Soil Sensor - Single Level - METER TEROS 12
With the TEROS 12 soil sensor by METER Group, take advantage of high quality, scientific grade data and track the conditions of your crops' soil across the entire operation in near real-time and remove the guesswork. Track soil moisture, temperature, and EC for improved planning.
Measures / Controls
Soil Moisture (VWC), Soil Temperature, Soil Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Product Features
- Measures soil moisture, temperature, and EC with a single probe.
- Easy installation with hand drill auger.
- Readings every 2.5 minutes.
- Durable for year-round installation.
- Scientific-quality data
- Numerous certifications
What's Included
- METER TEROS 12 Soil Sensor
Measures / Controls
Measurement Types
Soil Moisture, Soil Temperature, Soil Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Measurement Specifications
Soil Moisture in VWC
Range
- Moisture: 0-70% VWC
- Temperature: -40F to 140F (-40C to 60C)EC: 0-20,000 μS/cm
Resolution
- Moisture: 0.1%
- Temperature: 0.18F (0.1C)EC: 1 μS/cm
Accuracy
- Moisture: 3% in mineral soils with EC < 8,000 μS/cm
- Temperature: -40F to 32F (-40C to 0C): 0.9F (0.5C), 32F to 140F (0C to 60C): 0.5F (0.3C)EC: 0-10,000 μS/cm: 5% + 10 μS/cm, 10,000-20,000 μS/cm: 8%
Communication / Wireless Range
Communication / Frequency
Communication / Network Connectivity
Communication / Cell Providers
Dimensions / Length
3.7 in (9.4 cm)
Dimensions / Height
0.95 in (2.4 cm)
Dimensions / Width
0.78 in (7.5 cm), 2.17 in (5.5 cm) needles
Dimensions / Weight
Material
Stainless steel needles, plastic housing
Connection
Farmblox PnP connector to Universal Monitor
Cable Length
6.5 ft (2m)
Operating Temperatures
-40F to 140F (-40C to 60C)
Power
Powered by the Farmblox Universal Monitor
IP Rating
Compliance
- EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark)
- 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU
- EN61326-1:2013 and EN55022/CISPR 22
- EN 55011:2016/A1:2017 (GROUP 1, CLASS A-RCM mark)
