Very accurate
High frequency precision measurement technique with outstanding resolution
The SMT100 is a world class soil moisture sensor with outstanding accuracy for demanding applications in science and precision agriculture. Researchers and farmers have trusted the sensor for over 10 years.
For unparalleled compatibility with data loggers and controllers the SMT100 is available with the following interfaces:
RS-485: TBUS/ASCII or Modbus
SDI-12
Analog voltage output: 0-10 V and customer specific voltage ranges like 0-3 V , 0-5 V on request
4-20 mA
High frequency precision measurement technique with outstanding resolution
Proven long term experience in harsh environments
Fully waterproof design with high quality materials
Soil volumetric water content (VWC):
Using factory calibration up to ± 3% (VWC) in mineral soils
with moderate salinity from 0 to 50% VWC
Using medium specific calibration up to ± 1% (VWC)
Temperature:
Typical ± 0.2°C, max. ± 0.4°C over full range (analog version ± 0.8°C)
Additional output (digital versions only):
Raw measurement data
Dielectric permittivity
Resolution
0.1% volumetric water content or better
0.01°C or better (analog version 0.2°C)
Range
0 to 60% volumetric water content
(up to 100% volumetric water content with limited accuracy)
Temperature: -40 to +80°C (analog version -40 to +60°C)
Output options
RS485 with TBUS
RS485 with Modbus
RS485 with ASCII
SDI-12
Analog: 0 - 10 V (other voltage ranges on request)
4-20 mA (only volumetric water content)
Power
4-24 V DC, up to 40 mA during measurement
(analog version 12 - 24 V DC for 0 - 10 V output)
Measurement time digital versions: less than 50 ms
Measurement time analog versions: less than 500 ms
Cable length
10m
Sensor dimensions
18.2 cm x 3 cm x 1.2 cm
Data logger compatibility
Logger capable of appropriate power excitation and RS485 (TBUS, Modbus, ASCII), SDI-12 or analog input
Free PC logger software available on request
Documents
Datasheet SMT100Software
Loggerprogram for SMT100