Talgil - Analog Sensor - TEROS 10 - Soil Moisture Sensor

The TEROS 10 is a low-cost ruggedized soil moisture sensor ideal for large sensor networks. Its 70-MHz frequency minimizes salinity and textural effects, making it accurate in most soil or soilless media. With a tough, epoxy body, the TEROS 10 is designed to withstand some of the harshest field conditions, which means problem-free measurements over the longevity of your research.

Features and Benefits

• Low-cost, ruggedized soil moisture sensor.
• Ideal for large sensor networks.
• Sharpened stainless steel needles are securely fastened and reduce breakage.
• Compatible with TEROS Borehole Installation Tool ensuring fast, error-free installation with little site disturbance.
• 3-year long-life guarantee.
• Check installation or troubleshoot with the ZSC Bluetooth sensor interface.
• Measure VWC in a harsh environment.
• A robust epoxy body means it lasts for 10+ years in the field.
• 430 mL volume of influence
• Repeatability can be checked with an accuracy verification standard
• Plug and play with METER data loggers
• Ferrite core eliminates cable noise
• Easy integration with third-party systems

Console Software - Analog Data Preview

RTU RF G5 ECO - 222 or 112 (OUT / IN / ANA IN)

Analog Interface - 4 ANA / 2 ANA IN for Talgil DREAM2 Controller

Expansion Card - 4 Digital IN & 1 ANA IN for Talgil RTU RF G5 MODULAR

Expansion Module - 4 ANA LIN for RTU G5 MODULAR

RTU RF G5 4ANA IN - Stand alone 4 ANA RF RTU

Volumetric Water Content

Range

Mineral Soil Calibration: 0.0000 – 0.6400 m3/m3

Soilless Media Calibration: 0.0000 – 0.7000 m3/m3

Apparent Dielectric Permittivity (εa): 1 (air) to 80 (water)

NOTE: The VWC range is dependent on the media the sensor is calibrated to. A custom calibration will accommodate the necessary ranges for most substrates.

Resolution

• 0.0010 m3/m3

Accuracy

Mineral Soil Calibration: ±0.03 m³/m³ typical in mineral soils that have solution EC <8 dS/m

Soilless Media Calibration: ±0.05 m³/m³ typical in media that has a solution EC <8 dS/m

Medium Specific Calibration: ±0.01–0.02 m³/m³ in any porous medium

Apparent Dielectric Permittivity (εa): 1–40 (soil range) , ±1 εa (unitless) 40–80, 15% of measurement

Measurement Specifications

Dielectric Measurement Frequency: 70 MHz

Measurement Volume: 430ml

Communication Specifications

Output: 1,000 – 2,500 mV

Data Logger Compatibility: Data acquisition systems capable of switched 3.0–15 VDC excitation and single-ended voltage measurement at greater than or equal to 12-bit resolution.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 5.1 cm (2.02 in)
Width: 2.4 cm (0.95 in)
Height: 7.5 cm (2.95 in)

Needle Length: 5.4 cm (2.11 in)

Operating Temperature Range

Minimum: -40.00 °C
Typical: NA
Maximum: 60.00 °C
NOTE: Sensors may be used at higher temperatures under certain conditions; Contact Customer Support for assistance.

Cable Length

5 m (standard)
40 m (maximum custom cable length)

NOTE: Contact Deeco if a nonstandard cable length is needed.

Cable Diameter

0.165 ± .004 (4.20 ± .10 mm) with min. jacket of .030 (.76 mm)

Connector Types

stripped and tinned wires

Conductor Gauge

22 AWG/24 AWG drain wire

Electrical and Timing Characteristics

Supply Voltage (VIN to GND)

Minimum: 3.0 VDC

Typical: NA

Maximum: 15.0 VDC

Measurement Duration

Minimum: 10 ms

Typical: NA

Maximum: NA

Compliance

• EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark)
• 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU
• EN61326-1:2013 EN55022/CISPR 22