Equitensiometer

EquitensiometerThe Equitensiometer (Equilibrium tensiometer) is a device for maintenance-free measurement of soil matric potential (suction, water availability for the plants). This device is based on

  • Product Name:Equitensiometer
  • Maunufactor:Ecomatik
  • Country:DE

Equitensiometer

The Equitensiometer (Equilibrium tensiometer) is a device for maintenance-free measurement of soil matric potential (suction, water availability for the plants). This device is based on a patented new principle and has many advantages over the normal water-filled tensiometer.


Advantages

  • Wide measurement range from 0 to -1500 kPa (compared to water filled tensiometer 0 to -85 kPa)

  • Independent measurement of soil properties

  • High accuracy: + / -10 kPa or 10%

  • Long-term stability due to a patented manufacturing technique

  • Absolute maintenance-free even under frost conditions

  • Ease of use

  • Used worldwide for more than 10 years


Applications

The Equitensiometer is suitable for stationary long-term monitoring of matric potential in soil


Data Sample

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More than 5 years continuous measurement of matric water potential with EQ15. Plot Kranzbergerforst, Technical University Munich


Available Models

  • EQ15/Basic for use in up to 40 cm depth

  • EQ15/Adapter for use from 40 cm depth


Options / Ordering Information

  • Cable extension (please specify in meters)

  • Extension pipe for EQ15/Adapter (available lengths: 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m)

  • Installation auger for EQ15/Adapter

  • Handheld

  • Data logger


Measuring parameter       Matric potential of soil

Range          0 to  –1500 kPa (0 to –15 bar)

Accuracy       Between      0 kPa and -100 kPa: ±10 kPa

Between       -100 kPa and -1500 kPa: 10%

Hysteresis            Very low, can accurately follow any changes of matric potential in soils

Use area        Monitoring of soil hydrology, plant physiology, soil water status, Irrigation control etc.

Environment        Wide ranging soil types for long periods

Interface           Input requirements: 5-15 V DC, Current consumption: max. 23 mA, Output signal: 100 -800 mV DC.

Case material       Stainless steel

Dimensions and weight         Length x width x thickness = 17 cm x 4 cm x  2 cm, standard cable length: 5 m, max. Length: 100 m, weight: 350 g without cable.