Water type
Marine + Reef
Fits
All ReefSense probes
Warranty
2 years
ReefSense USB Power Connector
Power for a ReefSense probe with no controller involved. The Red Sea ReefSense USB Power Connector runs a ReefSense probe from USB power on its own, so it can report over Bluetooth through the ReefBeat app without being plugged into a ReefControl Lite or Pro. It is the accessory Red Sea specifies for using a ReefSense probe remotely – away from a controller, or before you own one at all.
It is a power lead, not a controller substitute: readings taken this way display live in the app, but Red Sea does not log or trend them the way a controller-connected probe is.
Key features
- Frees a probe from the controller – power it from any USB source and read it over Bluetooth instead of a ReefControl port.
- Genuine Red Sea accessory – the connector Red Sea specifies for standalone ReefSense probe use.
- Works with every ReefSense probe – pH & Temperature, Salinity & Temperature, ORP and Temperature all use the same USB power path.
- Handy before you own a controller – check a probe or take a one-off reading without buying a ReefControl Lite or Pro first.
What's included
One ReefSense USB Power Connector. The probe itself and a USB power source are sold separately.
Specifications
| Store SKU | BA9037 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | R35838 (ReefSense USB-C Connector) |
| Type | USB power connector |
| Powers | Any ReefSense digital probe |
| Use case | Standalone/remote Bluetooth power, away from a ReefControl controller |
| App | ReefBeat – live reading, no logging in standalone mode |
| Water type | Marine / reef |
Will it fit my system?
It works with any ReefSense probe – pH & Temperature, Salinity & Temperature, ORP or Temperature – regardless of whether you own a ReefControl Lite, Pro or no controller at all. It is not required for normal use: a probe plugged into a ReefControl controller is already powered through that port. This connector is only needed when you want a probe running independently of a controller.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for: spot-checking a ReefSense probe before buying a controller, running a probe remotely (a quarantine tank or frag system, for example), or powering a probe for Bluetooth-only use.
Not suitable for: continuous logged monitoring or automation – a probe run this way is not connected to a ReefControl Lite or Pro, so it will not trend data over time or trigger ReefControl Power switching. For that, plug the probe into a controller instead.
Goes well with
- Red Sea ReefSense Temperature Probe
- Red Sea ReefSense pH & Temperature Probe
- Red Sea ReefControl Lite – for continuous, logged monitoring instead of standalone use.
- Red Sea ReefSense Single Probe Holder – mounts the probe once it is powered.
Warranty and delivery
Any manufacturer warranty Red Sea offers on this accessory applies in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which are not limited or excluded by it.
Ships as a standard small parcel.
Common questions
Do I need this to use a ReefSense probe?
No, not if the probe is plugged into a ReefControl Lite or Pro – the controller powers it through the port. This connector is only for running a probe away from a controller.
Does a probe powered this way still log to the ReefBeat app?
It displays a live reading, but Red Sea does not log or trend it the way a controller-connected probe is, so this mode suits a quick check rather than ongoing monitoring.
Which probes does it work with?
Any ReefSense digital probe – pH & Temperature, Salinity & Temperature, ORP or standalone Temperature.
Can I use it to try a probe before buying a controller?
Yes – this is one of the situations Red Sea specifies it for, powering the probe over USB so it reports over Bluetooth through the ReefBeat app without a controller in the loop.
