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- Page 1 SKW500 Complete Soil Kit SKW400 Professional Soil Kit Instruction Manual www.palintest.com ZIINSTSKW450 EN V2...
- Page 2 Manufactured in the UK, our assured technologies are used globally in a variety of applications to protect lives and the environment. Palintest Ltd, registered office: Palintest House, Kingsway, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 0NS, England V2 09/2021...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Information concerning Bluetooth® The Palintest Aqua Pal App that this instrument was designed to connect to, via Bluetooth, is no longer available. Connectivity is now solely via USB. Therefore, all references to Bluetooth® have been removed from this user manual. You may still notice menu options in the Soiltest 10 relating to Bluetooth and it remains installed and functional. -
Page 4: Kit Contents
Kit Contents Function Equipment Soiltest 10 Parameter Testing Using Soiltest 10 Cuvette Rack Light Cap Check Standards Waterproof USB Cable Multiparameter Pocket Sensor pH, Conductivity and Salinity Measurement Conductivity Standard (inside Dilution Tube) pH Calibration Buffers Sample Collection and Soil Sample Bags Preparation Accessories Dilution Tube/Sample Container 1ml/2ml Syringes (inside Dilution Tube) - Page 5 Kit Contents Function Equipment Soil Test Reagents Nitratest N Powder Extract A Extract C (SKW500 only) Extract N Acidifying S Lime Buffer Manganese No2 S (SKW500 only) Ammonia S (SKW500 only) Aluminium S (SKW500 only) Iron MR S (SKW500 only)
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction 2.0 Introduction Your Palintest Soil Kit is a professional soil USB connection via the port located at the rear management laboratory packaged within a of the instrument provides a choice of either waterproof robust case for field use. Based on ‘Hard Disk’... -
Page 7: Taking A Soil Sample
Taking a Soil Sample 3.0 Taking a Soil Sample The first critical step in any analysis is taking a • When sampling large areas of agricultural land representative sample, especially when testing soil. take cores along the shape of an imaginary ‘W’ The effective management of soil fertility is subject covering the area being sampled. -
Page 8: Soiltest 10
Soiltest 10 4.0 Soiltest 10 - Setup and Operation 4.1 Soiltest 10 Layout USB Port Light Cap Adaptive Cuvette Holder (do not insert finger!) On/Off LCD screen with backlight Numerical keys for Navigation direct test access Keys and text entry 4.2 Soiltest 10 Interface 2 Dialogue screen - prompts and choices will be displayed as a list. -
Page 9: Starting Up The Instrument
See Section 4.6 for further information. Check Standard Mode Validate performance of your Soiltest 10 using Palintest Check Standards. See Section 4.8 for more information. The default start-up screen on power up is the ‘Choose a Test’ screen. - Page 10 Soiltest 10 4.6 System Mode Clear - the entire log can be deleted from the Soiltest 10 if the instrument is not locked (see Personalise your Soiltest 10 and access the data System Lock). Selecting Clear produces the log via the System Mode. following screen: Scroll up or down using the appropriate keys Choose Yes to delete all data, No to return to...
- Page 11 Soiltest 10 After entering a character, the cursor automatically Sample ID moves to the next position if no key is pressed. The Soiltest 10 offers the option to create up to 24 Alternatively press the right key. unique alphanumeric Sample IDs. Sample IDs are Up to 10 characters can be added for Operator IDs, added to the result data automatically but deleting including spaces.
- Page 12 Soiltest 10 This allows backwards compatibility with software • Log.txt - the data log file stored in a written for earlier models of Palintest instruments. comma separated value (csv) format In this mode, the PC requires installation of a USB virtual COM Port driver, available from www.palintest.com, and the availability...
- Page 13 System Mode are limited until the unlock code is entered. Access is limited User Defined Tests are stored in Phot Numbers to viewing the result log, adjusting the backlight 900 - 929 to avoid confusion with standard or contrast settings. Palintest soil calibrations.
- Page 14 Delete remove the test from the instrument For more information regarding creation and upload of User Defined Tests please visit palintest.com\know Accessing User Defined Tests is carried out by Press OK when the correct date is set. scrolling through the list of tests or entering The Date Format can be set to DD/MM/YYYY or the required Phot Number.
