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Vernier® Soil Moisture Sensor
Vernier® Soil Moisture Sensor
  470017-560
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Vernier® Soil Moisture Sensor
  470017-560
 :  SMS-BTA

 

  • Description:
    Soil moisture sensor
  • Accuracy:
    ±4% typical
  • Dimensions:
    89×18×7 mm (active sensor length 5 cm)
  • Resolution:
    0.1%
  • Cat. No.:
    470017-560
  • Range:
    0 - 45% volumetric water content in soil (capable of 0 - 100% VWC with alternate calibration)
    T: −40...+60 °C
  • Supplier no.:
    SMS-BTA

 

 

The soil moisture sensor is used to measure the volumetric water content of soil. This makes it ideal for performing experiments in courses such as soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology.

  • Dimensions: 8.9×1.8×0.7 cm (active sensor length 5 cm)
  • Power: 3 mA @ 5VDC

Simply insert it into the soil to determine the volumetric water content in percent. Resolution: 0.1%.