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ICT International Products
Soil Science Instrumentation
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Salinity and Temperature
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| Soil Salinity Sensor | Soil salinity sensors are ideal for efficient in-situ field monitoring of soil salinity with minimal disturbance to the soil profile. |  |
| Soil Salinity Sensor Hand Held Meter | The 5000M Salinity Meter manufactured by ICT International offers scientists and environmental managers a highly accurate, low cost, plug and play solution to measure salinity in the field. |  |
| Soil Temperature Measurement | ||
| TT4 Smart Thermocouple Interface | The TT4 is a digital interface to allow connection of thermocouple temperature sensors to the SL5 SmartLogger. |  |
| ECT Air and Soil Temperature Probe | The Temperature Sensor can measure both air temperature and soil temperature. It connects to any channel in a Decagon Datalogger for long-term temperature monitoring. Supplied with 3m cable with 3.5mm jack plug. |
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Soil Tension and Suction
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| Jet Fill | The Model 2725 Jet Fill Tensiometer features the patented Jet Fill reservoir for push-button convenience and minimization of soil disturbance when servicing is required. |  |
| 2100F Micro Tensiometer and Soil Column Tensiometer | The Model 2100F soil moisture probe is a specialised unit designed for investigation of soil suction in small regimes such as near the soil surface, or for laboratory work such as measuring soil suction values at various levels in soil columns. |  |
| 2100F Tensiometer Accessories | Accessories available for the 2100F soil moisture probe |  |
| Quick Draw | The Model 2900F1 Quick Draw Tensiometer is designed for portable field use. It responds quickly and equilibrates rapidly with the tension in the soil, providing measurements within a few minutes. |  |
| Transducer Tensiometers and Logging Tensiometers | ||
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The vacuum inside the tensiometer is measured by a pressure transducer, which gives a continuous analogue output signal. A resolution of 0.1 kPa (1 cm H2O) can be attained for the GT3 Tensiometer Transducer.
The GT3-420 has an industry-standard 4 to 20mA current loop output that can be used to interface it to a wide variety of standard devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and data loggers. |
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| Gypsum Blocks | Gypsum Blocks or G-Blocks are an evolution in design. They provide quick response and true sensitivity to conditions where moisture remains relatively high. |  |
| Watermark Smart Interface | The Watermark sensor is an indirect method of measuring soil water. It is an electrical resistance type sensor, that converts the electrical resistance reading to a calibrated reading of centibars of soil water suction. |  |
| Thermal Matric Potential Sensor (CS229) | The CS229 thermal matric sensor is used to measure the soil matric potential in dry to very dry soils. Typical applications of this sensor are in the area of store release cover hydrology monitoring in mine and landfill closure and research on desert vegetation and hydrology. |  |
Soil Moisture
| Capacitance Soil Moisture Probes | ||
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| ECH2O EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensors | ECH2O is a capacitance probe that measures dielectric permittivity of the surrounding medium. In soil, dielectric permittivity is directly related to the water content. The ECH2O probe outputs a voltage proportional to the dielectric permittivity, and therefore the water content of the soil. |  |
| 10HS Soil Moisture Sensors | The 10HS Soil Moisture Sensor obtains volumetric water content by measuring the dielectric constant of the media through the utilization of capacitance/frequency domain technology. In addition, the 10HS sensors incorporate a high frequency oscillation, which allows the sensor to accurately measure soil moisture in any soil or soilless media with minimal salinity and textural effects. |  |
| 5TE Sensors | The 5TE is designed to measure the water content, electrical conductivity, and temperature of soil and growing media. |  |
| ECH2O EC-20 Soil Moisture Sensors | A low-cost sensor for measuring volumetric water content of soil. The ECH2O is a capacitance probe that measures dielectric permittivity, which is directly related to soil moisture. Available with voltage output or 4-20mA options. |  |
| The Em50 is a 5-channel, self-contained data recorder designed for use with any ECH2O sensor. The sensors are plugged into the 5 channels and measured as directed by the user. Housed in a weatherproof enclosure with an O-ring seal, the Em50 is ideal for long-term outdoor use. With minimal battery usage, the Em50 can take readings as often as once per minute for over a year. |  |
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| ProCheck hand-held readout device | The hand-held ProCheck gives you a read-out and stores reading from any of Decagon's soil moisture or environmental sensors. |  |
| ECH2O Check Display Meter | Portable monitoring of your low-cost ECH2O probes has never been easier. Simply plug the connector from the probe into the ECH2O Check and push the button to get an instant reading of soil moisture. |  |
| Aquaterr M-300. T-300 & EC-300 Soil Meters | Aquaterr Soil Moisture, Temperature & Salinity Meters. These are designed to closely track the "hand feel" method, using a radio-frequency capacitance sensor. A direct readout is given. |  |
| Standing Wave Soil Moisture Probes | ||
| MP406 Sensors | The MP406 can be used to measure the soil moisture for scientific research or irrigation management. The MP406 Moisture Probe can also be used to measure the moisture content in many materials such as soil, food and materials used in roadway and building construction. |  |
| MP406 Interfaces | ||
| MP406 4-20mA Output for Irrigation Control | ||
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Complete self-contained soil moisture probe and meter in a portable kit. |  |
MPKit Applications Slides |
Sample MPKit Application slides.
