Introduction; Specifications - Decagon Devices EC-5 User Manual

EC-5 User's Manual

1. Introduction

1. Introduction
EC-5 Specifications
Measurement Time: 10ms (milliseconds)
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Accuracy: at least 0.03 m /m all soils, up to 8 dS/m
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With soil-specific calibration: ±.02 m /m (±2%)
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Resolution: 0.001 m /m VWC in mineral soils, 0.25%
in growing media
Power Requirements: 2.5VDC - 3.6VDC @ 10mA
Output: 10-40% of excitation voltage (250-1000mV at
2500mV excitation)
Operating Environment: -40 to +60 °C
Range of Measurement: 0 to saturation
Sensor dimensions: 8.9cm x 1.8cm x 0.7cm
Cable length: 5m standard, custom lengths or extension
cables are available
Connector types: 3.5 mm plug or stripped and tinned
lead wires
Data Logger Compatibility (not exclusive):
Decagon: Em5b, Em50 series loggers
Campbell Scientific: CR10X, 21X, 23X, CR1000,
CR3000, etc.
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