Soil Sensor

This document is currently in the preliminary stage, and therefore, device specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

Property
Value

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.

Measurement
Accuracy
Min
Max

Soil Temperature

EC

Soil Moisture

Physical Properties

This table shows the mechanical properties of the device.

Property
Value

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.

Property
Value

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.

Property
Value

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.

Property
Value

Main Supply

DC 30V

RS-485

-7…+12V

Connectivity Options

This table lists the communication options of the device.

Property
Value

RS-485

4-Pin connectivity (Power, GND, RS-485 A, RS-485 B)

Communication Protocols

This device supports the following communication protocols.

Modbus Protocol

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