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4.2.
Installation of the Full Range Tensiometer
Step 1 Connecting the FRT to a power and data transfer cable
Be careful to not touch the ceramic cup with bare
fingers during installation.
Connect the tensiometer cable to the connector of
the tensiometer and screw the cap hand tight.
Make sure that the cable reaches from the
installation site of the tensiometer to the data
logger/ PC.
The cable can also be installed underground. It is
recommended to lay the cable in such a way that
it is protected from animals. Choose a cable
according to the required length. Excess cable
length may reduce the quality of the tension
measurement. To prevent moisture from
penetrating into the compensating capillary, place
a suitable desiccant at the capillary outlet (usually
in the data logger).
Caution!
A pressure compensation capillary is integrated in the connection cable. Avoid kinking and crushing
the cable. Winding the cable too tightly can lead to insufficient pressure compensation and thus to
incorrect measurement results.
