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Properly installed Murata soil sensors enable three-dimensional distribution measurement of soil conditions
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Properly installed Murata soil sensors enable three-dimensional distribution measurement of soil conditions

When positioned on irrigation tubes, the sensors provide 3D distributions for water content and EC values in the soil.
Optimal sensor positioning must be determined by considering all factors together, including the type of crop and positioning of irrigation tubes and seedlings.

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Installation Methods

Learn about how to install soil sensors and what to keep in mind when installing the soil sensors. The video can be useful as reference when installing soil sensors in farm fields.

Sensors are able to measure volumetric water content (VWC) and pore EC in soil for a range of 7 cm to either side, and 7 cm downward. Install sensors with the EC sensor (the nine-electrode side) facing up, and the water content sensor facing down. Install each sensor such that the surface of the EC sensor is at the desired depth below the ground surface.

Recommended Installation Method

Sensors continue to function in the soil after they are installed, even with irrigation, making it possible to obtain measurement data in real time.

For hard soil

1: Dig a hole for the sensor.

2: Use a sieve to shake fine soil into the hole.

3: Press the sensor into the soil, and move it back and forth to settle it in farther.

4: With the sensor secured in place, use a sieve to shake soil over the top.

5: After covering the sensor with some fine soil, mix in soil from the surroundings, and continue covering the sensor until it is fully buried.

For soft soil

1: Dig a hole for the sensor.

Image of Direction of insertion (EC sensor surface facing up)

2: Insert the sensor into the sidewall of the hole. Push the entire sensor into the sidewall.
The picture above shows a sensor being installed 10 cm below the ground surface.

3: Fill in the hole.

Introductory Document and Datasheet Download

You can download an introductory document and datasheet. The introductory document summarizes the detailed strengths of soil sensors and demonstration experiment examples. The datasheet describes the detailed uses of these soil sensors.
Please utilize these documents when considering these products.

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