IMKO‘s intelligent rod probes are highly sophisticated high-tech devices and extremely robust. A unique feature is their integrated TDR electronics, thus achieving the greatest accuracy and best networking capability e.g. digital network cable lengths of up to 3 km are possible for the IMP-Bus version. In contrast to other methods TRIME®-PICO is less effected by disturbing variables such as temperature or electrical conductivity. An integrated temperature sensor gives valuable additional information.

Probe installation

Measurement volume PICO64

For in situ monitoring of volumetric moisture in soils and other porous materials. The small measuring volume permits high spatial resolution. Burying capability for both horizontal and vertical orientation. Burying capability for both horizontal and vertical orientation. Due to its mechanical robustness TRIME®-PICO64 is recommended for mobile use together with Bluetoothmodule PICO-BT.

• TRIME-PICO64 is the sensor for maximum accuracy in materials with bulk electrical conductivity of up to 12dS/m.
• Large measuring volume
• The best solution for heterogeneous and stony soils

For users wanting to exploit modern PC technology to the full, we can supply the optimum means for measurement-data management on location, right at the point of measurement, using a Palm-PC with Windows-Mobile. All what you need is IMKO’s robust PDA or use any commercially available PDA with Bluetooth® and Microsoft® Windows Mobile®. And PICO-BT, the Bluetooth® module for the PICO sensors, is included with the PICO- TALK software for Windows Mobile®.

...more information about the PICO-BT module

Wireless soil moisture measurement with PICO-BT

Power supply:

7V..24V-DC

Power consumption:

100mA @ 12V/DC during 2..3sec. of measuring

Moisture measuring range:

0..100% volumetric water content

Accuracy (in % volumetric water content):

conductivity range:

0..6dS/m

6..12dS/m

12..50dS/m

Moisture range 0..40%:

±1%

±2%

with material
specific calibration

Moisture range 40..70%:

±2%

±3%

Repeating accuracy:

±0.2%

±0.3%

Temperature caused drift of electronics
(full range):

±0.3%

Soil temperature measuring range:

-15°C...50°C

Soil temperature measuring accuracy:

±0,2°C

Measurement volume:

1,25L ? 160x100mm diameter

Operating Temperature:

-15°C...50°C (extended temperature range on request)

Calibration:

Calibration for a wide range of standard soil types (in accordance with Topp (equation))

standard calibration for most soils
customizable material specific calibration
storage of up to 15 user defined calibration curves
calibration of dialectric permittivity is possible

Probe body:

waterproof sealed PVC (IP68)

Size:

155 x Ø63mm

Rod lenght:

standard: 160mm

Rod diameter:

6mm

Interfaces:

IMP-BUS
RS485
Analogue output: 2x 0..1V, 0(4)..20mA*
0..100% vol. water content
-40..+70°C soil temperature

Option 1 (RS485 & analogue):

1,5m cable with 7-pin female connector

Option 2 (IMP-BUS):

5m cable with 4-pin female connector

Option 3 (all interfaces):

5m cable with end splices (all interfaces)
Optional available for cable extension: E-BOX (cable extension box)
*Optional available for cable extension and current output: C-BOX (0..1V to 0(4)..20 mA converter box)