AquaCheck Sub-surface Probes

The AquaCheck sub-surface soil moisture probe offers capacitance based soil moisture measurement offering up to six depths or sensors per probe. The probe is dependent on a compatible external logger or remote transmission unit and is available in either SDI-12 or MODBUS configurations. AquaCheck Probe
General Specifications:

  • A capacitance based continuous logging probe.
  • Probe lengths from 400mm to 1200mm.
  • Up to 6 soil moisture and 6 soil temperature sensors depending on the probe length.
  • Shaft diameter: 32mm.
  • Up to 6 sensors or depths per probe.
  • Can be used for pastures or other sub-surface measurement applications.
  • Communication Interface options: SDI-12 (serial data interface, 1200bd), MODBUS, 2400bd
  • Compliancy: CE certified.
  • Supplied with a 5m 3-core cable.

 

Technical Specifications:

  • Voltage input: 4-12V for standard models; 9-16V option available on BASIC II (on request).
  • Power requirement: 10uA (0,01mA) during idle; 20mA for 2 seconds during measurement.
  • Sensor Spacing: 10cm or 20cm (fixed).
  • Sensor reading count: approximately 32000 for air and 1000 in water.
  • Sensor resolution: Approximately 13 bits.
  • Temperature Sensor: 0-51 Deg C, steps of 0.2 Degrees.
  • External power supply required.
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