Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700‑C 7‑in‑1 Compact Weather Station is a professional environmental monitoring solution designed for agriculture, smart cities, and industrial applications. This advanced Weather Station integrates seven key measurements—air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, solar radiation, and radar rainfall—into one compact device. Built by Seeed Studio, the SenseCAP S700‑C delivers high accuracy, long‑term stability, and reliable performance in harsh outdoor environments. With its IP66‑rated enclosure, radar precipitation technology, and versatile connectivity, the SenseCAP S700‑C Weather Station is ideal for continuous monitoring and IoT deployments.
What is the difference between S700, S700-B and S700-A?
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| Global solar radiation | Sunshine Duration | Light Intensity | Rainfall Intensity |
| S700 | × | × | √ | Optical |
| S700-C | √ | √ | × | Radar |
| S700-B | √ | √ | × | Optical |
| S700-A | × | × | √ | Radar |
Feature
Comprehensive 7‑parameter Measurement The Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station integrates seven essential parameters in one sensor: air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, light intensity, precipitation intensity (radar), wind speed, and wind direction. The SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station ensures precise and reliable environmental monitoring for professional applications.
Industrial-level Design With a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and an IP66 protection rating, the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station is waterproof and dustproof, making it highly durable for outdoor scenarios.
Output Interface The SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station supports RS485 (MODBUS‑RTU) and SDI‑12 protocols, ensuring compatibility with industrial data loggers, PLCs, and IoT platforms.
Thermostatically-controlled Heating System An independent heating power supply allows the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station to maintain normal operation and accurate measurements even in extremely cold environments.
Powerful Components Included
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3m cable for pole mounting, ensuring flexible installation.
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Radiation shields to minimize external interference and enhance measurement accuracy.
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Ultrasonic wind sensors without moving parts, designed with bird‑proof structure to reduce mechanical wear and improve durability.
High-performance Guarantee The Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station features radar rainfall monitoring, utilizing electromagnetic wave scattering analysis to measure precipitation intensity. This advanced radar technology provides a wider measuring range and higher accuracy, making it suitable for large‑scale precipitation monitoring.
Rigorous Reliability Testing To ensure performance and durability under harsh outdoor conditions, the SenseCAP ONE series from Seeed Studio has passed six reliability tests:
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Wind tunnel calibration for wind measurement
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High‑low temperature testing under extreme conditions
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Structural consistency verification across multiple devices
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X‑Y‑Z vibration testing
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Waterproof and airtightness testing
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R&D and production pass rate testing
Specification
| Specification | Parameter | |
| Measurement parameters | Air temperature(℃) Air humidity(%) Barometric pressure(Pa) Global solar radiation(W/m²) Sunshine duration(h) Rain intensity-Radar rainfall(mm/h) Wind speed(m/s) Wind direction (°) | |
| Interface | M12 connector | |
| Communication Protocol | RS485(Modbus-RTU)/SDI-12/ASCII | |
| Power Supply | 12V~24V 24V (Heating power supply) | |
| Power Consumption | 0.6W (heating 21W) | |
| Cable Length | 3m | |
| Ambient Condition | ||
| IP Rating | IP66 | |
| Operation Temperature | -40°C ~ + 85 °C | |
| Humidity | 0 ~ 100%RH (no condensation) | |
| Mechanical | ||
| Dimension | 140x140x350mm | |
| Weight | 1607g | |
Technical Parameters
| Measurement parameter | Principle | Range | Respond Time | Resolution | Response spectrum | Accuracy | Annual Drift | Stability Time |
| Air temperature(℃) | - | -40 °C ~ +85 °C | - | 0.01 ℃ | - | ± 0.1℃ | - | - |
| Relative humidity(%) | - | 0 ~ 100% RH | - | 0.01% RH | - | ± 1.5% RH | - | - |
| Barometric pressure (Pa) | - | 300 ~ 1250 hPa | - | 10 Pa | - | ± 50 Pa | - | - |
| Rain intensity (mm/h) | Radar | 0 ~ 300 mm/h | - | 0.01 mm/h | - | ± 10% | - | - |
| Wind speed (m/s) | Ultrasonic | 0~60 m/s standard range 0~75m/s extended range Up to 80m/s withstand range | - | 0.1 m/s | - | ±0.3m/s(≤10m/s); ±3% (10m/s ~ 50m/s) ±5% (>50m/s)
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| Wind direction (°) | Ultrasonic | 0 ~ 360 ° | - | 0.1° | - | ± 3.0° | - | - |
| Global solar radiation (W/m²) | photoelectric | 0~2000 W/m² | <=1S | 1 W/m² | 300~1100nm | ±3% | less than 3% | <=1S |
| Sunshine duration (h) | photoelectric | 0~6553.5 h | <=100ms | 0.1 h | 300~1100nm | ±3% | less than 3% | <=1S |
Hardware Overview
Wire Connection
Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station uses M12 connectors with an 8‑core specification. Cables in 8 different colors are applied to supply power and enable stable data communication, ensuring reliable Weather Station performance and accurate solar radiation and environmental data transmission.
The bottom wire outlet is 3m. A six‑core wire cable, including wires in white, brown, green, yellow, gray, pink, blue, and red, is designed for secure and reliable deployment of the SenseCAP S700-C Compact Weather Station.
The SenseCAP ONE series from Seeed Studio, including the SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station, supports connection to various data acquisition devices, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), or host computers via RS485, ASCII, and SDI‑12 protocols. This makes the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station highly versatile for industrial automation, IoT integration, and environmental monitoring applications.
SenseCAP ONE Series Comparison
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Application
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Smart Agriculture: Farmers and agricultural researchers rely on the SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station to monitor microclimates, track precipitation intensity with radar technology, and optimize irrigation schedules. By providing precise solar radiation and wind data, the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C helps improve crop yields and reduce resource waste.
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Smart City: Urban planners deploy the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station to collect localized weather data for air quality monitoring, flood prevention, and traffic safety. The compact design and IP66 protection make the SenseCAP S700-C ideal for continuous operation in city environments.
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Power Transmission: Utility companies use the SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station to monitor wind speed, direction, and precipitation along transmission lines. This ensures grid stability, reduces outage risks, and supports predictive maintenance strategies.
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Renewable Energy: Solar and wind farms benefit from the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station by measuring solar radiation, sunshine duration, and wind conditions. These parameters enable efficient energy production, system optimization, and long‑term sustainability.
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Transportation and Traffic: Airports, highways, and logistics hubs deploy the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station to provide real‑time weather monitoring. Accurate wind and rainfall data enhance safety, improve traffic management, and support operational efficiency.
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Environmental Research: Scientists and institutions use the Seeed Studio SenseCAP S700-C Weather Station for climate studies, microclimate mapping, and long‑term environmental data collection, ensuring reliable datasets for research and policy development.
Documents
Part List
| component name | quantity |
| SenseCAP S700-C 7-in-1 Compact Weather Station | x 1 |
| M12 8-pin communication cable | x 1 |
| USB Type-C cable | x 1 |
| Screw | x 6 |
| Flat washer | x 1 |