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
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.