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Page 15: Analysing Samples
Soiltest 10. The stored calibration tables convert %T or A to results in a variety of units (mg/l, ppm etc.). Calibration tables are defined by Palintest based on the measurement of reference standards using Palintest reagents. To achieve the best quality... - Page 16 Soiltest 10 When the required test is selected the Soiltest 10 When accessing the test method the Soiltest 10 automatically selects the correct wavelength and sets will request the user to Insert Blank. additional method parameters as required. Test method protocols are defined in detail in Section 6, including the reagents and accessories that may be required.
- Page 17 Soiltest 10 Ensure the blank cuvette is being used, not the At the Insert sample prompt, insert the sample sample plus reagent cuvette. Sample colour can cuvette ensuring it is clean and dry and oriented be reduced by dilution with clean water; the correctly using the location mark.
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Page 18: Calibration/Validation
Timer. At the routine to validate analytical performance using end of the countdown an audible certified Palintest Check Standards. Accessed via the alarm will sound to indicate the Mode menu, the Check Standard Mode provides sample is ready to read. Select a field method of ensuring your instrument is OK to read the sample manually. - Page 19 If the Check Standard Mode reports a failure, to match the certificate see Appendix 2 Troubleshooting for guidance Check Standard insert the Check Standards or contact your local Palintest supplier. Measurement in the defined order to generate a validation report Enter Check Standard Values Each standard has two values assigned, for two individual wavelengths.
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Page 20: Multiparameter Pocket Sensor
Multiparameter Pocket Sensor 5.0 Multiparameter Pocket Sensor 5.1 Initial Use 5.3 Set Up (General) Specific settings within the Multiparameter Pocket The PT 162 Multiparameter Pocket Sensor is Sensor are accessed by entering the Set Up mode: delivered factory calibrated and can be used 5 Switch the sensor off. -
Page 21: Calibration
Multiparameter Pocket Sensor 5.3.2 System Set Up 5.4.1 Temperature Calibration Select SYSt from the Set Up mode to customise Items required: Reference thermometer the system settings: Test Sample (usually warm water) 1 Use MODE/ENT to select and/or confirm. 1 Switch on the Multiparameter Pocket Sensor and place in the test sample with 2 Press ▲/CAL or ▼/HOLD to scroll through the Reference thermometer to stabilise. -
Page 22: Sensor Replacement
Multiparameter Pocket Sensor 5.4.3 Conductivity Calibration 5.5 Sensor Replacement Items required: Conductivity calibration standard(s) The Multiparameter Pocket Sensor contains a replaceable sensor should the tip become Deionised water damaged or simply degrade over a period of time. 5.4.3.1 Automatic Calibration To remove the sensor part unscrew the lower collar of the Pocket Sensor and pull the existing NOTE: Use Conductivity Standards with values... -
Page 23: Soil Test Methods
Multiparameter Pocket Sensor Conductivity Electrochemical Multiparameter Pocket Sensor Salinity Electrochemical Multiparameter Pocket Sensor Nitrate Photometric Soiltest 10 Phosphorous Photometric Soiltest 10 Potassium (SKW500 only) Photometric Soiltest 10 Magnesium Photometric Soiltest 10 Calcium Tablet Count Visual Aluminium (SKW500 only) Photometric Soiltest 10 Ammonia... -
Page 24: Soil Temperature
For extraction solutions to be used with either 6.5 Drying Soil Samples photometric or tablet count methods, filtration Palintest soil methods can be carried out on fresh must be carried out. or dried soil samples. For some parameters such as soil nitrogen, immediate testing on damp soils... -
Page 25: Soil Lime Requirement (Including Liming Tables For Mineral Organic And Peaty Soils)
6.7 Soil Lime Requirement Liming Materials The Lime Requirement of a soil is the quantity of The result of the Palintest Lime Requirement test liming material required to raise the soil pH to a is given in terms of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO value defined by soil type and crop requirements. -
Page 26: Soil Conductivity/Chloride
Nitratest™ powder. In the Palintest method the salt content of soil is The resultant filtered extract is reacted with Nitricol extracted with deionised water.The resultant extract is reagent to produce a range of colours from pale pink measured using the Multiparameter Pocket Sensor. -
