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MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN Soil Sensor Datasheet

Product Overview

MacSync LSS X5 is an industrial-grade multi-parameter LoRaWAN® soil sensor designed for precision agriculture, smart irrigation, greenhouse automation, plantation monitoring, and remote soil intelligence applications. The sensor continuously measures soil moisture, soil temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), pH, salinity, and NPK trend estimation from a single rugged stainless-steel probe.

Built for long-range wireless deployments, the MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN Soil Sensor enables real-time soil health monitoring across large agricultural farms, vineyards, orchards, polyhouses, research fields, and smart farming environments. Its ultra-low-power architecture combined with LoRaWAN® connectivity allows seamless deployment in remote areas without relying on Wi-Fi or cellular infrastructure.

The sensor is engineered using industrial-grade corrosion-resistant stainless-steel sensing electrodes, reinforced field-ready housing, and an IP67-rated enclosure to ensure accurate performance in clay, sandy, saline, wet, and high-moisture soil conditions. The rugged design makes the device suitable for long-term outdoor agricultural deployments and environmental soil monitoring systems.

Powered by Macnman’s secure LoRaWAN® stack, onboard data logging, AES-encrypted communication, and OTA configuration through the Maya App, MacSync LSS X5 helps growers and agronomists optimize irrigation cycles, improve fertilizer efficiency, reduce water consumption, increase crop productivity, and maintain long-term soil health.

The MacSync LSS X5 multi-parameter LoRaWAN soil sensor is ideal for smart agriculture IoT deployments requiring reliable soil analytics, wireless soil monitoring, and industrial-grade remote sensing infrastructure.


MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN multi-parameter soil sensor front view for smart agriculture and precision farmingMacSync LSS X5 wireless LoRaWAN soil sensor side view for greenhouse and irrigation monitoring
MacSync LSS X5 industrial LoRaWAN soil monitoring sensor back view with rugged outdoor enclosureMacSync LSS X5 real-time soil health monitoring sensor for smart farming and precision agriculture

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Key Features

Multi-Parameter LoRaWAN® Soil Sensor Continuously monitors soil moisture, soil temperature, EC, pH, salinity, and NPK trend estimation from a single industrial-grade soil probe.

Precision Agriculture & Smart Irrigation Ready Enables real-time soil analytics for automated irrigation systems, fertigation optimization, crop health monitoring, and water conservation.

Long-Range LoRaWAN® Connectivity Reliable long-distance wireless communication for farms, greenhouses, orchards, vineyards, plantations, and remote agricultural deployments.

Industrial Stainless-Steel Soil Probe Corrosion-resistant sensing electrodes ensure accurate readings in saline, wet, clay, sandy, and high-moisture soil conditions.

Ultra-Low-Power Soil Monitoring Device Optimized low-power architecture delivers multi-year battery performance for remote agricultural IoT deployments.

IP67 Rugged Outdoor Enclosure Built for continuous outdoor operation in harsh environmental conditions including rain, mud, irrigation zones, and agricultural fields.

Remote OTA Configuration via Maya App Configure sampling intervals, uplink timing, thresholds, and device parameters remotely without physical access to the sensor.

Secure AES-Encrypted LoRaWAN® Communication Enterprise-grade encrypted wireless communication ensures reliable and tamper-resistant soil analytics data transmission.

Compatible with Major LoRaWAN® Platforms Supports ChirpStack, The Things Network, MQTT servers, LORIOT, private LoRaWAN networks, and industrial on-prem deployments.


Suited Applications

Precision Agriculture & Smart Irrigation Real‑time soil moisture, EC, and VWC analytics for automated irrigation and water‑usage reduction.

Crop Nutrition & Fertigation Optimization NPK trend and salinity tracking to prevent over‑fertilization and improve crop nutrient uptake.

Greenhouses & Polyhouses Closed‑environment soil monitoring for high‑value crops including flowers, vegetables, and herbs.

Plantations & Orchards Long‑range soil‑health monitoring in tea, coffee, mango, coconut, rubber, and fruit plantations.

Vineyards & Wine Cultivation Soil moisture and EC monitoring for grape quality, disease prevention, and harvest optimization.

Forestry & Environmental Research Long‑term soil‑parameter tracking for ecosystem studies, carbon‑sink research, and forest‑health monitoring.

Soil Restoration & Land Reclamation Continuous soil‑quality assessment for degraded land, saline soil rehabilitation, and mining‑site restoration.

