Purpose:
The Hydra soil moisture temperature conductivity sensor can simultaneously measure parameters such as soil volume moisture content, soil conductivity, and soil temperature. The sensor output signal can be selected from three types: analog signal, SDI-12, and RS485, which are widely used in the research and production fields of agriculture, hydrology, meteorology, geophysics, and civil engineering.
Measurement principle:
The Hydra soil moisture temperature conductivity sensor measures the dielectric constant by emitting high-frequency electromagnetic waves, allowing for the calculation of soil moisture content and conductivity. High frequency electromagnetic waves simultaneously measure the capacitance and conductivity characteristics of the measured object. The capacitance characteristics reflect the soil moisture content, while the conductivity characteristics reflect the soil salt content. The temperature is measured by embedding a calibrated electric heating regulator into the probe.
Technical specifications:
dielectric constant | |
measuring range |
1~80 (1=air, 80=distilled water) |
measurement accuracy |
± 1.5% or 0.2 (typical distilled water) |
soil moisture | |
measuring range |
0~saturation |
measurement accuracy |
Most soils have a WFV of ± 0.01, while special soils have a WFV of ± 0.03 |
conductivity | |
measuring range |
0.01~1.5 S/m |
measurement accuracy |
± 2.0% or 0.005 S/m (typical) |
temperature | |
measuring range |
-10~+55℃ |
measurement accuracy |
±0.1℃ |
Electrical specifications | |
power supply |
9~20 VDC |
Communication protocol |
SDI-12 Standard V1.2 |
Cable Length |
Standard 7.6 meters, can be extended up to a maximum of 60 meters |
power consumption |
Idle<1 mA, activate 30 mA |
Cable wiring |
3-core: power supply, grounding, and data |
Baud rate |
1200 |
work environment | |
operation temperature |
-10~+55 ℃, can be extended to -30~+55 ℃ |
storage temperature |
-40~+55℃ |
waterproof |
The probe can be placed in water |
Physical parameters | |
cable |
22AWG, UV resistant, direct burial |
material |
Probe shell PVC, probe made of 304 stainless steel |
size |
Length 12.4 cm x Diameter 4.2 cm |
sensing area |
Length 5.7 cm x Diameter 3 cm |
weight |
Sensor 200g, cable 0.08kg/m |
Place of Origin:America