Series Overview

MODELS – Hydrone 3, Hydrone 5, Hydrone 7

Hydrone 3

Hydrone 5

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Hydrone 7

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Hydrone 3

Controller Diagram

Programming Modes

Tap the mode button to cycle through the controller’s available programming modes: OFF, ON, AUTO (1 trigger), VPD (1 trigger), TIMER (ON and OFF), and CYCLE (ON and OFF).

OFF Mode

Your dehumidifier will not run while in this mode. The OFF Mode setting also serves as the minimum level the other modes will run at while triggered OFF.

Minimum Level

Your dehumidifier will run at the level set in OFF Mode, as the minimum level, when triggered to turn OFF. These other modes include the AUTO Mode, CYCLE Mode, and TIMER Mode. It will run continuously until triggered ON, at which point it will run at the level set in ON Mode. If you want your dehumidifier to turn off completely when it's triggered to be OFF, set the OFF Mode level to zero.

ON Mode

Your dehumidifier will actively run at the level set here, regardless of the probe’s reading. The ON Mode setting also serves as the maximum level the other modes will run at.

Maximum Level

Your dehumidifier will run at the level set in ON Mode, as the maximum level, when triggered ON, as well as in the AUTO Mode, CYCLE Mode, and TIMER Mode. Do not set the ON Mode figure to zero or your dehumidifier will turn off when it’s triggered ON in all modes.

AUTO Mode (High Humidity Trigger)

The AUTO Mode sets the high humidity trigger. Your dehumidifier will activate if the probe’s reading exceeds this threshold. Once triggered, your dehumidifier will ramp up to the level set in ON Mode. If the probe’s reading falls below this trigger point, your dehumidifier will slow down to a stop or at the level set in OFF Mode. Leaving the AUTO Mode while it is active will pause it until you return to this mode.

NOTE: If there is a level set in OFF Mode other than zero, your dehumidifier will run at that level when triggered to turn off.

VPD Mode (Low VPD Trigger)

The VPD Mode sets the low VPD trigger. Your dehumidifier will activate if the probe’s reading meets or falls below this threshold. Once triggered, your dehumidifier will gradually ramp up to the level set in ON Mode. If the probe’s reading exceeds this trigger point, your dehumidifier will gradually slow down to a stop or at the level set in OFF Mode. Leaving the VPD Mode while it is active will pause it until you return to this mode.

NOTE: If there is a level set in OFF Mode other than zero, your dehumidifier will run at that level when triggered to turn off.

TIMER Mode (To OFF)

The TIMER Mode sets a countdown time. Your dehumidifier will run at the level set in ON Mode until the countdown ends. The countdown will begin if no buttons are tapped for 3 seconds. Leaving the TIMER Mode while the countdown is running will pause it until you return to this mode.

NOTE: If there is a level set in OFF Mode other than zero, your dehumidifier will run at that level when triggered to turn off.

CYCLE Mode (ON and OFF)

The CYCLE Mode sets an on duration and an off duration for your dehumidifier to cycle through continuously. Press the up or down button to first set a duration for your dehumidifier to activate. Then press the mode button again and set a duration for your dehumidifier to deactivate. When your dehumidifier is activated, it will run at the level set in ON Mode. When your dehumidifier is deactivated, it will run at the level set in OFF Mode. The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds. Leaving the CYCLE Mode while the countdown is running will pause it until you return to this mode.

NOTE: If there is a level set in OFF Mode other than zero, your dehumidifier will run at that level when triggered to turn off.

Controller Settings

Pressing the setting button will cycle through the controller’s available settings: °F / °C, CALIB. T° / H% / kPa, and LEAF OFFSET.

°F/°C Setting

Changes the displayed units to Fahrenheit or Celsius. Press the up or down button to cycle through F and C. All displayed units will automatically convert when adjusting this setting.

Calibration Temperature Setting

Adjusts the temperature reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 1° increments. The calibration cycle ranges from -20°F to 20°F (or -10°C to 10°C) and will be applied to the sensor probe’s measurements.

Calibration Humidity Setting

Adjusts the relative humidity reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 1% increments. The calibration cycle ranges from -10% to 10% and will be applied to the sensor probe’s measurements.

Calibration Leaf Offset Setting

Adjusts the VPD reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 1° increments. The calibration cycle ranges from -20°F to 20°F (or -10°C to 10°C) and will be applied to the sensor probe’s measurements.

Alert Icons

The alert icons are displayed at the top of the screen and will flash when the controller signals an alert, notifying you of any triggered functions or alarms.

