Appendix B: Site Selection And Earth Installation - Toro Precision Soil Sensor Manual

Appendix B: Site Selection and Earth Installation

Site Selection
Choosing the right location for the sensor is important for the
overall effectiveness of the Precision Soil Sensor system.
The below graphic represents a typical residential landscape. 'X'
indicate good locations for sensor placement.
X
X
= good sensor location
For your garden, make sure the site selected is:
• representative of the overall soil type and condition
• the highest elevation
• not over a septic tank or drain field
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• well within receiver communication range
(500' line-of-sight)
• at least 4 feet away from a driveway, roof overhang or
downspout
• not in a footpath or recreational area
• not exposed to overspray from nearby watering zones
Earth Installation
1. Move the sensor to the proposed installation site.
Signal strength is indicated by the LED color as follows:
X
Green = Excellent
Yellow = Acceptable
Red = Not Acceptable -
Relocate Sensor
X
2. Thoroughly irrigate the
sensor location and surrounding landscape area. This step
is crucial to establish the "100%" moisture level for sensor
calibration.
3. Trim the grass close to ground level where the sensor will
be placed.
LED Signal
Indicator