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Spectrum Technologies Field Scout TDR 250 - User Manual

Spectrum Technologies Field Scout TDR 250
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TDR 250
Soil Moisture Meter
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item # 6250
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Summary

General Overview

Specifications

Product Dimensions

Meter Care

Battery Life

Discusses factors affecting battery life and power conservation.

Button Functions

Meter Operation

Setting Up the Meter

Steps for assembling the meter, installing probe rods, and setting initial configurations.

Taking Readings

Instructions on how to properly insert rods and take measurements.

Display Screens

Startup Information Screen

Initial screen displayed after powering on, showing firmware information.

Reading Screen

Displays measurements, rod size, soil type, and reading count/average.

Settings Menu Screen

Device Feature Settings

Covers settings like Rod Length, Soil Type, Backlight, and Sound.

Data Logging and Time Settings

Options for saving data to USB, clearing logs, setting date/time, and timezone.

Calibration and Defaults

Calibration Options

Explains how to override factory calibration and perform user calibration.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Resets menu settings and counter to factory default values.

About Information

Displays general information like model, serial number, and firmware versions.

Setting Date and Time

Maintenance

Display and Sensor Separation

Instructions on how to separate the display module from the base plate.

Battery Replacement

Steps for replacing the AA batteries in the device.

Display Installation

Steps to reinstall the display module after maintenance.

Data Logs

Downloading Data Logs to USB

Guide on transferring logged data from the meter to a USB drive.

Erasing Internal Data Logs

Instructions for clearing logged data from the meter's internal memory.

Data Collected

Details the specific information logged with each reading.

VWC Measurements

Volumetric Water Content (VWC)

Defines VWC and related soil moisture levels like saturation and field capacity.

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)

Explains the TDR principle used for measuring soil moisture.

Optional Accessories

TDR Spacer (Item 6435 SP)

Describes the TDR Spacer accessory and its use with turf rods.

Pilot Hole Maker (Item 6430 PH)

Explains the Pilot Hole Maker accessory for hard soil conditions.

Appendix 1: Soil-Specific Reading Correlation

Volumetric Water Content Calculations

Formula for calculating VWC from sample data.

Gravimetric Water Content Calculations

Formulas for calculating Gravimetric Water Content (GWC).

Appendix 2: Troubleshooting

Sensor Function Verification

Procedure to verify sensor readings in different environments.

USB Data;Firmware Issues

Troubleshooting steps for USB data transfer and firmware loading errors.

No Sensor Display Error

Solutions for the "No Sensor" error message on the display.

Appendix 3: Updating Device Firmware

Appendix 4: Calibration

Calibration Requirements

Lists the necessary materials for performing calibration.

Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide for calibrating the TDR meter.

Glossary

EU Declaration of Conformity

Object of the Declaration

States the purpose of the FieldScout TDR Soil Moisture Meter.

Harmonization Legislation

Lists relevant EU harmonized legislation and directives.

Safety of IT Equipment Standards

Lists safety standards applied to IT equipment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards

Lists EMC standards applied to the device.

UK Declaration of Conformity

UK Harmonization Legislation

Lists relevant UK harmonized legislation.

UK Safety of IT Equipment Standards

Lists UK safety standards for IT equipment.

UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards

Lists UK EMC standards applied to the device.

FCC and IC Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

Details compliance with FCC rules for unintentional radiators.

Canadian ICES-003 Compliance

States compliance with Canadian digital apparatus standards.

Proper Disposal of Equipment

Warranty Information

Spectrum Technologies Field Scout TDR 250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSpectrum Technologies
ModelField Scout TDR 250
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

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