MacSync LSS X1 LoRaWAN® Soil NPK Sensor Datasheet
Product Overview
MacSync LSS X1 is an industrial-grade LoRaWAN® Soil NPK Sensor designed for precision agriculture, smart farming, fertigation systems, greenhouse automation, plantations, vineyards, orchards, crop monitoring, and long-range environmental soil analysis applications. Built for ultra-low-power remote deployments, the sensor continuously measures soil Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) levels in real time to help farmers and agricultural integrators optimize soil fertility, fertilizer usage, nutrient balance, and crop productivity.
The device enables continuous monitoring of essential soil nutrients across agricultural fields, helping growers maintain balanced soil conditions for healthier crop development and improved fertilizer management strategies.
Engineered using Macnman’s low-power wireless architecture, the MacSync LSS X1 LoRaWAN soil NPK monitoring sensor provides stable and accurate soil nutrient measurements across multiple soil environments including clay soil, sandy soil, red soil, cocopeat, greenhouse media, plantation soil, and high-moisture agricultural fields.
Its rugged IP67/IP68-ready outdoor enclosure and corrosion-resistant industrial soil nutrient probe enable long-term deployment in harsh agricultural and environmental conditions. The sensor supports seamless integration with The Things Network (TTN), ChirpStack, MQTT servers, Loriot, Orbiwise, private LoRaWAN® gateways, and industrial IoT dashboards.
The device supports configurable uplink intervals, threshold-based soil nutrient alerts, OTA configuration via the Maya App, local BLE diagnostics, onboard data buffering, and multi-year battery operation for remote farmland deployments.
MacSync LSS X1 is ideal for:
- Precision agriculture and smart farming
- Soil nutrient and fertility monitoring
- Fertigation optimization and fertilizer management
- Greenhouse and polyhouse farming
- Plantation and commercial agriculture
- Vineyard and orchard soil monitoring
- Soil health analytics and research
- Remote agricultural telemetry systems
- Smart irrigation and fertigation projects
- Agricultural universities and research farms
- Landscape and smart city soil monitoring
- Long-range LoRaWAN® environmental monitoring
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Key Features
Industrial LoRaWAN® Soil NPK Sensor High-precision soil nutrient monitoring sensor designed for precision agriculture, greenhouse automation, fertigation systems, plantations, vineyards, orchards, and smart farming deployments.
Real-Time Soil Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium Monitoring Continuously monitors soil NPK levels to help optimize fertilizer usage, nutrient concentration, crop productivity, and soil fertility management.
Improve Fertilizer & Nutrient Management Helps farmers and agronomists maintain balanced soil nutrients for healthier crop growth and improved fertilizer utilization.
Long-Range LoRaWAN® Wireless Connectivity Enables ultra-low-power wireless soil nutrient monitoring across large farms and remote agricultural deployments using public or private LoRaWAN® networks.
High Accuracy Industrial Soil Nutrient Probe Industrial-grade corrosion-resistant soil NPK probe delivers stable and reliable measurements across multiple soil environments.
Ultra-Low-Power Agriculture IoT Device Optimized low-power architecture enables multi-year battery operation for remote farmland monitoring and unattended outdoor deployments.
Rugged Outdoor Agricultural Enclosure IP67/IP68-ready industrial enclosure supports continuous operation in harsh outdoor farming and environmental conditions.
Supports Smart Irrigation & Fertigation Improve irrigation and fertigation strategies using real-time soil nutrient data and intelligent threshold-based alerts.
Compatible with TTN, ChirpStack & MQTT Easily integrates with The Things Network, ChirpStack, MQTT servers, industrial IoT dashboards, and private LoRaWAN® infrastructure.
Remote OTA Configuration via Maya App Configure uplink intervals, calibration parameters, alerts, and reporting modes remotely without physical access to the sensor.
Suited Applications
Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming Real-time soil nutrient monitoring for precision agriculture, smart farming analytics, crop-health optimization, and fertilizer efficiency management.
Soil Fertility & Nutrient Monitoring Continuously monitor Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) levels to maintain balanced soil fertility and improve crop yield.
Fertigation Optimization Improve fertilizer dosing and fertigation strategies using real-time soil nutrient data and intelligent nutrient management.
Greenhouses & Polyhouses Continuous soil nutrient monitoring for greenhouse vegetables, herbs, flowers, and controlled-environment agriculture.
Vineyards & Orchards Improve grape cultivation, fruit orchards, and plantation yield quality using accurate soil NPK monitoring.
Plantations & Commercial Farming Long-range LoRaWAN® soil nutrient monitoring for tea, coffee, sugarcane, coconut, cotton, and commercial agricultural deployments.
