Note
This Industrial Soil Moisture, Temperature & EC Sensor comes in two versions. The main difference is in the cable connector. Please choose the version that best suits your needs:
(1) S-Soil MTEC-02B: with a waterproof aviation connector. This version saves you time in deployment as you won't have to use screws to connect the cable to the data logger. And it can be used with SenseCAP Sensor Hub 4G Data Logger instantly with ease.
(2) S-Soil MTEC-02A: with hook-up wires.
Note
Please send an email to sensecap[at]seeed[dot]cc to request any technical support for this product.
Features
High Performance: high accuracy, reliability, and stability
Compact Design: 3-in-1, soil moisture, temperature, and EC sensor
Universal Protocol: MODBUS-RTU RS-485
Wide range power supply: 3.6V ~ 30V
Industrial-grade Robustness: IP68 rated, suitable for long-term applications
Widely Applicable: can be used in soil, water, nutrient solution, and other substrates
Strong Anti-interference: made of flame-retardant epoxy resin
High Durability: anti-corrosion, with excellent performance for long-term use
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
Product Model S-Temp&VWC&EC-02A
Interface RS-485
Protocol MODBUS-RTU RS485
Power Supply 3.6 ~ 30V DC
Current Consumption
6mA@24V DC
(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
Range -40? ~ +80?
Accuracy ± 0.5 ?
Resolution 0.1?
Soil Moisture
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
Range 0 ~ 10000 ?s/cm
Accuracy ± 3%
Resolution 10 ?s/cm
Temperature Compensation
Built-in temperature compensation sensor,
Range: 0-50°C
Applications
Water-saving irrigation
Scientific Experiments
Greenhouse Management
Horticulture and Gardening
Golf turf Management
Grassland Management
Smart Agriculture
Soil Testing
Other Environmental Monitoring Scenarios
Wiring Diagram
Dimensions
Note
Please refer to the user manual for more details about the wiring diagram.
