Nexus Blue
Effective | Systematic | Continual
The Sentek Nexus Blue is an efficient, low-cost Data Transmission Unit (DTU) which connects with multiple Drill & Drop™ Bluetooth® probes to upload to Sentek’s IrriMAX™ Live cloud platform using the latest low-power cellular technology. The Nexus Blue can be installed quickly with data available immediately.
Features
- Built-in solar panel with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides power to run the system and charges the battery
- Provides a 10m operating distance from a smartphone for initial setup using a Bluetooth connection and our Drill & Drop Connect App (iOS & Android)
- Housing is watertight to IP68 and is sealed from moisture intrusion
- Unit is designed to provide an easy method to open providing users access to use their own SIM Card, or for other maintenance purposes such as replacing the battery
- The DTU supports an external 7dB antenna on the supplied bracket or 4m extension if required
- Requires Micro SIM Cards
- Supports remote firmware update
- Supports downloading/uploading from unlimited number of Drill & Drop™ Bluetooth® probes within 5 m of the DTU
- Supports multiple DTU’s for redundancy (DTUs will share the downloading)
- Can be configured to download from any probe within range (default) or probes with a specific group ID
- A push button switch is present that can be used to take the DTU out of shipping mode and put back in shipping mode
Specifications
| Probe Type | Drill & Drop™ Bluetooth® probes |
| Battery | 3350 mAh (11.1 V) rechargeable Li-Ion battery with integrated protection |
| Solar Panel | 3 W, 15 V |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C, solar charging limited to below +40 °C |
| Cellular | Region specific, including 4G Cat-M1 and 2G networks (requires micro SIM card) |
| Mobile Device | Android 5.0 or higher, iOS 5 or higher |
| Mounting | Single bracket to an existing post using 2x 12 gauge self tapping screws or 2x 4 mm UV cable ties |
| Weight | 850 g (excluding mounting bracket) |
