Milesight IoT LoRaWAN Soil Moisture, Temperature and Electrical Conductivity Sensor EM500 (EM500-SMTC-868M-MEC20)

The Milesight IoT EM500-SMTC-868M-MEC20 is a professional LoRaWAN sensor designed for precise monitoring of soil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity. Built for agricultural and environmental applications, this sensor provides reliable data for smart irrigation, greenhouse management, and research. With its robust IP67 enclosure and long battery life, it ensures continuous operation in harsh outdoor conditions.

Advantages

Integrated three-in-one sensor for soil moisture, temperature, and EC; LoRaWAN Class A communication for long-range, low-power data transmission; High accuracy and wide measurement ranges; IP67 rated for outdoor use; Up to 10 years battery life with 19000 mAh Li-SOCL2 battery; NFC configuration for easy setup; 316L stainless steel probe for durability.

Suitable for

• Smart agriculture and precision farming
• Greenhouse and nursery monitoring
• Environmental research and soil science
• Irrigation management and water conservation
• Golf course and turf management

Key specifications

• Sensor Types: Soil Moisture, Soil Temperature, Electrical Conductivity (EC)
• Communication Protocol: LoRaWAN Class A
• Frequency: 868 MHz (EU868)
• Soil Moisture Range: 0 ~ 100% VWC
• Soil Moisture Accuracy: ±3% (0 ~ 50% VWC), ±5% (50 ~ 100% VWC)
• Soil Temperature Range: -40°C ~ +80°C
• Soil Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C
• EC Range: 0 ~ 20000 µS/cm
• EC Accuracy: ±5% (0 ~ 10000 µS/cm), ±10% (10000 ~ 20000 µS/cm)
• Power Supply: 19000 mAh Li-SOCL2 Battery (ER34615)
• Battery Life: Up to 10 years
• Ingress Protection: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -30°C ~ +70°C
• Probe Material: 316L Stainless Steel
• Probe Length: 120 mm
• Configuration: NFC

Recommendations

For optimal performance, mount the sensor vertically in the soil ensuring full probe contact. Use the Milesight IoT LoRaWAN gateway and network server for data collection. Configure data transmission intervals via NFC to balance battery life and monitoring needs.