AgroCares - Model F - Portable Scanner Device
The AgroCares Scanner is a portable device that relies on a near-infrared sensor and a connection to AgroCares databases to determine the chemical composition of soils, feedstuffs and leaves. The AgroCares Scanner works with different apps for different purposes. Depending on the app you use, you can test the nutrients in a soil, feed and leaf sample in real time. The apps are available on the Google Play Store. You need a valid license key to use the app. You can purchase your license here.
Scanner features:
- Wireless and web-connected
- Easy to use with just one button
- Scanning within minutes
- Light-weighted, robust and smartly designed
- Cost-effective big data solution
What you need to use the Scanner:
- Smartphone with Android 6.0 or higher or iPhone 6 and above
- An AgroCares app of your choice installed on your phone
- A valid license to use the app
- Internet connection
Box Content
The AgroCares Scanner will be delivered in an aluminum case along with:
- Calibration Cap: a cap for `Standard Sample` and `Background Scan` calibrations.
- Sample tray: a tray where the sample is scanned from.
- USB Cable: charging cable of the Scanner.
- Power sockets (2): USB adaptor + International power plug type C
- Cleaning products: brush and dry cleaning wipes
- Instruction manual
More Information
- height: 28
- width: 35
- length: 45
- dimensions_unit: cm
- Scan Take 3 scans of your sample
- Upload Upload data on your phone
- Analyse Send it to database
- Act Receive soil report & recommendations
AgroCares new way of collecting nutrient data, in combination with recommendations opens a whole new world of opportunities.
Use the AgroCares Scanner package to:
- Instantly check soil quality before deciding to acquire land
- Assess land use (which crops are suitable for this soil)
- Monitor soil fertility developments in a field during seasons
- Assess land use potential
- Help farmers to decide which fertilizers are needed to sustainably improve soil health and increase yields
- Detect problem in the field, such as nutrient leaching, inefficient fertilizer application and more
We have created a tool that can be used by every food producer with no prior experience in nutrient testing. Light-weighted, durable, beautifully designed and affordable.
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: approx. 152 x 84 x 52 mm
- Weight: approx. 0.56 kg
- IP class: IP65 (device only; with reference standard attached)
Spectroscopic specifications
- Spectral range: ~ 1400 – 2500 nm
- Spectral wavelength resolution: 1% of wavelength
- Speed: time to result: 1-3 seconds
- Cooldown time (after measurement): typ. 3 seconds
Electrical specifications
- Power Input (for charging): USB PD with 15 VDC, max. 2.75 A * via USB Type C connector
- USB-Connection (for stationary use): USB 2.0 communication via USB Type C connector
- Wireless Connection (for handheld use): wireless low energy via integrated antenna
- Fuses: no exchangeable fuse
- *Worst case current simultaneous charging, measuring and communication.
- Typical charging current is approx. 50% of the max. current.
Battery
- Type: rechargeable lithium ion battery
- Model: Friwo FB3S1P18650-26
- Nominal voltage: 11.1 V
- Nominal capacity: 2600 mAh
- Charging current: 1300 mA
- Transport classification: UN class: 9
- UN number: 3480, lithium ion battery
- energy of battery: < 100 Wh