Soil - Moisture

Lowest Cost Individual Sensors for Large Sensor Networks

Looking for a simplistic soil moisture sensor? Search no more, the EC-5 is a sensor that precisely measures water content in any soil or soil-less media with minimal salinity and textural effects. The EC-5 delivers research-grade quality at a price that makes large networks economically viable. You can easily characterize your site with sensors at varying depths and locations, even if you're on a restricting budget.

Engineered for Accuracy

The EC-5 calculates volumetric water content (VWC) by analysing the dielectric constant of the media using capacitance/frequency domain technology. Its 70 MHz frequency minimizes salinity and textural influences, making this sensor accurate in most any soil type or soilless media. Factory calibrations are available for mineral soils, potting soils, rockwool, and perlite.

Easy Installation

Just 5 cm long with a 0.3 L measurement volume, this useful compact sensor is simple to install in the field and may be used in nursery pots. The EC-5's durable design makes it easy to push directly into undisturbed soil to ensure premium accuracy.

Integrate with CSI Data Loggers

The EC-5's analog signal means easy integration with other companies' systems, such as Campbell Scientific.

Reasons to pick the EC-5:

• If volumetric water content is the sole measurement required.
• If you are on a restrictive budget.
• If you want a basic, all-purpose sensor with excellent accuracy.
• If you are interested in a small volume of influence (eg., field spatial variability, lab column studies, or greenhouse research).