Product Literature

SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
• Input Power:
- Repeater: <.02A @ 6 VDC
- Base Station: <.1A @ 120 VAC,
50/60 Hz
Temperature
• Operating: 32°F to 140°F
• Storage: -22°F to 180°F
Dimensions
• Body: 2” x 3
5
/8” x 6
1
/8”
• Spikes: 1
3
/4” x
3
/16”
• Installation Hole Diameter: 4
1
/4”
Communication
• Repeater Range: Up to
2,000’ line-of-sight
• Buried Sensor Range: Up
to 500’ line-of-sight
• 900 MHz ISM Band FHSS
Communication
• Additional licensing not
required
Warranty
• Comes with one year of
NSN support (extended
support plans available)
The Toro
®
Turf Guard Wireless Soil Monitoring system
is a revolutionary technology that lets you know
what’s going on beneath the surface of your turf, so
you can make timely, more-informed adjustments.
Wireless Communication
Turf Guard’s advance wireless MESH network technology makes
for an easy installation with no trenching required.
Monitor Moisture Levels in the Soil
Reduce water usage and improve playability without risking turf
quality. Promote root growth by avoiding over watering and detect
dry areas before it impacts the turf’s health.
Track Salt Build-up And Schedule Flushing
Take the guesswork out of monitoring and managing salinity
levels. Know when and how much water to flush with.
Review Daily Soil Temperatures
Predict peak soil temperatures early in the day to start
remediation activities before an emergency. Schedule fungicide
applications and pesticides for optimal eectiveness.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
TURF GUARD
®
SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM
Specifying Information—Turf Guard
Model Description
TG-S2-R
TG-R-INT
TG-R-EXT
TG-B
TG-S2-BAT
Turf Guard Sensor with Replaceable Battery
Repeater-Internal Mount
Repeater-External Mount
Base Station
Battery Kit
Additional Features
Comes with free SiteVision
™
software for viewing data
Advanced MESH routing technology overcomes obstacles
Durable sensor housing is resistant to aeration damage
Supports up to 500 sensors per system
Expected sensor battery life of three years, field replaceable
Sensor reading sent every five minutes
Measures two distinct depths in the soil profile
Automatic network configuration and failure recovery
Graphical system overview displays sensor data at-a-glance
Plots trends and compares historical and current readings
Move quickly from system-wide averages to individual
sensor readings