Introduction - METER HYPROP 2 Application Note

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing HYPROP 2 and VARIOS from METER Group. The HYPROP/VARIOS
Connector will optimize use of the HYPROP 2 and VARIOS systems. This application
note includes information for using the HYPROP/VARIOS Connector for multiple
measurements from one soil sample as well as soil sample preparation, measuring, and
postprocessing information.
Also included in this application note are LABROS SoilView Software configuration
instructions and LABROS SoilView-Analysis evaluation steps. Complete user manuals for
LABROS SoilView and SoilView-Analysis, and both devices are available on the METER
website HYPROP 2 (meter.ly/hyprop-support) and VARIOS (meter.ly/varios-support)
support pages.
HYPROP 2 is a measuring system for water retention function and hydraulic conductivity as a
function of the water tension and water content of soil samples.
VARIOS is an automated measurement and evaluation lab system for determining thermal
conductivity as a function of water content of soil samples and other materials.
HYPROP/VARIOS Connector is a toolset for combining both measurement systems and
enabling the determination and evaluation of all parameters on one soil sample at the
same time.
METER Group GmbH offers a warranty for material and production defects for these
accessories in accordance with locally applicable legal provisions for a maximum of
12 months. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, unauthorized servicing,
or circumstances beyond METER's control. The warranty includes replacement or repair and
packing but excludes shipping expenses. Please contact METER or our representative before
returning equipment. Place of fulfillment is Mettlacher Straße 8, Munich, Germany.
HYPROP/VARIOS CONNECTOR SET
Prior to use, verify the items arrived in good condition.
• 1 HYPROP auger guide with marking
• 1 VARIOS installation tool
• 1 soil sampling ring lid with intentional cut
The HYPROP/VARIOS Connector set provides all the equipment needed to combine
HYPROP 2 and VARIOS measurements. Please note that the devices and accessories needed
for HYPROP 2 and VARIOS measurements are included in the respective sets of the devices.
Please refer to the HYPROP User Manual (meter.ly/hyprop-um)and the VARIOS User Manual
(meter.ly/varios-um)for correct device and accessory use.
INSTALLATION SET
• 1 VARIOS installation tool
• 1 soil sampling ring lid with intentional cut
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