AgroCares Nutrient Scanner
A simple, innovative and reliable way to analyse your soil, feed materials and leaf tissue
A simple, innovative and reliable way to analyse your soil, feed materials and leaf tissue
Fact-based decision making
Imagine monitoring soil , feed, and fresh grass nutrients in real-time, wherever and whenever you want, and receiving immediate practical recommendations on your smartphone.
Have access to your data 24/7 via AgroCares online Digital Platform, which offers multiple data layers and widgets.
Easily export and import your farm management data and make informed decisions.
This is all you need:
- AgroCares Scanner
- A smartphone with Android 6.0 / iPhone 7 or higher
- An AgroCares app installed on your phone
- A valid license to use the app
- Internet connection to receive results
Fact-based decision making
Fact-based decision making
Have access to your data 24/7 via AgroCares online Digital Platform with multiple data layers and widgets.
Export and import your farm management data easily and make informed decisions.
This is all you need:
- AgroCares Scanner
- A smartphone with Android 6.0 / iPhone 7 or higher
- An AgroCares app installed on your phone
- A valid license to use the app
- Internet connection to receive results
New Scanner, new features!
Get in touch with our team to learn more about its new features and upgraded design via info@agrocares.com
New Scanner, new features!
Get in touch with our team to learn more about its new features and upgraded design via info@agrocares.com
How does it work?
1. Scan
Take 3 scans
of your sample
2. Upload
Upload data
on your phone
3. Analyse
Send it
to database
4. Act
Receive
soil report &
recommendations
10 mins
How does it work?
SoilCares Licences
Manager
Adviser
Advanced
Carbon Monitor
Data only
Parameters
Nutrient need
Fertilizer recommendation
Territory
N-total
P-total
K-exch
pH (water)
Organic matter
%
CEC
Clay %
-
-
Only calibrated
countries
N-total
P-total
K-exch
pH (water)
Organic matter
%
CEC
Clay %
Only calibrated
countries
N-total
P-total
K-exch
pH (water)
Organic matter
%
CEC
Clay %
Ca (exch.)
Mg (exch.)
AI-total
Fe-total
Moisture %
-
-
Only calibrated
countries
N-total
pH (water)
Organic carbon
Clay %
-
-
Only calibrated
countries
AgroCares App Portfolio
Window of opportunities
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
Window of opportunities
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
Features
Features
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.
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
| Dimensions | approx. 152 x 84 x 52 mm |
| Weight | approx. 0.56 kg |
| IP class | IP65 (device only; with reference standard attached) |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
The intelligence is in our Databases!
The intelligence is in our Databases!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scanner can be used in all calibrated countries. To learn more about calibration and calibrated areas see here. If your area is not represented in the list of calibrated areas please get in touch with us via info@agrocares.com
The Scanner warranty is standard 1 year.
No. In general the Scanner does not require any consumables to analyze materials. However, included in the delivery box are a cleaning brush, calibration cap, charging cable and sample cup/tray - those items can also separately ordered via the AgroCares webshop.
The Scanner is a mobile device that provides an analysis within minutes, to be used in the field for quick monitoring of soil, leaf and feed materials.
The Lab-in-a-Box is a fully equipped Laboratory for soil analysis that includes sample preparation and provides a complete soil status (Macro and Micronutrients) within a couple of hours.