Dynamax, Inc. offers several systems and devices for Phytoremediation and Bioremediation projects. Complete water balances,
evapotranspiration calculations, plant growth or stress and canopy gas exchange measurements can be performed using our equipment. Service, engineering,
systems integration and software are also available from Dynamax.
Dynamax equipment generally applied to phyto and bioremediation projects:
- Flow32-1K and TDP sap flow systems for measuring plant water use
- Theta soil moisture probes and Dataloggers
- DynaMet weather stations with evapotranspiration processing
- SunScan Leaf Area Index System
- LCpro+ Portable Photosynthesis System
- Sensors for: Dissolved oxygen, Conductivity, Oxidation/Reduction Potential, pH and Temperature
- ADC 2250 Gas Analyzer for soil respiration or canopy gas exchange measurement
- Dataloggers - DL2e, DL6, GP1, Dynalog-1K. Self contained dataloggers with internal memory and sensor
signal processing. Analog signals are conditioned, processed and computed into engineering or scientific units. All dataloggers come with very sensitive
input channels to 1uV or better, with a variety of digital counting and logic inputs and the ability to control remediation processes automatically.
All have auto ranging or programmable input ranges for a variety of differential or single ended channels. The logger choice depends on complexity
of the task, the control outputs needed and the expandability required.
- Engineering and technical services available:
- Software and hardware design
- System integration and assembly
- On-site training and installation
- Sensor Calibration
- Data & remote control communications by MODEM, cellular phone or radio link
- Valve, servo, relay control logic for customer specific requirements
Sensors for Soil
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THETA SOIL MOISTURE PROBE (type ML2) - This new
probe measures soil volumetric water content to within ±2%. To measure soil moisture profiles or to monitor
soil moisture continuously, the Theta probe can be added to almost any datalogger and buried at different depths. The output is 0 - 1 Volt and
is very easy to convert to water content. The Theta probe performs well in a wide variety of soil types and gives accurate readings even under
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN SENSOR (Model OXG-H) - for measuring dissolved oxygen in water. The OXG is a galvanic cell, self polarizing, self temperature
compensating sensor, 0 to 50 mg/l, 0 to 600% Sat. measuring range. |
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TENSIOMETERS (SWT) - Ceramic cup, water filled tensiometers with pressure transducers. Shaft lengths from 300 mm to 2000 mm are available.
These conventional tensiometers are well suited for irrigation monitoring, leachate studies and many other applications.
They achieve an excellent ±0.2 kPa accuracy over a 0 to -85 kPa operating range. Ruggedized and miniature tensiometers are also available. |
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EQUITENSIOMETER (Model EQ2) - The EQ2 is a wide range, low power, maintenance free
probe based on the Theta probe mentioned above. The EQ2 performs well in dry soils - into the range where plant water
stress is severe (water filled tensiometers cannot cover this range). The EQ2 accuracy is ±10 kPa from 0 to -100 kPa,
and ±5% of readings from -100 to -1000 kPa. |
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WATERMARK SENSORS (Model WMSM) - These granular matrix sensors can operate in drier soils than water filled tensiometers
(up to -250 kPa). They are typically used when many replications are required and absolute accuracy is not a primary concern, as in irrigation
monitoring for example. More dependable data can be collected if the Watermark sensors are installed alongside tensiometers or equitensiometers,
which can be used to give benchmark readings.
It is important to note that although both the Watermark and Gypsum Block sensors are inexpensive, the overall cost is increased
by 1) their short life (usually 1-2 yr. depending on the number of freeze/thaw cycles) 2) the need to include an AC excitation current and 3) a device
to read the AC output. A suitably specified DL2e datalogger can perform both functions. |
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SOIL TEMPERATURE (Model TM-L10) - The TM10 is a rugged, accurate probe that measures air, soil, and water temperature in a variety of applications. These probes consist of a thermistor
encapsulated in a epoxy-filled aluminum housing. The housing protects the thermistor allowing the probes to be buried or submerged. The TM10 measures
from -35º to +50ºC.
