Hobo PILOT-RODx

The Hobo PILOT-RODx is a specialized tool designed for the quick and efficient deployment of HOBOnet multi-depth soil moisture sensors (RXW-GPx-xxx). By using the PILOT-RODx in combination with a slide hammer (SLIDE-HAMMER), you can create a hole with the exact profile and size needed for the soil moisture sensor, eliminating the need for excavation and backfilling.

Key Features:

• Precise Deployment: The pilot rod creates a hole that matches the profile and size of the soil moisture sensor, ensuring an accurate and secure fit without the need for excavation.
• Ease of Use: The pilot rod threads onto the slide hammer, which drives the rod into the soil to create the required profile. After removal, the soil moisture sensor can be easily inserted into the soil.
• Improved Accuracy: The soil naturally relaxes around the sensor after deployment, filling in gaps and ensuring the necessary contact for precise soil moisture measurements.

Available Options:

• PILOT-ROD4: 71.1 cm in length, designed for three- and four-segment HOBOnet multi-depth soil moisture sensors (RXW-GP3 and RXW-GP4).
• PILOT-ROD6: 101.6 cm in length, designed for six-segment HOBOnet multi-depth soil moisture sensors (RXW-GP6).

The Hobo PILOT-RODx tool is essential for anyone looking to deploy soil moisture sensors quickly and accurately, ensuring minimal disturbance to the surrounding soil and optimal measurement conditions.