Wireless sensor network - SoilNet
Wireless sensor network
Method:
Summary:
Radio frequency used:
2.4 GHz
Radio protocol used:
Range/Power (line of sight/dBm):
Free sight range: 4km
Router to Router in Field in operation: 600 m
Belowground End device to Router in operation: up to 80 m
Transmission power 19 dBm
Hop modes:
multi-hop, tree-network
GPRS:
yes
Mesh limitations:
number of sensors:
number of nodes per router:
Additional information:
Sensor compatibility:
Echo EC-5
Echo 5TE
Temperature
4 digital/ 4 analogue
Data reading frequency:
===Storage of data/backup
Power consumption:
sleep modus: 5 µA
during sending: 125 mA
mW/packets ?
Reliability:
Years in service:
Failure rate instrument (years):
Packet failure (%):
Installation procedure:
Display
Real time data
Information on link quality
Installation underground possible:
Battery life:
End device calculated: 3 years
Router without solar panel: 3 months
Maintenance required /Ease of maintenance:
Support:
Software:
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Data base:
Scripting language:
Ease of update:
Open source:
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