Mounted soil sampler SDI-12 /RS-485

capacitivemoisturetemperature

Sub-Surface Probe with MODBUS, SDI-12 & RS-485 interface options Application: annual crops, orchards, pastures, nurseries, greenhouses and turf (gholf, football, cricket and other) The AquaCheck Sub-Surface probe is a capacitance based soil moisture and soil temperature monitoring device offering up to 15 sensors per probe. The Sub-Surface probe requires an external logger or remote transmission unit and external power supply. General Specifications: • A capacitance based continuous logging probe. • Probe lengths from 200mm to 1600mm (refer to the link below for the various options available). • Up to 15 soil moisture and soil temperature sensors depending on the probe configuration. • Shaft diameter: 32mm. • Compliancy: CE, FCC certified. • Communication Interface options: - SDI-12 (serial data interface, 1200bd) - MODBUS, 2400bd Technical Specifications: • Supplied with a 6m 3-core 0,5mm thick cable. • Voltage input: 4-14V. • Power requirement: 10uA (0,01mA) during idle; 20mA for 2 seconds during measurement. • Sensor spacing: every 100mm or 200mm (refer to the link below for the various options available). • Sensor resolution: Approximately 13 bits. • Temperature sensor: 0 to 51 °C, steps of 0.2 Degrees.