S-SMC-M005

Measure soil water content with the affordably-priced Soil Moisture Smart Sensor; this sensor integrates the field-proven ECH₂O™ Sensor and a 12-bit A/D, providing ±3% accuracy in typical soil conditions, and ±2% accuracy with soil-specific calibration. The sensor’s two-tine design makes the sensor easy to install. Readings are provided directly in volumetric water content. This sensor's high frequency design gives it a relatively low sensitivity to salinity and temperature effects and a wide measurement range.

Environment: Outdoor Measurement: Soil Moisture		Product ID: S-SMC-M005 Product Name: SMC Soil Moisture Smart Sensor Product Type: Sensors

Measurement Range
In soil: 0 to 100% VWC
Extended range: -0.401 to 2.574 m³/m³ (full scale)
The sensor is capable of providing readings outside the standard volumetric water content range. This is helpful in diagnosing sensor operation and installation. See the Operation section below for more details.

Accuracy: ±0.031 m³/m³ (±3%) typical 0 to 50°C (32° to 122°F); ±0.020 m³/m³ (±2%) with soil specific calibration.
This is a system level accuracy specification and is comprised of the ECH2O probe’s accuracy of ±0.03 m³/m³ typical (±0.02 m³/m³ soil specific) plus the smart sensor adapter accuracy of ±0.001 m³/m³ at 25°C (77°F). There are additional temperature accuracy deviations of ±0.003 m³/m³ / °C maximum for the ECH2O probe across operating temperature environment, typical <0.001 m³/m³ / °C. (The temperature dependence of the smart sensor adapter is negligible.)

Resolution: ±0.0007 m³/m³ (±0.07%)

Soil Probe Dimensions: 89 x 15 x 1.5 mm (3.5 x 0.62 x 0.06 in.)

Weight: 180 grams (6.3 oz)

Decagon ECH2O Probe Part No.: EC-5

Sensor Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F).
While the sensor probe and cable can safely operate at below-freezing temperatures (to -40°C/F) and up to 75°C (167°F), the soil moisture data collected at these extreme temperatures is outside of the sensor’s accurate measurement range.

Bits per Sample: 12

Number of Data Channels: 1
Note: A single smart sensor-compatible HOBO logger can accommodate 15 data channels and up to 100 m (328 ft) of smart sensor cable (the digital communications portion of the sensor cables)

Measurement Averaging Option: No

Cable Length Available: 5 m (16 ft)

Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable: 0.5 m (1.6 ft)

This product meets CE specification EN61326 criterion C for ESD, criterion C for Radiated Immunity, criterion C for Fast Transient, criterion B for Conducted Immunity, criterion A for Power Frequency Magnetic Fields, and Radiated Emissions Group 1, Class B. To minimize measurement errors due to ambient RF, use the shortest possible probe cable length and keep the probe cable as far as possible from other cables.