Find the Right Compost Monitoring System for Your Operation
Choosing the right compost monitoring solution depends on your process, scale, and data needs. Our comparison table below makes it easy to see how the Advanced Compost Monitoring System and Standard Compost Monitoring Kit differ—so you can find the perfect fit for your operation.
If you’re unsure which system is best for your setup, our expert team is always here to help with tailored recommendations.
Feature | Advanced Compost Monitoring System
| Standard Compost Monitoring Kit
|
|---|---|---|
| Probe Length | 2m (STD) Custom Available | 1.5m |
| Probe Diameter | 3/8”NB (17.1mm) | 3/8”NB (17.1mm) |
| Robust Handles | Yes | Yes |
| Red Sighting Flag | Bright Red, metal flag | Red back panel |
| Sensor | HOBO | Milesight |
| Max Number of Sensors | Unlimited (50 per gateway) | 15 |
| Wireless | Mesh network | LoRaWAN |
| Wireless Path | Up to 5 hops through sensors back to base. | Direct back to base |
| Sensor Power | Solar Powered, rechargeable | Long Life Lithium (User Replaceable) Approx 5 years |
| Sensor Environment | IP67 | IP67 |
| Sensor Range | -40+100 Deg C | -40+125 Deg C |
| Accuracy | ±0.20°C (0° to 70°C) | ± 0.5°C (-10°C ~ 85°C) |
| Outdoor Gateway Connectivity | 4G | Ethernet, wi-fi or Optional 4G |
| Gateway Power | Solar Powered Rechargeable | Low voltage or PoE |
| Web Platform | LI-COR Cloud (formerly HOBOlink) | Milesight Cloud |
| Multi User Login | Yes | No |
| Alarm Messages | SMS & Email | Email & Push Notifications |
| Data on Power or Connectivity Loss | Backed up in each device and backfilled on connection | No data |
| Max Alarm Messages | Unlimited | 1000/Month emails |
| Subscription | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite View for Sensor Placement | Yes | Yes |
| Data Recording and Graphs | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Simple User Setup | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Suitable Application | Large Scale Composting | Council Composting |
| Suitable for Multi-Site | Yes | No |
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