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Wireless Soil Moistur
eless Soil Moisture Sensor
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PS-3228
About the pr
About the product
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The Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor measures the water content of soil
and reports it in units of volumetric water content (VWC) percentage.
The sensor consists of the Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor box and the
Soil Moisture Sensor Probe.
What's Included
What's Included
• Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Box
• Soil Moisture Sensor Probe
• USB Cable
Required Items
Required Items
• Data Collection Software
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and
analysis. Either SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone can be used.
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Device ID
Device ID
Use to identify the sensor when connecting using Bluetooth.
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Bluetooth Status Light
Bluetooth Status Light
Indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection.
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IGHT
SS
TATUS
Red (blink)
Ready to pair
Green (blink)
Paired
Yellow (blink)
Remotely logging data
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USB Port
USB Port
Use with the USB cable to connect to a USB wall charger to
charge the battery. Can also be used to send measurement data
to software when connected to a USB port of a computer or
mobile device (iOS devices not supported).
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Power Button
Power Button
Press and hold for one second to turn the sensor on or off.
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Battery Status Light
Battery Status Light
Indicates the battery level and charging status.
LL
IGHT
SS
TATUS
Red (blink)
Low battery level
Green (solid)
Fully charged
Yellow (solid)
Charging
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Threaded Hole
Threaded Hole
Use for mounting the sensor, such as to a mounting rod. Accepts
1/4–20 screws.
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Soil Moisture Probe Port
Soil Moisture Probe Port
Use for connecting the soil moisture probe to the sensor box.
Line up the arrow on the back of the sensor box with the arrow
on the plug to connect the plug in the correct direction.
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Product Guide
012-16585A
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