Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor- Corrosion Resistant DC 3.3 to 5V
Capacitive Sensing: Capacitive soil moisture sensors work by measuring changes in capacitance caused by the soil's moisture content. As soil becomes more moist, its capacitance changes, and this change is translated into an analog voltage signal.
Corrosion Resistance: This sensor is designed to be corrosion-resistant. This is important because soil can contain various minerals and chemicals that may corrode the sensor over time. A corrosion-resistant design prolongs the sensor's lifespan.
Voltage Range: The sensor operates within a voltage range of 3.3V to 5V. This means you can power it with a supply voltage within this range. Be sure to connect it to an appropriate power source to ensure accurate readings.
When using this sensor, you'll need to connect it to a microcontroller or analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to read the analog signal it produces. You can then calibrate the sensor readings to match your specific soil type and moisture requirements for your plants.
Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor- Corrosion Resistant DC 3.3 to 5V
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Description
The Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor you mentioned is a type of sensor used to measure soil moisture levels in gardening, agriculture, and environmental monitoring applications.
Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Analog Output: This sensor provides an analog output, which means it will give you a voltage signal that corresponds to the soil moisture level. Typically, the output voltage decreases as soil moisture increases.Capacitive Sensing: Capacitive soil moisture sensors work by measuring changes in capacitance caused by the soil's moisture content. As soil becomes more moist, its capacitance changes, and this change is translated into an analog voltage signal.
Corrosion Resistance: This sensor is designed to be corrosion-resistant. This is important because soil can contain various minerals and chemicals that may corrode the sensor over time. A corrosion-resistant design prolongs the sensor's lifespan.
Voltage Range: The sensor operates within a voltage range of 3.3V to 5V. This means you can power it with a supply voltage within this range. Be sure to connect it to an appropriate power source to ensure accurate readings.
Application:
Soil moisture sensors are widely used in agriculture and gardening to optimize irrigation and save water by only watering when necessary. They are also used in research and environmental monitoring to track soil moisture levels in different regions.When using this sensor, you'll need to connect it to a microcontroller or analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to read the analog signal it produces. You can then calibrate the sensor readings to match your specific soil type and moisture requirements for your plants.
Features
- Digital Output
- High Sensitivity
- Non-Corrosive
- Low Power Consumption
- Wide Soil Compatibility
- Easy Installation
- Data Logging
- Durability
Technical Details
- Operating Voltage: 3.3 ~ 5.5 VDC
- Output Voltage: 0 ~ 3.0VDC
- Operating Current: 5mA
- Interface: PH2.0-3P
Applications
- Gardening and Farming
- Moisture Detection
- Intelligent Agriculture etc.
Physical Attributes
- Dimensions (Lx Wx H)mm: 98 X 28
- Cable length: 21 cm (including connectors).
- Weight (gm): 12
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- 1 x Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor- Corrosion Resistant DC 3.3 to 5V