Delta-T Devices WET150 Sensor User Guide

User Guide for Delta-T Devices models including: v1.2, v.3, WET150, WET150 Sensor, Sensor

WET150 Quick Start Guide v1.2

Chris Nicholl

WET150 Quick Start Guide v1.2

入门指南

WET150 多参数土壤传感器

WET150 多参数土壤传感器-北京多晶电子科技有限公司

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WET150 Quick Start Guide v.3

WET150 sensor
Quick Start Guide
Version 3.0

Getting started
Thank you for purchasing the WET150, Delta-T's robust and accurate sensor for water content, electrical conductivity and temperature. To ensure you get the most out of your sensor, we recommend the following steps:
a) Check you have all the equipment you need
For a list of accessories and additional equipment see section "System parts" (page 3).
b) Check how to connect your sensor
See section "Connecting your WET150" on page 4.
c) Check your sensor is properly configured for your intended use
The WET150 is highly customisable to ensure maximum effectiveness in a wide variety of applications. See section "Configuring your WET150 for use" on page 5.
d) Check the sensor can be correctly installed
See section "Installation" (page 6).
e) Review the care and maintenance requirements of your sensor
See section "Care and Maintenance" (page 6).
Features of the WET150

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System Parts

WET150 sensor

Note: the WET150 and Meter are sold together as the WET150 kit with a dedicated Quick Start
Guide*

WET150 Meter

SMSC/lw-05m 5m cable with 200mm flying leads

EXT/5w-01 EXT/5w-05 EXT/5w-10 EXT/5w-25

1, 5, 10 and 25m extension cables

GP2-STP1 sensor Network T-piece

ML/EX50 ML/EX100 extension tubes

SM-AUG-100 45mm spiral auger
* Available online via: https://delta-t.co.uk/product/wet150/#support

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Connecting your WET150
The WET150 complies with v1.3 of the SDI-12 Standard, published by the SDI-12 Support Group. As such it is compatible with a wide range of equipment. For details of how to connect it to your specific equipment, refer to your equipment's instructions on installing SDI-12 sensors.
Connections

WET150 pin 2 3 4

SMSC/lw-05m wire colour White Blue Black

Function
Power Ground
Data

IMPORTANT: before connecting the sensor to a network, the address must be set on the sensor. See section "Configuring your WET150 for use"

Cables can be joined via extension cables and T-connectors. Maximum cable lengths depend on configuration details. As an example, 200m with 10 WET150s each connected via a 5m extension cable works reliably with the GP2 Data Logger.

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Configuring your WET150 for use

SDI-12 addresses (do this before network installation)
WET150s are supplied with the default address "0", but each SDI-12 sensor must be re-assigned a unique address before connecting it to a network see instructions on
how to set addresses in the SDI-12 for GP2 User Manual or the WET150 Kit QSG.

SDI12 commands used:

Command Sensor reply

0Aa! a

Notes The sensor responds with its address (0 in this example). Cannot be used if more than one sensor is connected.
Changes the address of sensor from 0 to a

Settings for ECp and water content measurement
For pore water conductivity (ECp) and water content measurements, the WET150 contains user-configurable parameters. By default, the WET150 is shipped with generic parameters that match the generic parameters in Delta-T's WET2 sensor. We strongly recommend you review these settings. Best results will be obtained with parameters customised to your specific medium; Delta-T also supplies a list of generic parameters which give good performance for several common soils and substrates. See the WET150 User Manual for more details.

For example, here is the SDI-12 command sequence to modify the "mineral soil" ECp soil parameter:

Command

Sensor reply Notes

aXU1D?!

a -8.9

Command queries what the current ECp soil
parameter is for measurement set M1 ("Mineral soil"); the sensor replies it is -8.9

aXU1B=Z! a OK

Command tells the sensor that measurement set M1 is to be configurable.

aXU1D=2.72! a 2.72

aM1!

a<values>

Command then sets the ECp soil parameter for measurement set M1 to 2.72
Command requests a measurement using M1 (now using the custom soil parameter).

