SC900 Electronic Soil Compaction Meter

Soil compaction prevents moisture penetration, reduces fertiliser and chemical uptake and hinders plant root growth.  In some cases, yield losses can run as high as 30% due to compaction. A compacted soil also means roots must exert greater force to penetrate the compacted layer. One way to quantify the change is by measuring the bulk density. Your soil is one of your most important resource when growing a healthy and profitable crop. The SC900 Compaction meter helps to make decisions regarding areas of the field that require tillage, changes to crop rotation and planting of cover crops.

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The SC900 comes complete with USB cable, carrying case and depth target.  Includes 13mm and 20mm cone tips for soil and sand media. 

SC900 Electronic Soil Compaction Meter. Batteries included.  Analogue meter available with easy to read dial and depth gauge

This SC900 electronic soil compaction meter is the most versatile compaction meter on the market. Soil depth readings are determined by a sonic depth sensor, from 0 to 45 cm in 2.5cm increments. Cone index values are measured by a load cell sensor and can be displayed in PSI or kPa.  The shaft-mounted probe allows the user to easily and rapidly take many measurements. The shaft can be disassembled into 2 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. Through the software, the user can download the data, change the logger settings and configure the meter.

Mapping your results is easy by connecting to any GPS receiver that has a serial output option.  (Garmin 73H) and the right baud rate for the SC900. GPS requires the GPS/DGPS cable and a PC interface cable.

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Peter White, MBA (Grad Dip Mgt)

Peter has been associated with the water industry for his entire career; having gained his base training with Hardie Irrigation which is considered a corner stone in training for the Irrigation Industry.
Peters’ tenure has taken him to every Australian state and territory as well as the Pacific Islands offering irrigation design, irrigation equipment, environmental monitoring systems and meters, with specialised knowledge in control systems. After 25 years working with SCADA and Motorola IRRInet, 15 years with Toro Australia covering Golf Irrigation, Commercial and Sport Turf, Horticulture and Agricultural market places.