Add the WH51L sensor to the Ecowitt WiFi gateway or weather station to include soil moisture readings in you weather data. Upload data to the Ecowitt network to view a history of soil data.
Transmits readings every 70 seconds, unless a rapid change in moisture is detected (such as irrigation) then this increases to every 10 seconds.
For details on which weather products support the WH51L soil moisture sensor, click here to view the latest Ecowitt sensor matrix.
Features
- Measures soil moisture
- 1 meter lead from transmitter head to sensor
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- LCD screen for direct readings or via Ecowitt App
- Configure for use with the GW1000 or GW1100 WIFI gateway or range of LCD & TFT screen weather stations
- 868MHz UK / European frequency
- Supports up to 8 soil sensors (t.b.c.)
- Upload data to the Ecowitt weather server to view history graphs and download the date from the website
Important Tip:
- Do not push the sensor into stoney or rocky soil. If the soil is too hard and dry, the sensor can easily be damaged.
- Design for testing soil ONLY.
- It is recommended to totally insert the sensor into the soil and keep it in place for 2 to 3 minutes to get an accurate reading.