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| See Also: MP406 Power Use Calculations for Sensor and Interfaces | ||
| Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Soil Moisture Measurement | ||
| Mini-TRASE | The MiniTrase retains all of the superior capabilities that made our Trase System 1 a valued instrument, but now features: significantly reduced weight, size and cost. MiniTrase provides the largest signal pulse of any standard commercial TDR instrumentation used in soils or dielectric measurements. |  |
| TRASE System 1 | Trase is the only self-contained TDR instrument capable of investigating and monitoring not only soils, but a wide variety of other materials as well. It is fully field portable, and when you need to leave it at a remote site for several days or weeks, it can be accessed from home or office. |
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| Waveguides | The Buriable Waveguide is designed to be installed permanently in the soil, and allows measurements to be made at any depth in the soil profile. |
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| TDR Multiplexers | With the Trase Muliplexer, up to 241 locations can be automatically logged to measure the dielectric and subsequent moisture properties of soil or other materials. |
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| Neutron Probe Soil Moisture Meters | ||
| 503DR Neutron Probe | CPN 503DR-1.5 Neutron Probe sets the standard for soil moisture measurement for both scientific research and irrigation scheduling. Readings of soil water content recorded in the Neutron Probe are automatically uploaded to computer for review and analysis. See also: |
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| NPro Irrigation Scheduling Software | ||
| 503DR Neutron Probe Irrigation Scheduling Package | ||
| Auger set | The auger set will bore a precision hole in the ground that will accept an aluminium access tube. |
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| TIA-350S One-man Post Hole Digger | The Tia350S is an easy to start one-man lightweight post hole digger. |
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| Radiation Survey Meter - Monitor 4 | The Monitor 4 Radiation Detector (M4) are compact, general purpose survey meters capable of detecting alpha, beta, gamma, and x-rays over 3 selectable ranges. |  |
| MC3 Series Surface Moisture & Density Probe | Nuclear density gauges are the most effective non-destructive testing method for asphalt paving materials. Conventional density test methods require collection of core samples, which are time consuming and require repair of the pavement. Accurate nuclear gauge density measurements take one-minute and are accepted by all State and Federal highway agencies. |  |
Soil Water Potential
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| Pressure Plate Extractor Components | Pressure Extractors are used in determining the water-holding characteristics of soil samples. Wetted soil samples are placed in the extractor, and a known pressure is applied, which forces the removal of any water held to the soil at a lower pressure. By analyzing the sample at several different pressures, the characteristic pressure versus water content relationship can be determined for the soil. |  |
| Lab Setup 0700LAB002V2 |
Lab Setup - Pressure Plate Extractors and Manifold Laboratory equipment using pressure plate extractors and high air entry ceramic plates to determine the soil-water characteristic curve. The characterisation of soils according to their moisture holding capacities , moisture flow and retention characteristics is essential for:
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| Lab Setup 0700LAB023V2 | ||
| Lab Setup 0750LAB002 | ||
| Lab Setup 0750LAB023 | ||
| Tempe Cells |
The Tempe Pressure Cell is used to determine the water-holding characteristics of a soil sample in the 0 to 1 bar pressure range.
1428K Remote Tempe Kit - The complete mobile setup for vacuum/pressure extraction and soil hydrology studies in a waterproof case for easy transport. |
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| Vacuum Manifold |  |
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| Compressor | 0505V compressor replaces older 0500FG model |  |
| Vacuum Pumps | Portable hand pumps for vacuum and pressure availability in the field. |
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| Porous Ceramic Plates & Cups | ||
| Porous Ceramic Plates | These pressure plate cells have been the de-facto standard for the measurement of soil moisture retention studies worldwide. |  |
| Porous Ceramic Cups | The unique characteristics and quality of our porous ceramics allow them to be used in a variety of applications. The natural wetting abilities of a porous ceramic, the uniform pore sizing, and inert raw materials provide an excellent finished product for research or industrial applications. |  |
| Porous Ceramics Custom Sizes | Each specialty area of our ceramics product line represents the finest quality products available to you as a consumer. Many of the items are used in the fabrication of our quality field and research laboratory equipment. |  |
| Custom Ceramics Order Form | ||
| Properties of Porous Ceramics | ||
| Soil Water Potential Measurement | ||
| WP4 Water Potential Meter | The WP4 and WP4-T give water potential readings directly in Megapascals within 5 minutes. It directly measures water potential from 0 to -60 MPa with excellent accuracy. The instrument is easy to use and maintain, and calibration is simple. |  |
| MPS-1 |
Soil water potential is a key parameter for determining water availability for plant growth, water flow, and soil stability. Although an in-situ measurement of soil water potential has been the focus of considerable research over the years, existing solutions still have many drawbacks such as high maintenance, limited lifetime, individual calibration requirements, high cost, and small measurement range. The MPS-1 is a sensor that can be used in the field to accurately measure in-situ soil water potential without these limitations. |
