Data from the continuous monitoring probes, EnviroSCAN and EasyAG, can be stored and accessed in a variety of ways, allowing for ultimate flexibility. Sentek provides a complete range of solutions, ranging from in-field logging and data retrieval to wireless probe to internet telemetry solutions. In addition, probes can be connected to a wide range of 3rd party logging and telemetry devices to offer other tailored solutions.
Sentek Solo
Sentek Solo is a cost effective, continuous soil moisture and salinity monitoring solution. The Sentek Solo system consists of a battery powered, logging EnviroSCAN or EasyAG probe connected to a Solo Head Unit. Data is accessed in-field via the robust SoloPORTER™ or a notebook computer, and displayed in Sentek's IrriMAX software. Probes utilise the same interface as Sentek Plus, allowing for simple upgrade to wireless, web compatible communications.
Sentek Solo Head Unit
One Sentek Solo Head Unit required per probe
Sentek Solo Head Unit is connected to the probe via 3 metres of cable
Powered by 4 removable "off the shelf" AA batteries
Robust download port for in-field downloading
Download Options
Data downloaded into Sentek's IrriMAX software via:
Sentek SoloPORTER or;
Download cable to notebook computer
Sentek SoloPORTER
Durable and light weight design
Download and battery power indicator lights
One device downloads data from many probes
Data storage on USB flash drive
Transfer data from USB flash drive direct to desktop computer
Sentek Plus
Sentek Plus is Sentek's wireless probe to internet solution. Sentek Plus utilises GPRS and 3G communication technology to send soil water data directly from the probe to the internet. Data is retrieved from the internet to be viewed in Sentek's IrriMAX software.
Sentek Plus is available with both EasyAG and EnviroSCAN probes. Probes are configured with Sentek Plus RS232 interface with in-built logging capability
Sentek Plus Data Transmission Unit (DTU)
The Sentek Plus DTU is located in close proximity to the probe via 5 metres of cable. The Sentek Plus DTU comprises:
Communication Module (GPRS or 3G) with antenna
12-volt battery, with solar charger
Front panel connectivity for local downloading (for ease of service and data access when telecommunication services unavailable)
Front panel Probe Power switch for ease of servicing
Sentek MULTI
Sentek MULTI is a comprehensive logging and data transmission system that combines site-specific temperature, rain or flow, soil moisture and salinity data in the one Sentek supported product.
Essential site information is collated and sent through the central Data Transmission Unit via GPRS or NextG transfer to the internet. The continuously updated information can be readily downloaded from anywhere with internet access for viewing in Sentek’s IrriMAX software. Such a wealth of valuable information about the soil, water, plant and atmosphere in the one system provides the end user with an extremely powerful decision making and management tool.
Multiple functionality:
Collation of site specific data
Flexibility in probe positioning
Data backup and security
Front panel uploading and testing
LEDs for fault diagnosis
Mulitple inputs:
2 Sentek soil moisture/salinity probes
2 pulse inputes (e.g. rain gauge or flow meter)
2 temperature inputs
Multiple download options:
Wireless DTU to internet data transfer using
GPRS
3G
Front panel download
Sentek RT6 Data Logger
The Sentek RT6 datalogger is Sentek's proprietary soil moisture data recording system, providing flexibility in both probe placement and data retrieval options.
Features include:
Records data from up to 32 Soil Moisture sensors
One logger can read up to 8 EnviroSCAN or EasyAG probes
Flexible logging interval ranging from 1 minute to over 16 hours (999 minutes)
Large data storage capacity
Flexible power supply options: solar panel, 12 volt battery, mains power
EnviroSCAN or EasyAG probes are connected to logger by cable
Cable length up to 500 metres from logger to each probe
Options for Data Access:
Manual retrieval of logger and download at your PC
Infield download using your portable PC
Landline - hard wire to your PC
Mobile Phone (GSM, GPRS, CDMA)
Radio
3rd Party Integration
Sentek has an open integration platform, allowing EnviroSCAN and EasyAG probes be connected to a range of other technologies and data retrieval systems, including:
- data loggers
- radio telemetry products
- weather stations
- GPRS, 3G, CDMA and satellite communication modules
- irrigation controllers
Probes can be fitted with a choice of interfaces that operate at the most common industry standard communication protocols.
Communication protocol options:
- Modbus RS232
- Modbus RS485
- SDI-12
- Voltage
Sentek has a range of approved Integration Partners, with a global reach and high quality provision of data logging and telemetry products and services. Chances are, if you have a well known telemetry or data logging device, it will be possible to connect a Sentek probe to it.
Sentek Plus is Sentek's wireless probe to internet solution. Sentek Plus utilises GPRS and 3G communication technology to send soil water data directly from the probe to the internet. Data is retrieved from the internet to be viewed in Sentek's IrriMAX software.
The Sentek RT6 datalogger is Sentek's proprietary soil moisture data recording system, providing flexibility in both probe placement and data retrieval options.