RETIRED ›
This product is no longer available and has been replaced by: CS506-L. Some accessories, replacement parts, or services may still be available.
CS505-L Fuel Moisture Sensor
Services Available
Repair No
Calibration No
Free Support No

Overview

The CS505 Fuel Moisture Sensor was retired on September 22, 2009. It consists of an epoxy-encapsulated electronics package. It uses Time Domain Reflectometry Technology to measure the moisture content of the 10824 10-hour Fuel Moisture Stick. The 10824 is a USFS-specified, 10-hour, ponderosa-pine dowel that is purchased as a Common Accessory (see Ordering Info).

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Specifications

Operating Range 0 to 70% moisture content
Power Supply 9 to 18 Vdc
Accuracy
  • ±1% rms @ 0 to 10% moisture content
  • ±2.4% rms @ 30 to 40% moisture content
Current Use
  • 70 mA (active)
  • 10 µA (quiescent)
Output Signal ±2.5 Vdc square wave (with an output frequency of 600 to 1500 Hz)

Compatibility

Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.

Dataloggers

Product Compatible Note
21X (retired)
CR10 (retired)
CR1000 (retired)
CR10X (retired)
CR200X (retired)
CR206X (retired)
CR211X (retired)
CR216X (retired)
CR23X (retired)
CR295X (retired)
CR3000 (retired)
CR500 (retired)
CR5000 (retired)
CR510 (retired)
CR800 (retired)
CR850 (retired)
CR9000 (retired)
CR9000X (retired)

Additional Compatibility Information

Fuel Temperature

The CS506 is typically measured alongside the CS205/107, which measures the fuel temperature.

Mounting

The 10974 Mounting Stake is often used to mount the CS505/10824 with the CS205/107. This stake places the probes twelve inches above the forest floor. Because the probes are mounted parallel to each other, shadowing is minimized. Cable ties are included for securing the cables to the side of the stake.