Environmental Catalogue 2014

Labcell Limited
Environmental Test
Instrumentation
Table of Contents
Soil Moisture Sensors
Volumetric Water Content
Temperature
Electrical Conductivity
Dialectric Permittivity
Water Potential
Environmental Sensors
New
DS-2 Sonic Anemometer
PYR/PAR Pyranometer
VP-3 Humidity, Temp and Pressure
Leaf Wetness Sensor
ECRN-100 Rain Gauge
Conductivity, Temp and Depth
Data Loggers and Collection Devices
ProCheck Hand-Held Readout
Em5b Analogue Data Logger
Em50 Digital/Analogue Data Logger
Em50G Wireless Data Logger
Leaf and Canopy Measurement
SC-1 Leaf Porometer
LP-80 Ceptometer
SRS NVDI and PRI Sensors
New
Water Potential
WP4C Water Potential Meter
VSA Vapour Sorption Analyser
Thermal Properties
KD2-Pro Thermal Analyser
RK-1 Rock Sensor Package
Soil Hydraulic Conductivity
Mini Disk Infiltrometer
Labcell Contact Details
New
Soil Moisture Sensors
Features and Benefits:
Range:
Accuracy:
VWC: 0–100%.
VWC: ±3%, typical mineral
soils up to 8 dS/m.
VWC Rockwool:
±3% VWC, 0.5 to 8 dS/m.
VWC Potting soil:
±3% VWC, 3 to 14 dS/m.
VWC: 0–100%.
Apparent dielectric
permittivity (εa):
1 (air) to 50.
VWC: ±3%, typical mineral
soils up to 8 dS/m.
(εa): ±1 from εa of 2 to 10.
±15 from εa of 10 to 50.
VWC: 0–100%.
Apparent dielectric
permittivity (εa):
1 (air) to 50.
EC: 0–23 dS/m (bulk).
Temperature: -40 to 50ºC
VWC: ±3%, typical mineral
soils up to 8 dS/m.
(εa): ±1εa (unitless) from 1 to 40.
(soil range) ±15% from 40-80
Bulk EC: ±10%
Temperature: ± 1ºC
VWC: 0–100%.
Apparent dielectric
permittivity (εa):
1 (air) to 80.
Temperature: -40 to 50ºC
VWC: ±3%, typical mineral
soils up to 8 dS/m.
(εa): ±1εa (unitless) from 1 to 40.
(soil range) ±15% from 40-80
Temperature: ± 1ºC
VWC: 0–100%.
Apparent dielectric
permittivity (εa):
1 (air) to 80.
VWC: ±3%,from 0-10dS/m, user
calibration required above 10 dS/m.
(εa): ±1εa (unitless) from 1 to 40.
(soil range), ±15% from 40-80
EC: ±10% from 0 -7 dS/m
Temperature: ± 1ºC
EC-5
Volumetric Water Content.
5c
Benefits:
All purpose, least expensive soil
moisture sensor.
m
10HS
10
Volumetric Water Content,
Dielectric Permittivity.
Benefits:
Largest volume of influence
decreases effects of heterogeneity.
cm
5TE
Volumetric Water Content,
Electrical Conductivity, Dielectric
Permittivity, Temperature.
Benefits:
Manage salts and fertilisers in your
system/dependencies in your study.
5c
m
5TM
Volumetric Water Content,
Dielectric Permittivity, Temperature.
Benefits:
Include temperature dependencies
in your study.
5c
m
GS-3
5.5 cm
Volumetric Water Content,
Electrical Conductivity, Dielectric
Permittivity, Temperature.
Benefits:
Optimised for greenhouse and
nursery substrates.
EC: 0–23 dS/m (bulk).
Temperature: -40 to 50ºC
MPS-2
3c
m
Soil Matric Potential,
Temperature.
Benefits:
Maintenance free water potential
and soil temperature monitoring
measurements that do not drift
over time.
Soil water potential(Ψ):
-10 to -5000kPa
(pF 1.71 to pF 3.71).
Ψ : ±25% of reading from
-5 to -100 kPa*
Temperature: -40 to 50ºC
*Accuracy significantly improved
with custom calibration.
VWC: 0–100%.
VWC: ±6% VWC with generic calibration
for supported growing media up to 65%
VWC, above which accuracy lessens.
Increased accuracy can be achieved with
a medium specific calibration.
Temperature: -40 to 50ºC
Temperature:
,
5°C to 40°C: ±0.5°C
40°C to 80°C and -40 to 5°C: better than ±1.0°C
Temperature: ±1ºC.
