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A wireless sensor that works with the HOBOnet system to measure both soil temperature and soil water potential, a more accurate way to measure how much water is available to plants. This sensor is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, and it does not require calibration for different soil types or salinity. The HOBOnet T21 is calibrated in a chamber system that allows the T21 set calibration points from -10KPa to -80KPa. With its durable epoxy coating, you can be confident these sensors can be deployed in the ground for long periods, while providing data you can trust.
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A wireless sensor that works with the HOBOnet system to measure both soil temperature and soil water potential, a more accurate way to measure how much water is available to plants. This sensor is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, and it does not require calibration for different soil types or salinity. The HOBOnet T21 is calibrated in a chamber system that allows the T21 set calibration points from -10KPa to -80KPa. With its durable epoxy coating, you can be confident these sensors can be deployed in the ground for long periods, while providing data you can trust.
The HOBOnet system is a cost-effective and scalable option for web-enabled monitoring of field conditions for applications such as crop management, research, and greenhouse operations. And because it’s wireless, you can deploy a network of sensors to easily monitor multiple points with a single system, while avoiding the risk of long cables that can interfere with field operations and are potentially vulnerable to nearby lightning strikes. Sensors are easily linked to the network, and data can be accessed through HOBOlink®, Onset’s innovative cloud software platform.
Wireless Features
In what environment does this sensor operate?
This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.
What measurements does this sensor support?
The RXW-T21-xxx sensor supports the following measurements: Soil Moisture, Soil Temperature and Soil Water Potential
| Water Potential | ||
| Measurement Range | -2,000 to -9 kPa in soils up to 10 dS/m | |
| Accuracy* | ±10% of reading + 2 kPa from -100 to -9 kPa | |
| Resolution | 0.1 kPa | |
| Dielectric Measurement Frequency | 70 MHz | |
| Temperature | ||
| Measurement Range | -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) | |
| Accuracy | ±1°C (1.8°F) | |
| Resolution | 0.1°C (0.18°F) | |
| Wireless Mote | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | Sensor: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) Mote: -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries |
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| Radio Power | 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable | |
| Transmission Range | Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high |
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| Wireless Data Standard | IEEE 802.15.4 | |
| Radio Operating Frequencies | RXW-T21-900: 904–924 MHz RXW-T21-868: 866.5 MHz RXW-T21-921: 921 MHz RXW-T21-922: 916–924 MHz |
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| Modulation Employed | OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) | |
| Data Rate | Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable | |
| Duty Cycle | <1% | |
| Maximum Number of Motes | 50 motes per one HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network | |
| Battery Type/ Power Source |
Two AA 1.2V rechargeable NiMH batteries, powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) | |
| Battery Life | With NiMH batteries: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Mounting and Positioning the Mote), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use |
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| Memory | 16 MB | |
| Dimensions | Sensor: 9.6 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm (3.8 x 1.4 x 0.6 inches) Sensor diameter: 3.2 cm (1.3 inches) Cable length: 5 m (16.4 ft) Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches) |
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| Weight | RXW-T21-xxx sensor and cable: 103 g (3.65 oz) Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz) |
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| Materials | Sensor: Vinyl body with polyurethane resin, stainless steel and ceramic sensor head Cable: PVC, UV resistant and rodent repellent Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal |
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| Environmental Rating | Mote: IP67, NEMA 6 | |
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