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Soiltech Beacon Rain Gauge
Soiltech Beacon Rain Gauge
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Soiltech Beacon Rain Gauge
The 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. Standard Beacon functionality can be expanded by swapping out the end-caps containing additional sensors and features.
When it comes to farming, especially high-value crops, the decisions you make every day can have a lasting impact on yield, quality, and your bottom line. While regional weather forecasts might suffice for weekend plans, they fall short when timing things like foliar sprays or overhead irrigation. That’s where field-specific weather data becomes a game-changer.
What the Rain Gauge Does:
- Measures the amount of rainfall in a specific area.
- Connects directly to the Beacon, providing real-time precipitation data.
- Self tipping/dumping
How it Helps:
- In the Field: Helps farmers monitor rainfall to adjust irrigation schedules and prevent overwatering.
- In Storage: Rainfall data can help determine when to harvest fields for a crop best-suited for storage.
- Farm Management: Allows farmers to implement precision irrigation practices, saving on pump costs and water inputs. Field-specific rainfall data helps in fungicide application timing. Also reduces trips to the field to check conditions.
Rain Gauge Installation Guide
Optional Additional Configurations (Sold Separately)
- Field Antenna (Recommended for areas with poor cell service or if the device will be buried more than 1ft under the soil.)
- Rugged Antenna (up to 25ft conduit wrapped cable + antenna, with temperature/RH/USB port)
- Wind Speed/Direction
- CO2
- O2
When 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.
Soiltech Beacons are about more than moisture, and we've made them customizable for you to use for more than just the growing season!
The 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:
- A rain bucket and anemometer can help fine-tune irrigation and spraying schedules.
- CO2 caps provide early warnings about spoilage and decomposition, giving farmers and/or food processors time to adjust ventilation and reduce losses.
- Storage and ambient antennas ensure that even the most remote or hard-to-reach locations are monitored consistently.
Farming 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.
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