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MAS-1 4-20 milliamp Volume Soil Moisture

4-20 Milliamp Output, Ultra-Long Cable Lengths The MAS-1 4-20 milliamp sensor is the first current-based sensor to use Decagon’s trademark 70 MHz technology. This sensor offers a standard 4-20 milliamp output that is common with PLCs and irrigation controllers.  With the 4-20 mA interface, cable lengths over 250 feet are possible.  Research Grade AccuracyLike other […]

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4-20 Milliamp Output, Ultra-Long Cable Lengths

The MAS-1 4-20 milliamp sensor is the first current-based sensor to use Decagon's trademark 70 MHz technology. This sensor offers a standard 4-20 milliamp output that is common with PLCs and irrigation controllers.  With the 4-20 mA interface, cable lengths over 250 feet are possible. 

Research Grade Accuracy
Like other Decagon soil moisture sensors, the MAS-1 measures soil moisture accurately without the sensitivity to electrical conductivity and variation in soil types that have plagued inexpensive sensors in the past.

The MAS-1 delivers research-grade accuracy at a price that makes large sensor networks economically practical. You can adequately characterize your site with sensors at multiple depths and locations, even if you're on a tight budget. And the MAS-1's ultra-long cable lengths give you even more flexibility to put your sensors where you want them.

Engineered for Accuracy

The MAS-1 determines volumetric water content (VWC ) by measuring the dielectric constant of the media using capacitance/frequency domain technology. The sensor uses a 70 MHz frequency,  which minimizes salinity and textural effects, making the MAS-1 accurate in almost any soil or soil-less media. Factory calibrations are included for mineral soils, potting soils, and rockwool.

Reasons to pick the MAS-1

  • If you need a 4-20 milliamp sensor
  • If you need cable lengths greater than 250 feet

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