The SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor: Transforming Irrigation Controllers into Smart Devices

The SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor represents a new class of smart control technology that can make any irrigation controller "smart." Despite its simplicity of use, this affordable device is highly sophisticated in its water-saving capabilities. Unlike other sensors, the SMRT-Y precisely monitors moisture levels in absolute terms, unaffected by soil temperature or electrical conductivity, which can limit the accuracy of other sensors.

By relaying this precise moisture information back to the controller, the SMRT-Y only allows a watering cycle when the root zone moisture drops below the set threshold. Based on the same TDT* sensing technology developed for agricultural applications, the SMRT-Y's long-lasting dependability addresses the environmental demands of both residential and commercial applications.

The SMRT-Y's ability to optimize the amount of moisture at the root zone can result in water savings of 40% or more in many applications, allowing the device to pay for itself in less than a year. By avoiding the tendency to overwater, users can enjoy a healthier, lush landscape that is less prone to fungus and shallow root growth. The device eliminates needless watering and lets the soil determine when watering is appropriate, enabling users to meet toughening water conservation guidelines that call for "smart" watering devices.

The SMRT-Y's advanced soil moisture sensing technology checks soil conditions every 10 minutes, displaying the moisture content, electrical conductivity, and temperature of the soil at the touch of a button. The device also provides watering history for the last 7 irrigation cycles. With this comprehensive soil moisture data, users no longer need to be concerned with adjusting the controller manually. They can simply program the controller to water every day that irrigation is allowed, and the soil moisture sensor will handle the rest.

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