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EMCON Soil Temperature Sensor

A sensor designed for measuring soil temperature for agricultural, meteorological and environmental monitoring applications.
The EMCON Soil Temperature Sensor is designed for continuous observation where measurement accuracy and long-term stability are essential. The sensor uses a Pt.1000 sensing element and offers selectable temperature ranges, including 0°C to 80°C and -20°C to 100°C, with customized ranges available on request. Its low power consumption makes it suitable for remote and centralized measurements, while the linear voltage output allows easy integration with compatible monitoring and data-acquisition systems.

Overview

The EMCON Soil Temperature Sensor is designed for continuous observation
of soil temperature where reliable measurement accuracy and long-term
stability are required.

The sensor uses a Pt.1000 type sensing element and provides a linear
voltage output across the selected measurement range. Its low power
consumption makes it suitable for remote applications and centralized
soil-temperature monitoring.

Key Features

  • Pt.1000 type soil temperature sensor
  • Continuous soil temperature observation
  • Selectable temperature measurement ranges
  • Customized temperature ranges available on request
  • Linear voltage output
  • Low power consumption
  • Suitable for long cable connections
  • Remote and centralized measurement capability
  • Wide operational temperature range
  • Dust and water contamination resistant construction
  • Small-size design
  • Excellent sensor interchangeability
  • Excellent long-term stability
  • Affordable cost

Measurement Principle

The EMCON Soil Temperature Sensor uses a Pt.1000 type sensing element
for temperature measurement. The sensor detects soil temperature and
provides a corresponding linear voltage output.

Different measurement ranges can be selected according to the
application requirements, with customized ranges available on request.

Applications

  • Soil science
  • Meteorology
  • Hydro-meteorology
  • Horticultural studies
  • Architectural studies
  • Civil studies
  • Structural studies
  • Remote soil-temperature monitoring

Soil Temperature Monitoring

The sensor is designed for continuous observation of soil temperature.
It can be used in applications where reliable and stable temperature
measurements are required over extended periods.

Remote Measurement

The sensor can be connected using a long cable, enabling remote and
centralized measurements. This makes it suitable for installations
where the sensing location is separated from the monitoring or
data-acquisition equipment.

Temperature Ranges

Selectable temperature ranges include 0°C to 80°C and -20°C to 100°C.
Other customized measurement ranges can be provided on request.

Electrical Specifications

  • Power: Minimum 7.5 to 12 V DC
  • Signal Output: 0 to 3.3 V or 5 V
  • Signal Output Capacity: 5 mA

Physical Specifications

  • Diameter: 4 mm
  • Length: 30 mm
  • Weight: 15 grams

Environmental Protection

The sensor has a dust and water contamination resistant construction
and is designed for operation across a wide temperature range.

Long-Term Stability

The EMCON Soil Temperature Sensor is designed for excellent long-term
stability and sensor interchangeability. This makes it suitable for
continuous monitoring applications where consistent measurements are
required.

Low Power Operation

The low power consumption of the sensor makes it suitable for remote
applications where power availability may be limited.

Output Signal

The sensor provides a linear voltage output of 0 to 3.3 V or 0 to 5 V,
with a signal output capacity of 5 mA.

Monitor up to 32 sensor channels simultaneously, with real-time recording, graphical monitoring and wave-data analysis from a single system.

Technical Specifications

Sensor Type
Pt.1000
Selectable Range
0°C to 80°C
Selectable Range
−20°C to 100°C
Customized Ranges
Available on request
Accuracy
±0.2°C
Repeatability
±0.1°C
Resolution
0.1°C
Operating Temperature
−50°C to 150°C
Output
0–5 V / 3.3 V
Power
Minimum 7.5–12 V DC
Signal Output
0–3.3 V or 5 V, 5 mA capacity
Diameter
4 mm
Length
30 mm
Weight
15 g
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