1

Introduction to the LI-300 and LI-350

LI-300 performance characteristics

LI-350 performance characteristics

2

Installing the LI-300 and LI-350

Installation considerations

The pitfalls of a poor installation (things to avoid)

The potential of a proper installation (good, better, and best)

Sensor separation distances

3

Configuring the LI-300 (analog)

Connecting the LI-300 to an analog data acquisition device

Computing VWC and soil temperature

4

Configuring the LI-350 (SDI-12)

Connecting the LI-350 to an SDI-12 data acquisition device

SDI-12 translator tutorial

Basic SDI-12 commands

Configuring the LI-350 (SDI-12)

5

Custom calibrations for the LI-350

Equipment

Tips for success

Custom calibration procedure

Applying a custom calibration

Converting calibrated counts with a custom calibration

6

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Cleaning the sensor

Troubleshooting

7

Summary of measurement principles

8

Specifications