Heat Pulse Sap Flow Sensor 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Ecomatik Heat pulse sap flow (SF-HP) sensor. This is a precise sensor for continuous measurements of water flux, i.e. xylem sap flow velocity, in a plant stem or branch, under both indoor and outdoor conditions.
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If required, we supply all users who, in addition to sensors, also obtain data acquisition systems (data loggers and/or multi-interfaces) from Ecomatik, with measurement programs that calculate the results of all three approaches HRM, MHR and Tmax.
4. Sensor design In order to meet different requirements, ECOMATIK supplies Heat Pulse sap flow sensors in 3 different configurations: N3D1, N3D2, N3D3 as standard. Other configurations are available on request. Table 1 gives an overview of the 3 models.
Heat Pulse Sap Flow Sensor 5. Scope of delivery 5.1 Sensor As shown below, the HP sensor consists of: 1x Sensor with 1 m cable and water proof connecter. 1x 4 m cable with water proof connector. 3x Reflective insulation shield of aluminum. Heat Pulse Sap Flow Sensor 5.2 Heater control board The heater control board is used to precisely control heat pulse power applied to up to 4...
6. Installation 6.1 Required tools for installation and for operation Tools In addition to the installation kit supplied by ECOMATIK, the following components are required to correctly install and operate the HP sensor. For installation: cordless hand drill, Cable ties, possibly cable protection tube...
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7. Connection to data logger The sensor cable contains up to 10 wires, their functions and connection to the logger are listed in the table. Table 2 Sensor cables and their connection Core Connecting to N3D1 N3D2 N3D3 ✓ ✓ ✓ White Heater + Heater board H ✓...
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The heater is supplied with 12 V DC. Switching on and off can be done either directly via the heater board or via the logger. The heating time and power consumption are shown in the table 3. Table 3 Power supply for heater Sensor Type N3D1 N3D2 N3D3 Heater Resistance (Ohm) ca. 16 ca.
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