SWM 5000 Soil Moisture Meter

Save resources – optimize yields

SWM 5000 is the automated monitoring system for efficient irrigation management.

Measuring system

The measuring principle of the SWM 5000 is based on the latest FDR technology (Frequent Domain Reflectometry). It enables fast and precise determination of soil moisture. Temperature is measured by an internal NTC sensor. The central hardware component is a robust stainless steel measuring probe, which is hydraulically or manually pressed into the ground. Measuring sensors are located in the probe tip during manual measurement.

The SWM 5000 soil moisture lance has been designed as stand-alone unit (handheld meter and measuring probe).

Technical Data:

• Soil moisture measurement:
  • Unit: Vol % (soil moisture)
  • Measuring range: 0 – 50 %
  • Resolution: 0.1%
  • Accuracy: ± 5% of measured value
  • Measurement method: FDR
  • Calibration: via software: 0% against air, 50% in water
• Temperature measurement:
  • Unit: °C
  • Measuring range: 0°C to +60°C
  • Resolution: 0.1 °C
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5°C
  • Measuring method: NTC
  • Calibration: not required (sensor internal)
• Housing: splash-proof, IP40
• Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
• Display: 54 × 32 mm; 128 × 64 pixels
• Input: 5-pin DIN socket
• Battery: 9 V block
• Measuring time: 2 s for humidity and temperature
• Data storage: approx. 3440 measured values
• Measuring cycle: adjustable from 1 min to 24 hrs.
• Languages: German, English, Russian
• Temperature range: -20°C to +80°C
• Dimensions: 83 × 180 × 55 mm
• Weight: 330 g (basic unit)