MacSync LSS X3 LoRaWAN® Soil EC Sensor Datasheet
Product Overview
MacSync LSS X3 is an industrial-grade LoRaWAN® soil EC sensor designed for precision agriculture, 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 electrical conductivity (EC) in real time to help farmers and agricultural integrators optimize soil fertility, irrigation efficiency, nutrient concentration, and crop productivity.
The device enables continuous monitoring of soil salinity and nutrient conductivity across agricultural fields, helping growers maintain balanced soil conditions for healthier crop development and improved fertilizer and irrigation strategies.
Engineered using Macnman’s low-power wireless architecture, the MacSync LSS X3 LoRaWAN soil EC monitoring sensor provides stable and accurate soil conductivity 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 EC 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 EC alerts, OTA configuration via the Maya App, local BLE diagnostics, onboard data buffering, and multi-year battery operation for remote farmland deployments.
MacSync LSS X3 is ideal for:
- Precision agriculture and smart farming
- Soil EC monitoring and soil salinity analysis
- Fertigation optimization and nutrient management
- Greenhouse and polyhouse farming
- Plantation and commercial agriculture
- Vineyard and orchard soil monitoring
- Soil fertility 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 EC Sensor High-precision soil electrical conductivity monitoring sensor designed for precision agriculture, greenhouse automation, fertigation systems, plantations, vineyards, orchards, and smart farming deployments.
Real-Time Soil Conductivity & Salinity Monitoring Continuously monitors soil EC levels to help optimize nutrient concentration, fertilizer usage, irrigation efficiency, and crop productivity.
Improve Fertigation & Nutrient Management Helps farmers and agronomists maintain balanced soil nutrient conductivity for healthier crop growth and improved fertilizer utilization.
Long-Range LoRaWAN® Wireless Connectivity Enables ultra-low-power wireless soil EC monitoring across large farms and remote agricultural deployments using public or private LoRaWAN® networks.
High Accuracy Industrial Soil EC Probe Industrial-grade corrosion-resistant soil conductivity 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 conductivity 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 EC monitoring for precision agriculture, crop-health optimization, and intelligent soil fertility management.
Soil Fertility & Nutrient Monitoring Monitor soil electrical conductivity to improve fertilizer planning, nutrient absorption, and balanced soil chemistry.
Greenhouses & Polyhouses Continuous soil conductivity monitoring for greenhouse vegetables, herbs, flowers, and controlled-environment agriculture.
Vineyards & Orchards Optimize grape cultivation, fruit orchards, and high-value crop production using accurate soil EC monitoring.
Plantations & Commercial Farming Long-range LoRaWAN® soil conductivity monitoring for tea, coffee, sugarcane, cotton, coconut, and commercial agricultural deployments.
Fertigation & Irrigation Optimization Improve irrigation water quality and fertigation efficiency using real-time soil EC analytics.
Agricultural Research & Soil Analysis Collect long-term soil conductivity data for environmental studies, crop research, and scientific soil analysis projects.
Landscape & Smart City Monitoring Monitor soil salinity and conductivity conditions across parks, campuses, golf courses, gardens, and urban green-zone projects.
Remote Farmland Monitoring Enable wireless remote soil EC telemetry using ultra-low-power LoRaWAN® communication infrastructure.
Environmental Soil Monitoring Monitor changing soil salinity and conductivity conditions across environmental restoration projects and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
Technical Specifications
MacSync LSS X3 Variants
| SKU | Variant Name | Power Source | Communication | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8810 | MacSync-L-SEC-SS-X1 | 20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable Battery | LoRaWAN® | Continuous remote soil EC monitoring, fertigation optimization, salinity analysis, and precision agriculture deployments |
| 8811 | MacSync-L-SEC-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | LoRaWAN® | Remote agricultural deployments, soil electrical conductivity monitoring, greenhouse farming, and smart irrigation systems |
| 8812 | MacSync-M-SEC-SS-X1 | 20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable Battery | MacTalk | MacTalk-based continuous soil EC monitoring for commercial farming, plantations, and agricultural automation |
| 8813 | MacSync-M-SEC-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | MacTalk | Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote soil electrical conductivity and salinity monitoring |
| 8814 | MacSync-B-SEC-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | BLE | Local soil EC monitoring, commissioning, calibration, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
What's in the Box?
Make sure the box contains the following items before installation.
- MacSync LSS X3 LoRaWAN Soil EC 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 X3 Dimensions
The MacSync LSS X3 features a rugged industrial-grade enclosure designed for long-term outdoor agricultural deployments. The compact enclosure dimensions of 152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm enable easy installation across farms, vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, fertigation systems, research fields, plantations, and precision agriculture infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacSync LSS X3 used for?
MacSync LSS X3 is an industrial LoRaWAN soil EC (conductivity) sensor for precision agriculture, fertigation, greenhouse automation and salinity monitoring. Typical applications include Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming, Soil Fertility & Nutrient Monitoring, Greenhouses & Polyhouses, Vineyards & Orchards, Plantations & Commercial Farming and Fertigation & Irrigation Optimization.
What does the MacSync LSS X3 measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync LSS X3:
- Soil EC: range 0 – 10000 μS/cm, accuracy ±3% F.S, resolution 10 μS/cm.
Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync LSS X3 support?
The MacSync LSS X3 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 X3 battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync LSS X3 runs on an industrial-grade 19 Ah Li-SOCl₂ battery. 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 X3?
The MacSync LSS X3 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 X3 configured?
The MacSync LSS X3 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 X3?
The box contains: MacSync LSS X3 LoRaWAN Soil EC 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 X4 LoRaWAN soil pH sensor, MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN 7-in-1 soil sensor, MacSync LSS X1 LoRaWAN soil NPK sensor, MacSync LSS X2 LoRaWAN soil moisture and temperature sensor
- Help: Warranty terms and conditions and contact Macnman support