HOBOnet Wireless EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor
SKU
RXW-SMC-900
Special Order
$385.00
- Wireless EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor with 0 to 0.550 m3/m3 Measurement Range
- ±3% Accuracy in Typical Soil Conditions and ±2% Accuracy with Soil-Specific Calibration
- 450 to 600 Meter Wireless Range and up to 5 Extended Hops with a Wireless Repeater
- Simple Push Button Setup for Joining a HOBOnet Wireless Network
- Powered by a Rechargeable AA Batteries and Built-In Solar Panel or Lithium Batteries
- Operates in an Outdoor Environment with a Solar Radiation Shield
- Available in 4 Different Wireless Radio Frequencies: 900 MHz (United States), 868 MHz (Europe), 922 MHz (Australia/New Zealand) and 921 MHz (Taiwan)
A Complete System Requires in addition to this wireless sensor an RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station or RX2100 MicroRX Monitoring System and a HOBOnet Wireless Manager
Special order - please note lead times for some items can take up to 8 weeks
User Manuals and Product Guides
HOBOnet RXW-SMC-XXX Wireless EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor Specifications
| Soil Moisture | Measurement Range (In Soil): 0 to 0.550 m3/m3 (Volumetric Water Content) Extended Range: -0.401 to 2.574 m3/m3 Accuracy: ±0.031 m3/m3 (±3.1%) Typical 0 to 50C (32°F to 122°F) for Mineral Soils up to 8 dS/m and ±0.020 m3/m3 (±2%) with Soil Specific Calibration Resolution: 0.0007 m3/m3 (0.07%) Volume of Influence: 0.3 liters (10.14 oz) Sensor Frequency: 70 MHz Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Note: Although the Sensor Probe and Cable can Safely Operate at Below Freezing Temperature (to 40C/F), the Soil Moisture Data Collected at these Extreme Temperatures is Outside of the Sensor's Accurate Measurement Range. |
| Wireless Communications | Radio Power:12.6 mW (+11 dBm) Non-Adjustable Transmission Range (6ft Height): 457.2 Meters (1500 ft) Line of Sight Transmission Range (10ft Height): 609.6 Meters (2000 ft) Line of Sight Wireless Data Standard: IEEE 802.15.4 Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-SMC-900): 904 to 924 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-SMC-868): 866.5 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-SMC-922): 916 to 924 MHz Modulation Employed: OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) Data Rate: Up to 250 kbps, Non-Adjustable |
| Duty Cycle | <1 % |
| Max Number of Motes | 50 Motes per 1 RX Wireless Sensor Network |
| Power Source | (2) AA 1.2 Volt Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Powered by Built-in Solar Panel or (2) AA 1.5 Volt Lithium Batteries for Operating Conditions of -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Battery Life | NiMH Batteries: 3 to 5 Years @ -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and Positioned Toward the Sun (Operation Outside this Range will Reduce the Battery Service Life) Lithium Batteries: 1 Year, Typical Use |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Software Compatibility | HOBOware and HOBOware PRO Version 3.5+ |
| OS Compatibility | Windows: Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 Mac: OS X 10.9.x, 10.10.x and 10.11.x |
| Operating Temperature Range | Rechargeable Batteries: -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F) Lithium Batteries: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Materials | Sensor: Weatherproof Mote: PCPBT, Silicone Rubber Seal |
| Standards Compliance | FCC (RXW-SMC-900), CE (RXW-SMC-868), RCM (RXW-SMC-922), IP67, NEMA 6 |
| Weight | Mote: 223 grams (7.87 oz) |
| Dimensions | Cable Length: 5 Meters (16.4 ft) Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 cm x 4.14 cm (6.38" x 3.38" x 1.63") |
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