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This product is no longer available and has been replaced by: TDR200. Some accessories, replacement parts, or services may still be available.
TDR100 Time-Domain Reflectometer
Services Available
Repair Yes
Calibration No
Free Support Yes

Overview

The TDR100 Time-Domain Reflectometer is the core of the Campbell Scientific time-domain reflectometry system. This system is used to accurately determine soil volumetric water content, soil bulk electrical conductivity, rock mass deformation, or user-specific time-domain measurement. Up to 16 TDR100s can be controlled using a single Campbell Scientific datalogger. PC-TDR software is used with our TDR100-based systems during system setup and troubleshooting. It can be downloaded from the Downloads section of the web page.

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Benefits and Features

  • Compact, low-cost reflectometer
  • Designed for use in remote applications
  • Determines volumetric water content and electrical conductivity in soil and other porous media
  • Compatible with CR800, CR850, CR1000, and CR3000 dataloggers

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Detailed Description

The TDR100 (1) generates a short rise time electromagnetic pulse that is applied to a coaxial system that includes a TDR probe for soil water measurements and (2) samples and digitizes the resulting reflection waveform for analysis or storage.

The elapsed travel time and pulse reflection amplitude contain information used by the on-board processor to quickly and accurately determine soil volumetric water content, soil bulk electrical conductivity, rock mass deformation or user-specific, time-domain measurement.

The data logger collects a 250-point waveform and analyzes it in approximately two seconds. Each waveform can have up to 2,048 data points for monitoring long cable lengths used in rock mass deformation or slope stability. Averaging up to 128 readings makes accurate measurements possible in noisy environments.

Specifications

Pulse Generator Output 250 mV into 50 Ω
Output Impedance 50 Ω ±1%
Time Response of Combined Pulse Generator & Sampling Circuit ≤ 300 ps
Pulse Length 14 µs
Timing Resolution 12.2 ps
Waveform Averaging 1 to 128
Electrostatic Discharge Protection Internal clamping
Power Supply Unregulated 12 V (9.6 to 16 V)
300 mA maximum
Operating Temperature Range -40° to +55°C
Pulse Generator Aberrations
  • ±5% (within first 10 ns)
  • ±0.5% (after 10 ns)
Dimensions 23.6 x 5.9 x 12.6 cm (9.3 x 2.3 x 5.0 in.)
Weight 726 g (1.6 lb)

Waveform Sampling

-NOTE- 20 to 2048 waveform values over chosen length

Distance is Vp=1. Time is one-way travel.
Range
  • -2 to 2100 m (distance)
  • 0 to 7 µs (time)
Resolution
  • 1.8 mm (distance)
  • 6.1 ps (time)

Current Drain

During Measurement 270 mA
Sleep Mode 20 mA
Standby Mode 2 mA

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)

Mounting Equipment

Product Compatible Note
ENC10/12
ENC10/12R
ENC12/14
ENC14/16
ENC16/18

Additional Compatibility Information

Data Logger Considerations

To control the TDR100, the data logger uses TDR100 instruction in CRBasic or Instruction 119 in Edlog. All CR800-series, CR1000, and CR3000 operating systems (OS) are compatible with the TDR100. The CR10X operating system (OS) should be version 1 rev. 13 or higher and the CR23X OS should be version 1 rev. 10 or higher.

Enclosure Considerations

The TDR100 requires a desiccated, non-condensing environment; a Campbell Scientific enclosure is recommended. The TDR100's case has mounting flanges for attachment to the 1 in.-on-center hole grid of Campbell Scientific enclosures.

Downloads

TDR100 OS v.0.9724 (60 KB) 15-08-2012

Current TDR100 Operating System. PC-TDR must be connected to TDR100.

PC-TDR v.3.0 (7.34 MB) 15-12-2016

Support software designed for the TDR200 and is also compatible with the retired TDR100 Time-Domain Reflectometer.

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