Farmo

Multi-depth Soil Moisture and Temperature Sensor 60cm

$880.50 USD
$880.50 USD
GST included.

The Multi-depth Soil Moisture and Temperature sensor includes a 60cm Aquacheck probe that reports soil moisture and temperature at 10cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm, 50cm and 60cm depths. By default soil moisture and temperature is reported at 9am every day. More frequent measurements can be configured if required.

The SIM card, battery, telemetry unit, probe and cable are all included. Provided you have mobile network coverage on site you can simply install the probe, activate the unit and monitor your soil conditions remotely via the Farmo App.

Increase yield, improve crop quality, save water and electricity costs by measuring soil moisture and temperature at multiple depths.

The AquaCheck factory calibrates these probes to read 0 in air and 100 in water. Please note the value returned IS NOT a % of soil moisture, but a scaled frequency unit (SFU). It is also not linear with moisture. 

Use the Multi-Depth Soil Probe to manage irrigation by linking soil moisture data to the Farmo Remote Pump Control or Remote Relay Switch. A high SFU value, representing field capacity, is used to turn irrigation off, while a low SFU value, representing the refill point, triggers irrigation to begin. This setup helps maintain soil moisture between the two levels. The ideal trigger points can be estimated using historical data and fine-tuned over time as more data is collected.

 

Assembly Instructions

$10 per device / month (ex GST)

Free Inclusions: The Farmo App | 3 users | Unlimited email alerts | 20x SMS alerts per device/month | Connectivity fees covered

Save up to 20% based on your organisation's total monthly spend

How to activate your new device

Daily data upload at 9:00am (configurable)

Sensors at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60cm

Extra long 6m cable

Real-time alerts via email or SMS

Monitor real-time and track historical data via Farmo App

Your farm on the Farmo App
Product dimensions Probe 60cm • Cable 6m • Enclosure 20cm x 11cm x 5cm
Sensor Capacitance-based soil moisture and soil temperature monitoring device
Capacity 0 (air) to 100 (water) • Temp 0-51 °C
Connectivity Cellular (NB-IoT/Cat-M1)
Network coverage required Yes. Telstra (default), Optus and international
Waterproof IP67
Battery type LiSoCl2 7aH
Battery lifespan More than 1 year
Subscription required Yes

Protect the cable from physical damage

Farmo devices are covered by a 12 month back-to-base warranty. After the standard warranty period expires we apply a pro-rata warranty up to 24 months.

FAQs

Yes, as long as there’s mobile network coverage (Telstra by default) the device will work. It’s built tough for use in remote or rugged farm conditions.

You can configure alerts in the Farmo App by choosing whether to receive SMS and/or email notifications, and by setting which phone numbers or email addresses should get them. Automated phone call alerts are also available on request.

Installation is simple and requires only basic tools. You’ll need an auger (around 5 cm diameter) to make a hole for the probe, and a small container to mix a soil slurry for backfilling.

You can find more information in our installation manual. Download it here: Download Installation Manual

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