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Thank you for purchasing the Field Scout
TM
TDR 150
soil moisture, electrical conductivity and soil surface
temperature meter. This manual describes the meter's
general features and operation.
Soil moisture is a critical, and potentially highly varia-
ble, component of the soil environment. Time domain
reflectometry is a proven technology for quickly and
accurately determining volumetric water content
(VWC) in soil. Electrical conductivity (EC) is a func-
tion of the moisture and salt in the soil. The meter also
measures soil surface temperature. The user can quickly
transition between taking VWC readings in standard
and high - clay mode.
The TDR 150's probe connects to the display with an
11.5 inch cable. This allows the user to take measure-
ments in a field, sports surface, or greenhouse bench.
The meter can be upgraded (item 6445GBU) to activate
the built - in data logger and GPS. This eliminates the
need to record data manually. The data points can be
viewed with the FieldScout Mobile app that maps out
soil measurements using logged GPS locations. Meas-
urements can also be saved to a USB drive that is
plugged into the built - in USB port.
Contents
Your shipment includes the following components:
- TDR 150 meter
- Carrying case
- 4 AA batteries
Note: TDR rods are sold separately
General overview