LaMotte SMART 3 Electronic Soil Labs

SMART 3 Electronic Soil Laboratory - Complete Solution for Soil Analysis

Advanced portable equipment for precise soil nutrient analysis

Portable and electronic laboratories designed for landowners, consultants, and fertilizer specialists who need immediate and economical analyses without compromising precision. These units analyze fifteen soil factors, including critical macronutrients and micronutrients, using the SMART® 3 Colorimeter to obtain readings in ppm or lb/acre without the need for additional calculations. The SCL-12 model includes a pH meter and a dissolved salts meter, which allow quick and accurate measurements of pH and dissolved salt levels in soils and irrigation waters.

Simplified tests allow at least 20 analyses per soil nutrient, using easy-to-prepare soil extracts based on Mehlich I extraction. Additionally, the manual "A Study of Soil Science" is now available for download, offering a detailed reference and further guidance for performing analyses correctly and effectively. These features make the Electronic Soil Labs an invaluable tool for achieving precise and rapid soil analyses in the field.

Key Features

• Advanced Technology: Colorimetric system for precise readings.
• Portable and Robust: Easy to transport and durable for field or laboratory use.
• Complete and Functional: Includes reagents, tools, and software for soil analysis.
• Reliable Results: Quick readings with minimal sample preparation.
• Multifunctionality: Compatible with various sample types and parameters.
• Intuitive Display: User-friendly interface for ease of use.

• Specifications
• In the Box
• Required Items
• Optional Items
• Documents

• Colorimeter Tests

  Test Factor	Method	Range	# of Tests
  Nitrate Nitrogen	Cadmium Reduction	0-300 lbs/acre	20
  Nitrite Nitrogen	Diazotization	0-40 lbs/acre	20
  Ammonia Nitrogen*	Nesslerization	0-200 lbs/acre	50
  Phosphorus	Ascorbic Acid Reduction	0-99 lbs/acre	50
  Potassium	Tetraphenyl-boron	0-500 lbs/acre	100
  Sulfur	Barium Chloride	3-94 ppm	50
  Copper	Diethyldi-thiocarbamate	0-30 ppm	100
  Iron	Bipyridal	0-30 ppm	50
  Manganese	Periodate	0-75 ppm	50
  Zinc	Zincon	0-15 ppm	50

  
  
  

  Direct Reading Titrator Tests

  Test Factor	Range*	# of Tests
  Calcium	0-4000 lbs/acre	50
  Magnesium	0-2400 lbs/acre	50
  Chlorides	0-1000 lbs/acre	50

  
  
  

  TRACER pH & Conductivity PockeTesters

  Test Factor	Range	Resolution	Accuracy
  Conductivity	0 to 199.9 μS; 200 to 1999 μS; 2.00 to 19.99 mS	0.1 μS; 0.01 mS	±2% FS
  pH	0.00 to 14.00 pH	0.01 pH	±0.01 pH

  
  
  

  Unit Conversion Factors

  Results can be measured using a choice of units, explained here. Parts per million (ppm), pounds/acre, and Kg/hectare units can be converted to each other using these values.

  Area	Soil Depth	Soil Weight
  1 acre	6-7 inches	2 million lb
  1 hectare	15-18 cm	2.25 million Kg

  ppm	lb/acre	Kg/hectare
  0.5	1	1.12
  1	2	2.24
  0.89	1.78	1

  
  

  A number of variables must be considered when interpreting soil test results in addition to the values obtained. These variables include the composition of the soil, drainage, climate, previous fertilizer programs, and the type of plant to be grown. Samples must also be truly representative of the area being studied and must be carefully selected.

• • SMART 3 Electronic Soil Laboratory (Selected Option)
  • User Manual
• • None
• • None
• • Instructions Manual (English)
  • A Study of Soil Science Handbook (English)