PCE Moisture Meter / Soil Moisture Meter PCE-SMM 1

The amount of water in the soil plays an important role in many areas of agriculture, horticulture and environmental protection. This is because the moisture content of the soil allows conclusions to be drawn about behavior, fertility and water storage capacity, among other things. The soil moisture meter from PCE Instruments with a 250 millimeter probe has been specially developed to determine the moisture content of soils quickly, easily and precisely.

The user-friendly soil moisture meter reliably indicates the water content in soils in the range of 0 to 50 percent with a resolution of 0.1 percent. Using the soil moisture meter is simple and effective. After the sensor with two-pole moisture electrode is placed on the housing, the probe can be fixed by tightening the ring. When the protective cap of the sensor head is removed, the soil moisture meter is ready for use. To determine the amount of water in the soil, the probe of the soil moisture meter should be inserted into the soil at least ten centimeters deep. The results of the measurement are then displayed quickly and clearly on the large LC display of the soil moisture meter.

The manufacturer has equipped the soil moisture meter with a practical data record function that stores the minimum and maximum values of a measurement. The compact dimensions and battery operation allow the soil moisture meter to be used in mobile applications, while the sturdy and waterproof plastic housing protects the internal components even in harsh operating conditions. To ensure that the battery-powered soil moisture meter is always ready for use, it gives an early indication when a battery change is necessary. The soil moisture meter can be used in a temperature range between 0 and 50 degrees Celsius and at a humidity of up to 80 percent. The glass prism of the digital Brix refractometer, which is enclosed in the stainless steel recess, can be cleaned quickly and easily before and after measurement and is closed with a plastic prism cover. The manufacturer has designed the Brix refractometer to protect the glass prism from damage. The convenient three-button operation guarantees user-friendly operation. To save the meter’s battery, the manufacturer has equipped the digital Brix refractometer with an automatic switch-off function. When not in use, the Brix refractometer automatically switches off after one minute. A few drops of distilled water are sufficient to self-calibrate the Brix refractometer at the touch of a button, if required. Applications The soil moisture meter guarantees the highest reliability and precision. Therefore, the soil moisture meter is an ideal companion for anyone who needs to determine the properties of soils, for example, to determine fertility or to control irrigation activities. The soil moisture meter can be used to quickly and conveniently determine the water content in soils.

The soil moisture meter is therefore ideal in agriculture, horticulture and environmental protection for reliable instant analyses, it is versatile and easy to use. The waterproof housing allows easy cleaning and use in all weather conditions. Thanks to its handy and robust design and battery operation, the soil moisture meter can be used anytime and anywhere. Its simple operation makes the soil moisture meter irreplaceable when checking soils and is also suitable for inexperienced users. Soil moisture A soil is completely saturated with water when all pores in the soil are filled with water. Due to gravity, some of the water seeps into deeper soil layers. This vertically moving water is also called percolating water and ultimately becomes groundwater. Soil moisture, or the water bound to the surface by surface tension and capillary forces, is not groundwater and is therefore also referred to as clinging water. Soil moisture is divided into five moisture classes (wet, moist, fresh, dry, arid). Important factors that determine the absorption capacity or the storage capacity of water in the near-surface layers are pore size and the density of the soil, as they define the water holding capacity.