The Spectrum TCM 500 Turf Colour Meter is a professional grade handheld instrument designed to deliver fast, objective, and highly accurate turf color measurements. Engineered for golf courses, sports fields, sod farms, research institutions, and turf management professionals, the TCM 500 eliminates subjective visual assessments and replaces them with consistent digital data. Improve turf quality, optimize nutrient programs, and document color performance with precision using the Spectrum TCM 500 Turf Colour Meter.
Key Features
Measures reflected light from approximately a 3 inch (7.6 cm) diameter section of turfgrass
Uses an internal light source to negate the effect of sunny versus cloudy conditions
Measures reflectance in the red (660 nm) and near infrared (850 nm) spectral bands
Displays result as NDVI, percent reflectance, or as a user-adjustable grass index from 1 to 9
Connects to any GPS receiver that has a serial output option*
Equipped with internal data logger and RS-232 port
Records 3,250 measurements (1,350 with added GPS/DGPS option)
Measurement Sample: Turf grass canopy
Measurement System: Reflectance of red (660 nm) and NIR (850 nm) light
Measurement Area: Approx. 3.0 in (7.6 cm)
Measurement Units: Percent reflectance (0.0 to 99.9) of Red and NIR
NDVI (0.000 to 1.000)
Grass Index (1.00 to 9.00)
Power Source: 1 9 V alkaline battery (included); approx. 3,000 measurements
Repeatability: ± 5% of measurement
Lead Time Delivery: 4 to 8 weeks |
The Spectrum TCM 500 Turf Colour Meter helps turf professionals make data-driven decisions by providing reliable color measurement in real time. Whether you're maintaining championship greens or managing large sports complexes, this meter supports healthier turf, improved consistency, and professional-quality results.
