Industrial Soil Moisture & Temperature & EC Sensor MODBUS-RTU RS485 (S-Soil MTEC-02A)
This industrial-grade MODBUS-RTU RS485 Soil Moisture & Temperature & EC Sensor features high accuracy, reliability, stability, and durability. It can be widely used in monitoring soil moisture, soil temperature, and soil EC in professional application scenarios.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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Features
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High Performance: high accuracy, reliability, and stability
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Compact Design: 3-in-1, soil moisture, temperature, and EC sensor
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Universal Protocol: MODBUS-RTU RS-485
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Wide range power supply: 3.6V ~ 30V
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Industrial-grade Robustness: IP68 rated, suitable for long-term applications
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Widely Applicable: can be used in soil, water, nutrient solution, and other substrates
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Strong Anti-interference: made of flame-retardant epoxy resin
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High Durability: anti-corrosion, with excellent performance for long-term use
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User-friendly: easy to use, install and integrate
Soil moisture is the water stored in the soil. Soil temperature is the warmth of the soil. Soil electrical conductivity (EC) is the level of salts in soil (salinity). These parameters are very important indicators of soil fertility and health, which ultimately affect the plants. When there is a high soil salinity, the salt will make it difficult for the plants to consume water even though there is a high moisture level in the soil. This will ultimately "burn" the plants. Meanwhile, too much moisture in the soil is not only bad for the plants but also wastes water and adds extra burdens to our planet earth.
Plants grow best in their preferred environment, at the optimal ranges of soil moisture, temperature, and EC level. It's important for growers to get access to the data of these parameters, to get insights on what actions need to be taken to ensure plant health and higher yield.
This Soil Moisture & Temperature & EC Sensor MODBUS-RTU RS485 (S-Soil MTEC-02A) is designed with industry standards, featuring high precision and high sensitivity and durability. Incorporating three sensors (soil moisture sensor, soil temperature sensor, and soil electrical conductivity) into one, with auto temperature compensation, this sensor ensures the accuracy of measurements regardless of the environmental changes.
By measuring the dielectric constant of the soil, it can stably measure the soil VWC (volumetric water content) regardless of various soil types. The measurement conforms to current international standards for soil moisture measurement.
The stainless steel probe can be permanently inserted in the soil with quick testing for long-term use. This soil sensor is IP68 rated, very robust and durable, suitable to be applied at long-term monitoring of soil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity at scientific experiments, water-saving irrigation, gardening, greenhouses, outdoor farming, horticulture, golf turf management, forestry, precision agriculture, and other professional environmental monitoring scenarios. It can also be applied in the water, nutrient solution, and other kinds of substrates where the EC level is needed.
Specifications
| General Parameters | |
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| Product Model | S-Temp&VWC&EC-02A |
| Interface | RS-485 |
| Protocol | MODBUS-RTU RS485 |
| Power Supply | 3.6 ~ 30V DC |
| Current Consumption |
(quiescent dissipation) |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ +85℃ |
| Probe Material | Anti-corrosion special electrode |
| Sealing Material | Black flame-retardant epoxy resin |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Cable Length | 5 meters |
| Installation | All buried or probe into the media to be measured |
| Device Weight | 210g |
| Soil Temperature | |
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| Range | -40℃ ~ +80℃ |
| Accuracy | ± 0.5 ℃ |
| Resolution | 0.1℃ |
| Soil Moisture | |
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| Range |
From completely dry to fully saturated (from 0% to 100% of saturation) |
| Accuracy |
±2% (0~50%) ±3% (50~100%) |
| Resolution |
0.03% (0~50%) 1% (50~100%) |
| Electrical Conductivity | |
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| Range | 0 ~ 10000 μs/cm |
| Accuracy | ± 3% |
| Resolution | 10 μs/cm |
| Temperature Compensation |
Built-in temperature compensation sensor, Range: 0-50°C |
Applications
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Water-saving irrigation
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Scientific Experiments
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Greenhouse Management
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Horticulture and Gardening
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Golf turf Management
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Grassland Management
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Smart Agriculture
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Soil Testing
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Other Environmental Monitoring Scenarios
Wiring Diagram
Dimensions
FAQ:
| Q: | What exactly is soil moisture measured? |
| A: | Measured is soil volumetric water content, soil volumetric water content %= soil volumetric water content * bulk density |
| Q: | How is soil volume water content measured? |
| A: | By measuring the dielectric constant, and then through a certain calculation formula to convert into soil volume water content. |
| Q: | Why does the measured volume water content of soil not reach 100% in water? |
| A: |
First of all, the saturated water content of the soil is about 60%, and the measurement of higher water content is not of practical significance. Second, we need to pay attention to the test environment and method when testing. 7*7*7cm square column range measured by the sensor probe. If water is used for the test, a container of at least 20*20*20cm is required, and the probe is placed in the middle (with water to immerse the probe). The resulting value will be between 80% and 100%. |
| Q: | How to install a soil sensor probe? |
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Dig a vertical hole, insert the sensor steel needle into the hole to be measured, and then compacted the pit to ensure that the steel needle is in close contact with the soil.
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| Q: |
Is the conductivity affected by soil moisture? |
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The EC value can be continuously monitored in the field, mainly by measuring Bulk EC value, which is related to soil water content. If there is no water or little water content, the ions in the soil cannot dissolve in the water, and conductivity will be low. |
ECCN/HTS
| HSCODE | 9025800000 |
| USHSCODE | 9031808070 |
| UPC | |
| EUHSCODE | 9013101000 |
| COO | CHINA |
| RoHS | 1 |