Instant Soil Moisture Reading Kit - IC-MPKit-406B
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For portable and convenient measurement of volumetric soil moisture content in sports fields, irrigation monitoring, mine sites, and landfills.
- Stainless steel sensors
- Has memory, download cable & software
- Not affected by temperature
- Stainless steel sensors
- Has memory, download cable & software
- Not affected by temperature
Regular price
$1,978.00 AUD
+ GST
$2,175.80 AUD Inc. GST
$2,175.80 AUD Inc. GST
A handheld, portable, soil moisture measurement system, the MPKit provides high quality and accurate data. The MPKit is a user-friendly tool, connecting the MP406 sensor to an Android phone (included) using Bluetooth. Ideal for taking multiple soil moisture measurements, the MPKit is widely used. Commercial applications include irrigation monitoring of sports fields, agriculture, moisture control of concrete batch mixes or materials testing. Research applications are wide and varied, from frog ecology to soil carbon testing.
The MPKit records the volumetric soil moisture content, and optionally the location (using the phones GPS), for later analysis. The data is stored in a CSV file for easy analysis, with latitude, longitude, time & date recorded alongside volumetric soil moisture measurement.
1 Year Warranty (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty + Bonus 1 Year Instrument Choice Warranty)
MP406 Sensor
Using the robust, reliable, and proven MP406 sensor, the MPKit enables use of a high-quality sensor that previously was only available for long term installations with a data logging system. As a handheld, portable soil moisture measurement system, the MPKit brings Standing Wave Technology for volumetric soil moisture measurement to new applications.
The use of Standing Wave Technology ensures that the soil moisture measurements are not impacted by soil temperature or salinity both of which can affect other sensor types. When calibrated to the specific soil type, accuracy can be +/- 1%.
The robust construction of the sensor with the 4 stainless steel needles allows for repeated insertion into the soil. Used as a buried instrument, the MP406 is providing over 20 years of service, demonstrating robustness and reliability.
Android phone and app
Included with the MPKit is an Android phone with the ICT International MPKit app preinstalled. The app does not require an active SIM card to operate, only requiring Bluetooth and Location Services (GPS) to be enabled.
Within the app, it is a simple process to take a measurement; name the sample site and then take the measurement. This data will then be recorded in a CSV file which can be imported onto your computer for further analysis. Data can be visualised on a variety of software packages; the data can be imported into ArcGIS, QGIS or Google Earth as it has the required spatial data.
Bluetooth unit and handle
Designed for the MP406 sensor, the Bluetooth unit attaches to the included handle and the MP406. The handle is made up of a straight section and a T handle section, allowing for easy insertion of the MP406 needles and unit into the soil.
The Bluetooth unit will pair with an Android phone with the ICT International MPKit app installed. Supplied with 3x internal AAA batteries (user replaceable), the Bluetooth unit does not require charging.
Standard package includes:
The MPKit contains everything that is needed to undertake the point measurement of soil moisture in a convenient carry case; the sensor, Bluetooth unit, 2-piece handle and Android phone & app.
Specifications
- Measurement Range: 0100 VSW% (Volumetric Soil Water %)
- Accuracy: +/- 1%
- Response Time: Less than 0.5 seconds
- Stabilization Time: 3 seconds approximately from power-up
- Environment: Environmentally sealed, can be permanently buried in the soil.
- Total length: 215 mm
- Needle length: 60 mm
- Needle diameter: 4 mm
- Needle separation: 14 mm
- Needles: Stainless Steel
- Exterior: ABS Plastic
- Cable: 4.5 m Standard
MPM160 Meter
- Analogue input signal range: 01200 mV
- Resolution: 0.1 VSW%
- Display: 1 line 16 character LCD which displays battery status, reading number, raw mV and calibrated VSW%
- Keys: Light touch, field rugged keyboard; Double sided READ key for easy right or left single-handed field use
- Memory: 510 Readings. E2PROM data storage so data will not be lost if battery is replaced
- Power Management: Power Supply internal common 9V Battery
- Reading State: <= 28 mA (3 secs)
- Waiting State: <= 5 mA (40 secs)
- Sleeping State: <= 1.8 uA
- Download Cable: Industry standard RS232 communication 9 pin female connector with supplied download cable
- Software: ICT MPM Software, includes graphical interface, graphing capabilities
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