Introduction
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Introduction
Cables
To meter
Extension cables
To GP2 and other
loggers
Connector
Fully waterproof
M12 connector -
Installation
Threads enable extension
rods to be screwed on for
easy insertion in augured
holes
–
minimising soil
disturbance
Detectors
Soil moisture content
and EC are detected by
sensitive circuits
operating at 100MHz
Sensing field
Extends ~100mm into
the soil, but field is
strongest close to the
rods - install carefully
to avoid air gaps
SDI-12
Industry-standard digital
interface, compliant to
version 1.3
Outputs
Sophisticated correction
algorithms ensure
accurate readings across
the full range of water
content, EC and
temperatures
Temperature
Thermistor is located
within the base
–
equilibrates to the soil
temperature when
installed, less well for
portable
measurements