MAS-1
Volumetric Water Content.
5c
m
Benefits:
4-20 Milliamp
, sensor for use with
PLC’s and irrigation controllers.
RT-1
Temperature.
Benefits:
Rugged all weather soil temperature.
Soil Moisture Sensors
Soil moisture content is highly variable. Accuracy from a single site isn't enough to run an experiment. To make good soil water
content measurements, you need research quality soil moisture probes and you need a lot of them.
Decagon's soil moisture sensors are research grade probes at a price that lets you completely characterise your site.
Plug-and-log with the Em50 line of data loggers or integrate into other logger systems (including Campbell Scientific).
Environmental Sensors
Sonic Anemometer
Pyranometer PYR/PAR Sensor
Humidity/Temp & Pressure Sensor
The DS-2 is a two dimensional sonic
anemometer that measures wind speed
and direction. It is highly accurate and
effective even at low wind speeds.
Completely waterproof and designed for
continuous outdoor use. These sensors
measure either total solar radiation (PYR)
or Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)
Accurate relative humidity readings require air
temperature readings taken at the same place
and time. The VP-3 takes both measurements
simultaneously for the best possible accuracy.
Wind Speed Range: 0-30 m/s
Wind Speed Accuracy: 0.30 m/s
Wind Speed Resolution: 0.01 m/s
PAR Range: 400 - 700 nm
PAR Accuracy: ± 5%
PAR Resolution: 2 μmol m-2 s-1
Humidity Resolution: 0.1% RH
Humidity Range: 0-100% RH
Wind Direction Range: 0-359º
Wind Direction Accuracy: ±3º
Wind Direction Resolution: 1º
PYR Spectral Range: 380 - 1120 nm
PYR Accuracy: ± 5%
PYR Measurement Range:
0 to 1,750 W m-2
Outputs: Speed, gust and direction
Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C
Temperature Range: -40°C to 80°C
Vapour Pressure Resolution: 0.01 kPa
Vapour Pressure Range: 0-47 kPa
Leaf Wetness Sensor
High-Res Rain Gauge
Conductivity, Temp & Depth Sensor
The LWS approximates the thermal
mass and radiative properties of leaves
to closely mimic the wetness state of a
real leaf. It requires no painting or user
calibration, and it can detect ice
formation as well.
The ECRN-100 has two internal tipping
spoons which make this rain gauge very
sensitive, with one tip per 0.2 mm of rain.
The CTD Sensor continuously monitors
groundwater and surface water level changes
along with conductivity and temperature.
Resolution: 0.2 mm
Collector Surface: 200 q/cm
Dimensions: 17cm x 14.2cm
Temperature
Water Depth
Range: 0-5 M or 0-10 M
Range: -40 TO 50º C
Accuracy: ±0.2% of span Accuracy: ±1º C
Resolution: 1mm (CTD-5) Resolution: 0.1º C
2mm (CTD-10)
Electrical Conductivity
Range: 0-120 dS/m
Accuracy: ±0.01dS/m
Resolution: 0.001dS/m
Measurement Speed: 10 mS
Sensor Type: Frequency Domain
Dimensions: 11.2cm x 5.8cm x .075 cm
Environmental Sensors
Decagon Devices offer a wide range of research grade environmental sensors that allow you to keep track of rainfall, wind speed
and direction, solar radiation, humidity temperature and pressure, water level and temperature and even specfic and difficult to
measure parameters such as leaf wetness and ice formation. Adding these to your soil moisture and temperature data gives you
a far broader understanding of the environment at your chosen research site.
All of these sensors are literally plug-and-log with the Em50 line of data loggers or integrate into other logger systems (including
Campbell Scientific).
Data Loggers and Readout Devices
Em5B Analogue Logger
ProCheck Readout
The Em5b is a low cost,
five-channel mini-logger. It
powers and reads the EC-5
and 10HS soil moisture
sensors, the ECRN-50 and
ECRN-100 rain gauges, and
the ECT temperature sensor.
Designed for use over the
growing season, the Em5b
runs for 5-6 months on
4 AAA-size alkaline batteries
and has 46 kB of Flash Data memory (138 days at 1 scan per
hour). The Em5b comes with ECH2O utility software for
setting up and downloading data.
Plug in the handheld ProCheck to get
a real-time reading from any Decagon
sensor. Press a button to save readings.
Each reading includes sensor type, date,
time, raw value, calibrated value, and
calibration data.
