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TDR300 Soil Moisture Meter - 6430FS

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As seen at Harrogate Week 2012
£810.52 (£972.62 Inc VAT)

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When precision irrigation decisions count, the FieldScout TDR Series offers growers a tool to eliminate the guesswork. Based on proven time-domain measurement technology, these portable units accurately measure soil moisture across the full range of soil moisture conditions. Select from the 1.5, 3, 4.8 or 8-inch (3.8, 7.5, 12 or 20-cm) probe rods to suit your desired depth measurement.

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At Harrogate Week 2012 soil moisture proved to be the most talked about subject. The USGA has an article discussing the use of the TDR300 in changing the game of green irrigation.

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Explanation	The TDR 300 has two volumetric water content modes; one for standard soils and one for higher clay soils. In volumetric water content (VWC) mode, the meter converts a measured electrical signal into percent soil moisture content using an equation valid over a wide range of mineral soils. Torrey Pines used the TDR300 meter during the US Open. In irrigation mode, the meter displays a relative water content (RWC) on a scale of 0 to 100 corresponding to a user-defined upper and lower soil moisture reference level. Water deficit, the amount of water needed to bring the soil moisture content up to the upper reference level, is also calculated and displayed. The reference levels are easily programmed into the meter with the accompanying software. Create up to 2 management sites based on your soil types and crop needs. Use the raw reading mode (measurement period in microseconds) to do soil-specific calibrations. Instantaneous readings of root zone soil moisture Connects to any GPS receiver with serial output** Equipped with internal data logger and RS-232 port Records 3,250 measurements (1,350 with added GPS/DGPS option) Configure and download meter with FieldScout software (included) Compatible with SpecMaps online web-mapping application. Click here for an explaination of how the TDR 300 soil moisture meter along with a GPS and SpecMaps helps with irrigation by measuring, recording and visulaising soil moisture. Rods sold separately Spectrum’s PC cables connect to a 9-pin serial port. USB-Serial adapter (item 3661USB) required for connection to computers with only USB ports. ** GPS interface requires two cables. The GPS/DGPS cable (item 2950CV5) is available from Spectrum. A PC serial interface cable supplied by the manufacturer of the GPS receiver is also required.
Manuals	click for Manual Search direct from Spectrum Technologies.