UMS T5 - Page 3

Introduction
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4.4 Storage 33
5 Protecting the measuring site 33
5.1 Theft and vandalism 33
5.2 Cable protection 33
5.3 Frost 33
6 Useful notes 34
6.1 Extended measuring range 34
6.1.1 The bubble point of the porous cup 34
6.1.2 The vapour pressure of water 34
6.1.3 Boiling retardation: 35
6.2 Maximum measuring range and data interpretation 36
6.3 Temperature influences during measurements 38
6.4 Vapour pressure influence on pF/WC 38
6.5 Osmotic effect 39
7 Troubleshooting 39
8 Appendix 40
8.1 Technical specifications 40
8.2 Wiring configuration 41
8.3 Accessories 42
8.3.1 Connecting and extension cables 42
8.3.2 Handheld measuring device 43
8.3.3 Tensiometer loggers 43
8.3.4 TV-batt power supply 44
8.3.5 T5 auger kit 44
8.3.6 T5-case 44
8.4 Units for soil water and matrix potentials 45
8.5 Index 46
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