7-in-1 Soil Sensor for Android USB-Type-C

7-in-1 Soil Sensor for Android - USB-C: Plug-and-Play with Your Phone, Ushering in a New Era of Smart Agriculture

Technology Empowering Cultivation: Making Soil Data Instantly Accessible

In the transition from traditional agriculture to precision agriculture, timely and accurate soil information is the prerequisite for scientific fertilization and irrigation. However, laboratory testing involves long cycles and high costs, while ordinary sensors often rely on complex gateways or handheld terminals.

NiuBoL has breakthroughly combined high-precision sensor technology with smartphone ecosystems, launching the 7-in-1 Soil Sensor for Android - USB-C. No complicated wiring, no additional power source—just plug it into your smartphone's Type-C port to instantly transform your phone into a professional-grade soil analyzer.

7-in-1 Soil Sensor for Android USB-C Specifications Table

Core Technology and Product Highlights of 7-in-1 Soil Sensor

1. FDR Frequency Domain Reflectometry Principle: Precision and Speed Combined
   The sensor is designed based on FDR (Frequency Domain Reflectometry) principle. By measuring changes in soil dielectric constant, it can quickly and stably reflect the real moisture content and physical properties of the soil. Compared to traditional methods, FDR is less affected by soil salinity, offers higher measurement accuracy, and enables non-destructive testing.

2. Industrial-Grade Hardware Configuration, Durable and Reliable
   316L stainless steel probes: Extremely strong acid-alkali corrosion resistance, suitable for long-term insertion into soil—even in hard or severely salinized land.
   Epoxy resin sealing: Sensor core circuit uses high-density epoxy resin vacuum potting, completely isolating moisture and corrosive substances.
   IP68 protection rating: Fully waterproof, no worries even in heavy rain or humid greenhouses.

3. Type-C Interface: Cross-Device Compatibility, True Plug-and-Play
   Optimized specifically for Android and HarmonyOS systems. Directly powered and data-transmitted via the phone's Type-C port, eliminating bulky battery packs. Whether in the field or laboratory, your phone becomes your monitoring station.

In-Depth Analysis of Seven Parameters: Decoding the "Health Code" of Soil

Understanding soil parameters is not just about increasing yield but also about sustainable ecology.

Soil Temperature: The Pulse of Life
Soil temperature directly affects seed germination, root growth, and soil microbial activity. Through NiuBoL sensor monitoring, farmers can precisely grasp sowing timing and take measures like mulching or irrigation during cold waves or high temperatures to protect crop roots from damage.

Soil Moisture: Core of Efficient Water Saving
Moisture is the lifeline of crops. 0.1% resolution helps you accurately grasp soil water content. Combined with data curve functions, you can formulate scientific irrigation plans, avoiding fertility loss or root hypoxia from over-irrigation, achieving true water-saving agriculture.

Soil EC (Conductivity): Comprehensive Fertility Indicator
EC value reflects the concentration of soluble salt ions in soil. It is an important basis for judging whether soil is "over-fertilized" or "nutrient-deficient." Appropriate EC ensures high crop yields without "burning seedlings" due to excessive osmotic pressure.

Soil Salinity: Prevention of Soil Salinization
Long-term excessive fertilization or unreasonable irrigation leads to salt accumulation. Real-time monitoring of salinity content (mg/L) enables early detection of salinization trends, guiding farmers in desalination improvement and ensuring long-term land productivity.

Soil Available Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (NPK): Nutrient Diagnostic Reference
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the "three major elements" for crop growth. The sensor provides empirical reference values through conductivity correlation algorithms.
Nitrogen (N): Promotes stem and leaf growth, enhances photosynthesis.
Phosphorus (P): Promotes root development, improves stress resistance, aids flowering and fruiting.
Potassium (K): Regulates metabolism, enhances lodging and disease resistance.
Note: NPK values provided by the sensor are empirical theoretical values based on soil conductivity, mainly for observing fertility change trends.

Powerful Companion Software: Your Digital Farm Steward

The free mobile APP provided with the hardware is the "brain" of the NiuBoL sensor. It not only reads data but also manages it.

Real-time monitoring and correction: Millisecond-level data response, supports parameter fine-tuning for different soil types to ensure results align with local conditions.

One-tap Excel export: Field-collected data can be directly generated into reports and exported, convenient for office upload or scientific paper writing.

Historical trend analysis: Automatically draws data curves, making soil temperature and moisture change patterns clear at a glance.

Intelligent upgrade: Software supports automatic online updates, ensuring users always have the latest algorithms and features.

7-in-1 Soil Sensor Application Scenarios

1. Water-Saving Irrigation and Smart Agriculture
   In large-scale farms, quickly determine water deficiency in different plots via mobile testing to guide automated irrigation systems, significantly improving water use efficiency.

2. Greenhouses and Flower Cultivation
   Greenhouse environments are complex and extremely sensitive to soil temperature, humidity, and salinity. Use NiuBoL sensors for spot checks on potted plants or seedbeds to ensure flowers and vegetables grow in optimal conditions.

3. Environmental Monitoring and Grassland Pastures
   Used for ecological restoration and desertification control monitoring. In grassland management, monitor NPK trends to guide rational grazing and base fertilizer application.

4. Scientific Experiments and Soil Teaching
   Its high precision and ease of use make it the preferred tool for agronomy students, teachers, and agricultural researchers for quick sampling at various field locations.

FAQ:

Q: Does the sensor support all Android phones?
A: This product supports Android 5.0 and above systems with OTG functionality. Currently, mainstream Type-C interface Android phones and HarmonyOS phones are perfectly compatible.

Q: Are the NPK values displayed by the sensor the same as laboratory chemical analysis?
A: The NPK measured by the sensor are empirical theoretical values derived from conductivity combined with specific algorithms, mainly for observing fertility fluctuation trends. For precise chemical quantitative analysis, laboratory methods are still required, but the sensor is unparalleled in convenience for field rapid screening and trend monitoring.

Q: No response after plugging into the phone?
A: Please ensure your phone has "OTG function" enabled (disabled by default in settings on some phones) and grant the APP necessary storage and location permissions.

Q: Will slight bending of the probe affect accuracy?
A: The probe uses 316L high-strength stainless steel; minor bending does not affect electrical signal acquisition, but try to insert parallel to ensure uniform FDR electric field distribution for the most accurate data.

Conclusion

The NiuBoL 7-in-1 Soil Sensor for Android - USB-C is not just a tool; it represents a scientific production method. It condenses laboratory-level monitoring capabilities into your fingertips, allowing every farmer and technician to grasp the "pulse" of soil anytime, anywhere.

In future cultivation, no longer rely on experience "estimation" but on data "decision-making." Choose NiuBoL to jointly improve agricultural production quality and efficiency, safeguarding the health of every inch of land.

7-in-1 Soil Sensor Portable Type-C/USB Soil Multi-Parameter Tester & Analyzer Data Sheet

7-in-1 Soil Sensor Portable Type-C/USB Soil Multi-Parameter Tester & Analyzer.pdf