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| Soil Water Samplers (Lysimeters) | ||
| 1900 Soil Water Samplers | The Model 1900 Soil Water Sampler is a large-volume sampler designed for near-surface installation at depths ranging from 15 cm (6") to 1.8 m (6'). The unit consists of a 4.8 cm (1.9") outside diameter PVC tube, a porous ceramic cup with a 200 kPa (2 bar) air-entry value, and a Santoprene stopper. |  |
| 1905 Slim Tube Soil Water Samplers | The 1905 Slim Tube Soil Water Sampler is a small-diameter sampler designed for taking small-volume samples or for use where installation space is limited. |  |
| 1920 Soil Water Samplers | The 1920 Pressure / Vacuum Soil Water Sampler is used where samples are collected to detect concentrations of organic or inorganic solutes or pesticides, with sensitivities in parts per million (PPM). |  |
| 1922 "Ultra" Soil Water Samplers | The 1922 "Ultra" Soil Water Sampler is used where samples are collected to detect concentrations of organic or inorganic solutes or pesticides, with sensitivities in parts per billion. |  |
| 1923 Ultra Soil Water Sampler | The Large Capacity 1923 Ultra Soil Water Sampler is used where samples are collected to detect concentrations of organic or inorganic solutes or pesticides, with sensitivities in parts per billion. |  |
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| Permeameters & Infiltrometers | ||
| Guelph Permeameter | A fast, accurate, easy to use instrument to measure in-situ hydraulic conductivity. |  |
| Tension Infiltrometer | Tension infiltrometers are designed to measure the unsaturated hydraulic properties of soils. Water is allowed to infiltrate soil at a rate which is slower than when water is ponded on the soil surface. This is accomplished by maintaining a small negative pressure on the water as it is infiltrating into the soil. |  |
| Mini-Disk Infiltrometer | Mini-disk Infiltrometers provide quick and convenient measurement of soil hydraulic conductivity. |  |
| Drain Gauge | ||
| Drain Gauge | The Gee passive capillary lysimeter (Drain Gauge) is much smaller than comparable instruments, and its cost allows for more measurement sites over a large range of locations for the monitoring of deep drainage. |  |
| Drain Gauge Interface | ||
Penetrometers, Augers and Samplers
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| Rimik CP40II Penetrometer with built-in GPS | Penetrometer measures the resistance to penetration in soil. The instrument consists of a data logger, load cell, a cone attached to a shaft and GPS. The data logger records the cone index value of the load required for insertion of the cone through the soil as well as time, date and GPS coordinates. |  |
| Soil Samplers & Augers | ||
| ICT Soil Samplers | The Model 0200 Soil Bulk Density Sampler allows the extraction of intact soil cores. A core 57mm (2.25") in diameter is extracted and held in a brass cylinder. The cylinder and soil sample can then be placed in a pressure plate extractor or Tempe Cell apparatus, and the water-holding characteristics of the sample can be determined. |  |
| Soil Augers | Specifically designed to auger a tight fitting hole when installing 50 mm outside diameter aluminium access tubing used with the Neutron Probe. Set includes a spiral auger for clay soils, a shell auger for sandy or dry clay soils, extension and T-handle. Holes can be augered for 2 m aluminium tubes. |  |
| TIA-350S One-man Post Hole Digger | The Tia350S is an easy to start one-man lightweight post hole digger. |
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Thermal Properties
| Thermal Properties Analyser | ||
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| KD2 and KD2 Pro | The pocket-sized KD2 thermal properties analyzer uses a single sensor to measure thermal conductivity and thermal resistivity. It uses a simple yet precise heating and monitoring system to measure the slope and intercept of the sample specific temperature rise vs. time curve. The KD2 uses this data to calculate and display thermal conductivity in 90 seconds. |  |
Soil Moisture Equipment Corporation
| Soil Moisture Equipment Corporation (SEC) Catalogues | ||
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| SEC Product Catalogue (PDF) |  Download 2.4M PDF |
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| SEC Ceramics Catalogue (PDF) | Download 1.2M PDF |
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ICT Plant Science Instrumentation
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| Plant Science References |
| Sapflow Sensors | ||
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| The Heat Ratio Method (HRM) is a modification of the Compensation Heat Pulse Method (CHPM). The HRM improves on the CHPM by allowing very slow flow rates and even reverse sap flow to be measured. This allows water flows to be monitored in stems and roots of a wide range of different species, sizes and environmental conditions, including drought. |  |
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Heat Field Deformation Sapflow (HFD)
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The Heat Field Deformation (HFD) technique is ideally suited to sapflow research projects that require the measurement of extended radial sapflow profiles to accurately map hydraulic architecture of trees. Similar to the HRM sap flow sensor the HFD sensor can measure high sapflow rates as well as low to zero and reverse sapflow. Hence as both sensors can measure in the same range the HFD sensor provides an extension of the HRM method making both sensors highly complimentary to each other in most sapflow measurement applications. |  |
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Sap Flow Tool Software for analysing Heat Field Deformation (HFD) Sap Flow with powerful processing and graphing capabilities. |
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| Energy or Heat Balance (Dynagage) | The stem heat balance (SHB) method was originally proposed by Sakuratani (1981) to measure the mass flux rate or sapflow in small stemmed herbaceous plants.
