ESI - Model GroPoint Classic - Soil Moisture Sensor
GroPoint Classic is our original analog soil sensor, with a rugged design that has been proven over decades of use. The sensing element is . manufactured from a solid 7mm (0.28″) stainless steel rod, and all electronics are sealed in water-proof epoxy. The 4-20mA output integrates easily with common irrigation control and management systems, and it’s also available with 0-5mA output. The standard 5m cable can be extended to up to 150m (500′) and terminates in a rugged IP66/68 environmental connector or bare wires.
The sensor features a larger area of inuence than our other sensors—about 10cm (4″) surrounding the sensing element. It can be calibrated specically for sandy soils, high salinity and clay soils or a broad range of soils. Please specify when ordering.
The GroPoint Classic responds immediately and accurately to changes in soil moisture. It’s extremely rugged, easy to install and requires virtually no maintenance, providing years of reliable service.
- Fully potted electronics for excellent durability.
- Stainless steel sensing element provides years of maintenance free, reliable sensing.
- 4-20 mA interface provide easy and simple integration into common irrigation management and control systems. Also available with 0-5mA output.
- Measures soil moisture.
- 4-20 mA interface provides easy integration into common irrigation management and control systems.
- Also available with 0-5mA output.
- Based on eld-proven TDT soil moisture measurement, and features some aspects of our proprietary TDT technology.
- Low power consumption—suitable for remote applications.
- Comes with 5 m (16.4′) durable cable (4-pin IP68-rated EN3 connector optional).
Moisture
- Measurement range 0% to 100% of VMC
- Accuracy ±2.0% *
- Precision < 0.2%
Electrical
- Output 4-20 mA (optional 0-5mA)
- Connection: Bare wire: Optional EN3 3-pin IP66/IP68 rated environmental connector
- Input voltage 5.5 to 18 VDC
- Current consumption
- 0-5 mA: 15 mA (nominal), 20mA (max)
- 4-20 mA: 30 mA (nominal), 50 mA (max)
Environmental
- Operating temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
- Storage temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Physical
- Weight (with standard cable) 635 g (1.4 lb.)
- Cable weight 38 g per m (0.42 oz. per foot)
- Dimensions 26 cm x 8.9 cm x 4.4 cm (10.25” x 3.5” x 1.75”)
- Standard cable
- 5 m (16.4 ft.) Max. 500 ft.
- 3xAWG22 dual-shielded, twisted pair, rated for direct burial
- Warranty 1-year limited parts and labour