Delmhorst-instrument KS-D1 User Manual

ModelKS-D1owner’s manualWHEN ACCURACY IS THE POINT.®TMKS-D1 Op ManualQ7.qxp:Layout 1 4/14/11 9:25 AM Page 2

9INSTALLATION OF THEBLOCKS1 Dig a hole in the ground with 1” soil auger or better, a 7/8” soil probe. 2 Make a soil and water slurry of creamy consis

10WHERE TO PLACE BLOCKSThe location and depth of the blocks depends on the nature of the crops, the potential root zone, the type of soil andsubsurfac

11DEPTH OF INSTALLATIONThe active root zone of the crop determines the depth atwhich to place the blocks. Type of crop, soil depth, and state of grow

12SERVICE FOR YOURMETERIf your meter is not working properly, replace the batterywith a new one and check the calibration. If this does notresolve the

13WARRANTYDelmhorst Instrument Co., referred to hereafter as Delmhorst,guarantees its KS-D1 meter for one year from date of purchaseand any optional e

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1TABLE OF CONTENTS2 Introduction3 Figure 14 Figure 1A, Figure 25 Operating Procedure5 Interpretation of the Meter ReadingsMeter Reading Guidelines7 F

2INTRODUCTIONThe Delmhorst soil moisture measuring system consists of twoparts: the gypsum soil blocks (sensors) and the measuringinstrument, Model KS

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OPERATING PROCEDURE 1 To check the meter calibration: Press the CAL CHK button. The meter should read 80.0 ± 1.0. Note: Instrument serial numbers fro

6METER READINGGUIDELINESSoil Type No Irrigation Irrigation Danger ZoneRequired to be Applied InsufficientSoil MoistureFine 80-100 60-80 Below 60Medium

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8HOW TO USE IRRIGATIONCHARTSIrrigation charts are provided with each instrument.Additional charts are available on order. Regular use of the charts h