Description
The GroPoint™ Lite soil sensor is available in both analog and digital versions.
Digital Version
Moisture |
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| Measurement range | 0% to 100% of VMC |
| Accuracy | ±2.0% * |
| Precision | < 0.2% |
Temperature |
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| Measurement range | -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Accuracy | ±0.5 °C |
Electrical |
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| Interface | SDI-12, RS-485 |
| Connection | Bare wire Optional EN3 4-pin IP66/IP68 rated environmental connector |
| Warm-up time | |
| Input voltage | 6 to 14 VDC, max. 18 VDC |
| Current consumption | Quiescent: Active: 15-35 mA |
Environmental |
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| Operating temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Physical |
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| Dimensions | 19.6 cm x 2.0 cm x 0.56 cm (7.7” x 0.8” x 0.2”) |
| Weight (with standard cable) | 272 g (0.6 lb.) |
| Cable weight | 38 g per m (0.42 oz. per foot) |
| Standard cable | 5 m (16.40 ft.) 4xAWG22 dual-shielded, twisted pair, rated for direct burial |
Analog Version
Moisture |
|
| Measurement range | 0% to 100% of VMC |
| Accuracy | ±2.0% * |
| Precision | < 0.2% |
Electrical |
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| Interface | 0-5 mA, 4-20 mA |
| Connection | Bare wire Optional EN3 3-pin IP66/IP68 rated environmental connector |
| Warm-up time | |
| Input voltage | 6 to 14 VDC, max. 18 VDC |
| Current consumption | 0-5 mA: 18 mA (nominal), 25mA (max) 4-20 mA: 30mA (nominal), 50 mA (max) |
Environmental |
|
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Physical |
|
| Dimensions | 19.6 cm x 2.0 cm x 0.56 cm (7.7” x 0.8” x 0.2”) |
| Weight (with standard cable) | 272 g (0.6 lb.) |
| Cable weight | 38 g per m (0.42 oz. per foot) |
| Standard cable | 5 m (16.40 ft.) 3xAWG22 dual-shielded, twisted pair, rated for direct burial |
