Soil Compaction Meters (Penetrometers)

By Spectrum Technologies

FieldScout SC 900

 

FieldScout SC 900 Soil Compaction Meter

 

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 Adapther (Item 3661U.(included)**
  • Compatible with SpecConnect - view contour maps of compaction at each depth, or an "ocean floor" map showing the depth of the compaction layer.
  • Includes carrying case and depth target