Plant sensors for professional applications
Rooted in Science
The development of the FYTA Beam has resulted in a product so versatile and advanced that it supports numerous applications in science and industry. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, plant scientists, and data analysts is ready to provide expert consultation.
A Compact, Multivariate Sensor
The FYTA Beam is an affordable plant sensor that fundamentally measures four parameters:
- Volumetric Water Content (VWC
- Electrical Conductivitiy (EC)
- Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) iand Daily Light Integral (DLI)
- Ambient Temperature in °C
Pro-Level Measurement Accuracy
Through our proprietary technology based on impedance spectroscopy, the FYTA Beam achieves measurement accuracy for soil that meets the demands of many research and development projects. Factory calibrations include mineral soils, standard potting mixes, and perlite. Custom calibrations are available upon request.
Flexible, Wireless IoT Solution for Large Networks
The FYTA Beam makes large sensor networks economically feasible. The sensors are wireless and can be adapted to different pot sizes via interchangeable soil probes, making them ideal for networks of up to 500 sensors. We utilize a combination of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and WiFi for data transmission.
API Access
We offer API access and a user-friendly dashboard with options for csv and Excel data downloads.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Measurement data
Measurement data Volumetric water content (VWC) in %
Electrical conductivity (EC) in mS/cm2/sec and
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) in µmol/m
Ambient temperature: °C
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Long range and measurement accuracy
In the range between VWC 0-65%, the beam measures with a variance of +/- 5%. A higher accuracy or measuring range can be achieved with a media-specific calibration.
EC: 0.3 - 1.7 mS/cm variance PAR: up to 2,000 μmol/s with a variance of +/-0.5%
EC: 0.3 - 1.7 mS/cm variance PAR: up to 2,000 μmol/s with a variance of +/-0.5%
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Measurement interval
One measurement per hour; Higher measuring frequencies can be offered
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Power supply
Battery cell CR2032, with a lifespan of 12 months.
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Communication protocol
BLE 5 low energy, WiFi via the FYTA Hub
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Setting time
1 second
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Operating ambient temperature
-5ºC - 60ºC
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Waterproof
IPX5
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Dimensions
56 x 32mm (body), 75mm (standard probe length), soil probes in different lengths available
Case Study
Determination of stress conditions of plants
As part of a joint project with FYTA, a working group from the Albrecht Daniel Thaer Institute for Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences at the HU Berlin is investigating the stress conditions of plants.
The working group checks FYTA's AI-based threshold values for stress conditions and determines vegetation indices using FYTA sensors and other measurement methods such as hyperspectral imaging. Furthermore, FYTA sensors are used to test the performance of different soil substrates. This type of experiment is particularly important in urban conditions, as plants are subject to particular stresses.
The project is financed by the Investment Bank Berlin and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
