 energy bar from anywhere globally using the technologically advanced HYDROS cloud-based app. The Control XP8 also can monitor and control up to eight different HYDROS WiFi devices.
Features of the HYDROS Control XP8
- Power up to 14 amps of system-critical life support equipment
- The Control XP8 is a full brain that can share and take over theย decision-making of a HYDROS Collective
- Control up to 8 WiFi devices like fish feeders, smart outlets, and even additional WiFi power strips
- Command Bus port provides power to add redundancy power to your HYDROS Collective
- Designed to pass ETL/UL Certification
- Universal voltage works with both 110ย and 220V
- Built-in 60W Meanwell Power Supply
- No noisy fans; the XP8 is completely passively cooled
- Optical isolation between the power circuitry and the controlย circuitry. This provides safety failure, and it isolates theย control circuitry to reduce noise.
- Engineered, assembled, and supported in the USA.
Control XP8 Specifications
Max Per Relay:ย 8A
Total Max Amperage:ย 14A
Cord Length: 6ft
8 - Controllable Power Outlets
Eight controllable AC power outlets, each with individual power monitoring capabilities to safely manage aquarium equipment like heaters, lighting, water pumps, protein skimmers, filters, and much more.ย
2 - Command Bus
The HYDROS Command Bus powers the Control and communicates with other HYDROS devices for the ultimate failsafe.
Up to 8 WiFi Devices
Connect up to 8 WiFi devices for added modular control on additional equipment like lights, pumps, feeders, and more by adding aย HYDROS WiFi Power Stripย orย HYDROS Smart Plug (both sold separately).
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. and HYDROS hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
Complete Your HYDROS System
- Need fewer outlets? See the HYDROS WiFi Power Strip (4 Outlet).
- Link multiple Controls into a failsafe collective with a HYDROS Command Bus Cable and a Command Bus Terminator.
- Automate feeding with the HYDROS Drive Port Auto Feeder.
- Browse more automation and controllers.
Have a question?

HYDROS Control XP8 Energy Bar


