# MacSync LSS X2 LoRaWAN Soil Moisture Sensor
URL: https://www.macnman.com/docs/product/lorawan/sensors/soil-sensors/macsync-l-soil-moisture-sensor-datasheet
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# MacSync LSS X2 LoRaWAN® Soil Moisture & Temperature Sensor Datasheet
## Product Overview
**MacSync LSS X2** is an industrial-grade **LoRaWAN® soil moisture and soil temperature sensor** designed for precision agriculture, smart irrigation systems, greenhouse automation, crop monitoring, plantations, vineyards, orchards, and environmental soil analysis applications. Built for long-range wireless communication and ultra-low-power field deployments, the sensor continuously measures **soil volumetric water content (VWC)** and **soil temperature** in real time.
The device helps farmers, irrigation consultants, greenhouse operators, agricultural researchers, and smart farming integrators optimize irrigation scheduling, improve crop health, reduce water consumption, and prevent over-irrigation or soil stress conditions.
Engineered using Macnman’s low-power wireless architecture, the **MacSync LSS X2 LoRaWAN soil moisture sensor** provides stable measurements across multiple soil conditions including clay soil, sandy soil, red soil, cocopeat, greenhouse media, saline regions, and high-moisture agricultural environments.
Its rugged IP67/IP68-ready outdoor enclosure and corrosion-resistant soil probe enable long-term deployment in harsh agricultural and industrial 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 irrigation alerts, OTA configuration via the Maya App, local BLE diagnostics, onboard data buffering, and multi-year battery operation for remote farmland deployments.
MacSync LSS X2 is ideal for:
- Precision agriculture and smart farming
- Automated irrigation systems
- Drip irrigation monitoring
- Greenhouse environmental monitoring
- Orchard and vineyard irrigation optimization
- Plantation moisture monitoring
- Soil health analytics
- Remote agriculture telemetry systems
- Landscape irrigation automation
- Smart city green-zone irrigation control
- Water conservation projects
- Agricultural research and soil analysis
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## Key Features
Real-Time Soil Moisture & Temperature Monitoring
Continuously measures soil volumetric water content (VWC) and soil temperature for precision irrigation and crop health optimization.
Industrial LoRaWAN® Soil Sensor
Designed for long-range wireless agricultural monitoring across farms, greenhouses, orchards, vineyards, plantations, and remote irrigation systems.
Smart Irrigation Automation Ready
Enables intelligent irrigation scheduling using real-time soil moisture analytics to reduce water consumption and improve irrigation efficiency.
Ultra-Low-Power Agriculture IoT Device
Optimized low-power architecture provides multi-year battery life for remote agricultural deployments and unattended field operation.
Rugged Outdoor Soil Monitoring Enclosure
Industrial-grade IP67 enclosure and corrosion-resistant sensing probe support continuous outdoor operation in harsh environmental conditions.
High Accuracy Soil VWC Measurement
Provides stable and accurate soil water content monitoring across sandy soil, clay soil, cocopeat, greenhouse media, and agricultural fields.
Long-Range LoRaWAN® Connectivity
Supports reliable low-power wireless communication over large agricultural areas using public or private LoRaWAN® networks.
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 interval, thresholds, reporting modes, and device parameters remotely without physical access to the sensor.
Ideal for Precision Agriculture Applications
Suitable for smart farming, drip irrigation systems, greenhouse automation, soil research, plantation monitoring, and water conservation projects.
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## Suited Applications
Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming
Real-time soil moisture and soil temperature monitoring for precision agriculture, smart farming analytics, and crop health optimization.
Smart Irrigation Automation
Automate irrigation systems using live soil moisture data to reduce water consumption and improve irrigation efficiency.
Drip Irrigation Monitoring
Monitor moisture levels across drip irrigation networks to ensure uniform water distribution and prevent over-irrigation.
Greenhouses & Polyhouses
Continuous soil temperature and moisture monitoring for greenhouse crops, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and controlled farming environments.
Vineyards & Orchards
Improve grape, fruit, and plantation yield quality through accurate soil moisture tracking and irrigation optimization.
Plantations & Commercial Farming
Long-range LoRaWAN® soil monitoring for tea, coffee, sugarcane, coconut, cotton, and large-scale agricultural deployments.
Research Farms & Soil Analysis
Collect long-term soil moisture and temperature data for agricultural research, environmental studies, and soil behavior analysis.
Landscape & Smart City Irrigation
Enable automated watering systems for parks, campuses, golf courses, gardens, and urban green-zone irrigation management.
Water Conservation Projects
Support sustainable farming and water-saving initiatives using intelligent irrigation scheduling based on real soil conditions.
Remote Agricultural Monitoring
Monitor remote farmland and distributed agricultural assets using long-range LoRaWAN® communication and ultra-low-power operation.
