Observant C3 weather and soil moisture monitoring kit

Observant C3 weather and soil moisture monitoring kit

Use accurate weather data to make more informed decisions about irrigation and inputs.

This robust kit monitors soil moisture in up to three paddocks, and weather data including temperature, rainfall, wind speed & direction, solar radiation and relative humidity. Use any online device to view data on the Jain Logic agronomic software. Receive SMS and email alerts for high and low temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall. Access information about weather conditions and understand your farm’s soil moisture profile, in order to improve crop yields and environmental outcomes.

Observant C3 weather and soil moisture monitoring kit

Use accurate weather data to make more informed decisions about irrigation and inputs.

This robust kit monitors soil moisture in up to three paddocks, and weather data including temperature, rainfall, wind speed & direction, solar radiation and relative humidity. Use any online device to view data on the Jain Logic agronomic software. Receive SMS and email alerts for high and low temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall. Access information about weather conditions and understand your farm’s soil moisture profile, in order to improve crop yields and environmental outcomes.

“We are finding soil moisture and weather station data to be valuable decision making tools in all seasons for dryland cropping in the Mallee… potentially saving or making us money.”

Bec Marshall, Marshall Rural Holdings, Normanville, VIC

Features

  • Robust and weather resistant
  • Solar powered, with a replaceable battery pack
  • Professional and rugged Davis weather station, designed for exceptional accuracy
  • 80cm probe, with soil moisture and temperature sensors every 10cm
  • Monitors soil moisture and temperature in up to 3 paddocks (located within 100m from the weather station)
  • Connects via Telstra 4G-LTE mobile network
  • Additional kits can connect via 4G-LTE or UHF
  • Capable of reading multiple sensors (monitor water pressure, add remote control pump control and more)

Online access

Your FMS purchase includes connectivity, a subscription to Jain Logic, and ongoing support.

 

  • All data is displayed on Jain Logic agronomic software
  • Log on from any online device to view temperature, rainfall, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, relative humidity, soil moisture

Alerts

  • Receive alerts for high and low temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall

Kit inclusions

Designed for easy assembly and self-installation. Alternatively, FMS can manage the entire installation process for you.

Kit components

Telemetry module

  • Observant C3 telementry module
  • Observant solar enclosure
  • Antenna

Weather station

  • Davis Vantage Pro2 GroWeather Ag Focused Integrated Sensor Suite
  • Mount post

Soil moisture probe

  • EnviroPro 80cm soil moisture probe
Learn More about the Observant C3

A flexible monitoring platform that includes 3 years manufacturers warranty.

Choose from the following connectivity options:

  • 3G: connects via the 3G mobile network.
  • UHF: The UHK Kit offers an effective connectivity solution to farms with limited 3G mobile coverage.

View the Observant C3 datasheet

Learn More about the Weather Station

Davis Vantage Pro2

  • Wireless sensor suite
  • Includes a rain collector, anemometer, temperature and humidity sensors
  • Customise your weather station by adding UV or solar radiation sensors

View the Davis VantagePro2 datasheet.

Learn More about the Soil Moisture Probe

EnviroPro 80cm soil moisture probe

  • Each Observant C3 unit can connect to up to 3 soil moisture probes
  • Each probe can be located up to 100m from the Observant C3 location

Includes 5 years manufacturer’s warranty.

View the EnviroPro soil moisture probe datasheet.

View the Enviropro Installation Manual.

Add-on packs

This kit has the capability to read multiple sensors. As a result, you can choose from a range of Add-on Packs that will allow you to remotely monitor and control additional elements across your farm.

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