What is the Hydra® Transducer Control Panel?

What is the Hydra^® Transducer Control Panel?

Take a deeper look at our Hydra^® Transducer Control Panel, a purpose-built solution for precise, reliable level control in wastewater, sewage, and dewatering applications. This article is meant to be educational and serve as a complete product overview you can reference when evaluating level control options.

What is the Hydra^®?

Hydra^® is a complete line of simplex, duplex, and triplex transducer-based pump control panels designed to provide accurate level measurement, intuitive control, and long-term reliability in demanding environments.

A rugged NEMA 3R painted steel enclosure
An integrated 7″ HMI touchscreen controller
A pressure transducer level measurement system with (4) backup floats
Built-in alarm and monitoring functionality

Hydra^® is ideal for applications where float systems are unreliable or where more precise level control is required.

Built for Wastewater Applications

Hydra^® control panels are commonly used in:

Sewage pump chambers
Grinder pump systems
Sump pump basins
Lift stations
Dewatering applications

Each system is engineered to deliver accurate level sensing, consistent pump operation, and simplified setup in the field.

Standard Level Control with the Transducer Pro™

Every Hydra^® panel ships standard with our Transducer Pro™, a submersible level transmitter specifically designed for wastewater and slurry environments.

Transducer Pro™ features include:

316 stainless steel construction
Piezoresistive sensing element
IP68 rated for submersible operation
Designed for wastewater and slurry applications

Available sensing ranges support depths from 11 ft up to 46 ft, depending on transducer selection.

Simple Calibration & Flexible Setpoints

Hydra^® panels are designed to be easy to configure during installation and startup.

Depending on panel type, adjustable setpoints include:

Simplex: Low Level, Stop, Start, High Level
Duplex: Low Level, Stop, Lead, Lag, High Level
Automatic pump alternation on duplex and triplex systems
Designed for wastewater and slurry applications
High demand operation for two-pump run conditions

Calibration and setpoint adjustments are performed directly through the touchscreen interface.

Pacific 2.0™ Comes Standard

Every Hydra^® control panel is powered by Pacific 2.0™, our advanced HMI platform designed for clarity, speed, and ease of use.

Pacific 2.0™ provides:

Real-time tank level display
Pump run status and run hours
Cycle counts for each pump
Alarm and fault history logging
HOA control for each pump

Pacific 2.0™ also supports advanced communication protocols for system integration and remote monitoring.

You can learn more about Pacific 2.0 here:

Communication & Monitoring Capabilities

Hydra^® panels support:

Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP
BACnet IP and BACnet MS/TP

These protocols allow Hydra^® to integrate into larger control systems, support remote monitoring, and enable master slave operations when required.

Standard dry contacts are also provided for:

High-level alarm
Pump fault indication

Alarm & Protection Features

Hydra^® panels include:

85 dB audible alarm horn (measured at 10 ft)
Red beacon alarm light
Motor protective switches with adjustable overload
Branch circuit protection and disconnecting means

These features help protect pumps and provide clear fault indications for operators.

Available Configurations & Options

Hydra^® panels are available in:

Simplex, Duplex, and Triplex configurations
Single phase and three phase power options

Optional features include:

Stainless steel enclosures (304 or 316)
Phase monitoring
Generator receptacles
Battery backup
Intrinsically safe options
Pump Portal^® remote monitoring

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Hydra^® Transducer Control Panel

A purpose-built solution for precise, reliable level control.

Our Hydra^® transducer panels are a complete line of simplex, duplex, and triplex control panels that feature a versatile 7.0″ HMI touchscreen controller ideal for sewage, wastewater, and dewatering applications. These control panels are equipped with our Pacific 2.0 software, which provides extensive system customization options and easy user guide tools with step-by-step instructions for the adjustable fields. These panels include a painted steel enclosure, upgraded pump protection, and remote monitoring dry contacts (Pump Fault and High Level). Hydra^® control panels come standard with a two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

What is the Hydra® Transducer Control Panel?