Measurement |
volumetric water content |
Pore water conductivity |
Temperature |
Accuracy |
± 0.03 m3.m-3 (1%) |
see graph below |
± 1.5°C |
Soil moisture measurement range |
Full accuracy over:
0 to 1 m3.m-3 |
see graph below |
0 to 50°C |
Salinity range |
0 to 300 mS.m-1 |
Supplied with extended range calibrations which should be used for readings between 300 to 500 mS.m-1 |
Temperature range |
-5 to 50°C |
Output |
Serial TTL data providing permittivity, bulk conductivity and temperature, from which water content and pore water conductivity are calculated |
Power requirement |
6-10 V, ~38 mA for 2.5s |
Environmental |
IP68 |
Sample volume |
~500 ml |
Sample volume is weighted towards soil immediately surrounding the rods |
Dimensions and weight |
Overall: 120 x 45 x 13 mm
Rods: 68 mm x 3 mm diameter
Outer rods 68mm x 3.0 mm dia
Central rod 65 mm x 5.0 mm dia
Weight: 0.1 kg |
Sensor calibrations |
Sensor calibrations supplied in WET Sensor EEPROM
Recalibration advised every 3 years (dependent on use) |
Soil calibrations |
Generalised Mineral ,Organic, Sand and Clay calibrations are supplied, specialist calibrations are available for horticultural substrates (please enquire at sales@delta-t.co.uk for more information) .
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