PlantCare Mini-Logger Operating Instructions Manual

PlantCare Mini-Logger Operating Instructions Manual

Soil moisture and soil temperature sensor

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PlantCare Mini-Logger
Soil moisture and soil temperature sensor
Operating Instructions
PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch

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  • Page 1 PlantCare Mini-Logger Soil moisture and soil temperature sensor Operating Instructions PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Data analyses with PlantCare DataViewer Moisture output in hPa suction pressure Maintenance Replacing the sensor felt Technical specifications Warranty Disclaimer Support PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 3: Introduction

     Support. www.plantcare.ch/en 9. Maintenance: we recommend replacing the felt once a year or when reinserting the sensor into the soil. PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    (Shipments from September 2012 on) Optional accessoires Data upload /download cable with Replacement tip with felt USB interface incl. 2 USB Sticks PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 5: Commissioning

     LED flashes continuously: the batteries need replacing.  The LED will not light up when the Mini-Logger is making a measurement. In a case like this, wait for about 3-4 minutes. PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Configuration File With The

    * The measurements stored in the Mini-Logger, for example in rel%, can be (after reconfiguration) read at any time for the same measurement period in hPa and vice versa. PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 7: Configuring Your Mini-Logger

     Never rotate the sensor when inserting or pulling out as this may unscrew the yellow sensor tip. PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 8: Installing A Mini-Logger Xl, Cable Version

    Use any plastic or metal rod or tube of the required length and a diameter of approx.16 mm. Plastic clamp for the Mini-Logger, cable version PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 9 The best remedy against the formation of preferred water paths is to use a piece of felt which is laid onto the substrate, so that the water drops first onto the felt and is distributed horizontally. PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 10: Downloading And Analyzing Your Data

    Mini-Loggers as well as data averages. PlantCare DataViewer analysis software can be downloaded  Support using the following link: www.plantcare.ch/en PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 11: Moisture Output In Hpa Suction Pressure

    (g/1000ml) 1462 +- 39 1257 +- 43 1295 +- 30 1305 +- 12 1280 +- 89 1372 +- 60 PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 12 German soil texture pyramid classification FAO soil texture pyramid classification (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) gray area has no significance PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    PlantCare DataViewer software (included) Sealing electronics and sensor IP67 Maintenance None Accessories Sensor tip with felt / Data upload/download cable with 2 USB Sticks PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    No liability can be assumed for any consequential damage resulting from the incorrect operation of or any malfunctioning by this product. 10. Support If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail: support@plant-care.ch PlantCare Ltd.I Sennhof 13 I CH-8332 Russikon I Switzerland I +41- 44 463 77 88 I info@plant-care.ch I www.plantcare.ch...

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