The ProCheck lets you monitor a sensor's
reading as it is installed; readout values
help you detect installation problems
(poor sensor to soil contact, air pockets,
rocks, etc.) before you repack the hole.
Data stored can be downloaded in
EXCEL format with the included ECH2O
utility software.
5,000 Readings
Data Storage:
Logging Interval:
N/A
Input Ports:
1 Channel
Sensor Compatibilty: Any Decagon Sensor
Data Storage:
Logging Interval:
Input Ports:
Sensor Compatibilty:
Em50 Digital/Analogue Logger
Em50G Wireless
Data Storage:
Battery Life:
Logging Interval:
Input Ports:
Sensor Compatibilty:
Up to 36,000 Scans
8-12 Months
5 Minutes to 24 Hours
5 Channels
Any Decagon Sensor
Simple to set up, plug and use Data Loggers
Can it really be that easy?
Yes, all Decagon Data Loggers come complete with simple to use Windows based
utility software, used to set time, date, sensor type and logging intervals. Once set
all you have to do is plug in your chosen sensors and start collecting data.
EC
CA
Cellular Logger
Similar to the Em50 the
Em50G is fully compatible
with all Decagon sensors and
is designed for all weather use.
The Em50G uses a GSM cell
modem to send stored data
to a secure server up to six
times a day. You can then
access and download the
data anywhere you have an
internet connection.
The Em50 is a self-contained data logger
built to power, read, and log data from
five sensors. All Decagon sensors work
with the Em50; no programming is
necessary. The logger itself is rated
NEMA 4, IP55 for long-term outdoor use,
and the logger will run and power its
sensors for one to three years, depending
on your measurement interval, on 5 AA
batteries.
Data Storage:
Battery Life:
Logging Interval:
Input Ports:
Sensor Compatibilty:
138 Days
1 Scan per Hour
5 Analogue Channels
EC-5, 10HS, ECT, ECRN-50 & 100
Up to 36,000 Scans
6+ Months
5 Minutes to 24 Hours
5 Channels
Any Decagon Sensor
DataTrac 3 Virtual Assistant Software
Lots of data, that's exactly what you wanted.
But how can you interpret it quickly and
meaningfully? DataTrac 3 transforms endless
columns and rows of raw data into meaningful,
EC
CA
easily-interpreted graphs. With this much data,
you can spend enormous amounts of time
scrolling through looking for answers. DataTrac 3
lets you explore your data graphically and discover
quicker answers and unexpected insights.
Leaf & Canopy Measurement
Leaf Porometer - High quality data without fans, tubes or pumps.
Steady state design makes accurate stomatal conductance measurements affordable
and practical for everyday research. Use stomatal conductance to evaluate plant water
use, quantify water stress and compare physiological response of different varieties.
Applications
Model: SC-1
• Water stress measurements
Conductance range: 0 to 1000 mmol m-2 s-1
• Variety testing & comparison
Accuracy: ±10%.
• Research on stomatal function
Units: mmol m -2s-1, m2s mol-1, s/m
• Teaching and student labs
Power: 4 AA alkaline cells
Data storage: 4095 measurements
Benefits
Operating environment: 5 to 40ºC, 10 to 90% RH
• No tubes, pumps, or fans
• Accurate steady-state measurement
• Automatic sampling mode eliminates user subjectivity
Canopy Measurement PAR/LAI.
TC
Model: LP-80
Probe length: 86.5 cm
Number of sensors: 80
Overall length: 102 cm (40.25 in)
PAR range: 0 to >2,500 μmol m-2s -1
Resolution: 1 μmol m -2s-1
Minimum spatial resolution: 1 cm
Data storage capacity: 9000 readings
Unattended logging interval:
User selectable, between 1 and 60 minutes
Instrument weight: 1.22 kg (2.7 lbs)
Power: 4 AA alkaline cells
Microcontroller dimensions:
15.8 x 9.5 x 3.3 cm (6.2 x 3.75 x 1.3 in)
Use PAR Data to estimate biomass
production without destroying the crop.
Measure photosynthetically active radiation
(PAR) and get leaf area index (LAI) values
simultaneously in real time.
Store approximately 9000 data points
manually or automatically in unattended
sampling mode.
Supplied Acessories
External PAR sensor.
2 metre cable with connector for direct
connection to the external port.
RS-232 cable.
For interfacing between your computer
and the AccuPAR.
Carrying case.
Polyethylene hardened case with custom
foam cut-outs allow the instrument and
accessories to be safely stored and carried.
