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Campbell TDR100 User Manual

Campbell TDR100
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TDR100
Revision: 2/10
Copyright © 2000-2010
Campbell Scientific, Inc.

Table of Contents

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Campbell TDR100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Measurement MethodTime Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
Measurement Range0 to 100% volumetric water content
Resolution0.1% VWC
Probe Length Options12 cm
Power12 V

Summary

Warranty and Assistance

Introduction

Electrostatic Discharge Warning

Caution against electrostatic discharge damage to the TDR100 and probes.

TDR100 Packing List

Lists the items included with the TDR100 unit.

ENCTDR100 Packing List

Lists the items included with the ENCTDR100 enclosure.

System Specifications

Power Consumption

Details current demand for TDR100 and SDMX50 in various modes.

TDR100 Performance Specifications

Lists performance metrics like output impedance, timing resolution, and range.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Details TDR100 compliance with EMC standards and electrostatic discharge.

Getting Started with PCTDR

Install PCTDR Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing the PCTDR software from CD-ROM.

Connect Computer to TDR100

Instructions for connecting the computer to the TDR100 using the RS-232 cable.

Distances and Propagation Velocity (Vp)

Explains the relationship between apparent and actual distances and Vp.

PCTDR Software

PCTDR Menu Selections

Overview of File, Settings, and Options menu functions within PCTDR.

PCTDR Cable Parameter (Vp)

Explains cable propagation velocity (Vp) and its effect on waveform display.

System Components and Datalogger Control

Datalogger Control

Describes datalogger instructions for TDR100 and software used.

SDM Addressing for TDR100 System

Details SDM addressing scheme for TDR100 and multiplexer levels.

Soil Probes

Explains how TDR probes function as sensors and their measurement principles.

Datalogger Instructions for TDR Measurements

CR1000 Series TDR100 Instruction

Details the TDR100 instruction syntax and parameters for CR800/1000 series.

TDR Instruction Parameters (Instruction 119)

Detailed explanation of parameters for Instruction 119.

Cable Length and Soil Electrical Conductivity Effect on Water Content Determination

Cable Length Effect on Water Content

Analyzes how cable length affects TDR measurements and introduces error.

Soil Electrical Conductivity Effect on Water Content

Explains how soil ionic conduction affects signal attenuation and accuracy.

Algorithm Description and Parameter Adjustment

Waveform Evaluation for Apparent Length

Details how waveform features are used to identify probe start and end points.

Algorithm Parameter Adjustment for Special Conditions

How to adjust algorithm parameters for challenging measurement conditions.

Programming Examples

CR1000 Program Example

Example program for CR1000 to measure analog, VWC, and capture TDR waveforms.

CR10X/CR23X Program Examples

Examples for CR10X/CR23X to measure analog, VWC, and EC.

References

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