CS616

30 cm Water Content Reflectometer
CS616

CS616

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30 cm Water Content Reflectometer

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Model:
CS616
Item Number:
45051
Warranty:
1 year
Lead time:
14 days

Overview

Water Content Reflectometer (0 to +70C)**

The CS616 measures the volumetric water content (VWC) of porous media (such as soil) from 0% to saturation. The probe outputs a megahertz oscillation frequency, which is scaled down and easily read by a Campbell Scientific data logger.

Key Advantages

High Accuracy and Precision
Designed for long-term monitoring

Technical Description

The CS616 is comprised of two 30-cm-long stainless-steel rods connected to the measurement electronics. The circuit board is encapsulated in epoxy, and a shielded four-conductor cable is connected to the circuit board to supply power, enable the probe, and monitor the output.

The CS616 uses the time-domain measurement method to measure VWC; a reflectometer (cable tester) such as the TDR200 is not required. This method consists of the CS616 generating an electromagnetic pulse. The elapsed travel time and pulse reflection are then measured and used to calculate soil volumetric water content.

Response Characteristics

The signal propagating along the parallel rods of the CS616 is attenuated by free ions in the soil solution and conductive constituents of the soil mineral fraction. In most applications, the attenuation is not enough to affect the CS616 response to changing water content, and the response is well described by the standard calibration. However, in soil with relatively high soil electrical conductivity levels, compacted soils, or soils with high clay content, the calibration should be adjusted for the specific medium. Guidance for making these adjustments is provided in the instruction manual.

Benefits

  • Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
  • High accuracy and high precision
  • Fast response time
  • Designed for long-term unattended water content monitoring
  • Compatible with AM16/32-series multiplexers, allowing measurement of multiple sensors
  • Probe rods can be inserted from the surface or buried at any orientation to the surface.

Specifications

Measurements Made
Volumetric water content (VWC) of porous media (such as soil)
Measurement Range
0% to saturation
Water Content Accuracy
±2.5% VWC

(using standard calibration with bulk EC of ≤ 0.5 dS m-1, bulk density of ≤ 1.55 g cm-3, and measurement range of 0% to 50% VWC)

Required Equipment
Measurement system
Soil Suitability
Long rods and lower frequency are well-suited for soft soil with low electrical conductivity (< 2 dS/m).
Rods
Not replaceable
Sensors
Not interchangeable
Operating Temperature Range
0° to +70°C
Probe-to-Probe Variability
±0.5% VWC in dry soil, ±1.5% VWC in typical saturated soil
Precision
Better than 0.1% VWC
Resolution
0.1% VWC
Output
±0.7 V square wave

(with frequency dependent on water content)

Current Drain
65 mA @ 12 Vdc

(when enabled)

Current Drain
45 μA

(quiescent typical)

Power Supply Voltage
5 Vdc minimum; 18 Vdc maximum
Enable Voltage
4 Vdc minimum; 18 Vdc maximum
Electromagnetic
CE compliant

(Meets EN61326 requirements for protection against electrostatic discharge.)

Rod Spacing
32 mm

(1.3 in.)

Rod Diameter
3.2 mm

(0.13 in.)

Rod Length
300 mm

(11.8 in.)

Probe Head Dimensions
85 x 63 x 18 mm

(3.3 x 2.5 x 0.7 in.)

Cable Weight
35 g per m

(0.38 oz per ft)

Weight
280 g

(9.9 oz) without cable

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