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- Page 1 Grow more, waste less... Single-Depth Soil moisture sensor USER GUIDE www.sensoterra.com |...
- Page 2 Welcome Welcome on board and thank you for joining us! In this guide we will help you getting started - from successfully installing your sensor to getting data out of the ground. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Choosing soil type Maintenance Choosing unit of measure Moving a sensor Installation Storage and disposal Support Registering the sensor Notes and warnings Activating the sensor Installing - Soft soil Installing - Hard soil Good sensor placement Consistent soil readings www.sensoterra.com |... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview What’s in the box Single Depth sensor(s) User manual What is not in the box: Smartphone! Rubber hammer | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor... - Page 5 Proper installation The sensor should be installed so that the blue head is sticking out of the soil. www.sensoterra.com |...
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Page 6: Download The App
Download and install the Sensoterra app from the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone. Create an account or log-in. You will need the app for registering sensors when you install them in the field. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor... -
Page 7: Choosing Your Location
The field you like to monitor can consist of geographic features like slopes, valleys and changing soil types. These features might influence the soil moisture levels through- out the field. Consider placing sensors in different places to get a broad overview of the field you monitor. www.sensoterra.com |... -
Page 8: Ensuring Good Connectivity
Ensuring good connectivity Sensoterra sensors communicate over the LoRa network. This means the data is first sent from the sensor to a gateway, which then forwards the data to the cloud via an internet connection. In some countries and areas, telecom providers have gateways available for your sensor to connect to. - Page 9 The sensors should be placed on the side of the hill that is facing the gateway. Buildings and large structures can also obstruct the signal. Avoid placing them in the signal shadow or place your gateway elsewhere. Field Shadow Gateway area Farm www.sensoterra.com |...
- Page 10 In areas with poor connectivity, it can help adding a little more space between the sensor head and the ground. Always make sure the sensor is stable in the soil and not wiggling around. Poor Improved Recommended Too high connectivity connectivity | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor...
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Page 11: Choosing Soil Type
This will improve the accuracy of the measurement from the sensor. Sensoterra calibrates the sensor measurements for many different soil types to make the data you view in the app, web monitor and the push notifications you set up more useful. - Page 12 The sensor will work in all soil the latest information: types, but if the calibrated soil is very different from your own, your data might be offset. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor...
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Page 13: Choosing Unit Of Measure
Choosing unit of measure The Sensoterra app and monitor can show data in two ways: Volumetric Moisture Content and Sensoterra Index. Volumetric Moisture Content (%) The volumetric soil moisture content of the soil is expressed in the app as Volumetric (%). It is simply the ratio of water volume to soil volume. - Page 14 Sensoterra Index (SI) Sensoterra Index scale is based on pF data and focuses on the ‘Too Dry’, ‘Too Wet’, and the ‘Plant available water” (or Healthy) zones and spreads the three zones over a 0 to 10 scale. The 0 and 10 values represent oven-dry soil and complete saturation of the soil, respectively.
- Page 15 (around 25%): Planting soil Sand Sensoterra Index (SI) Example: Below is the sama data expressed with Sensoterra Index. It now becomes clear, that relative to the soil type, both soils are mostly in their healthy zones with SI values above 3.3:...
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Page 16: Registering The Sensor
Once you are there, open the app and select “add a new device”. The GPS location of your phone will be stored so you can easily find the sensor again. Follow the guidelines in the app. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor... -
Page 17: Activating The Sensor
By flipping it upside down, the sensor tried to get a connection faster. After 1 hour check the Sensoterra app or the web monitor for soilmoisture data. In certain cases, it may take up to 48 hours for the first data point to appear in the Sensoterra app or monitor site. -
Page 18: Soft Soil
These need to be in full contact with the soil for a good measurement. Install the sensor in the soil. If the soil is soft, you can push the sensor fully into the ground. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor... -
Page 19: Hard Soil
Make sure you hit the sensor in the center of the head. Do not use a steel hammer! www.sensoterra.com |... -
Page 20: Good Sensor Placement
If connectivity worsens as the crop grows, try moving the sensor slightly further away from the canopy. The sensor is next to the The sensor is placed crop, but not fully covered right under a dense canopy. by the canopy. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor... -
Page 21: Consistent Soil Readings
ROOTS PURE SOIL ROCKS (covering pins) (around pins) Tips: • Always use a system of sensors and look at the moisture trends. • If one sensor’s data is very different, try re-installing it in a new spot. www.sensoterra.com |... -
Page 22: Accessing The Data
Sensoterra App on your smartphone Web Monitor on your desktop or laptop In your application (as an API) API’s collect the calibrated data and send it to the Sensoterra customer portal and to a third party ecosystem. To view your data online, visit: monitor.sensoterra.com... -
Page 23: Understanding The Data
Understanding the data See data from your field directly in the Sensoterra Monitor. Compare data across e.g. loctions or soil types. test@sensoterra.com test@sensoterra.com Field A Field B Field C Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Field D Field E www.sensoterra.com |... - Page 24 Bars showing the moisture too dry areas status for all selected sensors. Friday, Jul 3, 9.00 AM Sensor 1 38.3% (too wet) @30cm Sensor 2 37% @30cm Dashed line showing Dashed line showing “Too dry” “Too wet” | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor...
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Page 25: Adjusting Setpoints
Setpoints are different for all soil types. We have recommend ranges for all soil types. Clay Loam Tulip Field Field 12B Check all our soil data sheets in the soil calibration section on www.sensoterra.com www.sensoterra.com |... -
Page 26: Moving A Sensor
A sensor can get registered multiple times by the same user account. Every time it is regis- tered, you override previous settings like soil type, name, etc. Moisture data is never overwritten and remains visible. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor... -
Page 27: Storage And Disposal
LoRa coverage as they will continue to try to find a LoRa connection. This puts unnecessary strain on the battery and will reduce the battery life of the sensor. Storing the sensors in a cool (not freezing), www.sensoterra.com |... - Page 28 Damage due to wrong installation is not covered by the warranty. The materials are properly selected for outdoor use. There is always a change UV could change the color and this is not covered by the warranty. | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor...
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Page 29: Support
Support You can find more information on our dedicated support site where you can also reach out to our support team if you should have further questions. For FAQs and more about using our sensors, please visit support.sensoterra.com www.sensoterra.com |... - Page 30 | Single-Depth soil moisture sensor...
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Page 31: Notes And Warnings
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For SD15EU, SD30EU, SD60EU, SD90EU Any change or modification of this equipment not expressly authorized by Sensoterra may cause interference and void the CE authorization to operate this equipment. www.sensoterra.com |... - Page 32 (专利申请,尚未授权). 中国发明专利申请 PCT/NL2019/050377 (专利申请, 尚未授权). United States Patent Application 16/472,599, European patent application 17832780.5. International patent application PCT/NL2019/050377. Issued patents: Dutch Patent 1042193. Dutch patent 2021169. Sensoterra and its logo are trademarks of Sensoterra B.V. Zeemagazijnkade 3, 1018LE Amsterdam, The Netherlands...
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