SC-900 Soil Compaction Meter nabs site-specific pentrometer data
The Field ScoutT Model SC-900 Soil Compaction Meter was developed by Spectrum Technologies as a tool to capture site-specific compaction data. The meter features a load cell for sensing cone index, an ultrasonic depth sensor, a built-in data logger, and an RS-232 data port. Soil compaction is the "silent thief" of potential crop yield. Soil compaction prevents moisture infiltratration, reduces fertilizer and chemical utilization, and hinders crop growth. Research shows that soil compaction reduced corn stands by 20 to 30 percent, plant vigor by 30 to 50 percent, and yields up to 60 percent. The SC-900 gives users a convenient and reliable tool to track this important parameter. The design of the cone penetrometer is consistent with ASAE Standard S313.2. In addition to downloaded data files, an LCD screen and control panel display field data to the user.

Spectrum Technologies, Inc., Plainfield, Illinois, USA; 815-436-4440, www.specmeters.com