Before installing your probe, it is important to carefully choose its location.

To ensure accurate measurements, choose an area that is representative of your plot in the following aspects :

• Soil type
• Type of work on the soil
• Vegetation (species, state of vegetation, stage of crop, density, health state…) T

The sensor needs to be near the root, in order to measure as closely as possiblethe roots consumption.

• Average irrigation area 

If the plot is not homogeneous, place the probe in an area with lower AvailableWater Capacity.

Localized irrigation

In the case of drip irrigation, it is recommended to install the Capacitive Probe next to the wet bulb.

Sprinkler irrigation

Center Pivot / Linear Move

For pivot or linear move irrigation, it is recommended to install the probe near the center of a span. Avoid the first and last spans as well as any overhang areas. If the pivot does not complete a full circle, choose a representative spot in the middle of a run.

Full Coverage

Avoid overlapping zones and do not install the probe too close to pipelines to prevent measurement errors due to possible leaks. The grey areas on the diagram indicate suitable zones for probe placement.

Hose Reel

The probe should be placed approximately halfway along the gun’s reach.
Avoid the following areas:

• Start and end points of the run
• Edges of the coverage radius
• Overlapping zones
• Immediate vicinity of the gun’s path
   

For optimal placement between two hose reels, position the probe:

• About 60 meters from the edge of the irrigated area
• Ideally between 1/3 and 1/4 of the distance between the two hose reels