WaterSense Soil Moisture Sensor
Agriculture is practiced like art in Pakistan. Farmers take all the key decisions -from crop selection to its harvest- based on their experience and gut feel. As a result, we have low crop yields, high input costs, and a dearth of modern management in the agriculture sector.
In an effort to change agriculture into science, WIT has played its part by introducing “Soil Moisture Sensor”. This smart device assists farmers in making informed irrigation decisions, allowing them to achieve increased crop yield at reduced irrigation cycles, thus boosting not only boosting profits but also conserving water.
Features
- Soil Moisture Sensing
- That generates automatic alerts as to when to irrigate and when not to, thus conserving water and boosting yield.
- Telemetry
- GSM and LoRa based telemetry that allows network of sensors over a vast area be monitored by a mobile app.
- Weather Proof Enclosure
- IP67 rated enclosure that protects from water and dust ingress thus allowing care free application in all weather conditions.
- Long Battery Life
- Coupled with efficient power management, there is enough juice inside to ensure yearlong operation without human intervention
Specifications
Soil Moisture Sensing |
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Technology | Capcitance Measurment Method |
Sensor Range | 0-100% VWC |
Resolution | 0.001 m3/m3 VWC in mineral soils |
| 0.25% in growing media |
Accuracy | Generic calibration: ±0.03 m3/m3 |
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Conncetivity |
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Network | GSM (GPRS), LoRa (433MHz) |
External Antenna | Yes |
Server connectivity | Yes via 3G TCP/IP or Gateway |
Range | 1KM Line of Sight from Gateway |
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Data Logging |
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Data storage | extendable SD card |
Data accessibility | Online |
Data accessibility method | via web app |
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Configurations |
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Sampling Time | Predefined: 20 min, Minimum: 1 min |
Transmission Time | Synchronous with sampling |
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Enclosure |
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Environmental Rating | IP67 |
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Power |
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Design type | Low power |
Battery Type | 2x 3.6v, 14 AH, Li-Ion, non-rechargeable |
Battery Life | 1 year (at default configuration) |
Solar Compatibility | yes |

