Soil and plant analysis
Measured / controlled parameters
pH, pH-mV, ammonia, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, phosphate, potassium, sulfate, absorbance, temperature.
Measurement / analysis range
pH: –2.00 to 16.00 pH; pH-mV: ±1000 mV; ammonia: low range; calcium: 0–150 mg/L; magnesium: 0–150 mg/L; nitrate: 0–30.0 mg/L; phosphate: high range (freshwater); potassium: 0–20.0 mg/L; sulfate: 0–150 mg/L; absorbance: 0.000–4.000 Abs.
Measurement accuracy / precision
pH: ±0.01 pH; pH-mV: ±0.2 mV; ammonia: —; calcium: ±5 mg/L ±3% of reading; magnesium: ±5 mg/L ±3% of reading; nitrate: ±0.5 mg/L ±10% of reading; phosphate: ±1 mg/L ±4% of reading; potassium: ±3.0 mg/L ±7% of reading; sulfate: ±5 mg/L ±3% of reading; absorbance: ±0.003 Abs @ 1.000 Abs.
Analysis method / operating principle
Potentiometric pH electrode; photometric analysis using three LED light sources (420, 466, 525 nm) and narrow band interference filters; adaptation of standard methods for nutrient determination.
Analysis / measurement time
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Sample volume / sample volume range
Round cuvettes, 24.6 mm; volume depends on parameter and method.
Applicable media
Freshwater, nutrient solutions.
Sensor / electrode / probe / indicator type
Silicon photodetector, digital pH electrode (not included).
Number of channels / measurement points
1 pH electrode input, 3 photometer wavelengths.
Temperature compensation
Automatic (–5.0 to 100.0 °C).
Number of calibration points / calibration method
pH: 1 or 2 points, standard buffers (4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01).
Housing / chamber / tip material
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Design and features
Compact housing, large 128×64 backlit LCD display, built-in memory.
Lighting / climate control system
3 LEDs with narrow band filters (420, 466, 525 nm).
Number of programmable cycles / automatic modes
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Interfaces and outputs
USB-A (for flash drive), micro-USB-B (power and PC connection).
Software / PC compatibility
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Memory / data storage functions
Up to 1000 readings.
Operating conditions
0 to 50.0 °C; 0–95% RH (non-condensing).
Power supply
USB 5 VDC adapter, USB-A to micro-USB-B cable; Li-polymer 3.7 VDC rechargeable battery.
Battery life
500 photometric measurements or 50 h continuous pH measurement.
Dimensions
206×177×97 mm.
Scope of supply
Cuvettes and caps (4 pcs.), cloth for cuvette cleaning, USB-A to micro-USB-B cable, power adapter, instruction manual.
Certificates and compliance with standards
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