With the Turf Guard Wireless Soil Monitoring System you get the essential soil information you need, when you need it. Stay up to date on your current soil conditions no matter where you are. Get the information you need to make important decisions in real time. Turf Guard sensors instantly track soil moisture, salinity, and temperature, saving you time. Repeaters mount easily inside all Toro pedestals.
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Highlights
- Holes are immediately ready for play after installation
- System supports up to 500 sensors per course
- Typical repeater range of 1,524 m and buried sensor range of 152.4 m (line of sight)
- Automatic network configuration and failure recovery
Features
Reduce Water Usage and Improve Playability
Monitor moisture levels and adjust irrigation without risking turf quality. Promote root growth by avoiding over watering. Detect dry areas before they impact the turf’s health.
100% Wireless Network
No wires between the repeaters and the sensors, or the sensor and the probes means that sensors can be installed anywhere on the course without disrupting play. Install sensors without having to trench or pull wires.
Take the Guesswork out of Managing Salinity
Track salt build-up and schedule flushing as needed. Get positive confirmation that you’re flushing reduced soil salts. Know when and how much water to flush with.
Two Distinct Depths in the Soil Profile
Get independent measurements from critical root zone level and a second 127 mm lower.
Web-based or Stand-alone Interface
Graphical course overview displays sensor data at-a-glance. Plus with Toro Lynx® Control System integration you can check course moisture, salinity and temperature readings right from your irrigation control software.
Specifications
Input Power:
- Repeater: <0.02A @ 6 VDC
- Base Station Input: <0.1A @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions:
- Body: 50 x 92 x 155mm
- Spikes: 44 x 4.8mm
- Installation Hole Diameter: 108mm
Temperature:
- Operating: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage: -30°C to 82° C
Sensing:
- 0.1° C Temperature resolution
- 0.1% Volumetric soil moisture content resolution
- 0.1 dS/m Soil conductivity resolution (Salinity)
Communication:
- Repeater Range: 457m line-of-sight
- Buried Sensor Range: 152m line-of-sight, 915.5 to 927.5 MHz Communication
- Additional licensing not required
