How many sensor stations can transmit information to a single base station?

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• What is the maximum range of the sensor station to the base station?

  Our sensor stations can transmit to a base station that is 1 to 2 miles away.  Line-of-sight (rather than range) to the central base station is the most important factor to consider when choosing where to install your sensor stations.

• What should I do if my sensor station is 'offline'?

  Step 1: Reset the sensor station. Reset the sensor station. Check the lights on the sensor station circuit board (see this article for more information). If the sensor station is having trouble communicating with the base station, reset the base ...

• How many sensor stations do I need?

  We recommend using 1 or 2 sensors per soil texture per irrigation zone. We can help you determine how many soil textures you have for a given field. As a general rule of thumb, growers usually have 2 or 3 sensors per center pivot irrigation system.

• How does the sensor station measure soil moisture?

  We use Irrometer's Watermark sensors & Sentek's Drill & Drop sensors to measure moisture. Each Watermark sensor station contains between up to 5 Irrometer Watermark soil moisture sensors, which have been used & trusted by growers for nearly 40 years. ...

• How are the sensor stations powered?

  AA Lithium batteries power our sensor stations Each sensor station uses 2-AA lithium batteries (we recommend Energizer's Ultimate Lithium batteries!), which are included with purchase and available at most supermarkets, should they need to be ...