SPAD-502Plus

The SPAD-502Plus is a portable, non-destructive measuring device for the chlorophyll content of leaves widely used to optimise the timing and quantity of fertiliser to improve crop yields.

Water resistant (IPX-4)
Easy to use clip on sensor
Compact and Lightweight
Trend graph display

Non-destructive measurement of plant chlorophyll to optimise fertiliser usage

Improve yeild whilst reducing cost and environmental contamination.

The SPAD-502Plus enables quick, easy measurement of the chlorophyll content of plant leaves without damaging the leaf. Chlorophyll content is one indicator of plant health and can be used to optimise the timing and quantity of applying additional fertilizer to provide larger crop yields of higher quality with lower environmental load.

Some studies show that application of SPAD data contributed to reduction in nitrogen fertilizer usage ranging from 20% to 40%, depending on crop type and environmental conditions, while maintaining or even enhancing yields. This reduces the disease and environmental contamination caused by excess fertilisation.

Principal Applications

Monitoring of growth and health of plants

The SPAD-502Plus can be used to monitor the growth and health status of a wide variety of agricultural products, including wheat, rice, corn, cotton, etc.

Nitrogen fertilization optimization

The SPAD-502Plus can be used for determining when and how much nitrogen fertilizer should be provided to plants. Optimizing fertilization in this way leads to not only greater yields of higher quality, but also results in less over-fertilization, reducing environmental contamination due to the leaching of excess fertilizer into the soil and underground water.

Features

SPAD-502Plus
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Model	Chlorophyll Meter SPAD-502Plus
Measurement subject	Crop leaves
Measurement method	Optical density difference at 2 wavelengths
Measurement area	2 mm × 3 mm
Subject thickness	1.2 mm maximum
Subject insertion depth	12 mm (with stopper having position adjustable from 0 to 6 mm)
Light source	2 LED elements
Receptor	1 SPD (silicon photodiode)
Display	LCD panel showing 4-digit measurement value (values shown to first decimal place) and 2-digit number of measurements; Trend graph of values in memory can also be shown.
Display range	-9.9 to 199.9 SPAD units
Memory function	Memory capacity for up to 30 values; Calculation/display of average of data in memory also possible
Power source	2 AA-size alkaline batteries
Battery life	More than 20,000 measurements (when using new alkaline batteries under Konica Minolta test conditions)
Minimum interval between measurements	Approx. 2 seconds
Accuracy	Within ±1.0 SPAD units (for SPAD value between 0.0 and 50.0 under normal temperature/humidity) “*” added to display when measurement exceeds 50.0 SPAD units
Repeatability	Within ±0.3 SPAD units	For SPAD value between 0.0 and 50.0 (with no change in sample position)
Reproducibility	Within ±0.5 SPAD units
Temperature drift	Within ±0.04 SPAD units/°C
Operating temperature/humidity range	0 to 50°C; Relative humidity of 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Storage temperature/humidity range	-20 to 55°C; Relative humidity of 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Size; Weight	78（W）×164（H）×49（D）mm、200g（excluding batteries
Other	Warning buzzer; User compensation factor
Standard accessories	Depth stop; Strap; 2 AA-size alkaline batteries; Soft case; Reading checker

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Features

Simple non-destructive measurements: measurements are taken simply by briefly closing the leaf inside the sensor. If necessary the same leaf can be used each time the measurement is made.

Monitor the nutritional health of crops: SPAD values are proportional to the amount of nitrogen in the leaf so by using regular SPAD readings and trend data, feeding can be optimised.