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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction.............................................................................................. 1
2. Operation ...................................................................................................2
2.1 Installation ................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Overview ..........................................................................................2
2.1.2 Installation Methods........................................................................6
2.2 Connecting............................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Connect to METER Data Logger...................................................... 12
2.2.2 Connect to Non-METER Data Logger.............................................. 12
2.3 Communication ....................................................................................... 14
2.4 Removal................................................................................................... 15
3. System....................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Specifications.......................................................................................... 20
3.2 Components ............................................................................................ 24
3.3 Theory...................................................................................................... 27
3.3.1 Volumetric Water Content.............................................................. 27
3.3.2 Temperature .................................................................................. 27
4. Service....................................................................................................... 28
4.1 Calibration ............................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Mineral Soils.................................................................................. 28
4.1.2 Apparent Dielectric Permittivity .................................................... 29
4.2 Maintenance............................................................................................ 29
4.3 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 29
4.4 Customer Support.................................................................................... 31
4.5 Terms and Conditions .............................................................................. 31
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