The SoilVue™10 is a soil water content profile sensor powered by Campbell TrueWave™TDR technology. This soil moisture, electrical conductivity, and temperature profile sensor was developed with environmental researchers and environmental monitoring networks in mind. The SoilVue 10 represents several exciting advancements in in-situ soil measurement that should make this an extremely compelling option for anyone in these applications who needs to make multiple measurements in a profile.
Campbell Scientific’s proprietary TrueWave TDR technology combines a best-in-class rise time with an advanced waveform analysis technique to determine the true travel time of a high-frequency pulse. This process achieves a high-resolution, smooth signal for measurements that are defensible and can be universally compared with other TDR measurements. Not all TDR-based sensors perform equally well.
Benefits and Features
Measures VWC, permittivity, EC, and temperature
Six or nine depths measured with one sensor
Quick and low-impact installation
Digital output is compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
Designed for long-term outdoor operation
TrueWave TDR technology is proven and trusted
| Measurements Made | Volumetric water content (VWC), permittivity, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40° to +60°C |
| Maximum Installation Torque | 54 N m (40 ft⋅lb) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 9 to 36 Vdc |
| Diameter |
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| Maximum Cable Length | 304.8 m (1,000 ft) |
| Length | 0.55 m/1.05 m (21.5 in./41.2 in.) depending on the option ordered |
| Weight | 1.9 kg/3.6 kg (4.2 lb/7.9 lb) depending on the option ordered |
Current Drain | |
| Active | ~64 mA (@ 12 Vdc) |
| Quiescent | ~1.5 mA (@ 12 Vdc) |
Measurement Depths | |
| 0.5 m Option | 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 cm (2, 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 in.) |
| 1 m Option | 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, and 100 cm (2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, and 40 in.) |
Electrical Conductivity | |
| Range | 0 to 10 dS/m |
| Accuracy |
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Relative Dielectric Permittivity | |
| Range | 1 to 80 |
| Accuracy | ±1 permittivity unit (between 4 and 42 permittivity) |
Volumetric Water Content | |
| Range | 0 to 100% |
| Water Content Accuracy | ±1.5% typical with most soils Soils with high organic matter (> 12% soil organic carbon) or high clay content (> 45% clay) may need a soil-specific calibration due to the dispersive nature of these materials. |
Soil Temperature | |
| Accuracy | ± 0.15°C (between -30° and +40°C) |
