Video Index
This index provides links to Decagon's 5 minute instrumentation videos. These videos provide information on the use, theory, and maintenance of some of our scientific instruments.
Thermal Properties Videos
Measuring Thermal Properties of Fluids
The KD2 Pro offers highly accurate measurements of thermal characteristics in fluids. This tutorial shows how to avoid faulty data. Click on the title to view this video.
KD2 Pro Thermal Properties Sensor
Check out the KD2 Pro Thermal Properties Analyzer, including an explanation on which needles are best to measure thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat. Click on the title to view this video.
Canopy Instrument Videos
Measuring PAR and LAI with the AccuPAR LP-80 Ceptometer
Easily capture PAR and LAI for any canopy with this versatile and affordable instrument. Watch how to take measurements and how the calculations are performed. You will also find simple definitions for PAR and LAI. Click on the title to view this video.
Introducing the Handheld Leaf Porometer
See the innovative and inexpensive way to measure stomatal conductance from Decagon Devices. This short three minute video discusses the theory behind Decagon's sleek, light weight porometer. Click on the title to view this video.
SC-1 Leaf Porometer Calibration
This video covers a typical calibration for the Decagon SC-1 Leaf Porometer. When should you calibrate your SC-1 Porometer? Everyday before use...if environmental conditions change more than 15° C or 20% humidity. Click on the title to view this video.
Soil Moisture Instrument Videos
Custom Soil Calibration for VWC Sensors
Decagon's Soil Moisture Probes are calibrated for about 4% VWC accuracy in most soil types. For up to 1% VWC accuracy, follow these steps for a custom calibration. Click on the title to view this video.
ECH2O Sensor Installation Demo
Two Decagon employees demonstrate possible scenarios for installing Decagon's Soil Moisture Sensors. Click on the title to view this video.
Splicing the End of a Cut Sensor Wire
Chris Chambers, Decagon's instrument support specialist, demonstrates a method for splicing a stereo connector onto the cut end of a 5TE soil moisture sensor. Click on the title to view this video.
Setting up the Em50G
This 2 minute video discusses how to configure and set up you Em50G so you can start logging data from you ECH2O sensors with limited errors and problems. Click on the title to view this video.