SenseCap Soil Sensor
This soil sensor by Seeed Studios offers high accuracy and sensitivity, making it an essential tool for observing and studying the dynamics of saline soil. By measuring the soil's dielectric constant, it provides a direct and stable reading of the soil's moisture content, electrical conductivity and temperature.
Three soil parameters, one Modbus cable
With its ability to provide real-time and reliable data, this sensor is a valuable asset for anyone involved in soil science, agriculture and environmental monitoring. It can be used in conjunction with the CDS551 Cirrus Modbus or CDS545 Nimbus Modbus loggers.
Why this sensor
- High accuracy and sensitivity. Ensures precise measurements crucial for scientific research and practical applications.
- Multi-parameter measurement. Simultaneously measures soil moisture, electrical conductivity (EC) and temperature.
- Volume of soil moisture. Accurately measures the soil's moisture volume, conforming to international standards.
- Versatile applications. Ideal for soil moisture monitoring, scientific experiments, water-saving irrigation, greenhouse vegetables, flowers, grass, soil, plant cultivation, sewage treatment, grain storage, greenhouse control and precision agriculture.
Where it is used
- Soil moisture monitoring. Keep track of soil moisture levels in various environments.
- Scientific research. Conduct experiments and gather data on soil moisture, EC and temperature.
- Water-saving irrigation. Optimise irrigation systems to save water and improve plant health.
- Greenhouse management. Monitor and control soil conditions for vegetables, flowers and other greenhouse plants.
- Precision agriculture. Enhance agricultural practices with accurate soil data.
Technical detail
- Soil temperature
Range: -40°C to +80°C
Accuracy: ±0.5°C
Resolution: 0.1°C - Soil moisture
Range: completely dry to fully saturated (0% to 100%)
Accuracy: ±2% (0-50%); ±3% (50-100%)
Resolution: 0.03% (0-50%); 1% (50-100%) - Electrical conductivity
Range: 0 ~ 10 000 µs/cm
Accuracy: ±3%
Resolution: 10 µs/cm
Built-in temperature compensation (0-50°C)
- Product model: S-Temp&VWC&EC-02
- Interface: RS-485, MODBUS-RTU
- Power supply: 3.6 ~ 30V DC
- Current consumption: 6mA @ 24V DC
- IP rating: IP68
- Cable length: 5 meters
- Operating temperature: -40 ~ 85°C
- Probe material: anti-corrosion special electrode
- Sealing material: black flame retardant epoxy resin
- Installation: fully embedded or probe inserted into the measured medium
- Device weight: 210g
Two ways to install the probe
Instant measurement
Choose a suitable measurement site, avoid rocks, and ensure that the steel probes do not hit anything hard. Cut the topsoil according to the required measurement depth to maintain the original tightness of the soil below. Hold the sensor and insert it vertically into the soil. Do not move it from side to side during the insertion. Multiple measurements and averaging are recommended for a small range of measurement points.
Buried measurement
Dig a hole with a diameter of more than 20 cm vertically. Insert the steel needles of the sensor horizontally into the wall of the hole at the desired measurement depth. Fill the hole and pack the soil tightly. Measure and record the data for several days, months, or even longer after it has stabilised for a period of time.
Add soil data to your CloudWorks system
Pair the SenseCap sensor with a Cirrus or Nimbus Modbus logger and read moisture, EC and temperature straight into your CloudWorks database.