1. Full Condensation Tank – Displays when the condensation tank is full. Your dehumidifier will pause programming and its screen will flash until the water is emptied.
2. Fail-Safe – Displays whenever your dehumidifier falls or is tilted past a 20° angle. Your dehumidifier will pause programming and its screen will flash until it is back to an upright position.
3. Missing Condensation Tank – Displays when the condensation tank is missing. Your dehumidifier will pause programming and its screen will flash until the condensation tank is replaced.
4. AUTO Mode Alert – Flashes whenever the AUTO Mode trigger activates your dehumidifier.
5. TIMER Alert – Flashes when a countdown has completed in the TIMER or CYCLE Mode.
6. VPD Alert – Flashes whenever the VPD Mode trigger activates your dehumidifier.
7. Display Lock Alert – Displays when you lock the screen. The icon will flash and beep if you attempt to adjust your dehumidifier while it is still locked.

Other Settings

Factory Reset

Holding the mode, up, and down buttons together for 5 seconds will reset your dehumidifier and restore factory settings. This clears all user parameters in each mode and setting.

Controller Lock

Holding the setting button will lock the dehumidifier in your current mode. While your dehumidifier is locked, no parameters may be adjusted, nor will you be able to switch modes. Holding the setting button again will unlock the dehumidifier.

Hide Screen

Lock the dehumidifier so no settings can be adjusted. See above. Then press the setting button to turn the display off. Pressing it again will turn the display back on. Programs will still run in the background while the LCD screen is off.

Jump to OFF Mode

Holding the mode button for 3 seconds while in any mode or setting will automatically jump to OFF Mode. This function is disabled if the dehumidifier is locked.

Switch Dry and Fan Modes

Holding the mode and setting buttons for 3 seconds while in any mode or setting will automatically switch to DRY or FAN Mode. This function is disabled if the dehumidifier is locked.

Reset to OFF/Default

Holding the up and down buttons together for 2 seconds will reset the value of your current mode or setting to default. In AUTO and VPD Mode, pressing either the up or down button will return to its previous value.

Auto Increasing/Decreasing

Holding the up or down button will increase or decrease the user setting automatically until you release them.

Mute Sound

Holding the mode and up buttons for 3 seconds will turn off beeping sounds. A single beep will indicate beeping sounds are disabled when using the onboard controller. Holding the mode and up buttons again will re-enable them.

Hydrone 5

Controller Diagram

Factory Reset

Hold the power and up buttons for 3 seconds to reset your dehumidifier and restore factory settings.

Mute Sound

Hold the up and down buttons for 2 seconds to mute/unmute sound.

Alarms

No Longer Upright
An alarm will sound, and the lights will flash whenever your dehumidifier falls or is tilted past a 45° angle. Your dehumidifier will pause programming until it is back to an upright position.

Full/Missing Tank
An alarm will sound, and the lights will flash whenever the condensation tank is full. Your dehumidifier will pause programming until its tank is emptied and replaced. Removing the tank will also trigger this alarm, stopping when you put the tank back in place.

Overheat Protection
An alarm will sound, programming will pause, and 5 of the 10 lights will flash whenever your dehumidifier overheats. If this happens, turn off your dehumidifier, unplug it, and let it sit until it cools before restarting it.

Hydrone 7

Controller Diagram

Programming Modes

Tap the dry or fan mode button to cycle through the mode’s target setting. Hold to cycle past the target range until ON mode is activated. AI setting (dry mode ONLY) analyzes climate patterns, anticipates spikes, and adjusts humidity levels dynamically to maintain your desired humidity or VPD target.

Pressing the display button will cycle through the controller’s available settings: % / kPa.

Other Settings

Factory Reset

Hold the power and dry buttons together for 3 seconds to reset your dehumidifier and restore factory settings.

Mute Sound

Hold the power and display setting buttons together for 2 seconds to mute/unmute sound.

Hide Display

Hold the display setting button for 3 seconds to hide the display. The mode indicator light will remain on. Press any button other than the power button to turn the display back on.

Alert Icons

The alert icons are displayed at the top of the screen and will flash when the controller signals an alert, notifying you of any triggered functions or alarms.

1. No Longer Upright – Displays if your dehumidifier falls or is tilted past a 45° angle. An alarm will sound, and all programming will pause until it is back to an upright position.
2. Full/Missing Tank – Displays whenever the condensation tank is full. Your dehumidifier will pause programming, and its screen will flash until its tank is emptied and replaced. Removing the tank will also trigger this alert icon, disappearing when you put the tank back in place.
3. Overheat Protection – Displays if your dehumidifier overheats. An alarm will sound, and all programming will pause. If this happens, turn off your dehumidifier, unplug it, and let it sit until it cools before restarting it.
4. Faulty Systems Alert – Displays if your dehumidifier detects a fault with its internal components. Please contact our customer service department for assistance.