SM150T User Manual 1.0
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Always try to identify which part of the measurement system is the
source of the difficulty. For the
SM150T
this may fall into one of the
following areas:
The measurement device
What equipment is being used to read the probe output?
An HH150 or HH2 Moisture Meter.
Note these meters do not make temeprature measurments.
A data logger such as the GP1, GP2, DL6 or DL2e.
Check Versions
Check you have the correct versions:
HH2 Meter: Firmware version 2.8 or later and PC software HH2Read version
2.8 or later.
GP1, GP2 & DL6 Loggers: DeltaLINK version 3.6 or later is required.
DL2e Logger: Ls2Win 1.0 SR10 or later is required.
Consult the user manuals or the on-line help for these devices and their
related software.
Try alternative types of equipment if you have them available.
Check that you are using an appropriate soil calibration and the correct
conversion method
– see
Calibration
section.
The SM150T itself
Try to isolate the problem into one of the following areas
The SM150T or the connecting cable
Then try to narrow down the area further
Mechanical problems faults, or damage
Electrical or electronic problems or faults
