Preparing the Soil Moisture Station
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2. Temporarily connect a temperature probe to
the TEMP 1 terminal block connector.
• Use a pen or small screwdriver to open
the connector “jaws” as shown in the
illustration.
• While the jaws are open, insert the tem-
perature probe leads, then let the connec-
tor jaws close in on the lead.
3. Temporarily connect a soil moisture probe to
the SOIL 1 terminal block connector.
• Use a pen or small screwdriver to open
the connector “jaws” as shown in the
illustration.
• While the jaws are open, insert the temperature probe leads, then let the
connector jaws close in on the lead.
Note: At least one temperature probe or soil moisture sensor need to be temporarily
installed in order to test communications between the Soil Moisture Station and
the console.
3-Volt
Lithium Battery
DIP
Switches
Terminal
Blocks
Sensor Interface Module on Soil Moisture Station
Connecting the Sensor Cable
