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4.1 Mechanical Diagram
4.2 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Measurement
Range
0
–
100 VSW%
Accuracy
1 VSW% after calibration to a specific soil type, or
±5 VSW% using the supplied soil calibration
Interface
Input requirements: 9
–
18 V DC unregulated. Power
consumption:
24 mA typical. Output signal: 0-1160mV for 0-100
VSW%
Response Time
Less than 0.5 seconds
Stabilization
Time
3 seconds approximately from power-up
Mechanical
Total length 210 mm. Diameter 40 mm Needle
length 60 mm,
Needle separation 12 mm Exterior ABS Plastic
Needles Stainless Steel, Cable 4.5 m Standard
Environment
Designed for permanent burial
