SenseCAP Mini Soil Moisture, Temperature & EC Probe — RS485
Measure soil moisture, temperature and conductivity with a compact wired probe. Bulk EC and calculated pore EC are distinct outputs, helping you evaluate soil-water conditions with the correct measurement.
Product Overview
SenseCAP Mini Soil Moisture, Temperature & EC Probe — RS485
Measure soil moisture, temperature and conductivity with a compact wired probe. Bulk EC and calculated pore EC are distinct outputs, helping you evaluate soil-water conditions with the correct measurement.
Key features
- Input Voltage: 3.0-28V DC
- IP Rating: IP68
- Operating Temperature: -40-80°C
- Dimensions: 20*11*95 mm
- Product Model: S-Temp&VWC&EC-05A
Technical specifications
| Input Voltage | 3.0-28V DC |
|---|---|
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | -40-80°C |
| Dimensions | 20*11*95 mm |
| Product Model | S-Temp&VWC&EC-05A |
| Sensor Description | RS485 Mini Soil Moisture, Temperature and EC Sensor |
| Output Interface | RS485 |
| Protocol | Modbus-RTU |
| Current Consumption | Measuring: 10 mA typical, 15 mA max @ 3–28 VDC Standby : 300 μA typical, 800 μA max @ 3–28 VDC |
| Power Supply | 3.0-28V DC |
| Cable Length | 2 meters |
| Sealing Encapsulation | Resin packaged plastic body; Robust epoxy encapsulation; |
| Installation | Rods fully inserted into the substrate; Ensure good substrate contact; |
| Range | -40-80°C |
| Accuracy | ±0.5°C (0-50°C), ±1.0°C (-40-80°C) |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Volumetric Water Content (VWC) Range | 0-100% (air – water) |
| Volumetric Water Content (VWC) Accuracy | ±3% (0%-50%), ±5% (50%-100%) |
| Volumetric Water Content (VWC) Resolution | 0%-50%: 0.1%; 50%-100%: 0.5% |
| Apparent Dielectric Permittivity Range | 1-81 (air – water) |
| Apparent Dielectric Permittivity Accuracy | ±1 (1.00-40.00); ±3 (40.00-81.00) |
| Apparent Dielectric Permittivity Resolution | 1.00-40.00: ±0.1; 40.00-81.00: ±0.5 |
| Temperature Compensation | 0-50°C |
| Direct output | RS485, Modbus RTU |
| Wireless upload | Requires a separate compatible logger; not a built-in wireless modem |
What’s included
- Mini Soil Moisture&Temp&EC Sensor — x1
Compatibility and setup
Bulk EC and pore EC describe different electrical-conductivity measurements. Choose the correct measurement for the growing medium and verify the logger configuration before installation.
For consistent measurements, follow the model-specific calibration, cleaning and installation procedure. Seal connectors correctly and choose the correct probe placement for the monitored medium.
Additional measurement specifications
| Bulk electrical conductivity | 0–20dS/m; accuracy ±5% at 0–5dS/m and ±10% at 5–20dS/m |
|---|---|
| EC resolution | 0.01dS/m at 0–5dS/m; 0.1dS/m above 5dS/m |
| Pore EC | Available through Modbus registers; distinguish pore EC from bulk EC |
Policies & Guidelines
Warranty, shipping, and purchasing information
- All prices are stated in US dollars (USD), unless otherwise indicated.
- Full payment must be received and confirmed before an order is prepared or dispatched.
- Payment may be made by bank transfer, Bitcoin, or USDT. The payment methods available for each order are displayed at checkout.
- Shipping charges are shown separately at checkout. The quoted shipping charge includes applicable import duties, taxes, and customs-clearance charges for the delivery destination.
- An electronic invoice is made available in the Customer’s account after payment confirmation. An official sales invoice also accompanies the shipment.
- Orders may be cancelled for a full refund before order preparation begins. Once preparation has begun, cancellation is subject to the order’s processing status.
- A Customer wishing to return a non-defective product must request the return within 30 days of delivery. The product must be returned in good condition with its official sales invoice.
- For a non-defective return, the Customer is responsible for return shipping. The refund covers the product price only; the original shipping charge is not refundable.
- Refunds for returned products are initiated after the returned goods have been received and their condition verified. Approved refunds are initiated within seven business days and returned through the original payment method.
- The refundable amount is based on the USD value paid for the product. Refunds for Bitcoin or USDT payments are calculated against that USD amount, rather than a fixed quantity of cryptocurrency. The time required for funds to reach the Customer depends on the payment method and processing provider.
- All devices, sensors, and accessories purchased directly from SenseCAP are covered by a one-year warranty from the date of delivery.
- Warranty eligibility is verified against the original sales record and, where available, the product serial number. For products without a serial number, the order details and official sales invoice are used to identify the purchase.
- The warranty covers manufacturing defects and internal hardware failures arising under normal use and within the product’s specified operating conditions.
- Products that arrive damaged or non-operational should be reported to SenseCAP so that the appropriate shipping or warranty procedure can be arranged.
- Warranty claims are assessed through technical review. Depending on the findings, the resolution may include remote assistance, replacement parts, repair, or an equivalent replacement.
- Customers must obtain return authorization and shipping instructions before sending a product for warranty service.
- For an authorized warranty return, the Customer pays the cost of shipping the product to the designated service location. SenseCAP pays standard shipping for the repaired or replacement product back to the Customer.
- Warranty service addresses the supplied hardware. Network availability, connectivity, subscription services, and any network-based rewards depend on their respective operating requirements and are not guaranteed by the hardware warranty.
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- Products with a stated dispatch date are scheduled according to the date shown on the product page. Where no dispatch date is stated, the product is ready for dispatch and is handed over to the carrier within two business days after payment confirmation.
- Dispatch dates refer to handover to the carrier, not delivery to the Customer. Transit time depends on the destination and carrier service.
- Each shipment is accompanied by an official sales invoice and declared using an accurate product description, invoice value, and applicable customs classification.
- Tracking information is provided after the shipment has been handed over to the carrier.
- Customers are responsible for providing an accurate delivery address and any recipient information required to complete delivery and customs formalities.
- Shipping damage should be reported promptly. Customers should retain the product, original packaging, shipping labels, and invoice while the claim is assessed.
- If a shipment is lost or damaged, SenseCAP will review the case with the carrier and advise the Customer of the applicable resolution. Where the issue results from a packing or documentation error attributable to SenseCAP, the resolution may include repair, replacement, or refund.
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