Sensor Station
What do Trellis' soil moisture sensors measure?
Our sensors measure soil moisture tension, a measure of how difficult it is for the plant to extract water from the soil. Soil moisture tension is a negative pressure value, measured in kilopascals (kPa). The lower the number, the harder it is for ...
What do the lights on the sensor station circuit board mean?
The lights on the circuit board help you understand how the sensor station is working. Inside the top of your sensor station electronics box, you should see the following 'cheat sheet' Sensor Station Cheat Sheet 'Good' If the sensor station can ...
How often does the sensor measure soil moisture?
Our sensor stations record data at regular intervals so you can make decisions with up-to-date information. Trellis sensor stations measure soil moisture every 2 hours. This information is relayed to the central base station, which uploads the data ...
How long will the sensors themselves last?
The current expected lifespan of a probe is ~2 to 3 years. This estimate assumes proper care is taken when uninstalling sensors and between seasons.
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 ...
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 do I reset my sensor station?
Open the electronics box and press the button outlined in red below. Sensor Station Reset Button You're all set! If you're still having trouble, check out our sensor station cheat sheet guide.
How do I know if my Watermark sensors are plugged in?
Think your Watermark sensor wires are disconnected? Here's how to check. A screw terminal block secures all sensor wires to the circuit board (see picture below). Step 1: Make sure the sensors are plugged into the screw terminal correctly. If you ...