Measuring soil moisture is crucial in agriculture for optimizing irrigation, ensuring crops receive the right amount of water for healthy growth and maximizing yield.
It also helps prevent water waste, reduce soil erosion, and minimize the risk of nutrient leaching, promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices.
Ideal for field testing, the durable and portable soil moisture meter Lutron PMS-714 has an integrated heavy-duty 8" (20cm) probe and water resistant housing.
This meter provides a precise soil moisture content in a wide measurement range from 0 to 50% with an 0.1% accuracy.
Easy to operate with one hand, it features all necessary functions integrated into a single device.
Minimum and maximum moisture readings are easily recorded, and a data hold function freezes the reading on the display. A low battery indicator is also visible on the screen when applicable.
Package includes:
- replaceable moisture probe
- 4 AAA batteries
- probe sensor cap
- user manual.
Lutron Soil Moisture Meter PMS-714
Technical Specifications:
- Measurement Range: 0% to 50% moisture content of soil
- Resolution: 0.1%
- Accuracy: ± (5% F.S. + 5d) @ 23 ± 5℃, F.S. = Full Scale
- Display: LCD size 28 mm x 19 mm
- Measurement Principle: Uses a 2-pin electrode to measure the conductive ability of the species, then converts to the reading of % "Moisture content" of soil samples
- Circuit: Custom one-chip microprocessor LSI circuit
- Data Hold: Freezes the display reading
- Sampling Time: Approximately 0.8 seconds
- Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 50℃
- Operating Humidity: Less than 80% RH
- Power Supply: DC 1.5V battery (UM4/AAA) x 4 PCs
- Power Consumption: Approximately 12 mA
- Dimensions:
- Meter body: 172 x 40 x 40 mm (6.8" x 1.6" x 1.6")
- Probe body: 220 mm x Dia. 10 mm (8.7" x Dia. 0.4")
- Total length (meter + probe): 392 mm (15.4")
- Weight: 267 g (0.58 lb) including battery
