This document is a user manual for Delta-T Devices Ltd's Profile Probe. It mainly introduces the installation, use, maintenance and other content of the product
This manual provides detailed instructions for installing access tubes into soil using Delta-T’s augering tools. It covers equipment needed, safety procedures, soil-specific installation methods, and troubleshooting tips. The goal is to ensure the probe achieves accurate soil moisture measurements by achieving proper tube-soil contact.
The guide includes sections on preparing equipment, augering techniques for different soil types, lubrication methods, and handling difficult installations. It also explains how to compensate for installation errors and interpret soil moisture patterns for irrigation scheduling.
The equipment enables the correct size holes to be augered and access tubes to be inserted so that they are in good contact with the soil.
Water should be used as a lubricant during augering to minimize binding and hidden gaps.
It is good safety practice to work in pairs to minimize health and safety risks and share the workload.