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RT-1
RT-1
Soil Temperature Sensor
The rugged RT-1 soil temperature sensor is an easy-to-use sensor for measuring the temperature of soil or other materials.
Weatherproof for long-term use
This sensor is stainless steel, completely waterproof, submersible, and designed for continuous outdoor use.
Soil temperature made easy
The rugged RT-1 sensor is plug and play with the Em50, EM60, and ZL6 data logger series. To measure volumetric water content and temperature, we recommend using the TEROS 11 or TEROS 12 sensor.
Specifications
| GSA | View GSA details |
|---|---|
| Temperature accuracy | -40 to -20 °C: ± 1.0 °C 5 to 40 °C: ± 0.5 °C 40 to 50 °C and -20 to 5 °C: better than ± 1.0 °C |
| Temperature resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Temperature range | -40 to 80 °C |
| Sensor type | Thermistor |
| Operating environment | -40 to 80 °C |
| Cable length | 5 m |
| Cable connector types | 3.5 mm “stereo” plug |
| Sensor dimensions | 2 cm x .075 cm |
| Data logger compatibility | Em5b, METER Em50/50G, EM60 series, ZL6 series, ZSC, ProCheck |
| Warranty | One year, parts and labor |
Downloads
| RT-1/ECT Quick Start | Quickstart Guide | PDF, 1.552MB | Download RT-1/ECT Quick Start Quickstart Guide |