Vaisala AWS310 User Manual

EC‑5 can be oriented in any direction. However, orienting the flat side perpendicular to the
surface of the soil minimizes the eects on downward water movement.
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Installing EC‑5 Close to Ground Surface (page 186)
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Installing EC‑5 Deep in Ground (page 186)
15.4.1 Installing EC‑5 Close to Ground Surface
1. Cut a pilot hole in the soil using a shovel or flat blade that is approximately the
thickness of the probe.
2. Saturate the hole with water.
3. Remove the plastic cover from the sensor tip.
4. Insert the sensor in the soil at the desired position.
• Make sure that the probe is oriented so that the
flat side is perpendicular to the
surface of the soil.
• Make sure that the entire length of the probe is covered.
5. Insert the shovel again into the soil approximately 5 cm (2 in) away from the probe, and
gently force soil toward the probe to provide good contact between the probe and the
soil.
6. Pull the sensor cable close to the weather station enclosure.
7. Lead the sensor cable through the
flange at the bottom of the enclosure.
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Connecting Sensor and Device Cables (page 218)
15.4.2
Installing EC‑5 Deep in Ground
1. Excavate down to the level you wish to measure.
2. In the exposed wall, cut a pilot hole using a shovel or flat blade that is approximately
the thickness of the probe.
3. Saturate the pilot hole with water.
4. Remove the plastic cover from the sensor tip.
5. Insert the sensor or sensors.
6. With a shovel or blade approximately 5 cm (2 in) away from the probe, squeeze the soil
onto the probe. This improves the soil-to-probe contact.
7. Fill the hole with soil, preserving the original soil
profile and compaction.
8. Pull the sensor cable close to the weather station enclosure.
9. Lead the sensor cable through the
flange at the bottom of the enclosure.
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Vaisala AWS310 Specifications

General

Brand	Vaisala
Model	AWS310
Category	Weather Station
Language	English