The SHB method is based on the energy balance of a stem segment to which regulated heat energy is constantly supplied by an external annular heater. |
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| Thermal Dissipation (TDP) | The Thermal Dissipation Probe (TDP) directly measures sap velocity which can be converted to volumetric flow rate given an accurate measurement of sapwood area for the tree. TDP is an uncomplicated and inexpensive method ideally suited to whole plant transpiration measurements on large diameter trees. |  |
| Plant Water Potential Measurements | ||
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| Stem Psychrometers offer significant benefits over more common leaf hygrometers through the ease of attachment which minimizes energy balance disruptions that improve measurement accuracy |
 
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| Scholander Pressure Bombs for field & lab measurement of plant leaf water status | ||
| Plant Water Status Consoles | The Model 3000 has been the standard of excellence in plant water status research for over 2 decades. This work horse has all the features needed to make extensive readings in record time. Supplied without a bottled gas tank & regulator it is designed for use within the lab where a large air supply tank or mains air supply is available. |  |
| Portable Plant Water Status Console | The 3115 is our newest model for measuring Plant Water Potential. Its 25 Bar operational range is perfect for the majority of readings. |  |
| Pressure Bomb Grommet Sets | All grommets, sleeves, and washers can be purchased in individual packs of 5 or as part of a kit of the various sizes. |  |
| Plant Water Status Console Regulator |  |
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| Dendrometers | ||
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| Electronic Dendrometers for the real time measurement and logging of fruit & stem growth | ||
| Manual Band Dendrometer DB20 (NEW) | Manual Band Dendrometers or increment gauges are used extensively in commercial forestry and forest research. They are a very reliable and low cost method of accurately measuring and monitoring tree growth rates. |  |
| DRL26 Logging Band Dendrometer (NEW) | Whole tree water relations research has just become easier and more accurate. The logging band Dendrometer now incorporates its own self-contained datalogger. Using an internal lithium battery there is no need for external batteries or solar panels to power the logger, meaning it can be attached to a tree and set logging with no other accessories or requirements. |  |
| DR26 Band Dendrometer (NEW) | Whole tree water relations research has just become easier and more accurate. The data collected is of the highest accuracy with a measurement resolution of 1 micron in stem diameter change. Such resolution accurately allows for interpretation of diurnal stem fluctuations in response to climatic and micro-environmental effects in addition to long term growth. |
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| DEX Dendrometers | The DEX20, DEX70, DEX100 and DEX200 are highly precise electronic dendrometers that measure the growth and size of plant stems and fruits. The DEX is a caliper-style device with a full bridge strain gauge attached to a flexible arm. The output signal is then recorded by a datalogger or computer in real time. |  |
| Porometers | ||
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| Leaf Porometer | The SC-1 Leaf Porometer automatically measures stomatal conductance and eliminates human error by picking the end point. The direct readout displays data in terms of either conductance or resistance. |  |
| Plant Hydraulic Conductance Meters | ||
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| High Pressure flow meters for measuring Hydraulic Conductance in plant stems and root systems | ||
| HPFM-C | The High Pressure Flow Meter (HPFM) is designed to perform quantitative root and stem analysis without having to dig up roots or drag limbs back to the lab. In most cases, the analysis of a sample root or shoot is completed in as little as 10 minutes. |  |
| HCFM-XP | The Hydraulic Conductance Flow Meter (HCFM-XP) is designed to perform quantitative root and stem analysis without having to dig up roots or drag limbs back to the lab. In most cases, the analysis of a sample root or shoot is completed in as little as 10 minutes. |  |
| Leaf Wetness | ||
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| Leaf Wetness Sensor
Used with the Em50 logger system LWS Brochure (140K PDF)
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The Dielectric Leaf Wetness Sensor (LWS) enables accurate and affordable leaf wetness monitoring. The Leaf Wetness Sensor determines the presence and duration of wetness on a leafs surface, enabling researchers and producers to forecast disease and protect plant canopies. |
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| Leaf Wetness | ICT International's LW2 and LWH leaf wetness sensors replicates the effect of moisture on leaf or artificial surfaces and can be used for a variety of situations such as leaf wetness, rain event or other applications where over-spray events need to be monitored or controlled. |  |
| Plant Temperature Sensors | ||
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| Canopy Temperature | ||
| TT4 Smart Thermocouple Interface | The TT4 is a digital interface to allow connection of thermocouple temperature sensors to the SL5 SmartLogger. It provides a means of connecting up to four thermocouples of the same material type to the system, and will interface to most types of common thermocouple. | |
| Leaf Temperature | ||
| TR4 Smart Thermistor Interface | The TR4 is a digital interface to allow connection of thermistor temperature sensors to the SL5 Smart Logger. It provides a means of connecting up to four thermistors of the specified type to the system. |  |
| Everest Infra-Red Thermometers | ||
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| Everest 6110.4 | A Handheld, Low Temperature Infra-Red Thermometer with light sighting, variable focus and selectable measurement mode. |  |
| Everest 100.3ZL | A Portable Low Temperature Infra-Red Thermometer ideal for research and natural applications, and is capable of forty hours of continuous use. |  |
| Everest Model 1000 | The Model 1000 calibration source is used to check and verify the temperature reading of the low temperature, portable infrared thermometers. |  |
| Light Sensors | ||
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| Net Pyrradiometer | The CN1-R Net Pyrradiometer measures the net total radiation flux (solar, terrestrial, and atmospheric) downward and upward through a horizontal surface. It is suitable for solar energy studies in agriculture and meteorology. |  |
| Quantum PAR Sensor PR1 | The PR1 Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) sensor has a similar construction to the SR2 (below) but with a spectral response range from 400 to 700 nanometres. Designed to measure light that promotes photosynthesis in the plant cell, the PR1 can be used above or within a canopy crop growing under either natural or artificial lighting (such as in glasshouses). |  |
| Solar Radiation Sensor SR2 | The SR2 is a solar radiation shortwave (global) spectrum sensor with a spectral response from 400 to 950 nanometres, which is used to record sunshine hours or total incident solar energy. | |
| Ceptometers and Canopy Analysers | ||
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| Ceptometers and Solarimeters for measuring Leaf Area Index (LAI) and plant biomass | ||
| AccuPAR (LP-80) | With the new LP-80, you get instant real-time PAR measurements as soon as you turn it on, and your LAI data is updated with each PAR measurement. |  |
| CI-110 Digital Plant Canopy Imager | The CI-110 Digital Plant Canopy Imager can capture and analyze images using its fish-eye lens (150°) and CCD camera. It consists of an image-capturing probe (the lens, camera and auto-level gimball), and arm with 24 PAR sensors and built-in USB interface, and optional laptop computer, and software. |  |
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| Holland Scientific Canopy Reflectance Sensors | ||
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Holland plant canopy ACS-210 Sensor
Holland plant canopy ACS-470 Sensor GLS-400 Geographical Data Logger
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The Holland ACS-210 & ACS-470 sense plant canopy reflectance data in the visible and near-infrared spectrum to provide chlorophyll and nitrogen contents of leaves. These instruments are cost-effective, time-saving and highly-accurate devices to determine plant fertility, health and biomass. |
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| Cropscan Multi-Spectral Radiometers | ||
| Multi-Spectral Radiometers for measuring plant biomass, NVDI, Leaf Area Index | ||
Ground-truthing Landsat satellite images |
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| Leaf Probe for use with Miniature Fibre Optic Spectrometer | ||
| CI-700LP Leaf Probe/Spectrometer | The CI-700LP Leaf Probe with Tungsten/Halogen light source is a sampling device used with Miniature Fibre Optic Spectrometer. It is designed for measuring leaf transmission, reflection, and absorbance. The size of the sampling chamber is 20mm in diameter. |  |
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FluorPen FP100
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FluorPen is a Photon Systems Instrument that is a low cost method of measuring chlorophyll fluorescence parameters . The basic model measures two parameters: FT - continuous fluorescence yield in non-actinic light. QY - Photosystem II quantum yield.
