METER TEROS 54 Soil Water Content Profile User Manual

METER TEROS 54 Soil Water Content Profile

Product Information

The TEROS 54 is an instrument designed to measure soil moisture. It is used to control the exchange of water and heat energy between the land surface and the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration. The sensor is manufactured, tested, calibrated, and repaired in-house, and comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. It is recommended to use the latest versions of METER software and firmware for the computer or mobile device, products, and sensors.

Soil Water Content Profile Support

If you have any questions or problems with your TEROS 54, you can contact the support team. They can be reached via email or phone:

• North America:
  • Email: support.environment@metergroup.com
  • Phone: +1.509.332.5600
• Europe:
  • Email: support.europe@metergroup.com
  • Phone: +49 89 12 66 52 0

Preparation

• Before installing the TEROS 54, confirm that all components are intact. You will need dedicated accessories and tools, which are available from METER. In addition, you will need PVC casing or flexible conduit to protect cables, and a level.
• Determine the desired installation location and choose the best installation method. Please note that the slide hammer is quite loud when being used and also has the chance of pinching fingers. It is recommended to wear proper ear protection to prevent hearing damage and gloves to protect hands from injury when using the slide hammer for TEROS 54 probe installation. METER recommends conducting a system check with a logger prior to installation.
  To read the full TEROS 54 User Manual, visit metergroup.com/teros54support.

Installation

Follow these steps to install the TEROS 54:

1. Prepare Hole: Conduct a system check before going to the field. Auger a vertical hole with the auger. Auger to the desired depth (maximum of 70 cm) in steps to avoid soil compaction. Insert the TEROS 54 probe into the borehole firmly, but carefully.
2. Insert Probe: Insert the tip of the TEROS 54 into the center of the borehole. Push the probe into the borehole only if the soil allows it to slide in easily. If it doesn’t go in when pushed, use the slide hammer.
3. Check Sensor and Protect Cables: Plug the probe into the data logger and use the SCAN function in the software to do a quick check of sensor operation. Secure and protect cables with PVC casing or flexible conduit and backfill the trench or hole.
4. Plug Sensor In and Configure Logger: Use data logger software to apply appropriate settings to the sensors plugged into each data logger port.

The port configuration is as follows:

| (+)| (-)| (+)
---|---|---|---
Port 1| | |
Port 2| | |
Port 3| | |
Port 4| | |
Port 5| | |
Port 6| | |

SUPPORT

Have a question or problem? Our support team can help.
We manufacture, test, calibrate, and repair every instrument in house. Our scientists and technicians use the instruments every day in our product testing lab. No matter what your question is, we have someone who can help you answer it.

• NORTH AMERICA
  • Email: support.environment@metergroup.com
  • Phone: +1.509.332.5600
• EUROPE
  • Email: support.europe@metergroup.com
  • Phone: +49 89 12 66 52 0

Preparation

• Confirm TEROS 54 components are intact. For installation, dedicated accessories and ools are required and available from METER. PVC casing or flexible conduit (to protect cables) and a level are also needed.

• Determine the desired installation location and choose the best installation method.
  CAUTION
  The slide hammer is quite loud when being used and also has the chance of pinching fingers. Please wear proper ear protection to prevent hearing damage and wear gloves to protect hands from injury when using the slide hammer for TEROS 54 probe installation.

• METER recommends conducting a system check with a logger prior to installation.

• Read the full TEROS 54 User Manual at metergroup.com/teros54-support. All products have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

What is soil moisture?
Soil moisture is a key variable in controlling the exchange of water and heat energy between the land surface and the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration. Learn more at metergroup.com.

ATTENTION

• For best results, use the latest versions of METER software and firmware for the computer or mobile device, products, and sensors. Please use the software Help menu to find updates. Consult the sensor user manual for more troubleshooting tips.
• Go to metergroup.com/environment/downloads/ to find the current software or firmware version for the data logger being used.

Installation

1. Prepare Hole
   • Conduct a system check before going to the field.
   • Auger a verticle hole with the auger. Auger to the desired depth (maximum of 70 cm) in steps to avoid soil compaction.
   • Insert the TEROS 54 probe into the borehole firmly, but carefully.
2. Insert Probe
   • Insert the tip of the TEROS 54 into the center of the borehole.
   • Push the probe into the borehole only if the soil allows it to slide in easily. If it doesn’t go in when pushed, use the slide hammer
   • Place the slide hammer on top of the probe head, raise the weight, and drop the weight until the head is level with the soil.
3. Check Sensor and Protect Cables
   • Plug the probe into the data logger and use the SCAN function in the software to do a quick check of sensor operation.
   • Secure and protect cables with PVC casing or flexible conduit and backfill the trench or hole.
4. Plug Sensor In and Configure Logger
   Use data logger software to apply appropriate settings to the sensors plugged into each data logger port.

References

• METER Group
• Meter Environment Downloads | METER Group, Inc. USA
• Home of METER | METER Group, Inc. USA

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