Soil Sensor
This device measures soil temperature, EC (Electrical Conductivity), and moisture. It transmits data using Modbus RTU communication protocol over the RS-485 standard.
Technical Specifications
The following table outlines the capabilities of the device.
Onboard sensors
Temperature sensor EC Probe Moisture probe Optional accelerometer for 2-axis angle detection
Memory
Historical data for internal statistics Configuration and calibration storage
Microcontroller
STM32 C0 Series MCU, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+
Sensing Specifications
The following table shows sensor characteristics.
Soil Temperature
EC
Soil Moisture
Physical Properties
This table shows the mechanical properties of the device.
Mounting Style
Manual insertion
Dimensions
60w x 20h x 120d mm
Base Material
ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) Impact, wear, and UV resistant
Weight
< 200g
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions refer to the physical and atmospheric conditions surrounding the device.
Operating Ambient Temperature
-20°C…+60°C
Relative Humidity
0°C…+30°C: 80% +30°C…+60°C: 50%
Storage
-20°C…+60°C
10%…90% rH
Electrical Characteristics
This table indicates the electrical specifications of the device.
Main Supply
DC 5…24V
RS-485
-7…+12V (No internal termination)
Internal Fuse
DC 60V 6A 1206 Case Slow-burning
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute maximum ratings indicate the maximum electrical or environmental parameters this device can withstand without damage.
Stresses above the absolute maximum ratings listed in the table may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and the functional operation of the device under these conditions is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Main Supply
DC 30V
RS-485
-7…+12V
Connectivity Options
This table lists the communication options of the device.
RS-485
4-Pin connectivity (Power, GND, RS-485 A, RS-485 B)
Communication Protocols
This device supports the following communication protocols.
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