EM500-SMTC Soil Moisture, Temperature & Conductivity Sensor
Product Description
EM500-SMTC Soil Moisture, Temperature & Conductivity Sensor is a rugged outdoor LoRaWAN soil monitoring system designed to measure soil moisture, soil temperature and soil electrical conductivity (EC) simultaneously.
Its corrosion-resistant soil probe connects to a weather-protected LoRaWAN transceiver, enabling remote field monitoring for smart agriculture, irrigation management, greenhouse control, horticulture and golf-course maintenance.
The sensor measures soil moisture from 0 to 100% , temperature from −40°C to +80°C and electrical conductivity from 0 to 20,000 µS/cm .
The transceiver provides IP67 protection while the buried soil probe is rated IP68 .
Applications
Product Specifications
| Manufacturer / Brand | Milesight |
| Model | EM500-SMTC |
| Product Type | 3-in-1 Soil Moisture, Temperature & Electrical Conductivity Sensor |
| Wireless Protocol | LoRaWAN®, Milesight D2D |
| Antenna | Internal |
| LoRaWAN Frequency Options | CN470 / IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923-1, -2, -3, -4 (regional variant-dependent) |
| LoRaWAN TX Power | 16 dBm at 868 MHz / 20 dBm at 915 MHz / 19 dBm at 470 MHz |
| Receiver Sensitivity | −137 dBm at 300 bps |
| LoRaWAN Activation / Class | OTAA/ABP Class A |
| Soil Moisture Measurement Range | 0–100% |
| Soil Moisture Accuracy | ±2% (0–50%), ±3% (50–100%) |
| Soil Moisture Resolution | 0.01% |
| Soil Temperature Measurement Range | −40°C to +80°C |
| Soil Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5°C |
| Soil Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Soil Electrical Conductivity Range | 0–20,000 µS/cm |
| Conductivity Accuracy | ±3% (0–10,000 µS/cm), ±5% (10,000–20,000 µS/cm) |
| Conductivity Resolution | 10 µS/cm (0–10,000 µS/cm); 50 µS/cm (10,000–20,000 µS/cm) |
| Probe Cable Length | 2 m |
| Internal LED | 1 × status LED |
| Power/Reset Button | 1 × internal button |
| USB Interface | 1 × internal USB Type-C for configuration and console |
| Power On / Off | NFC or internal power button |
| Configuration Methods | Mobile application via NFC, PC software via USB Type-C, LoRaWAN downlink |
| Data Storage | Up to 1,000 records, with retrieval and retransmission |
| Alarms | Threshold alarm and temperature change alarm |
| Additional Functions | Milesight D2D Controller |
| Battery Specification | 1 × 19,000 mAh ER34615 Li-SOCl₂ battery, replaceable |
| Battery Life: EU868 SF7/SF10 | Up to 10 years (10-minute interval, 25°C; laboratory guidance) |
| Battery Life: US915 SF7 | Up to 10 years (10-minute interval, 25°C; laboratory guidance) |
| Battery Life: US915 SF10 | Around 8 years (10-minute interval, 25°C; laboratory guidance) |
| Transceiver Operating Temperature | −30°C to +70°C |
| Relative Humidity | 0–100%, non-condensing |
| Transceiver Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Soil Probe Ingress Protection | IP68 |
| Transceiver Housing | Grey ABS + PC |
| Soil Probe Material / Colour | Epoxy resin + stainless steel; white and silver |
| Transceiver Weight | 328 g with battery and mounting bracket |
| Soil Sensor Weight | 138 g with cable |
| Transceiver Dimensions | 105.4 × 71 × 69.5 mm |
| Soil Sensor Dimensions | 88 × 68 × 26 mm |
| Probe Prong Length | 50 mm |
| Transceiver Mounting | Pole, wall or DIN rail |
| Soil Probe Installation | Buried in soil |
| Regulatory Approvals Listed by OEM | CE, FCC, ISED, ICASA, Telec |
| Environmental Compliance Listed by OEM | RoHS |
Product Features
- Single integrated sensing system for soil moisture, soil temperature and soil electrical conductivity.
- Moisture measurement 0–100%; resolution 0.01% with ±2% accuracy for 0–50% and ±3% accuracy for 50–100%.
- Soil temperature range −40°C to +80°C; accuracy ±0.5°C, resolution 0.1°C.
- Electrical conductivity measurement 0–20,000 µS/cm; ±3% accuracy through 10,000 µS/cm and ±5% above 10,000 µS/cm.
