{"product_id":"seeed-s-multi-soil-mtec-01b-rs485-multi-depth-soil-sensor","title":"Seeed Studio S-Multi Soil MTEC-01B | RS485 Modbus-RTU Multi-Depth Soil Moisture, Temperature \u0026 EC Sensor | 4-Layer, IP68, Aviation Connector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopiot-detailed-description\" style=\"max-width: 800px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; color: #2a2b2a; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSeeed Studio S-Multi Soil MTEC-01B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003emulti-depth RS485 (Modbus-RTU) soil sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e that simultaneously measures \u003cstrong\u003esoil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity (EC) at four depths — 10, 20, 30, and 40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving a true 3D view of the root zone from a single probe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSoil EC reflects salinity, a key driver of fertility and plant health: high salinity makes it hard for plants to take up water even when moisture is high. With high precision, an \u003cstrong\u003eIP68\u003c\/strong\u003e corrosion-resistant housing, and a calibrate-once design for permanent burial, the MTEC-01B suits water-saving irrigation, greenhouses, and environmental research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CORE CAPABILITIES --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #7765e3; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCore Capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 14.76V3.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0-5 0v11.26a4.5 4.5 0 1 0 5 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #2a2b2a;\"\u003e4-Layer Multi-Depth Profiling\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eSensor nodes at 10, 20, 30, and 40 cm measure moisture, temperature, and EC at each depth — a three-dimensional root-zone profile that reveals how water and salinity move through the soil column.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #2a2b2a;\"\u003eHigh-Precision 3-in-1 Sensing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eSoil moisture 0–70% (±3%), temperature −30 to +70 °C (±0.5 °C), and EC 0–5000 µS\/cm (±10%, extensible to 20,000 µS\/cm). High sensitivity with reduced salinity interference for accurate readings across soil types.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003crect ry=\"2\" rx=\"2\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\" y=\"3\" x=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cline y2=\"21\" x2=\"9\" y1=\"3\" x1=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #2a2b2a;\"\u003eIndustrial RS485 Modbus-RTU\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eStandard RS485 (Modbus-RTU) output integrates directly with data loggers, controllers, PLCs, and SCADA. Powered by 12–24 V DC at low current (20–40 mA), with \u0026lt;100 ms response and a 10-second start-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #2a2b2a;\"\u003eIP68 Rugged, Calibrate-Once Burial\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eA high-quality, corrosion-resistant plastic housing rated IP68 lets the probe stay permanently buried — calibrate once for long-term, stable, real-time readings. Includes a 10 m cable with an aviation connector.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px; background-color: #fafafa; border-left: 4px solid #7765E3; padding: 20px; border-radius: 2px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #7765e3; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Saving Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrate with irrigation controllers for fully automatic, depth-aware watering — irrigating to the real root-zone profile to save water and protect yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouses \u0026amp; Horticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manage moisture, temperature, and salinity for crops such as blueberries, strawberries, flowers, and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorology \u0026amp; Environmental Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term, large-area soil monitoring for hydrology, climate, and land-management programmes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePasture, Turf \u0026amp; Research:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grassland and sports-turf management, soil quick-testing, plant culture, and scientific experiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL INTEGRATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #7765e3; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTechnical Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey points for wiring the MTEC-01B into your system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput \u0026amp; protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS485 (Modbus-RTU), connecting directly to any Modbus controller, PLC, or SCADA system; \u0026lt;100 ms response with a 10-second start-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData backhaul:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with the SenseCAP Sensor Hub 4G Data Logger to forward data to the SenseCAP server or your own private server.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 V DC (40 mA at 12 V \/ 20 mA at 24 V), typically supplied through the data logger or controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated 10 m cable with an aviation connector; 1505 g.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68 corrosion-resistant housing for permanent burial; soil-temperature range −30 to +70 °C, device operating range −10 to +55 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup help:\u003c\/strong\u003e For wiring, Modbus register, or data-logger support, contact the shopioT technical team.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #7765e3; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #f0eefc; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7765e3; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1×\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2a2b2a; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMulti-Depth Soil Sensor (4-layer probe, integrated 10 m cable \u0026amp; aviation connector)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #999; margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eNote: a 12–24 V DC supply and a Modbus\/RS485 data logger or controller (e.g. SenseCAP Sensor Hub 4G) are required for data collection and are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #7765e3; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it measure, and at what depths?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #555;\"\u003eSoil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity (EC) at four depths — 10, 20, 30, and 40 cm — for a full root-zone profile from one probe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy measure EC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #555;\"\u003eEC indicates soil salinity. High salinity stops plants taking up water even when moisture is high — so EC, alongside moisture and temperature, is essential for fertigation and protecting yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it connect, and how do I get the data?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #555;\"\u003eIt outputs RS485 (Modbus-RTU). Connect it to any Modbus controller\/PLC, or pair it with the SenseCAP Sensor Hub 4G Data Logger to send data to the SenseCAP server or your private server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the EC range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #555;\"\u003e0–5000 µS\/cm as standard (±10%), with an extensible customisation range up to 20,000 µS\/cm for saline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it stay buried long-term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #555;\"\u003eYes. The IP68, corrosion-resistant housing is designed for permanent insertion — calibrate once for long-term, stable, real-time monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\"\u003eBy 12–24 V DC, drawing 40 mA at 12 V or 20 mA at 24 V, typically supplied through the data logger or controller over the 10 m cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CERTIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #7765e3; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8e4ff; border-radius: 4px; background: #f9f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#7765e3\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #2a2b2a;\"\u003eRoHS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RELATED \/ CTA — BUTTON LINKS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #f0eefc; border-radius: 8px; background: #faf9ff; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2a2b2a; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanning a Soil-Monitoring Deployment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eTalk to our IoT specialists, or explore the sensors and controllers you'll need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7765e3; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTalk To Our IoT Team\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopiot.eu\/collections\/smart-agriculture-1\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #7765e3; padding: 12px 24px; border: 2px solid #7765e3; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBrowse Soil \u0026amp; Agriculture Sensors\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopiot.eu\/collections\/control-automation\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #7765e3; padding: 12px 24px; border: 2px solid #7765e3; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eShop Controllers \u0026amp; Communication Bridges\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seeed Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802427502916,"sku":"101990982","price":442.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0418\/3749\/4423\/files\/seeed-s-multi-soil-mtec-01b-rs485-multi-depth-soil-moisture-temperature-ec-sensor.webp?v=1780058161","url":"https:\/\/shopiot.eu\/products\/seeed-s-multi-soil-mtec-01b-rs485-multi-depth-soil-sensor","provider":"shopiot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}