PlantCare Mini-Logger
The PlantCare Mini-Logger is a maintenance-free sensor which records soil moisture and soil temperature. A USB stick is used to easily program the mini-logger and readout the data. The PlantCare DataViewer Software allows a quick and easy display and analysis of the measured data. Fields of application are scientific research, agriculture and garden and landscaping construction.
AREA OF USE
Agricultural research / forestry / hydrology
Irrigation monitoring in:
Garden and landscaping construction
Agriculture
Horticulture
Nurseries
Tree nurseries
FEATURES
Measurement of soil moisture levels and soil temperature at freely selectable intervals.
Speedily reaction to changes in moisture levels.
Reliable results even at minimum depths (from 5 cm).
Value measured is unaffected by salt or fertilizer content.
Precise recording of measurements through built-in quartz clock.
A USB-interface allows programming the logger as well as readout the measured data.
Maintenance-free
Weatherproof IP67 housing
Weatherproof IP67 housing
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temporary or permanent installation
Can be used in all soil types
Setting options:
Device name
Measuring cycle time: 10 - 360 min
Measurement in: relative % or hPa (for hPa 6 standard soils to choose from)
Time of first measurement
Date and time
Date erase
Parameter reset
Logging capacity for approx. 12.000 data sets
Data export with export cable and USB Stick
Programming with configuration file on a USB stick
Data analysis with PlantCare DataViewer Software (inclusive)
Power supply: 2 AA 1.5 V mono-cells
Battery life span approx. 1 year depending on measuring cycle
Weatherproof IP67 sealing with one button operation
Frost resistant
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 23 cm (shortest version)
Weight approx. 130 gram
Operating temperature: -20° C to +50° C
AVAILABLE LENGTHS
PlantCare Mini-Logger ST / Inserting depth max. 18 cm
PlantCare Mini-Logger M / Inserting depth max. 35 cm
PlantCare Mini-Logger XL / Inserting depth max. 60 cm
PlantCare Mini-Logger XXL / Inserting depth max. 100 cm
PlantCare Mini-Logger XL Cable / Inserting depth max. 60 cm
PlantCare Mini-Logger XXL Cable / Inserting depth max. 250 cm
PROGRAMMING WITH THE MINI-LOGGER CONFIGURATOR
The Plant Care Mini-Logger Configurator software allows for easy adjustment of the factory settings on a Windows PC. The The Configurator automatically generates a file that you save on a USB stick and then read in into the Mini-Logger.
PlantCare Mini-Logger Configurator Software
Setting options:
Device name
Measurement start at a certain time
Measurement cycle from 10 minutes to 6 hours
Moisture output in relative % or hPa suction pressure
Import current date and time from your computer clock
Delete memory function
Languages: English/German
Free of charge
No installation required
MEASUREMENT DATA
Moisture display:
- In relative %-units or
- hPa suction pressure for 6 standard soils
Measuring range soil moisture (at a soil temperature between 2° C to +37° C*):
- Relative %-units: 0 - 100%
- hPa: 0 – 400 hPa high sensitivity / > 400 - 800 hPa lower sensitivity
Measuring range soil temperature: -20°C to +50° C
Measuring accuracy:
- Soil moisture: +/- 3%
- Soil temperature: +/- 0.3° C
Reading accuracy:
- Soil moisture in relative %: 1%
- Soil moisture in hPa: 1hPa
- Soil temperature: 0.1 °C
* Sensors for soil moisture measurements at soil temperature range between 2° C to +50° C on request
MEASURING METHOD
PlantCare’s worldwide patented sensor technology is based on the microthermic measurement of soil moisture. A specially developed felt material in moisture balance with the soil acts as the interface between the surrounding soil and the sensor. To measure the moisture level, the sensor is briefly heated and the cooling-down time, which varies depending on soil moisture, is determined. The sensor's cooling-down time thus provides a reliable statement of the soil's moisture content.
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
PlantCare Mini-Logger incl. batteries
PlantCare DataViewer software for the display and analysis of the measured data
PlantCare Mini-Logger Configurator Software
ACCESSORIES
Data upload / download cable incl. 2 USB Sticks (1GB) for Mini-Logger configuration respectively data download
Replacement tip with felt for Mini-Logger sensor