3.6 kg, 11.8 x 24 x 109 cm.
Monitor the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index or the Photochemical Reflectance Index.
NDVI and PRI are calculated as the ratio between reflected and incident radiation, measured using downlooking and uplooking sensors,
respectively. Depending on ambient sky conditions, one uplooking sensor may be able to provide reference values for multiple
downlooking sensors.
Uplooking SRS sensors have a hemispherical view with Teflon diffusers providing a cosine corrected response. They should be mounted
above the canopy with an unobstructed view of the sky.
Downlooking sensors are equipped with field stops that restrict the field of view of the SRS to 20°. The field stops allow you to aim the
sensor at a specific target and exclude non-canopy elements, such as a tower infrastructure, from the field of view.
The sensor can be mounted to monitor single plants, row crops, plots or forest stands.
Using the SRS sensors it
is possible to monitor
canopy variables such as:
• Light use efficiency (LUE)
• Biomass and crop yield
• Crop and forest phenology
• Canopy growth
• Photosynthetic
performance/CO2 Uptake
Water Potential
Fast, Accurate Water Potential Measurements
Accuracy: ±0.05 MPa from 0 to -5 MPa
1% from -5 to -300 MPa
Range: -0.1 to -300 MPa
Measurement Time: 10-15 mins for
most soil samples 20 mins for plant
tissue samples
In fast mode; 5 mins (reduced accuracy)
Temperature Control: 15°C to 40°C
Sensor Type: Chilled-mirror dewpoint
Infrared temperature sensor
Operating Environment: 5°C to 40°C
Sample Dish Capacity: 7 ml
recommended (15 ml full)
Interface Cable: RS232 serial cable
Compatible Standards: ASTM D6836-07
The WP4C can be used to measure the
water potential of any porous material.
It's typically used to analyze soil, soilless
substrate, plant material, and seeds,
but it has been used to measure a
variety of unusual things, including
apples, bricks, oil and insect carapaces.
Use the WP4C to measure water
potential in 5 to 10 minutes.
Range: -0.1 to -300 MPa
Features unique to the new WP4C:
Precise Mode
Once the sample comes into equilibrium with the When run in Precise Mode, the new
vapour in WP4C's sealed chamber, the instrument WP4C checks to make sure the sample
finds relative humidity using the chilled mirror
has fully come to equilibrium before
method. A tiny mirror in the chamber is chilled
displaying a final reading.
until dew just starts to form on it. At the dewpoint Improved Sample Chamber
the WP4C measures the mirror and sample
The WP4C's new nickel Teflon sample
temperature with 0.001°C accuracy. This allows
chamber coating is hydrophobic.
the WP4C to deliver water potential readings with Less water absorption in the sample
unparalleled accuracy.
chamber means faster equilibrium.
Create Static and Dynamic Isotherms Automatically
Benefits
Fast expansive soil characterisation.
Rapid SWCC generation.
25
Isotherm generated by the VSA
Bentonite
Palouse B
WATER CONTENT (g/100g)
Water Potential Range: -10 to -475 MPa
Accuracy: ±1 MPa, or ± 1%
Isotherm Methods: Dynamic Dewpoint
Isotherm (DDI) & Static (DVS)
External Gas: Not needed
Computer Interface: USB
Mass Resolution: ±0.1 mg
Water Reservoir: 20ml
Sample Cup Volume: 10cc
Sample Weight: 500 to 5,000mg
Temp Stability: ±0.1 °C
Temperature: 15°C to 60 °C
(sample chamber temperature;
sample temperature is measured
separately and may vary)
The Vapour Sorption Analyzer (VSA) brings click-and-read
efficiency to soil water characteristic curves (SWCC).
In 24 to 48 hours, the VSA generates curves with up to
200 data points (water potential vs. water content)
for both adsorption and desorption.
The VSA works in the dry (-10 to -475 MPa)
range. You can create automated soil
water characteristic curves and
generate all the correlations with clay
activity, surface area and swelling potential.
With the new static feature, you can hold
humidity constant and look at the way
soil takes up water into its crystal
structure (2:1 clays) and monitor
water content change over time.
20
NM Clay
Walla Walla
Royal
15
L-soil
10
5
-500
-400
-300
-200
WATER POTENTIAL (Mpa)
-100
0
0
Thermal Properties Meter
Model Heat Movement
Measure heat transfer in the soil plant atmosphere
continuum with the KD2 Pro Thermal Properties
Analyser. The KD2 Pro has three interchangeable
sensors which measure thermal conductivity,
thermal diffusivity and specific heat (heat capacity)
along with data storage capabilities and an
automatic data collection mode.
