Soil EC Sensor Stainless Steel Probe Support Modbus/RS485 Soil Measuring Instrument

A soil electrical conductivity sensor(soil ec sensor ) is a device used to measure the electrical conductivity of soil and works on the basis of the electrical conductivity of the ions in the soil. It is an important technology in farmland management and water resource monitoring. Soil conductivity is a measure of the electrical conductivity of the soil, which reflects the amount of charged particles in the soil, and is mainly related to factors such as the humidity, temperature and salt content in the soil. It is often used to reflect the content of dissolved substances in the soil and the level of salinity.

Detailed explanation about Soil electric conductivity sensor:

Soil Electrical Conductivity Sensor (soil ec sensor ) Definition and Function

Definition: Soil conductivity sensor reflects the information of soil moisture content, salt content and soil texture by measuring the electrical conductivity in the soil. Conductivity is the ability of the soil to pass electric current through it and is an indicator of the concentration of ions in the soil.

Function: By measuring soil electrical conductivity, it is possible to understand the level of salinity and moisture in the soil, which in turn guides the irrigation and fertilisation of crops, assesses the quality of the land, and monitors the state of the environment.

Soil electrical conductivity sensor(soil ec sensor )  working principle

Soil conductivity sensors(soil ec sensor )  use two or more electrodes to introduce an electric current into the soil and measure the strength of the current through the soil. The conductivity in the soil is primarily affected by the moisture and dissolved ion concentrations in the soil. In general, the higher the moisture and ion concentration, the higher the conductivity.

Soil conductivity is important parameter indispensable for the study of fine agriculture, and it contains a wealth of information reflecting the quality and physical properties of the soil.

For example, soil salinity, moisture, temperature, organic matter content and texture structure all affect soil conductivity to varying degrees. Effective acquisition of soil conductivity values is of great significance in determining the differences in the spatial and temporal distribution of various field parameters, thus also laying the foundation for the popularization of modern fine agriculture based on information and knowledge.

The soil ec sensor is well sealed and can be buried in the soil for a long time without corrosion. The output signal of soil moisture sensor adopts standard current loop transmission technology, which makes it strong anti-interference ability, long transmission distance, high measurement accuracy and fast response speed.

Soil electrical conductivity sensor application areas

Soil conductivity sensors are used in a wide range of agricultural and environmental applications, including but not limited to:

Agricultural production: for monitoring soil salinity levels to help determine suitable crop planting or irrigation management strategies to improve water use efficiency and crop yields.

Environmental monitoring: to assess soil quality and pollution levels, especially in industrial areas or around emission sources.

Scientific research: to provide basic data support for soil quality in scientific experiments, plant cultures, etc.

Hydrology: for the study of interactions between soil and groundwater, e.g. in hydrological modelling.

Soil conductivity sensor is suitable for scientific experiments,water-saving irrigation,greenhouse,flowers and vegetables, grass pasture,soil quick measurement,plant culture,sewage treatment and various kinds of particulate matter conductivity measurement.

3-in-1 Soil Temperature Humidity EC Sensor data sheet 

NBL-S-TMC-Soil-temperature-and-moisture-conductivity-sensor.pdf