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TEROS 10 Simple Soil Water Content Sensor(GS1 upgraded version)

Updated:2025-03-13

Brand: METER
Model: TEROS 10
Description: Large sensor networks can make a giant hole in the research budget, especially because many soil moisture sensors have reliability issues. Plus, traditional sensors force you to choose between accurac
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TEROS 10 Simple Soil Water Content Sensor Description：

User's Manual

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

The TEROS 10 soil water content sensor is a ruggedized version of our basic, no-frills soil moisture sensor. Its 70-MHz frequency minimizes salinity and textural effects, making it accurate in most soil or soilless media. With a tough, epoxy body, the TEROS 10 is designed to withstand some of the harshest field conditions, which means problem-free measurements over the longevity of your research. In fact, we’re so confident about the long life of our TEROS sensor line, we’ve increased our standard warranty from one to three years.

Long-lasting precision that’s short on cost

The TEROS 10 sensor lets you characterize your site with sensors at multiple depths and locations, even on a tight budget. It’s built to last longer in the field under harsh conditions. No more worrying about surprise data gaps due to failed sensors. It’s one of our toughest soil moisture sensors, and its body withstands difficult environments for up to 10 years. Ideal for large sensing networks, it is sensitive to small VWC changes across the entire range of soil and substrate water content and can be installed in anything from dry desert soils to very wet peat. Not only that, the TEROS 10 has very low power consumption and a high resolution.

Simple integration. Simplified data collection.

The analog signal from the TEROS 10 sensor ensures that it can be easily integrated into a wide variety of non-METER systems. Or, simply plug the TEROS 10 into any METER data logger, and start collecting data. It’s that easy. No wiring. No programming. Combine the TEROS 10 with the new ZL6, where all data are connected and delivered through the cloud. Collect data in near-real time from the comfort of your office, or anywhere in the world.

Faster, better installation

More than just a sensor, the new TEROS 10 eliminates common problems that cause uncertainty in the data—things like air gaps and preferential flow. How? The TEROS 10 is compatible with the TEROS Borehole Installation Tool which mistake-proofs installation. Because of its mechanical advantage, the tool delivers consistent, flawless installation into any soil type (even hard clay) while minimizing site disturbance. Sensors are installed straight in and perpendicular with no side-to-side movement, then gently released to prevent air gaps and preferential flow. This means the TEROS 10 delivers more accuracy with less uncertainty than similar sensors on the market. And, with improved high-quality, sharpened, and securely fastened stainless steel needles, the TEROS 10 glides into any soil.

Function：

Low-cost, ruggedized soil moisture sensor

Ideal for large sensor networks

Sharpened stainless steel needles are securely fastened and reduce breakage

Compatible with TEROS Borehole Installation Tool ensuring fast, error-free installation with little site disturbance

3-year long-life guarantee

Check installation or troubleshoot with the ZSC Bluetooth sensor interface

Measure VWC in a harsh environment

Robust epoxy body means it lasts for 10+ years in the field

430 mL volume of influence

Repeatability can be checked with an accuracy verification standard

Plug and play with METER data loggers

Ferrite core eliminates cable noise

Easy integration with third-party systems

TEROS 10 Simple Soil Water Content Sensor Specification：

Volumetric Water Content(VWC)	Range	Mineral Soil Calibration:0.0000-0.6400 m3/m3 Soilless Media Calibration:0.0000-0.7000 m3/m3 Apparent Dielectric Permittivity(εa):1(air)to 80(water) NOTE:TheVWC range is dependent on the media the sensor is calibrated to.Acustomcalibration will accommodate the necessary ranges for most substrates.
	Resolution	0.0010m3/m3
	Accuracy	Mineral Soil Calibration: +0.03 m3/m3 typical in mineral soils that have solution EC < 8 dS/m Soilless Media Calibration: +0.05 m3/m3 typical in media that has a solution EC <8 dS/m Medium Specific Calibration: ±0.01-0.02 m3/m3 in any porous medium ApparentDielectric Permittivity(εa):1-40(soil range),±1ε_a(unitless) 40-80,15% of measurement
Measurement Specifications	Dielectric Measurement Frequency	70 MHz
Measurement Specifications	Measurement Volume	See comparison article
Communication Specifications	Output	1.000-2.500 mV
Communication Specifications	Data Logger Compatibility	Dataacquisition systems capable of switched 3.0-15 VDC excitation and single-ended voltage measurement at greater than or equal to 12-bit resolution.
Physical Specifications	Dimensions	Length:5.1 cm (2.02 in) Width: 2.4 cm (0.95 in) Height:7.5 cm (2.95 in)
	Needle Length	5.4 cm (2.11 in)
	Operating Temperature Range	Minimum: -40.00°C Typical: NA Maximum:60.00°C NOTE:Sensors may be used at higher temperatures under certain conditions: Contact Customer Support for assistance.
	Cable Length	5 m(standard) 40 m(maximum custom cable length) NOTE:Contact Customer Support if a nonstandard cable lengthis needed.
	Cable Diameter	0.165 +.004 (4.20 ±.10 mm) with min. jacket of .030 (.76 mm)
	ConnectorTypes	3.5-mm stereo plug connector or stripped and tinned wires
	Stereo Plug Connector Diameter	3.5 mm
	Conductor Gauge	22 AWG/24 AWG drain wire
Electrical and Timing Characteristics	Supply Voltage (VIN to GND)	Minimum:3.0 VDC Typical: NA Maximum: 15.0 VDC
Electrical and Timing Characteristics	Measurement Duration	Minimum:10 ms Typical: NA Maximum: NA
Other	Compliance	Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010(CE Mark) 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU EN61326-1:2013 and EN55022/CISPR 22