Agricultural Research & Soil Analysis Collect long-term soil nutrient and soil fertility data for agricultural research, environmental studies, and soil behavior analysis.
Landscape & Smart City Soil Monitoring Enable intelligent soil nutrient management across parks, campuses, golf courses, gardens, and urban green-zone projects.
Sustainable Farming Projects Support sustainable farming initiatives using intelligent fertilizer optimization and real-time nutrient analysis.
Remote Agricultural Monitoring Monitor remote farmland and distributed agricultural assets using long-range LoRaWAN® communication and ultra-low-power operation.
Technical Specifications
MacSync LSS X1 Variants
| SKU | Variant Name | Power Source | Communication | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8800 | MacSync-L-SNPK-SS-X1 | 20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable Battery | LoRaWAN® | Continuous remote soil nutrient monitoring, fertigation optimization, smart farming, and precision agriculture deployments |
| 8801 | MacSync-L-SNPK-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | LoRaWAN® | Remote agricultural deployments, soil nutrient monitoring, greenhouse farming, and precision agriculture applications |
| 8802 | MacSync-M-SNPK-SS-X1 | 20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable Battery | MacTalk | MacTalk-based continuous soil nutrient monitoring for plantations, commercial farming, and agricultural automation |
| 8803 | MacSync-M-SNPK-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | MacTalk | Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote soil nutrient and fertility monitoring |
| 8804 | MacSync-B-SNPK-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | BLE | Local soil NPK monitoring, commissioning, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
What's in the Box?
Make sure the box contains the following items before installation.
- MacSync LSS X2 Soil Moisture & Temperature Sensor
- Mounting Clip
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
- IP68 Cable Extender *
- Mounting Screws
- Power Adapter *
Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the box.
MacSync LSS X1 Dimensions
The MacSync LSS X2 features a rugged industrial-grade enclosure designed for long-term outdoor agricultural deployments. With compact dimensions of 152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm, the device enables easy installation across farms, vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, research fields, plantations, and smart irrigation infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacSync LSS X1 used for?
MacSync LSS X1 is an industrial LoRaWAN soil NPK sensor that monitors nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for precision agriculture and fertigation. Typical applications include Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming, Soil Fertility & Nutrient Monitoring, Fertigation Optimization, Greenhouses & Polyhouses, Vineyards & Orchards and Plantations & Commercial Farming.
What does the MacSync LSS X1 measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync LSS X1:
- Nitrogen (N): range 0 – 1999 mg/kg, accuracy ±2% F.S, resolution 1 mg/kg (mg/l).
- Phosphorus (P): range 0 – 1999 mg/kg, accuracy ±2% F.S, resolution 1 mg/kg (mg/l).
- Potassium (K): range 0 – 1999 mg/kg, accuracy ±2% F.S, resolution 1 mg/kg (mg/l).
Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync LSS X1 support?
The MacSync LSS X1 supports LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4) and the Macnman MacTalk Protocol on the IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923 frequency bands. It joins the network by OTAA activation. It runs as Class A by default and can be set to Class C in the Maya app. Supported network servers: Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and on-premise industrial IoT deployments.
How long does the MacSync LSS X1 battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync LSS X1 runs on a 19 Ah industrial-grade Li-SOCl₂ cell. Estimated battery life is ~2 years at a 5-minute reporting interval, ~4 years at a 15-minute reporting interval and ~7+ years at a 60-minute reporting interval. A solar option adds a 20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel with an Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery.
What is the IP rating and operating temperature of the MacSync LSS X1?
The MacSync LSS X1 has an ingress protection rating of IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant) and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. Operating humidity: 0% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing). Mounting options: Pole Mount / Wall Mount.
How is the MacSync LSS X1 configured?
The MacSync LSS X1 is configured with the Macnman Maya Android app over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Settings can also be changed remotely with over-the-air downlink commands.
What is included in the box with the MacSync LSS X1?
The box contains: MacSync LSS X2 Soil Moisture & Temperature Sensor, Mounting Clip, User Manual, Warranty Card and Mounting Screws. IP68 Cable Extender and Power Adapter are optional and may need to be purchased separately.
Related Products and Resources
- User manual: Soil sensor user manual
- Setup guide: Common LoRaWAN sensor settings in the Maya app
- Compatible LoRaWAN gateways: MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway and Setu LX Series indoor LoRaWAN gateway
- Related datasheets: MacSync LSS X2 LoRaWAN soil moisture and temperature sensor, MacSync LSS X3 LoRaWAN soil EC sensor, MacSync LSS X4 LoRaWAN soil pH sensor, MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN 7-in-1 soil sensor
- Help: Warranty terms and conditions and contact Macnman support