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Instruction Manual
012-10646C
PASPORT Soil Moisture Sensor
PS-2163
Introduction
The PASCO Model PS-2163 Soil Moisture Sensor works with a PASCO interface to collect soil moisture
data. The sensor consists of the Soil Moisture Sensor box and the Soil Moisture Probe (cable
assembly).
The sensor measures volumetric water content (VWC) percentage of a soil sample. Volumetric water
content is the volume of soil water per unit of total volume. In simple terms, dry soil consists of solid
Included Equipment
Part Number
1. PASPORT Soil Moisture Sensor
PS-2163
2. Soil Moisture Probe Cable Assembly
(See Technical Support)
Accessory Equipment
(See www.pasco.com for details)
PASPORT Soil Water Potential Probe (not included)
PS-2513*
Also Required*
PASCO Interface
(See www.pasco.com for details)
PASCO Data Collection Software
(See www.pasco.com for details)
1
PS-2513 Soil Water
Potential Probe (not
included)
2
