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- Page 1 SWM 5000 Instruction manual STEP Systems GmbH * Duisburger Str. 44 * D-90451 Nürnberg Tel: +49 (0) 911-9626050 * www.stepsystems.de info@stepsystems.de Printed in Germany 2019 All rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SWM 5000 Content Technical data ................2 General information ..............5 2.1. Safety information ..............5 2.1.1. Use of hazard information ..........6 2.1.2. Precautionary labels ............6 2.2. Product overview..............7 Starting ..................9 3.1. Display ................. 10 3.2. -
Page 3: Technical Data
SWM 5000 1. Technical data Subject to modification! Measuring unit SWM 5000 0 – 99.9 Vol.-% soil moisture Measuring range 0 – 60.0 °C soil temperature Operation 4 keys: ON / OFF, MODE, SELECT, OK Housing splash-proof according to IP40, EN60529... - Page 4 SWP 5000-1 with 1 sensor for moisture + temp. SWP 5000-3 with 3 sensors for moisture + temp. Signal-LED in the keypad, for indication of Bluetooth connection between cell phone and SWM 5000 Smartphone Connection via Bluetooth, automatic pairing, range operation 10m, parallel operation to the SWM, data retrieval from the SWM, control functions, data storage.
- Page 5 SWM 5000 Calibration together with measuring unit SWM 5000 Zero point together with measuring unit SWM 5000 Temperature Measuring range 0.0 to +60.0 °C Resolution 0.1 % Accuracy 0.5 % absolute Storage temperature -20 to +80 °C Measuring temperature 0.0 to 60.0 °C...
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Page 6: General Information
SWM 5000 2. General information The contents of this manual were carefully verified and have been compiled to the best of our knowledge. However, the Manufacturer does not accept liability for possibly contained statements in this manual. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. -
Page 7: Use Of Hazard Information
SWM 5000 2.1.1. Use of hazard information DANGER Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Product Overview
"SWM Companion" app. The SWM 5000 can be operated either on the unit via keyboard and display, or by the smartphone or in parallel of both. The soil moisture is determined by means of the Frequency Domain Reflectometry (FDR). This method uses the property of the water to change the value of an electrical capacitor relatively linearly and thus the frequency of a high-frequency oscillator. - Page 9 SWM 5000 Handheld unit SWM 5000 A = Display D = Battery holder B = Keypad with LED E = Battery cover C = 5-pin plug for the probe F = 9V battery Probe SWP 5000-1 for manual measurement Probe with holder...
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Page 10: Starting
Connect the 5-pin plug of the probe SWP 5000 to the socket of the SWM 5000 handheld unit and fix the bayonet catch by turning it. Now plug the SWM 5000 unit into the provided holder on the SWP 5000 probe, making sure that the lower retaining clip is guided through the plastic strap of the SWM 5000 housing. -
Page 11: Display
SWM 5000 3.1. Display The instrument is switched on with the ON / OFF key. For 3s, the following greeting appears: SWM 5000 Name of the instrument V1.19 - Bluetooth Software version STEP Systems GmbH Manufacturer www.stepsystems.de Website Made in Germany... -
Page 12: Keypad
SWM 5000 3.2. Keypad 3.2.1. Key ON / OFF With ON / OFF the meter is switched on. Upon prolonged pressing, the greeting is shown for a corresponding length of time, e.g. to read the information without haste. The measuring instrument can be switched off again at any time with the same key, e.g. - Page 13 SWM 5000 MODE 2: CALIBRATION Calibration is always required after replacement of the instrument or probe or after prolonged use. Select with SELECT or continue with MODE 3 As instructed, hold the probe in the air and start with OK...
- Page 14 SWM 5000 DATALOGGER switch OFF (manual measurement): Select with SELECT or continue with MODE 4 Press "-" to "manually" switch and start with OK Afterwards the unit returns to the standby mode with the following display and automatically turns off after 30s (Time...
- Page 15 SWM 5000 The instrument returns to the standby mode MODE 6: DATE / TIME Date (including leap years) and time (24h format) are controlled by a built-in clock. Time is always displayed in the middle of the status line. As long as a battery is installed, the clock continues to run.
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Page 16: Key Ok
SWM 5000 The instrument returns to the standby position and displays now all menus in the language selected 3.2.3. Key OK With OK, a measuring process is started, regardless of whether the data or “automat." logger was to "manually” (see MODE 3). -
Page 17: Connection With Smartphone
SWM 5000 4. Connection with smartphone To connect the SWM 5000 to your smartphone, please follow the steps below: Switch on the SWM 5000 basic unit, "Bluetooth OFF" appears on the display Call the app "SWM Companion" (if not already installed on the... -
Page 18: Operation
SWM 5000 5. Operation 5.1. Mobile measurement of soil moisture Connect the SWP 5000-1 probe to the 5-pin socket on the underside of the unit and tighten the bayonet catch. Switch on the instrument. After 3s, the display shows the waiting position. -
Page 19: Stationary Measurement Of Soil Moisture
(air gap formation!). NOTE: Be sure the SWM 5000 is not exposed to bad weather conditions such as rainfall during the measurement period, which may damage the instrument! Switch on the instrument. -
Page 20: Video How-To-Use
Clean and dry the probe with a piece of cloth before setting the zero point or before re-calibrating. Further measurements can then be carried out immediately. 6. Video HOW-TO-USE Scan the QR code below to watch the video manual on smartphone or tablet. YouTube: STEP Systems GmbH...
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