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PlantPen PRI200 and NDVI300
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PlantPen is a Photon Systems Instrument that is a reflectance-based device providing a convenient, low-cost method of measuring the relative chlorophyll content of a leaf sample.
Standard Plant Pen versions measure the most common indexes: PRI and NDVI
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| Photosynthesis | ||
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| CI-340 Hand-Held Photosynthesis System | The CI-340 is a lightweight hand-held photosynthesis system. It has everything you need to measure photosynthesis, transpiration, stomatal conductance, and internal CO2 concentration, as well as many other factors. |  |
| Root Scanning | ||
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| CI-600 Root Scanner for Root Monitoring | The CI-600 Root Scanner is designed to scan living roots in the soil. To obtain an image, insert the scan head into a pre-installed clear tube, and start the scanning program on the computer. The scan head will automatically rotate a full circle creating a 21.59 x 19.56 cm size high resolution image of the soil and roots. |  |
ICT Meteorology Instrumentation
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| Temperature sensors | Rain Gauges and Pluviometers |
| Relative Humidity and Pressure | Drainage Flow Measurement |
| Wind Speed and Direction | Leaf Wetness |
| Solar Radiation | Evaporation Pans |
| Complete Climate Monitoring System | ||
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| EnviroStation | A complete Automatic Weather Station with automatic ET Calculation. Features Plug & Play functionality. A complete solution for weather and environmental monitoring. |  |
| EnviroStation Parts (PDF) | An illustrated list of components for a typical EnviroStation | Download 420K PDF |
Meteorology Sensors
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| Air Temperature | ICT International manufactures a range of "smart" temperature sensors for various environmental applications ranging from measurement of ambient conditions and crop temperature monitoring, to cattle comfort (heat stress) analysis. |  |
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| Thermocouple Smart Interface | The TT4 is a digital interface to allow connection of thermocouple temperature sensors to the SL5 SmartLogger. | |
| Thermistor Smart Interface | The TR4 is a digital interface to allow connection of thermistor temperature sensors to the SL5 Smart Logger. It provides a means of connecting up to four thermistors of the specified type to the system. | |
| ECT Air and Soil Temperature Probe | The Temperature Sensor can measure both air temperature and soil temperature. It connects to any channel in a Decagon Datalogger for long-term temperature monitoring. Supplied with 3m cable with 3.5mm jack plug. |
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| Relative Humidity & Barometric Pressure Sensors | ||
| Relative Humidity | The "smart" HU1 Relative Humidity Sensor by ICT International utilises an active polymer capacitor as a sensing element to provide reliable readings of relative humidity with minimum maintenance. |  |
| Combined Relative Humidity & Air Temperature | The HT1 humidity and air temperature sensor combines the functions of the TA1 and HU1 sensors into one convenient dual-purpose housing. | |
| Barometric Pressure | ICT International has designed a reliable and stable Barometric Pressure Sensor (BP1) for environmental and meteorological monitoring applications. | |
| RHT Relative humidity and temperature sensor |
RH/Temperature sensor measures relative humidity (RH) and temperature, making it ideal for use with ECH2O probes in studying microclimate and evapotranspiration. Supplied with 3m cable with 3.5mm jack plug. |
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| Wind Speed & Direction Sensors | ||
| Anemometer | Used to monitor wind speed, wind run and wind gust, ICT International's range of 'smart' digital wind speed sensors combine robust design with accuracy and a low starting threshold for sensitivity in a wide range of operating conditions. |  |
| Wind Vane (Direction) Sensor | The "smart" WD2 Wind Direction Sensor by ICT International overcomes the "deadband" problem associated with conventional potentiometer type wind direction sensors. |  |
| Solar Radiation Sensors | ||
Middleton range of solar products
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| PYR | The pyranometer measures the solar radiation flux density (in watts per metre square) from a field of view of 180 degrees. This pyranometer is completely water proof, submersible, and designed for continuous outdoor use. Supplied with with level plate, 3m cable, 3.5mm jack plug. |
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| QSO-S | The PAR Photon Flux sensor measures the Photosynthetic Photon Flux (PPF) in μmol m-2 s-1 from a field of view of 180 degrees. It is completely water proof, submersible, and designed for continuous outdoor use.
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Terrestrial Eldonet Dosimeter
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The Terrestrial ELDONET instrument is a dosimeter which measures solar or artificial radiation in three biologically important spectral bands: UV-B, UV-A and PAR. |
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The Terrestrial autonomous ELDONET instrument is a dosimeter which measures solar or artificial radiation in three biologically important spectral bands: UV-B , UV-A and PAR .