Page 27: Soil Phosphorus
- do not cap the cuvette to algal blooms and pollution of local water sources. to prevent pressure build-up. The Palintest Soil Phosphorus method uses 0.5M 9 Select Phot 008 Phosphate-P or key ‘8’ and Sodium Bicarbonate solution (Extract P) to extract blank the Soiltest 10 photometer. -
Page 28: Soil Potassium
10 The soil potassium result is displayed as mg/l K. The Palintest Soil Potassium test uses 0.1M Magnesium Acetate (Extract K) to extract NOTE: potassium from soil; the extracted potassium is •... -
Page 29: Soil Calcium
PT 361 1ml syringe other cations. ST-2136 Extract A Tablets The Palintest Soil Calcium test uses 1M Potassium ST-2440 Magnecol S Tablets Chloride to extract soil calcium which is then determined using the Palintest tablet count visual Test Procedure titration method. -
Page 30: Soil Aluminium
10 Add one Aluminium S No2 tablet and crush In the Palintest Aluminium test the soil is extracted vigorously to dissolve fully. Invert the cuvette using 1M potassium chloride and reacted with to remove any bubbles that form. -
Page 31: Soil Copper
10 Stand the cuvette in the rack for 15 minutes the plant to absorb. to allow full colour development. In the Palintest Ammonia test the soil is extracted 11 Insert the cuvette into the Soiltest 10 photometer using 1M potassium chloride and reacted with and take the reading in the usual manner. -
Page 32: Soil Iron
ST-2146 Extract C Tablets by foliar spray rather than additions to soil. ST-2455 Copper No 1S/No 2S Tablets In the Palintest Iron test the soil is extracted using 0.05M disodium EDTA and reacted with 1,10 Test Procedure phenanthroline following a reduction step to produce a yellow/orange complex. -
Page 33: Soil Manganese
7 Pour the soil/Extract N solution into the filter and necrosis (death) of the leaves. paper and allow the extraction filtrate to In the Palintest Manganese test the soil is extracted collect in the second container. using 1M ammonium chloride under reducing 8 Once at least 1ml of filtrate is available, use the conditions at a soil:water ratio of 1:25. -
Page 34: Soil Sulphur
New Zealand and parts of Africa. 10 The soil sulphur result is displayed as mg/l S NOTE: In the Palintest Sulphur test the soil is extracted The extraction step can be lengthy in clay-type using Deionised Water at a soil:water ratio of 1:5. -
Page 35: Hints And Tips For Soil Testing
Frequently at higher concentrations the curve ‘flattens’ leading to higher potential variability Palintest has focused on simplifying the test in results. If greater accuracy is required than methods and equipment used for this technique can be achieved on neat samples then dilution but there are still a number of ways to ensure the can be used to improve performance. - Page 36 Use the USB cable to provide an alternative which the colours will no longer be valid. Please power supply. If the photometer still fails to dispose of the expired standards after this period switch on, contact your local Palintest partner according to the MSDS. for service support.
- Page 37 Where do I find the COM port drivers? Battery The latest drivers are available at Cover www.palintest.com Access Screws COM port drivers are provided for Windows operating systems (Windows Vista, XP and 7).
- Page 38 User control for Backlight to minimise battery consumption Test Methods Tests Available Pre-programmed for Palintest soil reagents. Also operates in Absorbance and Transmittance modes User Defined Tests Up to 30 user calibrations can be entered. Up to 10 points per calibration...
- Page 39 Appendix 3 - Technical Specifications Multiparameter Pocket Sensor Parameter Range Resolution (Accuracy) 0.00 - 14.00 0.01 (±0.01) Conductivity 0 - 199.9 µS/cm 0.1 µS/cm (1% FSD) 200 to 1999 µS/cm 1 µS/cm (1% FSD) 2.00 to 20.00 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm (1% FSD) 0.0 to 99.9 ppm 0.1 ppm (1% FSD) 100 to 999 ppm...
- Page 40 Appendix 4 - Spares and Consumables Hardware PT 301 Soil Sample Bags (100 pack) PT 302 Soil Scoop, 2ml PT 310 Soil Scoop, 10ml PT 311 2.5ml Extract Scoop PT 361 1ml syringe PT 362 2ml syringe PT 370 20ml syringe, Luer Lock PT 500 De-ion pack PT 501...
- Page 41 Appendix 4 - Spares and Consumables Individual Reagent Packs ST-2106 Extract N Powder ST-2116 Extract P ST-2127 Extract K Powder ST-2136 Extract A ST-2146 Extract C ST-2210 Lime Buffer ST-2237 Nitratest N Powder ST-2240 Nitricol N ST-2260 Phosphate P ST-2275 Acidifying S ST-2280 Potassium K...
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