Product Summary
The Soil Moisture Sensor measures the water content of soil and reports it in percent. It can be used to conduct experiments in environmental science, agricultural science, horticulture, and biology.
Applications
- Measure the loss of soil moisture over time due to evaporation and plant uptake
- Evaluate optimum soil moisture content for various species of plants
- Monitor soil moisture content to control irrigation in greenhouses
Product Specifications
Sensor Range | 0 to 45% volumetric water content in soil |
Sensor Probe Length | 5.5 cm |
Sensor Probe Cable Length | 5 m |
Accuracy | ±4% |
Resolution | 0.1% |
Power | 3 mA at 5 V DC |
Operating Temperature | -40 to 60°C |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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PASPORT Soil Moisture Sensor | English - 370.32 KB | |
PASPORT Soil Moisture Sensor | Russian - 316.29 KB | |
Knowledge Base | ||
Replacing connector board for PASPORT type sensors | Aug 29th, 2023 |
Reviewed by: Roger Palmer