The SISCO handheld soil compaction tester is a soil moisture monitoring system composed of a handheld data collector and a compaction sensor, which has the advantages of easy operation, convenient portability, and fast and reliable detection. Handheld soil penetrometer can be configured with GPS, GPRS data upload, and other functions according to user needs at the factory. The data in the device can also be connected to a computer through a USB data cable, and historical data can be exported to the computer for data analysis.
The test results can be uploaded
- High-Precision Digital Display: Handheld soil compaction tester provides instant, clear readings in psi or kPa for easy interpretation.
- Robust Stainless Steel Rod: Durable penetration rod with depth markings for consistent testing.
- Smart Data Storage: Stores multiple readings for comparative analysis across different locations.
3.5-inch color touch screen
- The handheld soil compaction tester has a backlight display, an intelligent digital display.
- It comes with a GPS positioning function and displays the geographic coordinates of the collection point during data collection.
- The handheld soil hardness tester has a built-in battery that can not only work for ten hours, but also be used for cyclic charging.
Application
The handheld soil compaction tester is mainly used to measure the compactness of soil, to evaluate the influence of soil structure on crop root growth, water infiltration, and soil aeration. It is applied in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, and greening engineering, infrastructure and construction engineering, and teaching and education.
Agricultural Soil Testing
Turf & Landscaping
Environmental Study
Construction Site Evaluation
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| Model | SISCO-SCT-LDJSD3H |
| Measuring Rod Length | 500mm |
| Range | 0~100kg |
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Comprehensive Accuracy |
0.1 %F∙S |
| Sealing Grade | IP66 |
| Operation Temperature | -20 ～﹢70℃ |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Dimension | φ29*39.5mm |
| External Power Supply | DC 5V /2A |
| Rated Power | 3W |
| Battery Capacity | 6000mAh（Standby for ten hours） |
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Packing list
- 1*USB cable: male to male cable (1M)
- 1*Handle: 120mm, aluminum alloy
- 1*Connecting rod: Φ 12mm * 200mm
- 1*Probe: Φ 12mm * 300mm
- 1*Aluminum alloy box: 300mm * 350mm * 11mm
- 1*Instructions
- 1*Certificate of Conformity
- 1*Warranty Card
Q1: What is a handheld soil compaction tester?
A1: A handheld soil compaction tester is a device used to measure the density and compaction level of soil. It helps determine if the soil is compacted enough for agricultural, landscaping, or construction purposes.
Q2: Why is the soil compaction tester important?
A2: Proper soil compaction ensures adequate root growth, water infiltration, and plant health in agriculture. In construction, it provides a stable foundation and prevents settling or structural failure.
Q3: When is the best time to test soil compaction?
A3: Ideally, test when the soil is moist but not saturated—typically after a rain or irrigation. Very dry or wet soil may give misleading results.
Tips: How does a handheld soil compaction tester work?
Most manual soil compaction testers use a cone penetrometer design. The user pushes the device into the soil, and the gauge indicates the resistance (in psi or kPa), reflecting the soil's compaction level.
- Choose the location to test and remove surface debris.
- Insert the probe vertically into the soil at a slow, steady rate.
- Observe the gauge as the probe is pushed in: The handheld soil compaction tester measures resistance (pressure) as the tip penetrates deeper. Some testers display readings at various depths (e.g., every inch or cm).
- Note the reading – High readings indicate compacted soil; low readings mean loose, aerated soil.
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- Expendable parts.
- Routine cleaning or normal cosmetic and mechanical wear.
- Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect.
- Damage from use of parts other than SISCO approved.
- Damage from use outside the product’s usage or storage parameters.
- Damage from use of parts not sold by SISCO.
- Damage from modification or incorporation into other products.
- Damage from repair or replacement of warranted parts by a service provider other than a SISCO authorized service provider.
- Damage caused by the application environment not meeting the product usage requirements and the failure to perform preventive maintenance.
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