Product Manual
1.0 Safety Info
Use caution when probing into soil to avoid
hitting buried electrical wires or other utilities.
Use caution when handling and transporting
this meter since its sharp metal tip could
cause damage to packaging, containers, or
personal.
Always use the included tip cover when transporting the
meter. (See section 5.5 for more info)
2.0 Meter Diagram
Stainless Steel
Shaft with Depth
Marks
Splash/Dust Proof
Digital Display
Extra Hard
Tool Steel Tip
(Replaceable)
Battery
Compartment
In Handle
Power Button
Zero Button
Color Coded
Bar Graph Display
Color Coded
Bar Graph Display
Stainless Steel
Shaft with Depth
Marks
3.0 Features
Meets ASABE S313.3 Soil Compaction Standard
Automatically displays maximum compaction value when
probe is extracted from the soil.
Color coded display for easy compaction reference
Green 0-200 PSI (0-1400 kPa)
Yellow 200-300 PSI (1400-2070 kPa)
Red 300+ PSI (2070+ kPa)
The high resolution of the electronic force sensor assures
accurate compaction values in soft soils with 1/2in.(12mm)
cone Measurements can be displayed in PSI or kPa
Rugged design & rubber protector for repeated field use
Stainless steel shaft with depth marking every 4in.(10cm)
Ultra-hard tool steel cone for years of service
Made in USA
4.0 Specifications
Usable Probe length: 30in. (76cm)
Range: 0 to 825 PSI (0 to 5690 kPa)
Resolution: 1 PSI (7 kPa)
Accuracy: +/- 15 PSI (100 kPa)
Waterproof: IP64 rating (Dust Tight/Splash Resistant)
Meter Size: 35in.(89cm) x 11in.(28cm) x 3in.(7.6cm)
Shipping Box Size: 37in.(94cm) x 13in.(33cm) x 5in.(13cm)
Battery: Two (2) AA (LR6) Size Alkaline Batteries (1 year battery life)
Weight: 1.9 lbs. (.6 kg) weight
Environmental: Use: 32-120°F (0-49°C) / 0-100% RH
Storage: 0-130°F (-18-55°C) / 5-90% RH
Construction: Solid Machined Plastic Body, Aluminum Handle,
Stainless Steel Shaft, Hardened Tool Steel Tip
Cone Size: 0.505in.(12.8mm) Diameter / 30° Included Angle
Country of Origin: USA