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Spectrum FieldScout SC900 Soil Compaction Meter

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SKU
SI-6110FS
£3,016.13 £2,513.44

Improve your yield potential by locating and monitoring soil compaction. The SC 900 is a state-of-the-art electronic cone penetrometer for use in soil density, trafficability and compaction studies.

 

Improve your yield potential by locating and monitoring soil compaction.

Compacted soil has less pore space to store what the plant needs. Soil compaction prevents moisture penetration, reduces fertiliser and chemical uptake, creates conditions for anaerobic microbes to build up and hinders plant root growth. In some cases, yield losses can run as high as 30% due to compaction.

The SC 900 is a state-of-the-art electronic cone penetrometer for use in soil density, trafficability and compaction studies. This electronic soil compaction meter measures cone index data, logs the data and allows the user to review the data to make soil management decisions.

  • Measurement Units: Cone Index (PSI or kPa)
  • Resolution: 1 in (2.5 cm), 5 PSI (35 kPa)
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5 in (1.25 cm) Depth, ±15 PSI (103 kPa) Pressure
  • Range: 0 to18 in (0 to 45 cm), 0 to 1,000 PSI (0 to 7,000 kPa).

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Brand Spectrum Technologies
Explanation

Soil depth readings are determined by a sonic depth sensor.

Cone index values are measured by a load cell sensor and can be displayed in PSI or kPa.

The Field Scout SC 900’s shaft-mounted probe allow you to easily and rapidly take many measurements. The probe has options for a 1/2” or 3/4” diameter cone tip. The shaft can be dissembled into two pieces for easy storage and transport.

The meter’s built-in datalogger can record data from several sites and eliminates the need to record data manually.

 

  • Takes compaction readings to a depth of 18 in (45 cm)
  • Exclusive ultrasonic depth sensor captures readings in 1 in (2.5 cm) increments
  • Penetration resistance measured by internal load cell
  • Compaction data is displayed in PSI or kPa (1 psi = 6.9 kPa)
  • Connects to any GPS receiver with serial output*
  • Equipped with internal data logger and RS-232 port
  • Records 772 measurements (579 with added GPS/DGPS option)
  • Compatible with SpecMaps online web-mapping application
  • Configure the meter and download the data with FieldScout® software and the included USB-to-3.5mm-Stereo-Plug PC cable (Item 3661U)**

  • Includes carrying case and depth target
Ideal For Agronomy
Batteries 4 x AAA alkaline batteries (approximately 12 month life)
Power Battery only
Compatibility

GPS Recommendation: Garmin GPS 73 Handheld GPS Navigator. Purchase through Amazon.co.uk. The GPS 73 is a low-cost solution designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The GPS 73 can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections. This rugged, waterproof, unsinkable GPS receiver offers a large, 4-level grayscale screen. It's designed as the next generation in basic, entry-level Garmin GPS.

* GPS interface requires two cables. The GPS/DGPS cable (Item 2950CV5) is available from EnviroMonitors. A PC serial interface cable supplied by the manufacturer of the GPS receiver is also required.

** The PC cable connects to a computer USB port

Software Includes FieldScout software for downloading data.
Typical applications Environmental (Outdoor), Field Research

Standard delivery (Royal Mail) - £3.95 to £4.99

Available for purchases under £100. Your order should be with you within 4-5 working days.

 

Tracked delivery - £5.95 to £6.50

Our tracked delivery is either Royal Mail tracked, Parcelforce or UPS. Your order should be with you within 1-2 working days.

 

Next Day service - £9.95

Place your order before 2:30pm Monday - Friday and receive your order the next working day (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays). Orders placed at the weekend are shipped on the next working day and usually arrive the following day. Goods shipped on a next working day service may be subject to delays by the courier which are outside of our control. Services to outlying areas may differ and take longer and enhanced services may not be available.

 

International delivery

International delivery is available for this product. The cost and delivery time depend on country.

 

Collection

You can collect from our showroom. Please call before visiting to ensure we have your order ready.

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