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This sensor is designed to maintain low sensitivity to salinity and textural effects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Also available in a <a href=\"\/products\/sensors\/rxw-smc-xxx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wireless model<\/a> for use with the <a href=\"\/hobonet-field-monitoring-system\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HOBOnet Field Monitoring System<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","add_on_products":{"items":["ZIP-KIT"]},"applications":["Environmental Research & Protection","Ecology","Agricultural Monitoring","Agricultural Research","Irrigation & Water","Crop Production","Orchard & Vineyard","Cannabis Cultivation"],"brand":"HOBO","compatible_items":{"Data Logger":{"Web_based_Monitoring_Systems_via_remote_communication":{"items":["RX3000","RX2100","RX2100-WL"]},"USB_Data_Loggers_requires_external_sensors":{"items":["U30-NRC","H21-USB"]},"USB_w_external_sensors":{"items":["U30-NRC-SYS-C"]}},"Accessory":{"Extension_Cables":{"items":["S-EXT-CASE2","S-EXT-M002","S-EXT-M005","S-EXT-M010","S-EXT-M025"]},"Compliance_Certificates":{"items":["COMPLIANCE CERT"]}}},"country":"US","field_documents":[{"nid":9381},{"nid":10541}],"environment":["Outdoor"],"measurement":["Soil Moisture "],"not_a_sku":"0","parcel_status":"default","features":"<ul>\n\t<li>Measures a 0.3-liter volume of soil<\/li>\n\t<li>Smaller measurement volume for use in containers or measuring at multiple depths<\/li>\n\t<li>High-frequency (70 MHz) circuit provides good accuracy even in high-salinity and sandy soils<\/li>\n\t<li>Compatible with Onset stand-alone and web-based weather stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>","product_price":"219.00","specifications":[{"type":"Simple text","revision_default":"1","field_description":"<p><u><strong>Measurement Range<\/strong><\/u><br>\n<strong>In soil:<\/strong> 0 to 0.550(m\u00b3\/m\u00b3)<br>\n<strong>Extended range:<\/strong> -0.401 to 2.574 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 (full scale)<\/p>\n\n<p>The sensor is capable of providing readings outside the standard volumetric water content range. This is helpful in diagnosing sensor operation and installation. See User Manual for additional information.<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> \u00b10.031 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 (\u00b13.1%) typical 0 to 50\u00b0C (32\u00b0 to 122\u00b0F); \u00b10.020 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 (\u00b12%) with soil specific calibration.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is a system-level accuracy specification and is comprised of the ECH2O probe's accuracy of \u00b10.03 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 typical (\u00b10.02 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 soil specific) plus the smart sensor adapter accuracy of \u00b10.001 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 at 25\u00b0C (77\u00b0F). There are additional temperature accuracy deviations of \u00b10.003 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 \/ \u00b0C maximum for the ECH2O probe across operating temperature environment, typical <0.001 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 \/ \u00b0C. (The temperature dependence of the smart sensor adapter is negligible.)<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 0.0007 m\u00b3\/m\u00b3 (0.07%)<br>\n<strong>Soil probe dimensions:<\/strong> 89 x 15 x 1.5 mm (3.5 x 0.62 x 0.06 in.)<br>\n<strong>Weight:<\/strong> 180 grams (6.3 oz)<br>\n<strong>Decagon ECH2O probe part No.:<\/strong> EC-5<br>\n<strong>Sensor operating temperature:<\/strong> 0\u00b0 to 50\u00b0C (32\u00b0 to 122\u00b0F).<\/p>\n\n<p>While the sensor probe and cable can safely operate at below-freezing temperatures (to -40\u00b0C\/F) and up to 75\u00b0C (167\u00b0F), the soil moisture data collected at these extreme temperatures is outside of the sensor's accurate measurement range.