Instruction manual

Table of Contents
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1. Introduction ................................................................. 1
2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 2
3. Quickstart .................................................................... 2
4. Overview ...................................................................... 3
5. Specifications ............................................................. 6
5.1 Display Specifications .......................................................................... 6
5.1.1 Current Drain ................................................................................ 7
5.2 Sensors Specifications .......................................................................... 7
5.2.1 Volumetric Water Content Measurement ..................................... 7
5.2.2 Physical ......................................................................................... 7
5.3 HS2P Pole Assembly ........................................................................... 7
5.3.1 Height ............................................................................................ 8
5.3.2 Weight ........................................................................................... 8
6. Operation ..................................................................... 8
6.1 Assembly and First Use ....................................................................... 8
6.2 Measurements ...................................................................................... 8
6.3 Water Content Data .............................................................................. 8
6.4 Water Deficit Data ............................................................................... 9
6.4.1 Soil Types ..................................................................................... 9
6.4.2 Configuring Soil Profiles ............................................................ 10
6.4.3 Storage ........................................................................................ 12
6.4.4 Proper Measurement Technique and Limitations ....................... 12
6.4.4.1 Measurement Principle ..................................................... 12
6.4.4.2 Rod Insertion .................................................................... 12
6.4.4.3 Soil Factors Affecting Measurement ................................ 13
6.4.4.4 Measurements in Special Materials .................................. 13
7. User Interface ............................................................ 13
7.1 Buttons ............................................................................................... 14
7.2 Splash Screen ..................................................................................... 14
7.3 Main Screen ....................................................................................... 14
7.3.1 GPS Information ......................................................................... 15
7.3.2 Status Information ....................................................................... 15
7.3.3 Measurement Display ................................................................. 16
7.3.4 Deficit Display ............................................................................ 17
8. Data Storage and Retrieval ...................................... 17
8.1 Storing Data ....................................................................................... 17
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