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.
OPTIONS FOR LENGTH & SENSORS