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Chapter 4 ________________________________________________________________ Installation

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CAUTION

DO NOT drive or press probes directly into soil of unknown

composition.

DO NOT bend or flex probes during insertion or extraction.

DO NOT attach unapproved electrical devices or test equipment to

the probe.

DO make a pilot hole prior to each probe insertion, unless the soil

consists of homogenous, loose sand.

DO inspect and clean the probe connector prior to each use.

Note that probe warranty is void if a hammer or unapproved tool is

used to drive the probe into the soil.

3. Connect the signal cable to an available receptacle (for example

Soil T1) at the bottom of the equipment enclosure (see section

Connecting Cables on page 129).

Soil Moisture Sensor

1. Install the ML2x sensor. The sensor can either be inserted or

buried into the soil as shown in Figure 100 below and Figure

101 on page 106.

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Figure 100 ML2x Soil Moisture Sensor

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