PRODUCT MANUAL: SPOTON® SOIL COMPACTION METER
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Digital Soil Compaction Meter Innoquest Item # 29360 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 Color Coded Bar Graph Display Power Button Zero Button Battery Compartment In Handle Splash/Dust Proof Digital Display Stainless Steel Shaft with Depth Marks Extra Hard Tool Steel Tip (Replaceable)

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. 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 4.0 Specifications Usable Probe length:...

5.0 General Operation 5.1 Installing the Batteries Remove the metal end cap on the meter’s handle with a straight screw driver. Install two (2) new alkaline AA or LR6 size batteries with the plus (+) side of both batteries facing into the tube. Replace the metal end cap with the spring contacting the negative (-) of the last battery. When it is time to replace the batteries a low battery symbol ( ) will show on the unit’s display. Zero Button With the meter powered on, hold the meter above the ground with the shaft facing down. Press the ZERO button and continue holding the meter steady and...

5.3 Changing Display Units Pressing both buttons (POWER & ZERO) at the same time while the meter is on will change the displayed units. This change will be saved when the meter is turned off. 5.4 Taking a Reading Power on the meter by pressing the POWER button. Zero the meter if necessary with the ZERO button. Slowly press the meter into the soil with a firm and steady pressure. Do not stop or reverse force on the meter until the desired depth has been reached. Keeping the meter vertical during the entire penetration sequence assures readings are true cone pressures and not a result of side...

5.5 Probe Tip Cover The meter ships with a re-usable probe tip cap. This cap can be stored in the meter’s handle while the meter is in use. The use of this probe tip cap is recommended for protecting the probe tip, personal, and vehicles during transport. 5.6 Probe Tip Replacement The probe tip is replaceable. It can be unscrewed from the shaft by using pliers to grip the shaft and cone respectively. The cone is attached with removable type thread locker, so some force may be required to loosen it. The probe tip should be replaced when the diameter of the cone’s base measures less than...

7.0 Warranty & Service One Year Warranty Innoquest, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and shall not apply to any product which, in Innoquest’s sole opinion, has been subject to misuse, alteration, abuse, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Innoquest’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product which is returned to Innoquest. Innoquest accepts no liability for...