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Volume of influence:<\/strong> 0.3 liter (10.1 oz)<br>\n<strong>Sensor frequency:<\/strong> 70 MHz<br>\n<strong>Bits per sample: <\/strong>12<br>\n<strong>Number of data channels:<\/strong> 1<\/p>\n\n<p>Note: A single smart sensor-compatible HOBO logger can accommodate 15 data channels and up to 100 m (328 ft) of smart sensor cable (the digital communications portion of the sensor cables)<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Measurement averaging option:<\/strong> No<br>\n<strong>Cable length available:<\/strong> 5 m (16 ft)<br>\n<strong>Length of Smart Sensor network cable:<\/strong> 0.5 m (1.6 ft)<\/p>\n\n<p><br>\n<\/p><p><\/p><article class=\"media media--type-image media--view-mode-default media--orientation-unset\" data-embed-button=\"embed_image\">\n \n \n <div class=\"field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden\">\n <div class=\"field__label visually-hidden\">Image<\/div>\n <div class=\"field__item field__item__odd field__item__first field__item__last\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/embedded-product-images\/CE.jpg\" width=\"24\" height=\"19\" alt=\"Description: ce\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n - The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU)"}],"product_status":"active","product_type":"Sensors","search_keys":"volumetric water content","warranty":"1","warranty_premium":"1","wireless":"non_wireless","digital_item":"0"},[{"nid":"9381","uuid":"27ad6ebd-b8dd-4d91-af77-532ab0d433d1","vid":"10226","langcode":"und","revision_timestamp":"1645725769","status":"1","title":"Soil Moisture Smart Sensor (S-SMC-M005, S-SMD-M005) User's Manual","created":"1290106368","changed":"1645725769","promote":"0","sticky":"0","default_langcode":"1","revision_default":"1","revision_translation_affected":"1","path":{"alias":"\/resources\/documentation\/15081-man-s-sm","pid":"18151","langcode":"und"},"archive_resource":"0","associated_products":["S-SMA-M005","S-SMB-M005","S-SMC-M005","S-SMD-M005","SYS-RX-GRMS-A"],"brand":"HOBO","documentation_files":{"English":"https:\/\/dev-d9.onsetcomp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/resources-documents\/15081-J%20S-SMx%20Manual.pdf"},"documentation_id":"15081-MAN-S-SM","documentation_is_datasheet":"0","files":{"previous_versions":"https:\/\/dev-d9.onsetcomp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/resources-documents\/15081-I%20MAN-S-SM.pdf"},"FIELDS":[["field_previous_versions","entity_reference","document"]],"resource_type":"Documentation"},{"nid":"10541","uuid":"1a48dfa4-0863-4278-b539-6b35ceab4559","vid":"11386","langcode":"und","revision_timestamp":"1645725684","status":"1","title":"Soil Moisture Smart Sensor (S-SMx-M005) Quick Start","created":"1539200719","changed":"1645725684","promote":"0","sticky":"0","default_langcode":"1","revision_default":"1","revision_translation_affected":"1","path":{"alias":"\/resources\/documentation\/21839-man-s-sm-qsg","pid":"21391","langcode":"und"},"archive_resource":"0","associated_products":["S-SMC-M005","S-SMD-M005"],"brand":"HOBO","documentation_files":{"English":"https:\/\/dev-d9.onsetcomp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/resources-documents\/21839-A%20MAN-S-SM-QSG-web.pdf"},"documentation_id":"21839-MAN-S-SM-QSG","documentation_is_datasheet":"0","documentation_short_title":"S-SMx-M005 Quick Start","resource_type":"Documentation"}]]
S-SMC-M005
EC5 Soil Moisture Smart Sensor
An affordable soil moisture smart sensor with a two-tine design for easy installation. This sensor integrates the field-proven ECH2O™ EC-5 Sensor and a 12-bit A/D, and provides ±3% accuracy in typical soil conditions, and ±2% accuracy with soil-specific calibration. Readings are provided directly in volumetric water content. This sensor is designed to maintain low sensitivity to salinity and textural effects.
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