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## Technical Specifications
Soil Moisture Sensor Measurement
Moisture Range
0% – 100% VWC
Measurement Type
Capacitive Sensing (VWC-Based)
Moisture Accuracy
±3% (0–53% VWC), ±5% (53%+ VWC)
Sensor Response Time
< 10 Seconds
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Soil Temperature Sensor Measurement
Temperature Range
-40°C to +80°C
Temperature Accuracy
±0.5°C
Sensor Response Time
< 10 Seconds
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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
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
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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
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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 and soil temperature threshold alerts for intelligent event-triggered transmission
Sampling Interval
Configurable data acquisition interval (e.g., 1 min to 24 hours)
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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)
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Solar Option
Solar Panel
20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel
Rechargeable Battery
Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery
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Communication Options
BLE Connectivity
For local configuration and diagnostics via Maya App
Cloud Protocols
MQTT / HTTPS / TCP/IP (Gateway Dependent)
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Security & Encryption
Data Encryption
AES-128 LoRaWAN® encryption
Authentication
OTAA Device Activation
Firmware Protection
Secure boot and signed OTA updates
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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
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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
Mounting Options
Pole Mount / Wall Mount
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Certifications & Compliance
RoHS
Conforms to RoHS directive
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## MacSync LSS X2 Variants
| SKU |
Variant Name |
Power Source |
Communication |
Ideal For |
| 8805 |
MacSync-L-SMT-SS-X1 |
20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable Battery |
LoRaWAN® |
Continuous precision irrigation, smart farming, greenhouse automation, and remote agricultural monitoring |
| 8806 |
MacSync-L-SMT-BS-X1 |
Battery (19 Ah) |
LoRaWAN® |
Remote soil moisture and temperature monitoring for farms, plantations, vineyards, orchards, and irrigation systems |
| 8807 |
MacSync-M-SMT-SS-X1 |
20 W Solar + 8000 mAh Rechargeable Battery |
MacTalk |
MacTalk-based continuous soil monitoring for commercial agriculture and smart irrigation deployments |
| 8808 |
MacSync-M-SMT-BS-X1 |
Battery (19 Ah) |
MacTalk |
Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote soil moisture and temperature monitoring |
| 8809 |
MacSync-B-SMT-BS-X1 |
Battery (19 Ah) |
BLE |
Local soil moisture and temperature monitoring, commissioning, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
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## 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.:**
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## MacSync LSS X2 Dimensions
The MacSync LSS X2 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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## Frequently Asked Questions
### What is the MacSync LSS X2 used for?
MacSync LSS X2 is an industrial LoRaWAN soil moisture and soil temperature sensor for precision agriculture, smart irrigation and long-range field monitoring. Typical applications include Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming, Smart Irrigation Automation, Drip Irrigation Monitoring, Greenhouses & Polyhouses, Vineyards & Orchards and Plantations & Commercial Farming.
### What does the MacSync LSS X2 measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync LSS X2:
- Soil Moisture: range 0% – 100% VWC, accuracy ±3% (0–53% VWC), ±5% (53%+ VWC), resolution 0.1%.
- Soil Temperature: range -40°C to +80°C, accuracy ±0.5°C.
### Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync LSS X2 support?
The MacSync LSS X2 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 X2 battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync LSS X2 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 X2?
The MacSync LSS X2 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 X2 configured?
The MacSync LSS X2 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 X2?
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](/lorawan/sensors-lorawan/soil-sensor/macsyncls_introduction)
- Setup guide: [Common LoRaWAN sensor settings in the Maya app](/lorawan/sensors-lorawan/common-lorawan-settings/maya_configuration_led_status_common)
- Compatible LoRaWAN gateways: [MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway](/product/lorawan/gateways/maclink-gen-two) and [Setu LX Series indoor LoRaWAN gateway](/product/lorawan/gateways/setu-x-one-datasheet)
- Related datasheets: [MacSync LSS X3 LoRaWAN soil EC sensor](/product/lorawan/sensors/soil-sensors/macsync-l-soil-ec-sensor-datasheet), [MacSync LSS X4 LoRaWAN soil pH sensor](/product/lorawan/sensors/soil-sensors/macsync-l-soil-ph-sensor-datasheet), [MacSync LSS X5 LoRaWAN 7-in-1 soil sensor](/product/lorawan/sensors/soil-sensors/macsync-l-seven-in-one-soil-sensor), [MacSync LSS X1 LoRaWAN soil NPK sensor](/product/lorawan/sensors/soil-sensors/macsync-l-npk-sensor-datasheet)
- Product page: [MacSync LSS X2 on macnman.com](https://www.macnman.com/lorawan/sensors/lorawan-soil-moisture-temperature-sensor)
- Help: [Warranty terms and conditions](/help/macnman-standard-warranty-terms-and-conditions) and [contact Macnman support](/help/help)