RhoC5 manual

The Medusa Radiometrics RhoC5 measures field bulk density and soil moisture content in the field. The housing is rugged and easily transportable. The RhoC5 is controlled over Wi-Fi by an app on an android smartphone.

• Introduction
• RhoC5 Quick guide
• The hardware
• The app
• Measurement procedure
• Exported data
• Data interpretation
• Calibration and quality control
• Safety note on working with the RhoC5
• FAQ
• Contact

Summary

• Measures field bulk density
• Soil moisture sensor
• Automatic depth measurement
• Simple to use
• Real-time measurement
• Lightweight and rugged housing

Sensors

• CsI crystal radiation sensor
• ²²Na source
• Source is below legislation level
• No license or dosimetry badge needed
• Measures ± 8 cm around sensor
• Capacitive soil moisture sensor
• Not influenced by salinity levels
• Radar based depth sensor

Logging

• Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
• On-board data analysis
• Set-up, control and viewing of data via app

System Data

• Aluminium and nylon housing
• IP65 protection against moisture and dust
• Battery-powered
• *Charged from USB (*USB power delivery is preferred)
• Hot chargeable (charge while in operation)
• Full recharge in 3 hours
• 6 hours continuous measurement on a single charge
• 32 mm ⌀ and 1250 mm long
• Total weight 2.5 kg