Premium Field CO2 Test

Description

Overview: The Solvita Field Test is intended for measuring soil respiration in fresh soil samples not processed in a lab. The Premium package upgrades the Basic version to include capability to weigh soils and to quantify the CO2 results by use of a Digital Color Reader (DCR) designed for simple field use.

Application: This version introduces capability to weigh fresh soil and to standardizing color reading using a Multi-mode DCR which reports values of CO2-output in pounds per acre. The Multi-mode DCR reads a range of Solvita probe colors up to 5.0 using the ALT channel. The DCR also stores up to 1,600 results internally which can be conveniently uploaded with the included PC software.

Contents: Included in the test kit package are:

• Soil CO2 detector probes (50)
• 6 Incubation jars (polystyrene 475 ml with lids affixed with gas-tight gaskets)
• Multi-mode Digital Color Reader (DCR) programmed for field use using ALT channel
• Scale
• USB cable and jump drive with Solvita Reader Software and drivers
• Instruction Manual with interpretation guide

Refills: Additional probes and jars are available in varying quantities.