Spectrum WaterScout SM100 Soil Moisture Sensor

SKU: 6460 (6 ft) / 6460-20 (20 ft)

The sensor is designed for knowing when and how much to water with following features:

• Measures Volumetric Water Content (VWC) of soil
• Capacitance-type sensor responds immediately to changes in soil moisture content for better irrigation decisions
• Calibrated for mineral soils or soilless media
• Installs easily into 3/4 in (1.9 cm) hole
• Install permanently or use to take spot measurements
• Can be read with the FieldScout® Soil Sensor Reader (Item 6466) or WatchDog® 2000 and 1000 Series Stations
• Connect up to 8 sensors to one station; Not compatible with 400/200 loggers. WatchDog Stations sold prior to 2009 must be upgraded

Specifications

Standard Interface: WatchDog weather station, FieldScout soil moisture reader

Accuracy: 3% VWC @ EC < 8 mS/cm

Cable length: 6 ft (1.8 m) / 20 ft (6 m)

Sensing Area: 2.4 in (6 cm) x 0.8 in (2 cm)

Datasheet:

Spectrum_SM_100_SpecSheet.pdf