Air Temperature Station (ATS - Black Wires)
The air temperature station includes a radiation shield for optimal
sensor
accuracy and can be used to send text message alerts for frost reporting.
Sensor Placement
A “sensor station” is a single point of measurement with multiple sensors
installed at different depths. Shallow rooted crops less than 12” [30cm] can
use a single sensor, but deeper-rooted row crops (small grains, vines) will
need at least two depths and trees may require thee to cover the root zone.
An IC-10 can be installed as a single sensor station, or split between two with
wire extensions on the sensors.
Not to exceed
1000
ft (18 AWG).
As a general
rule of thumb, one sensor station every 10 to 15 acres is recommended.
Furrow or Flood Irrigation– Locate sensing stations about 2/3 of the way down
the run, just ahead of the tail or backup water. This is the area where water
penetration is usually the poorest. With tree crops, locate sensors on the
southwest side of the tree (in the Northern Hemisphere) as this side gets the
hot afternoon sun.
Sprinkler Irrigation –With tree crops, locate sensors at the drip line of the
canopy being sure that they are not obstructed from the sprinkler’s
distribution. With row crops, locate sensors right in the plant row.
Center Pivot Irrigation – Place sensors at 4-5 locations down the length of the
pivot (between towers) just ahead of the ‘start’ point. Additional locations at
“hot spots” or good production areas of the field, can help give a better overall
view of the field.
Drip or Micro Irrigation – Sensors must be located in the wetted area. With
drip emitters this is usually 12"-18" (30-45 cm) from the emitter. With micro-
sprinklers, usually 24"-36" (60-90 cm) is best.
WARRANTY:
The IRROMETER COMPANY warrants its products against defective workmanship or materials under
normal use for one year from date of purchase. Defective parts will be replaced at no charge for either labor or parts
if returned to the manufacturer during the warranty period. The seller’s or manufacturer’s only obligation shall be
to replace the defective part and neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct
or consequential, arising out of the use of or inability to use the product. This warranty does not protect against
abuse, shipping damage, neglect, tampering or vandalism, freezing or other damage whether intentionally or
inadvertently caused by the user.
For technical support please contact us at: [email protected]
IRROMETER COMPANY INC.
1425 Palmyrita Ave. Riverside, CA 92507
951-682-9505
www.irrometer.com
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