Smart City Parks & Landscape Irrigation Automated moisture‑driven watering systems for parks, campuses, golf courses, and urban landscapes.


Technical Specifications

Soil Sensor Measurement
Temperature Range
-45°C to +115°C
Temperature Accuracy
±0.5°C
Temperature Resolution
0.1°C
Temperature Repeatability
±0.2°C
Moisture Range
0% – 100% VWC
Moisture Accuracy
±5%
Moisture Resolution
0.1% RH
Moisture Repeatability
±1% RH
pH Range
3 – 9 pH
pH Accuracy
±0.3 pH
pH Resolution
0.1 pH
pH Repeatability
±0.1 pH
NPK Range
0 – 1999 mg/kg
NPK Accuracy
±2% F.S
NPK Resolution
1 mg/kg
NPK Repeatability
±1% F.S
EC Range
0 – 10000 µS/cm
EC Accuracy
±3% F.S
EC Resolution
10 µS/cm
EC Repeatability
±1% F.S

Wireless Transmission
Wireless Protocols
LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4), Macnman MacTalk Protocol
Antenna
Internal high-efficiency antenna
Supported Bands
IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923
Tx Power
23 dBm @ 865 MHz
Sensitivity
-137 dBm @ 300 bps
Activation
OTAA
LoRaWAN® Class
Class A (Default), Configurable to Class C via Maya
Supports Major LNS
Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and on-premise industrial IoT deployments

Device Management
Configuration Method
Via Macnman Maya Android App
Local Configuration
BLE-Based Local Configuration
Remote Configuration
Over-the-Air Configuration (Downlink Commands)
Status LED
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED

Server Data Reporting Modes
Data Reporting Mode
Periodic / Event-based / Hybrid
Transmission Interval
Independent uplink interval for optimized power consumption
Threshold-Based Alerts
Configurable soil moisture, EC, pH, salinity, and NPK threshold alerts for event-triggered transmission
Sampling Interval
Configurable data acquisition interval (e.g., 1 min to 24 hours)

Battery Performance (BO Series)
Battery Type
Li-SOCl₂ Cell (19Ah) Industrial grade
Power Consumption
~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission
5-Minute Reporting Interval
~2 Years (Estimated)
15-Minute Reporting Interval
~4 Years (Estimated)
60-Minute Reporting Interval
~7+ Years (Estimated)

Solar Option
Solar Panel
20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel
Rechargeable Battery
Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery

Communication Options
BLE Connectivity
For local configuration and diagnostics via Maya App
Cloud Protocols
MQTT / HTTPS / TCP/IP (Gateway Dependent)

Security & Encryption
Data Encryption
AES-128 LoRaWAN® encryption
Authentication
OTAA Device Activation
Firmware Protection
Secure boot and signed OTA updates

LED Status
LED Type
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED
Solid Blue
Device connected to Maya App
Flashing Blue
OTA (Over-the-Air) update in progress
Slow Blinking Green
Attempting to connect to the LoRaWAN® network
Single Red Blink
Confirmed parameter modification

Physical Characteristics
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +80°C
Humidity Range
0% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing)
Ingress Protection
IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant)
Housing Material
Glass Filled Nylon
Color
Matte White
Weight
~175 g
Mounting Options
Pole Mount / Wall Mount

Certifications & Compliance
WPC
Compliant
RoHS
Conforms to RoHS directive

MacSync LSS X5 Variants

Variant NameSensor ParametersPower SourceIdeal ForSKU
MacSync LSS X5 BOMoisture + Temperature + EC + pH + Salinity + NPK Trends19 Ah Li-SOCl₂ BatteryRemote agricultural deployments, smart irrigation systems, and long-term soil monitoring830
MacSync LSS X5 SOMoisture + Temperature + EC + pH + Salinity + NPK Trends20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable BatteryContinuous precision farming, greenhouse automation, and solar-powered agricultural monitoring831

What's in the Box?

Make sure the box contains the following items before installation.

  • MacSync LSS X5 Soil Sensor
  • Mounting Clip
  • User Manual
  • Warranty Card
  • IP68 Cable Extender *
  • Mounting Screws
  • Power Adapter *

MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN soil sensor package contents

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Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the box.


MacSync LSS X5 Product Dimensions

The MacSync LSS X5 features a rugged industrial-grade enclosure designed for long-term outdoor agricultural deployments. Its compact structure enables easy installation across farms, vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, research fields, plantations, and smart irrigation infrastructure.

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