User manual for METER Group T5 and T5x tensiometers covering safety, installation, maintenance and technical specifications.
The METER Group T5 and T5x tensiometers are miniature instruments for measuring soil water tension, pressure and temperature. This manual provides safety instructions, delivery contents, and detailed descriptions of the sensor design, including the ceramic cup and pressure transducer.
It also covers installation procedures, offset correction, connection to data loggers, service and maintenance tasks such as refilling and calibration, and includes technical specifications, wiring diagrams and accessory information.
| Output signal (T5x) | 160 mV = -160 kPa |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±0.5 kPa |
| Supply voltage (recommended) | 10.6 VDC |
| Current consumption | 1.3 mA at 10.6 V |
| Sensor cable length | 1.5 m |
| Maximum non‑destructive pressure | 300 kPa (3 bar) |
The maximum non‑destructive pressure is 300 kPa, which equals 3 bar or 3000 hPa.
A typical supply voltage of 10.6 VDC is recommended, provided by a TV‑batt power source.
The sensor cable is 1.5 meters long.