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Turf-Tec International Digital Moisture Sensor - Copyright 2011
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Turf-Tec Digital Moisture Sensor Instructions
Specifications
Construction: Plated steel and anodized aluminum.
Dimensions: 39 Inches tall (Assembled)
Read out: Meter reads 0 - 199% scale
Probes: Replaceable set of probes*
Battery: One - 9 Volt Battery
Operating Instructions
(1) Remove unit from box and attach spikes. Note there are
two different color spikes, one Blue and one Black. You
must attach one of each color to the Meter foot in order for
the unit to work correctly*.
(2) Next push adjustment button in with thumb and slide foot
to desired depth, (Each hole is in one inch increments) and
button will lock into place.
(3) Push power button to the "On" position by pressing in.
(4) Press the red “Read” button to zero out the meter.
(5) Insert probes slowly into turf. If resistance is met, DO NOT
FORCE, either move to a new location or make a
hole for the probe with a suitable tool.
(6) Press the “Read” Button.
(7) Read the digital read out and record the reading.
(8) Take several different readings to get an average
idea of moisture content at each level in the soil.
(9) Note – Pressing read each time the probe is out of
the soil will zero out the readings.
(10) After finished taking readings, be sure to turn unit off
to conserve battery life.
(11) If digital read out is faded, install a new 9 volt battery.
Correlating Readings
Remember that each soil is unique and reading for one type soil will be different from
another type soil. The best way to find out your soil moisture readings is to take a
Moisture Sensor reading at field capacity; this will tell you what the "Wet" readings are in
your particular soil type. This is accomplished by saturating the soil with your irrigation
water and taking a reading. This will give you the “High” reading. If numbers are above
100% see the calibration section. You should also measure moisture in a dry area and
this will give you your “Low” threshold. By watering until the soil reached the middle of
these two numbers will give you the best turfgrass health.