4-in-1 Soil Meter
Version 04/11
Order No. 67 25 06
Intended Use
The 4-in-1 soil meter is intended for measuring the moisture, pH, temperature and sunlight
intensity in soils. the power is supplied by a 9V block battery (not included).
Use of this device in any other way than as described above is not permitted. The safety
instructions must be observed at all times!
This product complies with the applicable National and European regulations. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• 4-in-1 soil meter
• Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe
these safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any resulting dam-
age.
We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions. The warranty
will be void in such cases.
a) In general
• For safety and approval (CE) reasons, unauthorised conversion and/or modification
of the product are not permitted. Never dismantle the product!
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children!
• Do not leave the packing material laying around, as it can be a dangerous play-
thing for children! Danger of suffocation!
• If you have any questions that are not answered in this instruction manual, please
contact our technical support centre or consult a professional.
b) Use of the soil meter
• Apart from the probe tip, the product must not get damp or wet. Never dip it in or
under water.
• The probe tip is only suitable for measurements in soil. Do not use it to make
measurements in liquids.
• Do not bend the metal rod of the soil meter.
• Keep the probe tip away from metal objects.
• Never touch the probe tip with bare hands.
• Clean the probe tip before and after each measurement.
• Always protect the probe tip with the protective cap when you are not using the
soil meter.
General information on batteries/rechargeable batteries
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Instead of a non-rechargeable 9V battery, a rechargeable 9V NiMH block can be
used. However, the lower capacity of the rechargeable battery will result in a short-
er operating time.
If you are using a rechargeable battery, we recommend you use a 9V NiMH battery
with low self-discharge.
We recommend that you use a high-quality alkaline battery in order to ensure long-
lasting and reliable operation.
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Please pay attention to the correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-) when connecting (recharge-
able) batteries. Due to the specific design of the connectors on the 9V block, incorrect con-
nection is not usually possible.
• Do not leave batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around; they could be swallowed by chil-
dren or pets. If swallowed consult a doctor immediately, it can be fatal!
• Make sure that batteries/rechargeable batteries are not short-circuited, dismantled or thrown
into a fire. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Old or flat batteries can leak liquid chemicals that may damage the device. Therefore, if the
device is not to be used for a long time (e.g. storage), remove the battery.
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries in contact with the skin can cause acid
burns; therefore, use suitable protective gloves.
• Only use a 9V block to power the product.
Controls and LC Display
1
Battery compartment (on rear)
2
„ON“ key
3
Brightness sensor
4
Sliding switch (on rear)
to switch between pH value
and temperature/soil moisture
5
LC Display
6
„OFF °C/°F“ key
7
Probe tip/sensor
A Display for sunlight intensity
B pH mode („PH“)
C Display for temperature or pH value
D Display for soil moisture
E Temperature mode („TEMP“)
F Symbol for „Flat battery“
Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
• Open the battery compartment (1) on the rear of the soil meter.
• Connect the connectors to a 9V block battery (not included in the delivery, order separately).
• Insert the 9V block battery into the battery compartment and close it again. When you do this,
be careful not to damage the connection cable.
• The battery needs to be replaced when the battery symbol „
„ (F) appears in the display
or when the soil meter cannot be switched on.
Switching on/off
• Press the „ON“ key (2) briefly, to switch on. The display light is activated and all display seg-
ments are briefly shown in the LC Display (5). The soil meter is then ready for use.
• To switch the device off, keep the „OFF C/F“ key (6) pressed until the display light goes out
and the display readings disappear (approx. 4 seconds).
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The soil meter is switched off automatically after 5 minutes, to save power.
Switching between Temperature/Moisture and pH
There is a sliding switch (4) on the rear of the soil meter, which you use to switch between the
measured temperature/ moisture and pH value in the LC Display.
Depending on the switch position, the display shows „PH“ (B) or „TEMP“ (E), to indicate the
respective operating mode.
„PH“ Display: pH value
„TEMP“ Display: Temperature and Moisture
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You can, of course, switch between both operating modes when the soil meter is
switched o
n.
Switching between temperature units °C/°F
• First, select the temperature/moisture display using the sliding switch (4) on the rear.
• Briefly press the „OFF C/F“ key, to switch between „°C“ (degree Celsius) and „°F“ (degree
Fahrenheit).
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