{"product_id":"soiltech-beacon-co2-gauge","title":"Soiltech Beacon CO2 Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoiltech Beacon CO2 Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beacon sensor can be planted, harvested, and transported with crops, delivering data throughout the entire product lifecycle via Global Cellular and Local Bluetooth Low Energy channels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Beacon functionality can be expanded by swapping out the end-caps containing additional sensors and features. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the CO2 Cap Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in real-time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires replacing the standard Beacon cap with the CO2 cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily added to existing storage\/requires no external power or mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it Helps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Field\u003c\/strong\u003e: Farmers conducting field trials (e.g., testing biological vs. conventional fertilizers) can measure CO2 changes to evaluate crop health and soil activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: High CO2 levels signal crop decomposition two to three days before a rise in internal temperature, helping farmers and\/or food processors act early to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample\u003c\/em\u003e: If CO2 spikes in a storage facility, it could signal that stored crops are starting to break down. By adjusting airflow or opening storage doors, farmers can prevent further losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 Cap Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mam9EP2I0-w\" title=\"CO2 Cap Installation\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Additional Configurations (Sold Separately)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Antenna (Recommended for areas with poor cell service or if the device will be buried more than 1ft under the soil.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather Station (Rain Gauge + Wind Speed\/Direction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRain gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind Speed\/Direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to farm management, both in the field and in storage, data is king. Stock Soiltech Beacons have become essential soil sensor tools for many potato, onion, and sugar beet farmers, providing real-time field condition data and helping to make informed decisions. But what truly sets Beacons apart for many different crops and use cases is the variety of add-ons available, each designed to enhance functionality and provide deeper insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoiltech Beacons are about more than moisture, and we've made them customizable for you to use for more than just the growing season! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real value of these add-ons comes from how they work together to create a complete picture of the growing and storage environment. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eA rain bucket and anemometer can help fine-tune irrigation and spraying schedules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaps provide early warnings about spoilage and decomposition, giving farmers and\/or food processors time to adjust ventilation and reduce losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eStorage and ambient antennas ensure that even the most remote or hard-to-reach locations are monitored consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming is full of variables, but with the right Beacon add-ons, farmers can control more of the process, improve yields, and reduce post-harvest losses. The future of farming lies in better data—and the Beacon system is helping farmers get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soiltechwireless.com\/blog\/beacon-add-ons\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Add-Ons Blog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soiltechwireless.com\/blog\/storage\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eManaging Storage Blog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Quick_Start_Guide.pdf?v=1768335732\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Soiltech_Beacon_Datasheet.pdf?v=1768335731\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Soiltech_Wireless_Beacon_Postcard.pdf?v=1768335733\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Postcard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Soiltech_Insights_Overview.pdf?v=1768335736\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoiltech Insights Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Beacon_Off-Season_Storage_Instructions.pdf?v=1768335733\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Off-Season Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soiltech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51596956008759,"sku":"CO2 CAP","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/CO2_sensor.png?v=1769198627","url":"https:\/\/usbio.farm\/products\/soiltech-beacon-co2-gauge","provider":"US Bio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}