Measurement |
Soil water potential (matric potential) and soil temperature |
Accuracy |
± 10 kPa over 0 to -100 kPa
10% of reading over -100 to -1000 kPa |
± 0.5°C (0 to 40°C for temp sensor)
± 0.75°C (-20 to +60°C for temp sensor) |
Soil moisture measurement range |
0 to -1000 kPa (-10bar) |
Salinity range |
Suitable for all non-saline soils |
Temperature range |
0 to 40°C |
Output |
0 to 1.0 V differential, non-linear
(Calibration data and graph supplied with each sensor) |
Resistance 5.8Ω to 28Ω for temp sensor |
Power requirement |
5-14 V, ~18 mA for 1 s |
Environmental |
IP68 |
Sample volume |
N/A |
Dimensions and weight |
181 x 40.5 mm diameter
weight: 0.3 kg (excl. cable) |
Sensor calibrations |
Individual sensor calibrations supplied
Recalibration advised every 2 years (depending on use) |
Soil calibrations |
No soil calibrations required |