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HYPROP manual - UMS

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Process summary<br />

2 Process summary<br />

1. Preparation of sample and hardware<br />

1.1. Fill <strong>HYPROP</strong> sensor unit(s) and Tensiometer shafts<br />

1.2. Take samples with soil sampling rings<br />

1.3. Saturate the soil samples<br />

1.4. Drill the holes for the Tensiometer shafts<br />

1.5. Place the sampling ring on the sensor unit<br />

1.6. Connect the sensor unit to the PC<br />

1.7. Connect the scale to the PC<br />

2. Configuration of the tensioVIEW software<br />

2.1. Add the scale<br />

2.2. Define your measuring campaign<br />

2.3. Select file and sample name(s)<br />

2.4. Optionally select units and intervals<br />

2.5. Optionally enter initial water content or select „automatically“<br />

2.6. Select model and soil type<br />

3. Execute the measurement campaign<br />

3.1. Start the measurement, data is stored from this point<br />

3.2. Wait for constant starting conditions<br />

3.3. Set the starting line as soon as tension readings are constant<br />

3.4. Weigh the samples in intervals, every 12 to 48 hours depending<br />

on soil type<br />

3.5. When one of the Tensiometers runs dry make the final weighing<br />

and stop the campaign<br />

4. Evaluation of Data with Hyprop DES<br />

(see pdf, link on page 10)<br />

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