HFP01SC-L Hukseflux Self-Calibrating Soil Heat Flux Plate
The HFP01SC consists of a thermopile and a film heater. The thermopile measures temperature gradients across the plate. During the in-situ field calibration, the film heater is used to generate a heat flux through the plate. The amount of power used to generate the calibration heat flux is measured by the data logger. Each plate is individually calibrated, at the factory, to output flux.
- Corrects for errors due to differences in thermal conductivity between the sensor and surrounding medium, temperature variations, and slight sensor instabilities
- Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
- Uses Van den Bos-Hoeksma self-calibration method to provide a high degree of measurement accuracy
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor Type | Thermopile with film heater |
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Sensitivity | 50 μV W-1 m-2 (nominal) |
Nominal Resistance | 2 Ω |
Temperature Range | -30° to +70°C |
Expected Typical Accuracy | ±3% of reading |
Heater Resistance | 100 Ω (nominal) |
Heater Voltage Input | 9 to 15 Vdc |
Heater Voltage Output | 0 to 2 Vdc |
Duration of Calibration | ±3 minutes @ 1.5 W (typically performed every 3 to 6 hours) |
Average Power Consumption | 0.02 to 0.04 W |
Plate Diameter | 80 mm (3.15 in.) |
Plate Thickness | 5 mm (0.20 in.) |
Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) without cable |