In association with Indian Agriculture Research Institute IARI we have brought out a programmable, portable, low-cost equipment, named Pusa Soil Test Fertilizer Recommendation Meter STFR Kit, that brings soil testing and fertilizer recommendation at farmers doorstep. This not only tests soil parameters but also gives crop-specific fertilizer recommendation and suggests ameliorants for problem soils. STFR Meter Kit Consists of Digital STFR Meter,Reagent kit,Lab ware kit,Mini shaker,Self explanatory usage manual. Tests available in STFR Meter Kit are pH,Electrical Conductivity EC,Organic Carbon as a measure of Nitrogen,Potassium K,Phosphorous P,Sulphur S,Zinc Zn,Boron B,Gypsum Requirement and Lime Requirement. Features of the Kit are Portable,Battery backup,Printer interface,LCD display,Micro controller based technology and Memory for data storage.
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STFR Kit | Portable |
Availability Of License From IARI ,PUSA | Yes |
License Number. | IARI-ZTM&BPD/2014 |
Date Of Granting The License | 25/6/14 |
Validity Of The License | 24/6/19 |
Digital STFR Meter With Control Panel And LCD/LED Display(Recommends Fertiliser Using An In-built Programme Based On Type Of Soil And Nature Of Crop). | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Organic Carbon (N)by Calculation | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Phosphorous (P) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Potassium (K) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Zinc (Zn) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Sulphur (S) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Boron (B) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Electrical Conductivity | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate PH | Yes |
Lime Requirement Test For Acidic Soil | Yes |
Gypsum Requirement Test For Alkaline Soil | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Iron (Fe) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Manganese (Mn) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Calcium(Ca) | Yes |
Facility To Evaluate Available Copper (Cu) | No |
Facility To Evaluate Available Magnesium (Mg) | No |
AC Input Voltage Range | 85 TO 265 Volt |
DC Adapter Voltage | 9 Volt |
Load Of STFR | 27 VA |
Provision Of Battery | Yes |
Type Of Battery | NA |
Capacity Of The Battery | NA VAh |
Battery Backup Time | 5 minute |
Charging From Solar Panel | No |
Protection Against Deep Discharge Of Battery | Yes |
Protection Against Over Charge | Yes |
RS 232 Port For Computer Connectivity | Yes |
USB Port | Yes |
Memory For DATA Storage Of Up To 999 Parameters | Yes |
SMS Facility For Soil Test Report | Yes |
Shaker | Yes |
Voltage On Which The Motor Of The Shaker Is Running | 220 Volt |
Shaker Oscillation Speed | 180 per minute |
Dimensions Of The Shaker (LxWxH) | 508X508X300 mm x mm x mm |
Duty Cycle Of The Shaker | Continuous |
Solar Pv Module | Yes |
Solar Pv Module Wattage | NA Wp |
Pendrive Loaded With Training Videos | Yes |
Printed User Training Manual | Yes |
Thermal Printer | Yes |
Reagent Kit Suitable For 50 Samples . | With |
Item & Quantity Of Reagents(complete Details) | for 50 tests |
Accessories Kit | With |
Details Of Accessories (complete Details) | ph meter, EC electrode |
Glasswares | With |
Items & Quantity Of The Glasswares (complete Details) | NA |
Plasticware | With |
Item & Quantity Of The Plasticwares (complete Details) | plastic labware |
Make/model Of The Motor Of The Shaker | PSI |