Toro Precision Soil Sensor User Manual

Specifications
• Power Supply: 4.5 VDC supplied by three size-AA alkaline batteries
• Housing Material: High-impact, UV-resistant ABS
• Moisture Protection: Electronic circuitry encased in solid epoxy;
battery compartment sealed by O-ring
• Signal Quality Indicator: Tri-colored (Red, Yellow, Green) LED
• Stainless steel electrodes
• Built-in installation anchor stakes
• RF reception range: 500’ (152 m) LOS (line of sight)
• Operating Temperature: 14° F – 131° F (-10°C to +55°C)
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Toro’s new EVOLUTION®
controller with the Precision™ Soil Sensor add-on. With the
Precision™ Soil Sensor add-on, you will quickly realize savings
in both time and money while keeping your garden healthy
and beautiful.
EVOLUTION
®
Series Add-On:
Precision
™
Soil Sensor
EVOLUTION
®
Series Add-On:
Precision
™
Soil Sensor
LISTED
FCC-ID: OF753851
IC: 3575A-53851

Toro Precision Soil Sensor Specifications

General

Type	Soil sensor
Communication	Wireless
Probe Material	Stainless steel
Battery Life	Up to 5 years
Measurement	Soil moisture, temperature, and salinity
Measurement Range (Moisture)	0% to 100% VWC
Measurement Range (Temperature)	-40°C to 85°C
Accuracy (Moisture)	±3%
Accuracy (Temperature)	±0.5°C (±0.9°F)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C

Summary

Installation

Precision™ Soil Sensor Battery Installation

Guide on how to install batteries into the Precision™ Soil Sensor.

Sensor Setup

Add the Sensor to the Controller

Procedure to wirelessly link the soil sensor ID to the EVOLUTION® controller.

Install and Calibrate the Sensor

Steps to install the sensor in the ground and calibrate its moisture readings.

Soil Sensor Menu and Settings

The Soil Sensor Menu

Overview of the controller's menu for accessing sensor information and settings.

Menu Settings: Low Threshold

Fine-tuning the Low Threshold

Calibration Process

Details on establishing maximum usable moisture and manual recalibration.

Advanced Sensor Settings

Freeze Off Setting

Appendices

Appendix A: The Low Threshold Setting

Appendix B: Site Selection and Earth Installation

Comprehensive guide on choosing sensor locations and physical installation.

Site Selection

Criteria for choosing the optimal location for the soil sensor.

Earth Installation

Steps for physically installing the soil sensor into the ground.