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Process summary
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Process summary
1. Preparation of sample and hardware
1.1. Fill HYPROP sensor unit(s) and Tensiometer shafts
1.2. Take samples with soil sampling rings
1.3. Saturate the soil samples
1.4. Drill the holes for the Tensiometer shafts
1.5. Place the sampling ring on the sensor unit
1.6. Connect the sensor unit to the PC
1.7. Connect the scale to the PC
2.
Configuration of the tensioVIEW software
2.1. Add the scale
2.2. Define your measuring campaign
2.3. Select file and sample name(s)
2.4. Optionally select units and intervals
2.5. Optionally enter initial water content or select „automatically"
2.6. Select model and soil type
3.
Execute the measurement campaign
3.1. Start the measurement, data is stored from this point
3.2. Wait for constant starting conditions
3.3. Set the starting line as soon as tension readings are constant
3.4. Weigh the samples in intervals, every 12 to 48 hours depending
on soil type
3.5. When one of the Tensiometers runs dry make the final weighing
and stop the campaign
4.
Evaluation
4.1. Determine the dry weight and enter it into the „Dry weight" input
box
4.2. Set the stop line to the point just before the first Tensiometer
runs dry
4.3. Fit
5.
Data export
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