TEROS 10
Tech Specs
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Volumetric Water Content
Range
Mineral Soil Calibration: 0.0000 – 0.6400 m3/m3
Soilless Media Calibration: 0.0000 – 0.7000 m3/m3
Apparent Dielectric Permittivity (εa): 1 (air) to 80 (water)
NOTE: The VWC range is dependent on the media the sensor is calibrated to. A custom calibration will accommodate the necessary ranges for most substrates.
Resolution
0.0010 m3/m3
Accuracy
Mineral Soil Calibration: ±0.03 m³/m³ typical in mineral soils that have solution EC <8 dS/m
Soilless Media Calibration: ±0.05 m³/m³ typical in media that has a solution EC <8 dS/m
Medium Specific Calibration: ±0.01–0.02 m³/m³ in any porous medium
Apparent Dielectric Permittivity (εa): 1–40 (soil range) , ±1 εa (unitless) 40–80, 15% of measurement
Measurement Specifications
Dielectric Measurement Frequency
70 MHz
Measurement Volume
Communication Specifications
Output
1,000 – 2,500 mV
Data Logger Compatibility
Data acquisition systems capable of switched 3.0–15 VDC excitation and single-ended voltage measurement at greater than or equal to 12-bit resolution.
See compatibility chart
See compatibility chart
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Length: 5.1 cm (2.02 in)
Width: 2.4 cm (0.95 in)
Height: 7.5 cm (2.95 in)
Needle Length
5.4 cm (2.11 in)
Operating Temperature Range
Minimum: -40.00 °C
Typical: NA
Maximum: 60.00 °C
NOTE: Sensors may be used at higher temperatures under certain conditions; Contact Customer Support for assistance.
Cable Length
5 m (standard)
40 m (maximum custom cable length)
40 m (maximum custom cable length)
NOTE: Contact Customer Support if a nonstandard cable length is needed.
Cable Diameter
0.165 ± .004 (4.20 ± .10 mm) with min. jacket of .030 (.76 mm)
Connector Types
3.5-mm stereo plug connector or stripped and tinned wires
Stereo Plug Connector Diameter
3.5 mm
Conductor Gauge
22 AWG/24 AWG drain wire
Electrical and Timing Characteristics
Supply Voltage (VIN to GND)
Minimum: 3.0 VDC
Typical: NA
Maximum: 15.0 VDC
Measurement Duration
Minimum: 10 ms
Typical: NA
Maximum: NA
Other
Compliance
EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark)
2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU
EN61326-1:2013 EN55022/CISPR 22
2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU
EN61326-1:2013 EN55022/CISPR 22
EN 55011:2016/A1:2017 (GROUP 1, CLASS A-RCM mark)
GSA
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