SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR

Mechanism: Soil moisture sensors measure the volumetric water content in soil. Since the
direct gravimetric measurement of free soil moisture requires removing, drying, and
weighting of a sample, soil moisture sensors measure the volumetric water content indirectly
by using some other property of the soil, such as electrical resistance, dielectric constant, or
interaction with neutrons, as a proxy for the moisture content. The relation between the
measured property and soil moisture must be calibrated and may vary depending on
environmental factors such as soil type, temperature, or electric conductivity. Another class
of sensors measure another property of moisture in soils called water potential; these sensors
are usually referred to as soil water potential sensors and include tensiometers and gypsum
blocks.

Specifications: VH400 soil moisture sensor is a resistive-based soil moisture which measures
dielectric constant of soil. It helps in precise low cost monitoring of soil water content. It has
rapid response time, can take reading in under one second and is much sensitive at higher
volumetric water content. The soil moisture probe is inserted into the ground, preferably in
horizontal position at the root level. This sensor is small in size, rugged, waterproof, and
consumes less power. It is also insensitive to salinity of water, does not corrode over time and
is sensitive to even small changes in water content. This type of sensor is sensitive to
temperature changes in wet conditions, thus temperature measurement would always be
required.

Model/ Types: VH400 Soil Moisture Sensor

Power Consumption <13mA
Supply Voltage 3.5 to 20 VDC
Output Impedance 10K ohms
Operational Temperature -40ºC to 85ºC
Output 0 to 3V related to moisture content

Price:
VH400-2M= Soil Moisture Sensor - 2 meter cable = Rm 171.40
VH400-5M= Soil Moisture Sensor - 5 meter cable = Rm 196.84
VH400-10M= Soil Moisture Sensor - 10 meter cable= Rm 239. 70

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