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| The SR2 is a solar radiation shortwave (global) spectrum sensor with a spectral response from 400 to 950 nanometres, which is used to record sunshine hours or total incident solar energy. The PR1 Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) sensor has a similar construction to the SR2 but with a spectral response range from 400 to 700 nanometres. | |
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| Rain Gauges & Pluviometers | ||
| ML1 Event Logger | The ML1 is a one channel data logger specifically designed for recording rain fall events from tipping bucket rain gauges. Very low power consumption and a robust aluminium waterproof housing allow this logger to be deployed in the field for up to ten years in remote locations. |  |
| Research Rain Gauges | The design of these rain gauges includes several features to maintain accuracy of measurement. The recording and tipping cycle continues with rainfall while fine stainless-steel mesh prevents debris such as dirt and insects from entering the workings of the rain gauge. Other features to ensure maintained accuracy include a level bubble adhered to the base. |
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| Commercial Rain Gauges | Simple self-emptying electronic rain gauges. Configured as volume gauges, they are useful for measuring the output of irrigation systems in terms of liters per hour. |
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| Smart Logger Rain gauges |
ICT's 'smart' tipping bucket rain gauge can be used as
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| Commercial Pluviometers | Simple self-emptying electronic rain gauges. Configured as volume gauges, they are useful for measuring the output of irrigation systems in terms of liters per hour. These rain gauges are connected to timed interval data loggers. |
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| Research Pluviometers | These pluviometers consist of a calibrated tipping bucket rain gauge and ML1 event data logger, offering a stand-alone measurement system suitable for any short or long term application. The TB3 has the highest specification of materials, construction and calibration. Rainfall events from the rain gauge are stored in memory, which can be downloaded to a laptop or desktop computer. |
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| Field Calibration Unit for tipping bucket rain gauges | The FCD is a light, portable device that allows field calibration tests. Using this instrument will save time in the field. The advantage of using a Field Calibration Device is that the Tipping Bucket Raingauges can remain fixed in their location and are therefore only out of service for a very short period of time. |
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| Drainage Flow Measurement | ICT's Flow Gauge is considered to be one of the most accurate flow gauges used for measuring water flow coming out of a pipe or a drain. When connected to a data logger, the data can be stored and collected when required. |  |
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The Dielectric Leaf Wetness Sensor (LWS) enables accurate and affordable leaf wetness monitoring. The Leaf Wetness Sensor determines the presence and duration of wetness on a leaffs surface, enabling researchers and producers to forecast disease and protect plant canopies. |
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| Leaf Wetness | ICT International's LW2 and LWH leaf wetness sensors replicates the effect of moisture on leaf or artificial surfaces and can be used for a variety of situations such as leaf wetness, rain event or other applications where over-spray events need to be monitored or controlled. | |
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| Class A Evaporation Pan APAN | The Class A Evaporation Pan is a standard Bureau of Meteorology Class A type for measurement of water evaporation. |  |
ICT Monitoring Systems
ICT International has designed and manufactured a new generation of monitoring solutions for agriculture and the environment based on their 30 year worldwide experience in the application of quantitative technologies to soil moisture monitoring, plant water use and meteorology studies.
The integrity of the monitoring solution lies in the integrated Smart Logger and Smart Sensor system comprised of an advanced electronics package, powered by a sophisticated microprocessor in every sensor. The result is a system that is at the cutting edge of electronic technology as it allows users to simply plug in a sensor, press a button and start recording. There is no need for complicated hard wiring, custom programming, or engineering expertise, hence the description of functionality as "plug and play". The customer's time now is dedicated to quickly and confidently collecting data for research or real-time decision making.
By delivering a monitoring system that is simple to use, highly accurate, reliable, versatile and low cost, ICT International is offering to exceed every customer's application and performance expectation in regard to their new generation of monitoring systems.
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| ECH2O Logger System Em5 | The Em5 Logger system is a small battery-operated 5-channel analogue logger system available at low cost. The Em5B operates on 3xAAA batteries for up to six months and can store approximately 3400 readings. |  |
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| The Em50 is a 5-channel, self-contained data recorder designed for use with any ECH2O sensor. The sensors are plugged into the 5 channels and measured as directed by the user. Housed in a weatherproof enclosure with an O-ring seal, the Em50 is ideal for long-term outdoor use. With minimal battery usage, the Em50 can take readings as often as once per minute for over a year. | |
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| The hand-held ProCheck gives you a read-out and stores reading from any of Decagon's soil moisture or environmental sensors. | |
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| Smart Logger System | ICT's SL5 Smart Logger uses state-of-the-art electronics and an operational concept not available in any other system. For nontechnical users, the "plug and play" capability provides a simple but powerful user-friendly system. For researchers, the Smart Logger provides all the in-built simplicity yet the ability to customise data collection criteria for specific projects. |  |
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| EnviroStation™ | The EnviroStation™ is a powerful multiparameter weather station that is highly accurate yet easy to use and cost-effective. With 16-bit resolution and between 1 and 3 per cent accuracy across all sensors, the EnviroStation™ is suitable for not only the most professional grower but also the most precise research scientist. |  |
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ICT Irrigation Solutions
| Aquaterr Soil Moisture Meter. These are designed to closely track the "hand feel" method, using a radio-frequency capacitance sensor. A direct readout of % soil moisture saturation is given. |  |
