Track soil moisture, salts, and soil temperature: all with a single sensor!
| Item Name |
Item Number |
| WaterScout SMEC 300 Sensor - 6ft |
6470-6 |
| WaterScout SMEC 300 Sensor - 20ft |
6470-20 |
Whether it’s container pots in a greenhouse or turf on a putting green, the salinity of the root zone is a critical element for healthy plant growth. Irrigation, fertilizers, and crop demand all impact salt concentrations. High levels can damage the plant: low levels can lead to nutrient deficiencies.
Accessories
| Item Name |
Item Number |
| The following items are required for the product to function properly. They are sold separately. |
| WaterScout Calibration Device |
6470CAL3V |
| Conductivity Standard, 1.41 mS/cm, 250mL |
2251 |
Identify situations where soil salinity is an issue or where certain moisture and temperature conditions facilitate soil-borne diseases.
- Capacitance-type soil moisture sensor.
- Carbon ink electrodes provide large measuring surface for electrical conductivity (EC).
- Easy, 1-step EC calibration process.
- Can be read with the FieldScout® Soil Sensor Reader (Item 6466) or WatchDog® 2000 and 1000 Series Stations.
- Connect up to 4 sensors per station (see the SpecSheet).
- WaterScout Calibration Device (Item 6470CAL3V) required unless using Soil Sensor Reader (Item 6466).
Not compatible with 400/200 loggers. WatchDog Stations sold prior to 2012 must be upgraded.
Specifications
| Standard Interface |
WatchDog station, FieldScout soil moisture reader |
| Range |
VWC: 0% VWC to saturation, EC: 0 to 10 mS/cm, Temp: 33 - 175°F (0.5 - 80°C) |
| Resolution |
VWC: 0.1%, EC: 0.01 mS/cm, Temp: 0.1°F (0.1°C) |
| Accuracy |
VWC: 3%, EC: ± 2%, Temp: ± 1.4°F (0.8°C) |
| Cable Length |
6 ft (1.8 m) and 20 ft (6 m) standard, extendable up to 50 ft (15 m) |
| Power Requirements |
3V @ 6 to 10 mA |
| Output |
Analog voltage, time division multiplexed |
| Sensing Area |
2.25 in. x 0.75 in. |
