What is the difference between VWC settings in Aranet PRO base station for soil VWC, EC and temperature sensor?

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  aranet-techsupport

  Posted: 27.01.2021 14:10

  Modified: 21.11.2024 04:12

  VWC setting is used to select the proper soil calibration profile for the sensor:

  1. Topp is Topp equation for general use with any soil type;
  2. Soilless when potting soil, perlite or peat is used as the substrate for growing plants;
  3. Mineral soil as the name suggests should be used with mineral soils;
  4. Rockwool is our customized conversion function for cases when Grodan GT Master Rockwool is used.

  
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  aranet-techsupport

  Posted: 26.07.2022 12:04

  Modified: 06.02.2024 10:30

  Since Aranet PRO/PRO+ firmware version 3.1.6 VWC sensor data treatment in the SenorHUB is improved. The latest recommendations by MeterGroup are respected and calibration profiles are changed:

  1. Topp G.C.  is Topp equation for general use with any soil type;
  2. Mineral soil as the name suggests should be used with mineral soils;
  3. Rockwool Ekover - recommended for Ekover Grunt Tomato, Grunt Green 1.0, and Grunt Green 2.0  and analogs.
  4. Rockwool Grodan - recommended for Grodan DM32 40/40 Hugo and analogs.
  5. Cocos or peat - 30-60% VWC; Charcoir/Kekkila
  6. Soilless media - recommendation by MeterGroup

  

   

  Please also be advised about sensor recommended installation and volume of influence:

  • 4 cm from bottom in the middle of the slab 
    
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