Suggested For You: Delta T Soil Moisture Kits
About Delta-T Devices
Delta-T devices pride themselves on their continuous research, development and commercialisation of high-end sensors for horticulture, irrigation, soil science and plant science. Their innovations have earned a solid global reputation as producers of high-quality and accurate products.
Introducing the Delta-T Kits
Your Instrument Choice Scientists reviews of the three Delta T’s soil moisture and nutrient content measuring kits selected covers each instrument’s features, uses and specifications. We always recommend you contact an expert scientist if you need more information, and particularly if you have a specific application in mind.
SM150 Soil Moisture Kit
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Measures |
Soil Moisture |
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Range |
Soil Moisture (0 0 to 1.0 m3.m‐3 100%) |
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Accuracy |
Soil Moisture (3% for 0 to 70% VWC) |
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Sensor Calibrations |
Recalibration advised every 3 years (depending on use) |
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Soil Calibrations |
Generalised Mineral and Organic soil calibrations are supplied |
ML3 ThetaKit
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Measures |
Soil Moisture |
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Range |
Soil Moisture (0-100% soil water content) |
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Accuracy |
Soil Moisture (±1% vol over 0 to 50% vol and 0-40°C using soil specific calibrations) |
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Sensor Calibrations |
Recalibration advised every 3 years (depending on use) |
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Soil Calibrations |
Generalised Mineral and Organic soil calibrations are supplied |
WET Kit
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Measures |
Water Content, Electrical Conductivity, Temperature, Salinity |
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Range |
Water Content(0 to 1.0 m3 .m-3), Electrical Conductivity (See table 1 below), Temperature (0 to 50°C), Salinity (0 to 300 mS.m-1) |
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Accuracy |
Water Content (± 0.03 m3 .m-3 (3%), Electrical Conductivity(See table 1 below), Temperature (± 1.5°C), Salinity |
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Sensor Calibrations |
Sensor calibrations supplied in WET Sensor EEPROM. Recalibration advised every 3 years (depending on use). |
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Soil Calibrations |
Generalised mineral, organic, sand and clay calibrations are supplied, specialist calibrations are available for horticultural substrates. Contact us for more information on specific calibrations. |
Table 1 Pore water conductivity accuracy and range for the WET kit
The Last Word
A decision to choose any one of the all-inclusive Delta T soil moisture monitoring kits reviewed by our scientists will ensure your soil moisture testing is a “plug and play”, efficient, trouble-free experience; AND you will have the vast majority of applications you could encounter sorted.
For everything else, your Instrument Choice team is always at your service to make sure your choice of kit is the right one, help you get started, and support you if you encounter unique challenges in the field.
For more information on Delta T Soil Moisture Kits, or to speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist. Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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