Get Deeper Insights into Soil Moisture With Our Multi-Depth Sensor
Experience precise and efficient soil monitoring with our award-winning wireless sensor designed to seamlessly integrate with the HOBOnet system. This durable sensor is engineered to measure soil moisture and temperature at various depths using a single probe, ensuring quick and hassle-free installation.
Available in three probe lengths, this sensor enables measurements up to 90 cm (35 in) deep, catering to diverse agricultural needs. Utilising GroPoint's TDT5 technology with patented antenna design, it delivers comprehensive soil moisture measurements along each probe segment, resulting in accurate and consistent data collection.
This advanced sensor, featuring GroPoint™ TDT technology, is optimized for use within the HOBOnet (HOBO® RX) Wireless Sensor Network, providing wireless data transmission and seamless integration with HOBOlink® web-based software for comprehensive monitoring and analytics.
For optimal installation, we recommend using the optional pilot rod and slide hammer. The PILOT-ROD4 (28") is compatible with the 3-segment and 4-segment sensors (RXW-GP3A and RXW-GP4A), while the PILOT-ROD6 (40") is ideal for the 6-segment sensor (RXW-GP6A), ensuring swift deployment and reliable functionality. We also recommend using Australian made Dormer Soil Augers to create a suitable hole for the soil sensor. OneTemp can supply a suitable auger for your soil type if required. This method will require a soil slurry method to backfill the hole around the sensor.
The HOBOnet system offers a cost-effective and scalable wireless sensor network for web-enabled field condition monitoring, catering to applications such as crop management, research, and greenhouse operations. Its wireless nature allows for the deployment of multiple sensors, facilitating easy monitoring across various points without the constraints of long cables.
Furthermore, seamless integration with HOBOlink, Onset's innovative cloud software platform, allows for easy sensor linking, data access, graph viewing, alarm setup, and data download, enhancing overall monitoring and management capabilities.
Sensor Features
- Available in three probe lengths: 45 cm (18 in), 60 cm (24 in), and 90 cm (35 in)
- Provides soil moisture measurements over entire probe segment lengths
- Delivers soil temperature measurements at multiple points
- Offers the largest volume of influence per measurement (2 L volume of influence per 15 cm segment)
- Utilises advanced filtering of 400,000 pulses per measurement to eliminate outlying readings and provide precise, repeatable soil moisture data
- Equipped with a polycarbonate housing and epoxy-sealed circuit board to protect vital components during installation and throughout deployment
- Enables easy installation with minimal soil disturbance, and no digging required when using the optional pilot rod and slide hammer
Wireless Features
- Employs Sub-GHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
- Provides a wireless range of 450 to 600 meters (1,500 to 2,000 feet) and supports up to five hops
- Supports up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one HOBO RX station
- Features a simple button-push process to join the HOBOnet wireless network
- Includes onboard memory to ensure no data loss
- Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and incorporates a built-in solar panel
