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Penetrologger

The penetration resistance reflects the capacity of the soil and is a measure of how easily roots can penetrate it. This is particularly important in agriculture and in rural and urban civil engineering techniques. The penetration resistance is a mechanical variable, which depends between mineral particles in a particular soil on variable parameters, such as degree of humidity, density and strength of the compound. The penetration resistance is measured in many measurements with an electronic penetrometer with a data logger, the data is stored and analyzed in the data logger.

The penetration resistance is measured in many measurements with an electronic penetrometer with a data logger, the data is stored and analyzed in the data logger.

Benefits:
  • Strong and reliable
  • Built-in GPS, automatic data storage
  • Soil moisture sensor optional
  • Comparison modus for moisture recordings
  • 500 fully digital depth / force recordings
  • Numerous different projects can be established
  • Velocity indicator supports correct insertion
  • Averages and spreading indication
Applications:
  • Soil science and research
  • Foundation engineering
  • Verification of the agronomical usability of the soil
  • Investigation of the anticipated growth conditions
  • Research in case of poor growth conditions, e.g. for trees in municipal parks, streets, etc.
  • Verification of artificial compaction for expertises
  • Special research for golf course expert
Technical data:
  • Angle of cone: 60 °
  • Battery life time: 8 hours
  • Cone surface range: 1, 2, 3.3, 5 cm²
  • Connection: screwthread
  • Data output: .txt, other
  • Data plug type: RS232
  • Data storage capacity: 1500 measurements
  • Data transfer: cable
  • Protection class: IP54
  • Maximum Applicable pressure: 10000 kPa
  • Maximum measuring depth: 0.80 m
  • Maximum operating temperature: 50 °
  • Measured parameters: penetration resistance
  • Measuring accuracy: < ± 1%
  • Measuring range: 0 – 10,000 kPa
  • Minimum operating temperature: 0 °
  • Power supply: battery
  • Product material: stainless steel, iron, PVC, other material
  • Reading accuracy: 0.1%
  • Registration type: logging
  • Dimensions: 600 × 300 × 240 mm
  • Weight: 15.5 kg

Delivery contents: 2 sounding rods, 4 cones, power supply, PC cable, software, transport case.

Item-No.: 41015 – Penetrologger
Item-No.: 41016 – Soil moisture sensor