The Soil Scout Happi100 is a newer generation sensor from Soil Scout, adding the crucial ability to measure oxygen levels which are vital for plant root health. Its name comes from the Finnish word for "oxygen" happi.

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Measured Parameters:

• Oxygen: Measures the oxygen concentration beneath the soil. This is critical for root respiration. When oxygen levels drop below 10%, root hypoxia (lack of oxygen) begins, and if this condition persists for more than 4 hours, it can lead to root death.

• Moisture: Also measures the moisture level in the soil.

• Temperature: Determines the soil temperature.

 

Key Features:

• World's First Underground Oxygen Sensor: It's the first sensor on the market capable of continuously and permanently measuring underground oxygen levels.

• Integration with Hydra100: The Happi100 integrates seamlessly with Soil Scout's existing platform and Hydra100 sensors. Users can add the Happi100 to their current systems to start monitoring soil oxygen data.

• Completely Buried, Wireless, and Maintenance-Free: Like the Hydra100, the Happi100 is fully buried, wireless, and maintenance-free thanks to its long-lasting battery.

• Precise Data: Provides accurate oxygen measurements thanks to its galvanic cell sensor technology.

 

The Happi100 is specifically designed to detect and manage oxygen deficiency problems such as root suffocation caused by over-irrigation, drainage issues, or soil compaction. This is a very important parameter for optimizing turf health and plant yield.

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Key Difference Between Hydra100 and Happi100:

• Hydra100: Measures Moisture, Temperature, and Salinity (EC).

• Happi100: Measures Moisture, Temperature, and Oxygen.

 

While the Hydra100 provides fundamental soil health parameters, the Happi100 adds oxygen level monitoring, which is particularly critical for plant root health. When used together, these two sensors offer a much more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the processes occurring underground, enabling proactive and efficient field management.