Frequently Asked Questions

How can I create soil-specific calibrations for my PR2 Profile Probe?

The Profile Probe User Manual recommends that you use a Theta Probe (ML2x or ML2) to do a two-point soil-specific calibration.

You need to measure the moisture content of a wet sample of your soil, using the Theta Probe, and then oven-dry the sample and measure its water content once again.

The process is fully described in the Theta Probe User Manual and is also available in a detailed application note available from Delta-T. This should enable you to decide if the possible gain in accuracy is worth the additional effort of the calibration.

If you do not possess a Theta Probe, please contact your distributor or Delta-T for advice. The User Manual is available by email in electronic Acrobat pdf file format (and may be available for download from the Delta-T website).