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    Soil sensorRecommended Installation Methods for Soil Sensor Main Units

    Interface

    Sensor main unit size 132.5 × 27 × 16.2 mm
    Top surface
    (EC electrode surface)
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    Bottom surface
    (V-groove surface)
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    Range of Measurement Effect

    Sensors are able to measure volumetric water content (VWC) and pore EC in soil for a range of 7 cm to either side, and 7 cm downward.

    • Install sensors with the EC sensor (the nine-electrode side) facing up, and the water content sensor facing down.
    • Install each sensor such that the surface of the EC sensor is at the desired depth below the ground surface.
    • Sensors continue to function in the soil after they are installed, even with irrigation, making it possible to obtain measurement data in real time.
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    Precautions for Installation

    • Make sure to install horizontally with the EC electrodes facing up and the moisture sensor (V-groove) facing down.
    • Do not insert vertically or at an angle.
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    Video of the Recommended Installation Methods

    Learn about how to install soil sensors and what to keep in mind when installing the soil sensors. The video can be useful as reference when installing soil sensors in farm fields.

    Video on how to effectively use soil sensors, including the evaluation system:

    Yokoyama Shokai Yoko Live - YouTube

    Recommended Installation Method

    When you want to install the soil sensor in a shallow area of soft soil

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    Dig a hole for the sensor.
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    Insert the entire sensor horizontally into the sidewall of the hole with the EC electrodes facing up and then secure it in place.
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    Fill in the hole.
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    Note
    If the field has ridges, thrust the sensor into a ridge from the side.

    When you want to install the soil sensor in a shallow area of hard soil

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    Dig a hole for the sensor and sift fine soil into the hole.
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    Firmly press the V-groove of the sensor into the soil and rub it back and forth. In this way, firmly press the groove into the fine soil.
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    Secure the sensor in place by pushing it forward.
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    With the sensor secured in place, sift fine soil on top of the EC electrodes until they are covered.
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    After covering the sensor with some fine soil, mix in soil from the surroundings and continue covering the sensor until it is fully buried.

    When you want to install the soil sensor in a deep area of hard soil

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    Dig a vertical hole.
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    Dig a horizontal hole at the target depth. Dig deep enough that the V-groove at the bottom of the sensor is completely buried.
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    Line the bottom of the hole with sifted soil.
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    Set the sensor in place and insert it so that soil fills the V-groove at the bottom.
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    Push the sensor in while sifting soil on top of the nine electrodes to bury them. Fill in the vertical hole.
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    Note
    If you want to install the soil sensor in a deep area of soft soil, dig a hole vertically and then thrust it into the side.

    Advanced Application: Three-dimensional distribution measurement also possible

    The moisture content and EC values in the soil are three-dimensionally distributed from the irrigation tube position.
    Three-dimensional distribution measurement of soil conditions is possible by arranging the sensor positions with comprehensive consideration of factors such as the type of crop and positioning of the irrigation tube and seedlings.

    • Image 1 of three-dimensional distribution measurement
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    Frequently Asked Questions About Installation

    Introductory Document and Datasheet Download

    You can download an introductory document and datasheet. The introductory document summarizes the detailed strengths of soil sensors and demonstration experiment examples. The datasheet describes the detailed uses of these soil sensors.

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