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| The 420 mA output interface has an analogue current loop output of 420 mA which can be used directly by industry-standard irrigation controllers and cabling power systems and hence is ideal for use in Parks and Gardens, Golf Courses and similar installations. |  |
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| GT3-420 Tensiometer | The GT3-420 has an industry-standard 4 to 20mA current loop output that can be used to interface it to a wide variety of standard devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and data loggers. | |
| ECH2O EA-10 | The EA-10 sensor has a standard 2-wire, 4-20 mA analogue interface for use with industrial data acquisition and control systems. The EA-10 has a very low power requirement and high resolution. This gives you the ability to make as many measurements as you want over a long period of time (i.e. a growing season), with minimal battery usage. |  |
| Jet Fill Tensiometer 2725 | The Model 2725 Jet Fill Tensiometer features the patented Jet Fill reservoir for push-button convenience and minimization of soil disturbance. |  |
| ECH2O EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensors | ECH2O is a capacitance probe that measures dielectric permittivity of the surrounding medium. In soil, dielectric permittivity is directly related to the water content. The ECH2O probe outputs a voltage proportional to the dielectric permittivity, and therefore the water content of the soil. | |
| ECH2O Starter Pack | The Starter Pack consists of five ECH2O (EC-20) sensors and one ECH2O Check hand-held display meter. This pack is designed to allow a grower to begin an irrigation scheduling program with only a small capital investment and allow further expansion over time as needed. |  |
| The Em50 is a 5-channel, self-contained data recorder designed for use with any ECH2O sensor. The sensors are plugged into the 5 channels and measured as directed by the user. Housed in a weatherproof enclosure with an O-ring seal, the Em50 is ideal for long-term outdoor use. With minimal battery usage, the Em50 can take readings as often as once per minute for over a year. | |
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| ProCheck hand-held readout device | The hand-held ProCheck gives you a read-out and stores reading from any of Decagon's soil moisture or environmental sensors. | |
| ECH2O Logger System Em5 | The Em5 Logger system is a small battery-operated 5-channel analogue logger system available at low cost. The Em5B operates on 3xAAA batteries for up to six months and can store approximately 3400 readings. | |
| ECH2O Logger Pack | The ECH2O Logger Pack consists of five EC-20 sensors, one ECH2O Em5 five-channel data logger and the M-Log scheduling software and all necessary cables. |  |
| ECH2O Check | Portable monitoring of your low-cost ECH2O probes has never been easier. Simply plug the connector from the probe into the ECH2O Check and push the button to get an instant reading of soil moisture. |  |
| Specifically designed to auger a tight-fitting hole when installing 50mm diameter aluminium access tubing as used with the Neutron Probe. | |
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| TIA-350S One-man Post Hole Digger | The Tia350S is an easy to start one-man lightweight post hole digger and sleeve for auger set. |
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Irrigation and Irrigation Scheduling Products
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| SoilStation | A Plug & Play logging system with a 250 sensor capacity. A complete solution for any soil moisture, soil suction, or multiparameter environmental monitoring project. | |
| EnviroStation | A complete Automatic Weather Station with automatic ET Calculation. Features Plug & Play functionality. A complete solution for weather and environmental monitoring. | |
| Smart Loggers | A Plug & Play 250 sensor capacity smart Datalogger. |  |
| Irrigation Scheduling Software | ||
| NPro | NPro soil moisture software quickly converts measurements into management options in an easy, friendly, logical fashion. |  |
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| Jetfill Tensiometers | The Model 2725 Jet Fill Tensiometer features the patented Jet Fill reservoir for push-button convenience and minimization of soil disturbance when servicing is required. | |
| Transducer Tensiometers | The vacuum inside the tensiometer is measured by a pressure transducer, which gives a continuous analogue output signal. A resolution of 0.1 kPa (1 cm H2O) can be attained for the GT3 Tensiometer Transducer. | |
| Transducers 0 to -7 kPa (GT3-1) | ||
| Transducers 0 to -100 kPa (GT3-15) | ||
| Transducers -100 to 200 kPa (GT3-30) | ||
| Gypsum Blocks | Gypsum blocks provide quick response and true sensitivity to conditions where moisture remains relatively high. | |
| Thermal Matric Sensor | The thermal matric sensor TM229-SMM is used to measure the soil matric potential in dry to very dry soils. Typical applications are in the area of store release cover hydrology monitoring in mine and landfill closure and research on desert vegetation and hydrology. | |
| Capacitance Soil Moisture Probes | ||
| ECH2O | ECH2O is a capacitance probe that measures dielectric permittivity of the surrounding medium. In soil, dielectric permittivity is directly related to the water content. | |
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| ECH2O - 4-20 mA Output | ||
| Aquaterr M-300 Soil Moisture Meter | Join the many users who have discovered the benefits of "seeing" water distribution patterns in the soil. Those who have battled problem plants and tricky soil areas greatly appreciate the Moisture Meter's ability to help solve these problems. Aquaterr Instruments portable capacitance-based probes provide instant direct readings in a stainless steel and aluminum housing that will last for years. | |
| Aquaterr T-300 Temperature and Soil Moisture Meter | ||
| Aquaterr EC-300 Salinity, Temperature and Soil Moisture Meter | ||
| Standing Wave Soil Moisture Probes | ||
| MP406 - Analogue Output | The MP406 can be used to measure the soil moisture for scientific research or irrigation management. | |
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| MP406 - 4-20 mA Output | ||
| MPKit | The MPKit enables rapid sampling of Volumetric Soil Water Content (VSW%). The MP406 is inserted to the required depth of measurement and the VSW% is read out on the display of the MPM160 meter. |  |
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| 503DR Neutron Probe | CPN 503DR-1.5 Neutron Probe sets the standards for soil moisture measurement for both scientific research and irrigation scheduling. Readings of soil water content recorded in the Neutron Probe can be automatically uploaded to computer for review and analysis. ICT International provides scientists and irrigation farmers with a full and comprehensive neutron probe service. |
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| 503DR Neutron Probe - Second Hand | ||
| 503DR Neutron Probe Irrigation Scheduling Package | ||
| 503DR Neutron Probe Repair Service | ||
| Radiation Safety Training | ||
| Neutron Probe Disposal Service | ||
| Soil Salinity Measurement | ||
