Umwelt-Geräte-Technik GmbH
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Full Range Tensiometer. This manual can help you understand the Full Range
Tensiometer features.
Full Range Tensiometer by UGT covers the complete range of soil water tension relevant for plants,
that can reach up to 1500 kPa (pF 4.2) depending on the FRT version. Unlike other systems used for
this measuring range the Full Range Tensiometer doesn't determine the pressure head indirectly as a
derived variable, but via a direct pressure measurement. Even after drying out beyond the limits of the
measuring range, the measurement is continued independently as soon as the moisture increases
again. Refilling is not necessary. A further advantage compared to other measuring devices for the
complete plant relevant pressure head range is the low energy consumption (20 mA in operational
mode).
The measurement is reliable also in difficult media. Saline sites, such as in arid areas, are not a problem
as a result of the direct pressure measurement when correct calibrated.
The soil temperature is recorded as an additional parameter.
Advantages
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extended measurement range
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fast response
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maintenance free
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low power consumption
