Quick Start Manual

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Note: Only one sensor is needed for the entire landscape. Choosing the right location to
place the sensor is important for the overall eectiveness of the Precision Soil Sensor
system.
The illustration in Figure 1 below depicts a typical residential landscape. The areas indicated
in white are suitable for the sensor, since they provide the most direct sunlight throughout
the day. Install the sensor in the site
that best meets the following
qualications:
•Withinreceivercommunication
range, up to 500’ (152m) line-of-
sight.
•Representstheover-allsoil
composition and condition.
•Thehighestelevationinthearea.
•Isatleast4’(1m)awayfromaroof
overhang, downspout, walkway,
driveway or sprinkler.
•Notcontactedbyoversprayfroma
bordering watering zone.
•Notinafootpathorspeciedplay
area.
Step 1– Site Selection
X
X
X
X
= Suitable sensor location.
Fig. 1
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