Settings configuration can be done before or after connection to the network.

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More SDI-12 commands
The WET150 supports a comprehensive set of SDI-12 commands for configuring the sensor. The WET150 SDI-12 Programmer's Guide contains full details.
Care and maintenance
Do not touch the WET150 rods or expose them to other
sources of static damage, particularly when powered up.
Ensure that connectors are clean, undamaged and properly
aligned before pushing the parts together. Screw together firmly for a water-tight seal. We do not recommend tightening with a spanner or other tool as this can lead to overtightening and damaging the o-ring seal.
Do not pull the sensor out of the soil by its cable.
Installation

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Surface installation and spot measurements
Consistent technique is critical for repeatable results. Varying how hard the sensor is inserted can alter the bulk density of the soil/substrate and cause readings to diverge.
1. Clear away any stones. Pre-form holes in very hard soils before insertion. 2. Push the WET150 into the soil, fully inserting the rods. 3. If you feel strong resistance when inserting the WET150, you have probably
hit a stone. Stop, and re-insert at a new location. Note: Partial or full burial of the WET150 will improve temperature accuracy, and reduce effects of air temperature and radiant heat.
Installing at depth
1. Auger a 45mm diameter hole, using the SM-AUG-100 (see "System Parts" section). ~10° to vertical is recommended.
2. Fit an extension tube to the WET150 remember to fit the connector and pass the cable through the extension tube first.
3. Push the WET150 into the soil, fully inserting the rods.
Alternatively
· Dig a trench and install horizontally into the wall of the trench. · Backfill carefully to avoid disturbing the sensor
Pore Water EC (ECp) accuracy
The following graph indicates the range of pore water conductivity (ECp) that can be most accurately measured by the WET150 at different soil moisture levels:

Notes: [1] The WET150 has been carefully optimised to provide accurate readings in soils and substrates - readings taken in water or air may not meet the full specification. [2] The ECp contour map is based on measurements from 30 sensors at 20°C in NPL* traceable media. Calculated ECp readings are derived from the Hilhorst equation, using the generalised "mineral" soil calibration and the default soil parameter = 4.1 * NPL is the UK's National Metrology Institute, developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards.

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Outline specifications

Volumetric Water Content

Accuracy Range
Permittivity (')
Accuracy Range

± 3% (with a calibration matching the soil / substrate)
Accurate range: 5 to 100%vol, ECb 0 to 500mS.m-1 Full range: 0 to 100%vol

± (3% of reading + 0.8 ') 1 40 for ECp 800mS.m-1

± 5% of reading

40 80 for ECp 500mS.m-1

Accurate range: 1 to 80, full range: 1 to 90

ECb (bulk conductivity)

Accuracy

± (6% + 10mS.m-1)

Range

Accurate range: 0 to 1200mS.m-1 Full range: 0 to 2000mS.m-1

Temperature (the WET150 must be buried to accurately measure soil temperature)

Accuracy

± 0.5 °C

Range

Accurate range: 0 to +40 °C

Operating specifications

± 0.7 °C
Full range: -20 to +60 °C

Power requirement 6 to 20V, ~22mA x 12ms (with short 45mA peak)

Maximum cable length
Interface

>100m (see User Manual for tested configurations) SDI-12 version 1.3

Operating range

-20 to +60°C

Environmental

IP68

Sample volume

55 x 70 mm diameter

Dimensions, weight 143 x 40 mm diameter, 77g

Please refer to the WET150 User Manual and WET150 SDI-12 Programmer's Guide for further details and important notes.

sales@delta-t.co.uk

UK Headquarters:

tech.support@delta-t.co.uk 130 Low Road,

Burwell,

tel: +44 (0) 1638 742922

Cambridge,

EU Regulatory Enquiries: Delta-T Devices Europe, Ground Floor, 71 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2,
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