Eijkelkamp Penetrologger with GPS and Soil Moisture Probe

The Royal Eijkelkamp penetrologger is a versatile instrument for in-situ measurement of soil penetration resistance. This electronic penetrometer comes with a built-in datalogger and memory for up to 1500 measurements.

This lightweight penetrologger of Royal Eijkelkamp is ergonomically designed and can measure up to a depth of 31.4 inch (80 cm). The penetrologger is used to measure the penetration resistance of the soil. The penetration resistance is a means to determine the carrying capacity of the soil and the ease with which roots can grow through the soil. This is important in agricultural, farming, and civil engineering techniques.

With the built-in data logger, the data is easily stored for further processing on your PC. The penetrologger contains an accurate internal GPS system (16 channels GPS receiver) to determine the exact measuring location. The coordinates stored in the penetrologger can be linked to a location or map using software (or less accurately via the Internet). The penetrologger results are displayed in MegaPascals (MPa) and Newtons (N) as a function of depth. The penetrologger also derives the Cone Index (CI).

Outstanding Features

• Incorporated fast GPS, data is auto-stored
• Traffic ability or load bearing capacity research
• No mechanical parts, strong and reliable
• Numerous different projects can be defined
• Geotechnical soil research

Applications

• Agricultural- as well as the civil engineering sector and technical soil research
• General soil science research
• Trafficability or load bearing capacity research
• Foundation technology
• The detection of compacted (possibly impermeable) sub-soil layers
• Checking whether or not the soil is suitable for agricultural use

• Specifications
• In the Box
• Required Items
• Optional Items
• Documents

• • Characteristics
    Angle of cone	60 °
    Battery life	8 hours
    Cone surface range	1, 2, 3.3, 5 cm²
    Data output	.txt, other
    Data plug type	RS232
    Data storage capacity	1500 measurements
    Data transfer	Cable
    International Protection Rating	54
    Maximum Applicable pressure	10000 kPa
    Maximum measuring depth	31.4 inch
    Maximum operating temperature	50 °
    Measuring accuracy	± 1%
    Measuring range	0...10000 kPa
    Minimum operating temperature	0 °
    Product material	Stainless steel, iron, PVC, other material
    Programming possibility	Yes
    Reading accuracy	0,1%
    Registration type	Logging
    Package size	23.6 x 11.8 x 9.4 inch
    Weight	34.1 lbs

• • Penetrologger body (1)
  • 4 different cones
  • probing rods (2)
  • Battery charger (1)
  • RS232 cable + adapter RS323 to USB
  • Depth reference plate (1)
  • Cone check (1)
  • Penetroviewer software, downloadable below
  • Driver software for converter cable
  • Accessories
  • Rugged transport case
  • Manual
• • None
• • Soil Moisture Sensor
• • User Manual (English)
  • EData Sheet (English)