| Soil Salinity Sensor | Soil salinity sensors are ideal for efficient in-situ field monitoring of soil salinity with minimal disturbance to the soil profile. At a selected depth, sensors can monitor salinity with high accuracy over a long period. The soil salinity sensors are also suitable for use with soil columns in the laboratory. | |
| Hand Held Salinity Sensor Smart Reader | A new Salinity Meter manufactured by ICT International offers scientists and environmental managers a highly accurate, low cost, plug and play solution to measure salinity in the field. The system consists of a meter with LCD display and spreadsheet software. The Software allows conversion of the manually recorded values to soil salinity in dS/m for each individual soil salinity sensor | |
| Soil Samplers & Augers | ||
| Soil Samplers | The Model 0200 Soil Bulk Density Sampler allows the extraction of intact soil cores. A core 57mm (2.25") in diameter is extracted and held in a brass cylinder. The cylinder and soil sample can then be placed in a pressure plate extractor or Tempe Cell apparatus, and the water-holding characteristics of the sample can be determined. | |
| Soil Augers | Specifically designed to auger a tight-fitting hole when installing 50 mm outside diameter aluminium access tubing used with the Neutron Probe. Set includes a spiral auger for clay soils, a shell auger for sandy or dry clay soils, extension and T-handle. Holes can be augered for 2 m aluminium tubes. | |
| TIA-350S One-man Post Hole Digger | The Tia350S is an easy to start one-man lightweight post hole digger and sleeve for auger set. |
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4–20 mA Sensors and Solutions
| MP406 4-20 | The MP406C with integrated 4–20 mA output interface has an analogue current loop output of 4–20 mA which can be used directly by industry standard irrigation controllers and cabling power systems and hence is ideal for use in Parks and Gardens, Golf Courses and similar installations. | |
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| GT3-420 Tensiometer | The GT3-420 has an industry-standard 4 to 20mA current loop output that can be used to interface it to a wide variety of standard devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and data loggers. | |
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| ECH2O EA-10 | The EA-10 sensor has a standard 2-wire, 4-20 mA analogue interface for use with industrial data acquisition and control systems. The EA-10 has a very low power requirement and high resolution. This gives you the ability to make as many measurements as you want over a long period of time (i.e. a growing season), with minimal battery usage. | |
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| 4000L Infra-Red Thermometer | The ENVIRO-THERM Model 4000L Infrared Temperature Sensor is the traditional temperature sensor manufactured by Everest Interscience. It has been used extensively for continuous monitoring of crops and other targets in the natural environment. The standard output is Analog Millivolt at 10 mV/°C. It comes with an optional 0-5 Volt output. |  |
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Pre-owned and Used Equipment for Sale
This page changes frequently as equipment becomes available. Be sure to bookmark it and check back periodically.
ICT provides a service for brokerage of pre-owned scientific equipment. If you have instrumentation in usable and working condition, we may be able to list it on this page. To take advantage of this, please contact ICT letting us know the type of instrument and model number, approximate date of manufacture, manufacturer's serial number, your estimate of its general condition and three good photographs of the unit. ICT is able to purchase outright in some cases, or act as a sales agent on a commission basis.
Equipment Currently Available
To purchase any of this equipment, please contact us and quote the Equipment Reference Number(s) of interest. Images illustrate the actual unit listed. Click for a bigger version.
Available
Second-hand neutron probes and trase systems are often available. Please contact ICT International with any enquiries.
Neutron Probes
As radiation safety regulations vary from Australian state to state and country to country a second hand Neutron Probe may not be an option for some customers due to the radioactive source and date of manufacture limitation. In this situation ICT would instead offer a new model 503DR.
All second-hand neutron probes sold by ICT are supplied with the following:
- A new 3.0m cable unless specified otherwise
- 10 cable stops
- Battery charger (if rechargeable model CPN503DR)
- Collar base for 50 mm OD tube
- Carry Case
- Detailed service by a very experienced engineer who has been servicing CPN503DR's for ICT since 1984
- 12 months parts and labour warranty - customer pays costs of shipment to and from ICT International
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Model: CPN503DR Serial Number: 3885 Version: 503TDR.6 |
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Model: CPN503DR Serial Number: 3214 Version: 503DTR.9 |
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Model: CPN503DR Serial: 1797 Version: 503B-3.0 |
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Model: CPN503DR Serial Number: 503 Version: 503DTR.8 |
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Note: ? indicates equipment listed on behalf of a third-party seller.
For accessories and consumables (new) that can be used with your pre-owned neutron probe, please see the listing here.
Trase
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Model: 6050X1 Serial: 1469 Manufactured: July 95 |
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Other Equipment
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MC1K Radiation Alert Detector
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The MC1K is a handheld survey meter using a built-in energy compensated GM detector. It detects gamma and x-rays up to 1000 mR/hr over 4 selectable ranges. A beep sounds and a count light flashes with each event detected.
Suitable for use by Radiation Safety Officers. |
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ICT International Pty Ltd
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Soilmoisture Equipment Corp
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Decagon Devices - We measure the world
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CPN (InstroTek) - Innovators in instrumentation technology
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Dynamax - New Technologies for Plant Science
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Everest - The ambient temperature specialist in infrared thermometry (IRT)
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CropScan - Multispectral Radiometers (MSR)
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CID - Productive solutions for plant analysis
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Middleton - Solar Radiometers
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Aquaterr - Instruments and Automation
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Soil Measurement Systems (SMS)
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RIMIK Electronics
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Holland Scientific - Simply innovative
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Eldonet Dosimeters
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