T8 Manual - UMS

Description of the T8
2.4 Software
2.4.1 tensioVIEW
The Windows software tensioVIEW ® (supplied with the tensioLINK-
USB converter) automatically detects all tensioLINK devices linked
within a bus network. The software is used for the configuration of
these devices and for displaying data.
tensioVIEW ® shows for example the settings of a VS vacuum station
or T8 readings from the recent days.
When used in a laboratory no other device is required beside
tensioLINK, tensioVIEW and PC to have a complete data acquisition
system. Readings are displayed and stored by the PC directly.
2.5 Sensor logging
UMS Tensiometer T8 and TS1 have an internal non-volatile data
memory. When connected to a power supply readings of soil water
tension and soil temperature are taken and stored in selectable
intervals of 1 minute to 24 hours. The T8 has a capacity of 4000
readings which, with an interval of 1 hours, is enough for 166 days of
measurements.
In this mode of operation the power consumption is very low, so
modest battery capacities are
sufficient even for long
measuring periods.
To run stand-alone sensors a
battery box is available as an
accessory. The weatherproof
box is fitted with a tensioLINK
plug for uploading the data
stored in the sensor.
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