Performace analysis of simple capacitive cylinder sensor for measuring soil moisture content

Radi Radi, Bambang Purwantana, Muhammad Rivai, Anditya Sridamar Pratyasta, Bayu Kuncoro, Murtiningrum

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Abstract

This paper studied the performance of a cylinder sensor on measuring the soil moisture content for an automatic irrigation supply purpose. The proposed sensor was generated from a simple capacitive cylinder made from combination of aluminium, stainles steel and pertinax to construct the outer, inner and electrode isolator, respectively, avoiding the effect of soil salinity. The objective is to determine the response of the proposed sensor in measuring the soil moisture content for various level. To measure the moisture content, the proposed sensore equipped with a stable Multivibrator (AM) circuits and Arduino Multicontrol. Changes in sensor capacitance value indicate the change in soil moisture levels, generating a signal in AM circuit, which were then converted using Arduino microcontroller and displayed on the LCD screen. The test showed that, the range value for sand samples are 78, 662 to 1, 035 Hz, while for clay are 74, 551 to 932 Hz. The regression model showed an exponential relationship between soil moisture content and the frequency of the electrical signal generated by the equation y = 123872e-0.229x with R2 equal to 0, 9127.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ICAITI 2019 - 2nd International Conference on Applied Information Technology and Innovation
Subtitle of host publicationExploring the Future Technology of Applied Information Technology and Innovation
EditorsHumaira Humaira, Rahmat Hidayat, Alde Alanda, Yance Sonatha, Indri Rahmayuni
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages231-235
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728130163
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019
Event2nd International Conference on Applied Information Technology and Innovation, ICAITI 2019 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 21 Sept 201922 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of ICAITI 2019 - 2nd International Conference on Applied Information Technology and Innovation: Exploring the Future Technology of Applied Information Technology and Innovation

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Applied Information Technology and Innovation, ICAITI 2019
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period21/09/1922/09/19

Keywords

  • Capacitance sensor
  • Frequency signal
  • Soil Moisture

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