The TM10 Temperature Probe uses a thermistor to measure temperature. The standard lead length is 10 feet and custom lead lengths are available up to
1,000 feet.
The TM10 Temperature Probe is designed for measuring air/soil/water temperatures. For air temperature, a 41301 radiation shield is used to
mount the TM10 Probe and limit solar radiation loading. The TM10 is designed to be buried or submerged in water to 50 feet.
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Sensors for Water
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN SENSOR (Model OXG-H) - for measuring dissolved oxygen in water. The OXG is a galvanic cell, self polarizing, self temperature
compensating sensor, 0 to 50 mg/l, 0 to 600% Sat. measuring range. |
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DEPTH SENSOR (Model PDCR1830) – The 1830 Series is the latest generation of fully submersible sensors
which incorporate the most recent technical advances in depth & level measurement. |
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pH SENSOR (Model DNXPH) - 0 to 14 pH range, ±0.05 pH, can be used with most pH meters and dataloggers. The ISI response
time is typically less than 10 seconds. |
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CONDUCTIVITY AND TEMPERATURE PROBE (type 547-L20) - This probe measures electrical conductivity (EC),
total dissolved solids, and temperature of water. Electrical conductivity is measured by three cylindrical electrodes mounted in an epoxy housing.
Temperature is sensed with a thermistor. The 547-l20 is easy to clean and resistant to corrosion. It has rounded ends to ease installation and removal. It is suitable in most surface
water, and industrial applications. |
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RAIN GAGE (Model TE525) - The TE525 series tipping bucket rain gages are manufactured by Texas Electronics. The TE525
(6” orifice) measures in 0.01 inch increments. The gauge funnels precipitation into a bucket mechanism that tips when filled to a calibrated level. A magnet attached to the tipping
mechanism actuates a switch as the bucket tips. The momentary switch closure is counted by the pulse-counting circuitry of Campbell Scientific data loggers. |
Sensors for Air
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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR (Model CS106) - The CS106 Barometer provides accurate, unattended measurements of barometric pressure from 500 to 1100 mb (approximately sea
level to 12,000 feet). The CS106 is housed within the same enclosure as the datalogger, where it can be protected from the
environment and kept desiccated. |
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SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR (Model LI-200SZ) - The LI-200SZ Pyranometer is designed for field measurement of global solar radiation in agricultural, meteorological, and solar energy studies. In clear
unobstructed daylight conditions, the LI200-SZ pyranometer compares favorably with first class thermopile type pyranometers (1, 2), but is priced at a
fraction of the cost.
Patterned after the work of Kerr, Thurtell and Tanner (3), the LI-200SZ features a silicon photovoltaic detector mounted in a fully cosinecorrected
miniature head. Current output, which is directly proportional to solar radiation, is calibrated against an Eppley Precision Spectral Pyranometer (PSP)
under natural daylight conditions in units of watts per square meter (w m-2). Under most conditions of natural daylight, the error is < 5%.
The spectral response of the LI-200SZ does not include the entire solar spectrum, so it must be used in the same lighting conditions as those
under which it was calibrated. Therefore, the LI-200SZ should only be used to measure unobstructed daylight. It should NOT be used under vegetation,
artificial lights, in a greenhouse, or for reflected solar radiation. |
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TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY PROBE (Model HMP50) - The HMP50, manufactured by Vaisala, measures air temperature with a 1000 ohm platinum
resistance thermometer (PRT), and RH with the INTERCAP® capacitive chip. The chip is fieldreplaceable, as needed, and eliminates the downtime
typically required for the recalibration process. |
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WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION (Model 03001-L12) - The Wind Sentry Anemometer accurately measures wind
speed. The small size, simplicity, and rugged construction provide a quality instrument for a modest price. This sensor interfaces directly with Campbell
dataloggers; no signal conditioning is required. |
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QUANTUM SENSOR (Model LI190SB) - Accurately measures Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) in both natural and artificial light.
PPFD is the number of photons in the 400 to 700 nm waveband incident per unit time on a unit surface. Because
PPFD describes photosynthetic activity, the LI190SB is ideal forgrowth chambers and greenhouses. |