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Campbell Scientific

CS506-L Fuel Moisture Sensor

ClimateMeteorological Station & Sensors

The CS506 is a fuel moisture sensor that measures the moisture content of the 26601 10-hour fuel moisture stick. The 26601 emulates the moisture content of similarly sized twigs on the forest floor. The CS506/26601 combination is used to assess forest fire fuel and is often incorporated in our prewired or custom fire-weather stations.

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Overview

The CS506 is a fuel moisture sensor that measures the moisture content of the 26601 10-hour fuel moisture stick.
The 26601 emulates the moisture content of similarly sized twigs on the forest floor.
The CS506/26601 combination is used to assess forest fire fuel and is often incorporated in our prewired or custom fire-weather stations.
Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
Companion product to CS205/107 fuel temperature sensor; can be mounted on the same stake
Can automatically monitor changing fuel conditions without having to visit the measurement site
Compatible telemetry options include spread spectrum radios, narrow-band radios, cellular phones, and satellite transmitters

Specification

Operating Range	0 to 70% moisture content
Enable Voltage	off at 0 Vdc (< 1 Vdc) on at 5 Vdc (> 4 Vdc; maximum 18 Vdc)
Current Consumption	65 mA (active) 45 μA (quiescent)
Output Signal	±0.7 Vdc square wave (with an output frequency of approximately 31 to 58 kHz)