•The EC-5 delivers research-grade accuracy at a price that makes large sensor networks economically practical.
•Easy to install in the field and can also be used in nursery pots.
•The EC-5 determines volumetric water content (VWC) by measuring the dielectric constant of the media using capacitance/frequency domain technology. 
•The EC-5's analog signal means no-hassle integration with systems manufactured by other companies.
•Small volume of influence in the field