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Diameter Dendrometer Large – Type DD-L1
3. Safety Information
The sensor is protected from rain water, but it is not waterproof. Please do not immerse
the sensor in water.
Avoid any tension between the cable and sensor during handling and operation.
Pay attention to connections to data logger. Wrong connections will provide wrong read-
ings.
4. Installation
4.1 Cable Extension
The standard version is delivered with 5 m cable. It can be extended up to 100 m. Cable
type 4×0.25 mm
4.2 Required tools for installation and for operation
A spanner (M3), a pair of scissors .
4.3 Mounting
4.3.1 Attach the two perforated rubber belts with the single-hole-end to the two fixation bolts
at the back-side bar of the mounting frame.
4.3.2 Firmly fix the frame at the stem/branch, by tightly wrapping the rubber belts around
the stem/branch and locking them again by slipping the desired holes of the belts on
the corresponding bolts at the back-side bar.
4.3.3 Mount the two threaded rods in the suitable spaced holes of the back plate of the
frame, by using the enclosed screws and washers and tighten them using the en-
closed socket wrench.
4.3.4 Place the front part of the frame and fix it with the screws. Place the screws for the
front plate such that the sensor rod is pushed in by about 2-3 mm. When the
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with shield is recommended for extensions
Front side
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Back side
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