Spectrum WaterScout SMEC 300 Soil Moisture Sensors
Description
The SMEC 300 combines affordability and accuracy into a soil moisture, conductivity, and temperature sensor that is easy to install.
Features
- Track soil moisture, salts, and soil temperature: all with a single sensor
- Use with FieldScout Soil Sensor Reader for spot sampling applications
- Compatible with WatchDog 1000 and 2000 series stations
Details
The SMEC 300 combines afforability and accuracy into a sensor that is easy to install. Soil moisture is measured by a capacitance type sensor driven by an 80 MHz oscillator. Soil salinity is measured by a pair of carbon ink electrodes which provide a large contact surface with the soil solution. Temperature is measured with a thermistor potted in the sensor molding.
The SMEC 300 is designed to be compatible with the WatchDog data loggers and weather stations as well as FieldScout Soil Sensor Reader. SpecWare software enables you to view your data in graphical and tabular form as well as run reports customized to your application.
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6470-6 | WaterScout SMEC 300 soil moisture, conductivity & temperature sensor, 6 ft. cable |
$229.00
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6470-20 | WaterScout SMEC 300 soil moisture, conductivity & temperature sensor, 20 ft. cable |
$239.00
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6466 | FieldScout soil sensor reader |
$289.00
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