Accuracy: ± 5 to ± 10% Conductivity/Resistivity
Ranges: K: 0.02 to 4 Wm-1 C-1 , D: 0.1 to 1.0 mm2s-1,
R: 0.5 to 50 mC W-1, C: 0.5 to 4 MJ m-3 C-1
Data storage: 4095 readings
Environment: –50 to 150°C
Case size: 15.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm
Power: 4 AA Batteries
Cable: 1 m
Features:
Heated needle technology
Requires no calibration
Displays in engineering units
Small needle minimises soil disturbance
KD2-Pro is supplied with:
KS-1
6 cm needle length
Thermal conductivity of liquids.
SH-1
3 cm dual needle length
3 parameters: thermal conductivity,
thermal diffudivity and specific heat.
RK-1
The KD2-Pro is a fully portable field and lab
thermal properties analyser. It uses the transient
line heat source method to measure thermal
diffusivity, specific heat (heat capacity), thermal
conductivity and thermal resistivity.
Sophisticated data analysis is based on 30+
years of research experience on heat and mass
transfer in soils and other porous materials.
Complies with ASTM, IEEE, SSSA Standards.
New - Optional Sensor
6 cm needle length
Thermal conductivity/resistivity; for use
with stone or cement samples (see below).
KS-1 Thermal Conductivity/Resistivity sensor
(for liquids)
TR-1 Thermal Conductivity/Resistivity sensor
(for solids)
SH-1 Dual-needle Thermal Properties sensor
User's manual
Pelican carrying case
Readout stand
Performance verification standards
Thermal grease
Drill bit for drilling pilot holes in materials
Concrete pilot pin
KD2-Pro download utility
RS232 cable
TR-1
10 cm needle length
Thermal conductivity or thermal resistivity
of soil or porus materials.
ASTM and IEEE compliant.
New RK-1 Sensor Package
The RK-1 Rock Sensor package for the KD2 Pro adds increased functionality for measuring
hard materials like rock and concrete. Until now, good measurements in very hard
materials have not been possible. Using the same technology as other KD2 Pro sensors,
the RK-1's larger size allows the use of a 5/32nd inch rotary hammer drill bit to easily
create a properly sized pilot hole. Simply coat
the RK-1 with some thermal grease, insert
and measure.
RK-1 Specifications:
Accuracy: ±10% from 0.2 - 6 W/(m.K)
±0.02 W/(m.K) from 0.1 to 0.2 W/(m.K)
Range: 0.10 to 6 W/(m.K) (thermal conductivity)
17 to 1000 ºC . cm/W (thermal resistivity)
Measurement Speed: 10 minute read time
Size: 3.96 mm diameter x 60 mm long
Operating environment of sensor: -50 to 150°C
Cable Length: 0.8 m
KD2-Pro Firmware: KP1.23.2 or greater
RK-1 Kit is supplied with:
RK-1 Thermal Conductivity/Resistivity sensor
User's manual
Pelican carrying case
Performance verification standards
Thermal grease
Drill bit for drilling pilot holes
Measure
Soil
Hydraulic
Conductivity
Measure
Soil
Hydraulic
Conductivity
most soil sa
Mini Disk Infiltrometer
Water movement in soil is spatially
variable.
The Mini Disk Infiltrometer is a quick
way to test unsaturated hydraulic
conductivity and infiltration rates.
Bubble chamber
stopper
Backpackable
Suction regulation
tube
Small, compact, and simple, the
Mini Disk Infiltrometer is a true field
instrument. It can be tossed into a
backpack with a bottle of water.
Adjustable suction and a porous
stainless steel contact plate assures
a reliable soil unsaturated hydraulic
conductivity measurement.
Bubble
chamber
Chamber
barrier
Height:
32.7cm
Acrylic
tube
Quick Setup
Just fill the reservoir, set the suction
and start measuring infiltration.
You don't have to pre-saturate the disk.
Water
reservoir
Mariotte
tube
Reliable
Both scientists and technicians have
used the Mini Disk Infiltrometer to
design irrigation systems, demonstrate
hydraulic conductivity, evaluate erosion
hazard and gauge the impact of forest
fires.
Sintered stainless steel
disc encapsulated in
elastomer base
Versatile
It's ideal for irrigation system design,
classroom instruction, erosion hazard
evaluation, burn severity studies and
many other applications.
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