{"product_id":"infwin-slabsense","title":"INFWIN SlabSense Substrate Moisture, EC and Temperature Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe INFWIN SlabSense is a substrate\/soil moisture, EC (electrical conductivity), and temperature sensor purpose-built for hydroponic substrates such as rockwool and coco peat, as well as soil. Its resin-sealed plastic body with sensing rods inserts directly into the substrate or soil for long-term in-situ measurement. Output interface, connector type, and cable length are configurable via ordering code - the default variant (SlabSense-AAAB002) ships with Substrate Moisture, EC \u0026amp; Temperature measurement, RS485\/Modbus-RTU output, 3.9–28V DC supply, a cold-pressed terminal connector, and a 2 m cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn optional variant adds an air humidity, temperature, and vapor pressure deficit (VPD) sensor for greenhouse climate control - VPD is a more reliable predictor of plant transpiration and water loss than relative humidity, and is commonly used to hold a target deficit (greater than 0.5 kPa) that lets plants transpire effectively while limiting foliar disease. Reverse power protection and built-in TVS\/ESD protection are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substrate\/soil volumetric water content (VWC), EC, and temperature in a single probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual moisture output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reports both volumetric water content (VWC) and apparent dielectric permittivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional VPD add-on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air humidity, air temperature, and vapor pressure deficit measurement for greenhouse control (Code 2 = B) - reduces IP rating to IP50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Communicates over SDI-12 or RS485 (Modbus-RTU), selectable via ordering code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-power design:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS485 quiescent current \u0026lt;4 mA; SDI-12 quiescent current \u0026lt;30 µA - suited to battery-powered dataloggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow salinity sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust epoxy encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resists corrosive environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse power protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in TVS\/ESD protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed terminal or stripped \u0026amp; tinned lead wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration utility:\u003c\/strong\u003e SensorOneSet software (RS485) or SensorOneSetSDI12 software (SDI-12) included for sensor configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 m standard; custom lengths available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart agriculture, hydroponics, and horticulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouse monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil\/substrate water balance studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrrigation management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolute\/fertilizer movement tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference evapotranspiration calculations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoRaWAN IoT deployments via the Catena-5310 or compatible RS485\/Modbus-RTU gateway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Air Humidity \u0026amp; Temperature \u0026amp; VPD add-on (Code 2 = B) reduces the sensor's IP rating from IP68 to IP50 - it is not fully sealed against submersion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sensor rods are sharp for ease of insertion - handle with care and follow installation precautions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not pull the sensor out of soil or substrate by its cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVWC range and calibration are media-dependent; a custom factory calibration can be requested for specific substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using RS485 Active Output mode, only one sensor should be on the network to avoid data collision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eApparent dielectric permittivity range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e1–81 (air to water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003ePermittivity resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0.1 (1.00–40.00 range); 0.5 (40.00–81.88 range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003ePermittivity accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e±1 (1.00–40.00 range); ±10% of reading (40.00–81.00 range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eVWC range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0–100% (media-dependent; custom calibration available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eVWC resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eVWC accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e±3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate EC (Electrical Conductivity)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0–20 dS\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0.01 dS\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e±5% of reading (0–7 dS\/m); ±10% of reading (7–20 dS\/m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eTemperature compensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0–50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e−40°C to +80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0.1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e±0.5°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Humidity\/Temperature\/VPD (optional add-on, Code 2 = B only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eAir humidity range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e0–100%, resolution 0.1%, typical accuracy ±1.8% RH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eAir temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e−40°C to +80°C, resolution 0.1°C, typical accuracy ±0.2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eOutput interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003eRS485 (Modbus-RTU) or SDI-12, V1.3 (selectable via ordering code)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e3.9–28V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eQuiescent current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003eRS485: \u0026lt;4 mA; SDI-12: \u0026lt;30 µA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eMeasuring current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e\u0026lt;20 mA during 150 ms measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e90 × 55 × 75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eSealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003eEpoxy resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eIP rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003eIP68 (without Air Humidity\/Temperature\/VPD); IP50 (with Air Humidity\/Temperature\/VPD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003eCold-pressed terminal or stripped \u0026amp; tinned lead wires (selectable via ordering code)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eCable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e2 m standard; custom length available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003eSurface or buried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6455%;\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.7527%;\"\u003e−40°C to +80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Code Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 1: Product Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlabSense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlabSense Substrate Moisture, EC, Temperature Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 2: Measuring Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003cbr\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate Moisture \u0026amp; EC \u0026amp; Temperature\u003cbr\u003eSubstrate Moisture \u0026amp; EC \u0026amp; Temperature with Air Humidity \u0026amp; Temperature \u0026amp; VPD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 3: Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9–28V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 4: Output Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003cbr\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS485 (Modbus-RTU)\u003cbr\u003eSDI-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 5: Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003cbr\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold-pressed terminal\u003cbr\u003eStripped \u0026amp; tinned lead wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 6: Cable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e002\u003cbr\u003eXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 meters\u003cbr\u003eCustom (XXX = length in meters, e.g. 005 = 5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefault Variant: SlabSense-AAAB002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate moisture (VWC), EC, and temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9–28V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS485, Modbus-RTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold-pressed terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom variants (measuring parameters, output interface, connector, cable length, substrate calibration) are available - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mcci.com\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.infwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SlabSense-Substrate-Moisture-EC-Temperature-Sensor-SDI12-RS485-Interface-V1.0.pdf\" title=\"SlabSense User Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.infwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SensorOneSet-EN.zip\" title=\"SensorOneSet Configuration Utility (RS485)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSensorOneSet Configuration Utility (RS485)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.infwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SensorOneSetSDI12-EN.zip\" title=\"SensorOneSetSDI12 Configuration Utility (SDI-12)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSensorOneSetSDI12 Configuration Utility (SDI-12)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric. SDI-12 is a trademark of the SDI-12 Support Group. INFWIN is a registered trademark of Dalian Endeavour Technology Co., Ltd. MCCI and MCCI Catena are registered trademarks of MCCI Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"INFWIN","offers":[{"title":"SlabSense-AAAB002","offer_id":54152943501630,"sku":"123004230","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5104\/files\/SlabSense-3.jpg?v=1787219414","url":"https:\/\/store.mcci.com\/products\/infwin-slabsense","provider":"MCCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}