Soil Moisture Meter, Agriculture
Product Code: 503 Elite Hydroprobe
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503 ELITE Hydroprobe, designed with a neutron probe to measure soil moisture. Hydroprobe is an industry standard in soil management. This device is the ultimate helper for irrigation planning, agricultural research, and environmental monitoring.
It features a wide backlit LCD screen with 40 characters and 12 keys. Project data can be transferred to a USB Flash Drive and downloaded to a computer via USB cable. Up to 10,000 test data points and 32 calibration values can be stored on the internal SD memory card.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Standards | Complies with ASTM D5220 standard |
| Measurement Range | 0.0 to 6.0 in/ft (0.0 to 0.50 gcc) |
| Sensitivity (1 Minute) | ±0.024 in/ft (±0.002 gcc) at 2.88 in/ft. (0.24 gcc) |
| Count Time | 15, 30 or 60 second intervals or user-defined |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C) |
| Power | Lithium-ion 7.4V, 4.4 A-H battery pack (Rechargeable) |
| Display | Wide 4-line 20-character LCD backlit display |
| UnitsOperator selectable: count, count rate, gcc, pcf, ipf, cpc, % mo | |
| Memory Capacity | Minimum 2 GB internal storage for calibrations and data storage |
| Data Interface | Cable via USB port for data upload to PC |
| Calibration | 32 operator-selectable calibrations |
| Neutron Source | Max 50 mCi (1.85 GBq) Americium-241/Be |
| Encapsulation | Dual encapsulated capsule |
| Weight | Instrument Weight: 14 lbs. (6.35 kg) - Package Weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg) |
