CS658

HydroSense II Water Content Sensor with 20 cm Rods
CS658

CS658

Orderable

HydroSense II Water Content Sensor with 20 cm Rods

Model:
CS658
Item Number:
15525
Warranty:
1 year
Compliance:
for use only w/HS2 Display

Overview

The CS658 is a water content probe used in the Hydrosense II system (not for use with data loggers). This probe has 20 cm rods; another probe, the CS659, has 12 cm rods. When ordered with the HS2 Hydrosense II Display, the CS658 is option -20. It is also available as a replacement part.

Note: The CS658 is designed for use with the HS2 but not with the HS2P.

Technical Description

The CS658 soil moisture probe has been designed to aid insertion into and removal from hard soils. The probe rods use ferrule nuts to secure the rods to the probe housing. A molded plastic grip connects the probe's cable to its housing.

Specifications

Measurements Made
Volumetric water content of porous media (such as soil)
Volumetric Water Content Accuracy
3% typical

(solution electrical conductivity < 4 dS/m)

Required Equipment
HS2
Soil Suitability
Suitable for hard soils.
Rods
Replaceable
Sensors
Not interchangeable
Volumetric Water Content Resolution
< 0.05%
Volumetric Water Content Range
0% to 50% VWC
Cable
Spiral, 250 cm (98 in.) extended
Cable Length
1.524 m

(5.0 ft) when coiled

Ingress Protection Rating
IP68
Rod Diameter
5 mm

(0.14 in.)

Rod Length
200 mm

(7.9 in.)

Body Dimensions
100 x 92 x 40 mm

(3.9 x 3.6 x 1.6 in.)

Weight
450 g

(15.9 oz)

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