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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
2. Operation ...................................................................................................2
2.1 Installation ................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Overview ..........................................................................................2
2.1.2 Installation Methods ........................................................................6
2.2 Connecting ............................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Connect to METER Data Logger ...................................................... 12
2.2.2 Connect to Non-METER Data Logger .............................................. 12
2.3 Communication ....................................................................................... 14
2.4 Removal ...................................................................................................15
3. System .......................................................................................................20
3.1 Specifications .......................................................................................... 20
3.2 Components ............................................................................................ 24
3.3 Theory ...................................................................................................... 27
3.3.1 Volumetric Water Content .............................................................. 27
3.3.2 Temperature .................................................................................. 27
4. Service ....................................................................................................... 28
4.1 Calibration ............................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Mineral Soils .................................................................................. 28
4.1.2 Apparent Dielectric Permittivity .................................................... 29
4.2 Maintenance ............................................................................................ 29
4.3 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 29
4.4 Customer Support....................................................................................31
4.5 Terms and Conditions ..............................................................................31
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