Spectrum FieldScout SC 900 Soil Compaction Meter (Penetrometer)
FieldScout SC 900 Soil Compaction Meter (Penetrometer)
Help make decisions regarding areas of the field that require tillage, changes to crop rotation, and planting of cover crops
Includes 1/2 in and 3/4 in cone tip
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 option*
Equipped with internal data logger and RS-232 port
Records 772 measurements (579 with added GPS/DGPS option)
Configure and download meter with FieldScout® software and USB-to-3.5mm-Stereo-Plug Adapter (Item 3661U.(included)**
Includes carrying case and depth target
NEW FEATURES ADDED IN 2012 - The SC 900 meter now includes the brand new 3/4" cone tip, as well as improved handling of insertion errors. The 3/4" tip is appropriate for coarse soils. These new features took effect with units shipped after January 1, 2012. Meters acquired prior to 2012 can be upgraded by purchasing the SC900 Upgrade Package (Item #6110FSUP, see purchase table above). The upgrade includes a microcontroller chip with updated firmware, a 3/4" cone tip, new depth target, and updated User's Manual. See Additional Features of SC900 Digital Compaction Meter for more details.
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*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.
**PC cable connects to a computer USB port