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Save water and energy with soil moisture sensors!
Save water and energy with the Soil Moisture Sensor! Today, increasing water and energy consumption necessitates the search for more efficient and sustainable solutions in the agricultural sector. At this point, more modern and technology-based methods come to the fore instead of traditional methods. Soil moisture sensors not only save water for farmers but also reduce energy consumption. Working with data at precise times allows for more efficient use of pumps and other energy-consuming devices. Additionally, the use of the correct amount of water supports plant growth by protecting soil health.
What is a soil moisture sensor?
Soil moisture sensors are devices that measure soil moisture. These sensors measure the amount of moisture at specific depths of the soil and allow users to accurately determine irrigation needs. Especially important for agriculture, gardening, and landscaping, these sensors ensure healthier cultivation while saving water and energy.
💧Sustainable and Reliable Monitoring with Esular Soil Moisture Sensors
esular soil moisture sensors operate with a battery recharged by a built-in solar panel without requiring additional energy. In this way, it works efficiently and continuously without encountering problems such as power outages or battery depletion. While the 2-probe soil moisture sensor works from 2 different depths, the 3-probe soil moisture sensor provides more accurate and detailed monitoring by measuring from 3 different depths. Especially when growing plants with deep root structures, it can be monitored more accurately whether the water reaches the root zone.
esular sensors are highly resistant to corrosion and breakage thanks to their structure reinforced with solid carbon fiber rods. This eliminates the need for users to constantly change or maintain the devices and ensures long-term use.
How does a soil moisture sensor work?
The wireless battery-operated Soil Moisture Sensor works with a battery recharged by a solar panel. No external power or wiring is needed for the sensor to operate. Thanks to its low energy consumption structure and sleep modes, battery life is quite long. The sensor interacts with the soil through a probe system buried in the soil and in contact with the soil. Values measured at certain intervals are transmitted to the server via probes. The values transmitted to the server can be monitored instantly from our application. Thus, soil moisture levels can be monitored and necessary irrigation or fertilization operations can be planned.
Advantages Provided by Soil Moisture Sensors
Soil moisture sensors have become an important tool for increasing agricultural productivity. Some advantages of these sensors include:
- Soil moisture sensors optimize irrigation processes by determining the amount of water plants need. Therefore, it ensures efficient use of water.
- Correct irrigation reduces plant stress and supports growth by ensuring plants maintain ideal moisture levels.
- It increases crop yield by helping plants grow in optimal conditions.
- When combined with automatic irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors constantly monitor the condition of the soil and automatically control the irrigation process.
- The data obtained helps producers develop future irrigation strategies by performing historical analysis.
- Unnecessary irrigation can lead to soil erosion and waste of water resources. Soil moisture sensors reduce environmental impacts by ensuring water is delivered only when needed.
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