WaterScout SM 100 Soil Moisture Sensor

Feature :

• Capacitance-type sensor responds immediately to changes in soil moisture content for better irrigation decisions
• Calibrated for mineral soils or soilless media
• Installs easily into 3/4 in (1.9 cm) hole
• Install permanently or use to take spot measurements
• Can be read with the FieldScout® Soil Sensor Reader (Item 6466) or WatchDog® 2000 and 1000 Series Stations

Specification :

• Standard Interface : WatchDog weather station, FieldScout soil moisture reader
• Range : 0% VWC to saturation
• Power Requirements : 3 to 5V @ 6 to 10 mA
• Output : Analog voltage 0.5 – 1.5V for a 3V excitation (ratiometric for other excitation voltages)
• Resolution : 0.1% VWC
• Cable Length : 6 ft (1.8 m) and 20 ft (6 m) standard, extendable up to 50 ft (15 m)
• Accuracy : 3% VWC @ EC < 8 mS/cmSensing Area : 2.4 in (6 cm) x 0.8 in (2 cm)