- Electrical conductivity resolution 10 µS/cm up to 10,000 µS/cm and 50 µS/cm from 10,000–20,000 µS/cm.
- Three-prong corrosion-resistant soil probe offers IP68 protection for buried installation.
- LoRaWAN transmitter is IP67 with a 2 m cable connecting the soil probe.
- Supports regional LoRaWAN options CN470, IN865, RU864, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920 and AS923.
- OTAA/ABP Class A, Milesight D2D and an internal antenna; −137 dBm sensitivity at 300 bps.
- Typical up-to-10 km line-of-sight transmission range is environment-dependent.
- Supports internal storage of 1,000 historical data entries, retransmission and retrievability.
- Provides threshold and temperature-change alarms, and Milesight D2D Controller mode.
- One internal LED indicator, power/reset button and USB Type-C port for configuration and console.
- Configure with NFC mobile app, USB Type-C PC software or LoRaWAN downlink; remote monitoring requires compatible gateway/network/server.
- One ER34615 lithium thionyl chloride replaceable battery rated at 19,000 mAh.
- Manufacturer quotes up to 10 years battery life at a 10-minute reporting interval and 25°C under specific SF and frequency conditions.
- Transceiver operating temperature −30°C to +70°C; ambient humidity 0–100% non-condensing.
- Transceiver dimensions 105.4 × 71 × 69.5 mm; sensor body 88 × 68 × 26 mm with 50 mm probe prongs.
- Transceiver can be mounted on pole, wall or DIN rail; soil sensing probe is installed in the ground.
- Regulatory approvals listed by OEM: CE, FCC, ISED, ICASA, Telec; environmental RoHS.
- Regional radio frequency must be confirmed before Indian installation even though IN865 is listed among available variants.
Package Includes
- 1 × Milesight EM500-SMTC LoRaWAN soil moisture, temperature & conductivity sensing assembly
- Transceiver and IP68 soil probe with specified 2 m probe cable as part of the system; confirm supplied configuration and accessory list in the quotation
- Mounting bracket, pole/wall/DIN-rail hardware, extra batteries and other accessories are subject to the supplier packing list
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Warranty Information
1 Year Seller Warranty
This item is covered with a standard warranty of 1 year from the time of delivery against manufacturing defects only. This warranty is given for the benefit of TwoElectrons customers from any kind of manufacturing defects. Replacement will be done against manufacturing defects.
What Voids Warranty
If the product is subject to misuse, tampering, static discharge, accident, water or fire damage, use of chemicals & soldered or altered in any way.
Shipping & Returns Policy
Shipping Policy:
- In-stock items are delivered within 7-10 working days for orders within India. Delivery varies based on location and courier service.
- In-stock items are delivered within up to 20 working days for orders outside India. Delivery varies based on location and courier service.
- If the item is out of stock, you can still place an order. The estimated delivery time will be notified to you by email.
Return & Refund Policy:
- Return window: 7 days from receipt unless stated otherwise.
- No refunds or replacements after the return window.
- Returns are accepted only for non-working or damaged products.
- Initiate return requests from here: Return Request or contact us at 09831070550.
- Refunds are processed within 3-4 working days after inspection and approval.
Main Features
- Measures soil moisture (0–100%), temperature (−40°C to +80°C) and electrical conductivity (0–20,000 µS/cm)
- Moisture accuracy ±2% at 0–50%; ±3% at 50–100%
- Temperature accuracy ±0.5°C; EC accuracy ±3% up to 10,000 µS/cm, then ±5%
- Corrosion-resistant, heavy-duty soil probe with IP68 protection
- IP67 weatherproof LoRaWAN® transceiver for harsh outdoor conditions
- Long-distance wireless LoRaWAN transmission, up to 10 km under clear line-of-sight conditions
- Replaceable 19,000 mAh ER34615 battery, up to 10 years in specified lab conditions
- Stores up to 1,000 records with data retransmission and retrieval
- NFC mobile app, USB Type-C console and LoRaWAN downlink configuration
- Milesight D2D, threshold alarms and temperature change alarms
- Integration with compatible LoRaWAN gateways, Milesight IoT Cloud and Development Platform
- Outdoor irrigation management, greenhouse monitoring, smart agriculture and horticulture
Lead time
| QUANTITY | DISPATCH |
|---|---|
| 1-10 units |
Order from India: 7-10 working days Order outside India: Up to 20 working days |
| 10+ units | To be negotiated |
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