Integrators can enhance irrigation automation with real-time soil moisture data from Sensoterra. Flexible API, multi-depth insights, and reliable connectivity.
Real-time soil moisture data for smarter automation
Irrigation automation is evolving quickly, and integrators are increasingly expected to deliver smarter systems that adapt to crop needs, terrain, and soil variability. But automation only works when it’s driven by reliable, real-time data, and soil moisture is often the most critical data layer.
Sensoterra’s sensors provide accurate, consistent moisture readings that integrate easily with leading automation platforms. With reliable LoRaWAN connectivity and long-lifetime hardware, integrators can build high-value systems without adding complexity for their clients.
Real-time data that improves irrigaion logic
Automation based on soil moisture is more effective than relying solely on schedules or ET. Integrators can design logic based on:
- Upper and lower moisture thresholds
- Multi-depth readings for complex soils
- Slope-driven moisture differences
- Crop-specific moisture ranges
This data feeds directly into controllers to steer irrigation precisely.
Integration with leading irrigation automation platforms
Sensoterra works with major irrigation automation solutions, as well as custom platforms with our best-in-class API, allowing for a fully scalable solution from monitoring, managing, to full automation – allowing growers to do more, with less.
Integrators can easily create irrigation logic such as:
- Turning systems on/off automatically
- Adjusting cycle duration based on moisture level
- Slope-specific irrigation strategies
- Time-of-day watering windows based on readings
Reliable connectivity for large installations
Large farms, municipal systems, and remote blocks require stable connectivity. Sensoterra’s LoRaWAN partnerships ensure coverage across California without additional gateways, making it easy for integrators to deploy sensors at scale.
Get ready for the upcoming season
Integrators who prepare now can deliver higher-value automation projects for growers seeking more efficiency and better water management.
Sensor packages available:
- 50-acre starter package
- 100-acre package
- 200-acre package
- Custom deployments for 2,000+ acres or more
Request a Quote today, or reach out by phone or email to begin planning your next integration project.
Partner & Integrator FAQ: Advanced Technical Insights
1. Does the Sensoterra API support both Pull (REST) and Push (Webhooks) data delivery for integrators?
Yes. While most integrators use the REST API to pull historical data, Sensoterra also supports Webhooks (HTTP Push). This allows your platform to receive real-time soil moisture packets the moment they are transmitted, which is critical for triggering automated irrigation alerts or valve controls.
2. To what extent can the hardware itself be white-labeled for a partner’s specific brand identity?
Beyond software white-labeling, high-volume partners can discuss physical co-branding. While the core sensor design remains standardized for performance, custom labeling or branded enclosures can be arranged to ensure the hardware aligns with your company’s product ecosystem.
3. How does Sensoterra handle regional LoRaWAN frequency variations (e.g., US915 vs. EU868) for global integrators?
Sensoterra manufactures region-specific hardware variants. As an integrator, you must specify the target region so the sensors are provisioned with the correct LoRaWAN regional parameters. This ensures compliance with local radio regulations and seamless connectivity with regional network servers.
4. What is the typical division of labor for customer support between Sensoterra and an irrigation integrator?
Typically, the integrator provides Level 1 Support (direct contact with the grower regarding platform use and installation). Sensoterra provides Level 2 Support, handling deeper hardware diagnostics, API troubleshooting, and connectivity back-end issues for the partner.
5. What authentication methods are used to secure the data flow between Sensoterra and a partner’s platform?
The API utilizes Bearer Token (OAuth2) authentication or secure API Keys. This ensures that sensitive grower data remains encrypted and accessible only by authorized partner systems, meeting modern enterprise security standards.
6. Can Sensoterra data be bridged into legacy SCADA or PLC systems that do not use cloud-based APIs?
Yes, via a gateway or “bridge.” While the sensors are cloud-native, many integrators use a LoRaWAN-to-Modbus or LoRaWAN-to-MQTT bridge at the edge. This allows wireless soil data to be fed directly into local industrial controllers without requiring a constant internet connection for the valve logic.
7. Who retains ownership of the raw soil moisture data in a B2B integrator partnership?
The raw data belongs to the end-user (the grower), but the partner/integrator is granted full access rights to process and visualize that data for the user. Sensoterra typically retains the right to use anonymized data for improving its soil-calibration models.
8. Is there a bulk-provisioning tool for integrators deploying hundreds of sensors across multiple different customers?
Yes. Sensoterra provides bulk CSV upload tools and API endpoints that allow integrators to register and assign hundreds of sensors to specific sub-accounts or “Customer Orgs” in seconds, eliminating manual one-by-one setup.
9. Are Sensoterra sensors capable of Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates once they are in the ground?
To maximize battery life (5-8 years), Sensoterra sensors use a highly optimized, static firmware. Most logic changes are handled on the cloud-side (API). This avoids the heavy power drain of LoRaWAN OTA updates, ensuring the sensor remains maintenance-free for its entire lifecycle.
10. Does Sensoterra offer a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for API uptime and data availability for enterprise partners?
Enterprise-level partnerships often include SLA agreements that guarantee API availability (e.g., 99.9% uptime). This is vital for integrators whose own platforms rely on Sensoterra as a primary data source for mission-critical irrigation decisions.
About Sensoterra
Sensoterra takes the lead in wireless soil moisture sensor technology, offering cutting-edge IoT solutions for smart agriculture. Our state-of-the-art moisture sensors are pioneers in the field of soil moisture monitoring. We are committed to revolutionizing precision agriculture, helping farmers optimize their irrigation systems and promote sustainable farming. With Sensoterra, you gain real-time access to critical soil moisture data, empowering you to manage water resources with precision. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Houten, The Netherlands, Sensoterra develops innovative water management solutions for agriculture, horticulture, smart city management, and water governance. Our global network boasts over 12,000 moisture probes in the ground, generating an abundance of data points daily. Jessica Nuboer Marketing & Communications Sensoterra Email: [email protected]
