Figure 8-2. Sensor after filter cap has been removed
Figure 8-3. Exposed sensor element after filter cap has been removed
8.2.1 Replace sensor element
Campbell Scientific offers a replacement temperature/RH element and cap for the
Wintersense SDI-12. The replacement element is only available from Campbell Scientific. It
includes a small circuit board that is coated to ensure longer life at high humidity. A single row of
four gold pins inserts into one side of an eight-way socket at the end of the sensor.
The replacement element must be correctly installed for the sensor to work properly. Follow
these steps to correctly replace the element:
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