Sensors and Modules
Cómo reacondicionar la sonda de oxígeno disuelto
La sonda de oxígeno disuelto requiere reacondicionamiento cada 3-6 meses, lo que se logra enjuagando el polvo de óxido de zinc blanco acumulado y volviendo a llenar la sonda con solución de electrolito. No pases más de seis meses sin ...
I want to add a new module to my FieldKit station or swap out an existing module. How should I do that?
For best results, we recommend that you turn off your FieldKit station before changing out modules and then turn it back on.
Why is the temperature reading on my dissolved oxygen module different from the water temperature reading I'm getting?
The dissolved oxygen module displays a temperature and pressure reading when looking at readings in the app. These readings are not measuring the water that the probe is in but instead reflect the air temperature and air pressure sensors on the ...
How do I recondition my dissolved oxygen probe?
The Dissolved Oxygen probe requires reconditioning every 3-6 months, which is performed by rinsing out the accumulated white zinc oxide powder and refilling the probe with electrolyte solution. You should not go more than six months without ...
Do I need to calibrate my sensors before using them?
Currently, FieldKit Weather and FieldKit Distance modules do not require you to calibrate them before use (i.e. they ship pre-calibrated from the lab). FieldKit Water modules (pH, Water Temperature, Conductivity, and Dissolved Oxygen) may or may not ...
Do you have water level sensors that can be connected to FieldKit Water?
We have water level sensors, yes! Water level sensing is included in the Distance sensor pack. You can deploy your water level sensor in conjunction with other FieldKit sensors, anchoring the kit on land near the water line. You could also combine a ...
I need a different sensor than the ones that are currently available in the FieldKit store. Is (insert sensor name here) coming soon?
You can find a list of sensor modules that are under development here; our team is also working on a few more that aren’t quite ready for the spotlight yet. If you’re interested in a particular module, please reach out to us and let us know. We ...
How do I interpret the numbers in the wind direction sensor results?
The units along the y-axis are degrees, just as one would see on a compass. The cardinal directions are 0º/360º (North), 90º (East), 180º (South), and 270º (West). In the example below from Kindly Octopus, on December 13, you see a wind direction of ...
I spilled the storage solution for my water pH probe. What should I do?
The buffer solution used to store the pH probe is important for maintaining the equipment through its lifespan, thus you should replace it as soon as possible. In case of a spill, the solution will not cause harm to the skin but should not be ...
Are turbidity sensors available for FieldKit Water?
Not yet! However, we plan to develop these in the future. Stay tuned!