{"product_id":"impact-hammer-soil-tester-with-gps-2-25kg","title":"Impact Hammer Soil Tester with GPS 2.25kg – Location-Tagged Surface Hardness Testing for Winter Sports, Cricket \u0026 Equestrian (Bluetooth)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2.25kg impact hammer soil tester with fitted GPS for measuring the hardness or shock absorption properties of many sports surfaces. The integral GPS helps you ensure the spatial consistency of pitches and other surfaces, identify problem areas and take repeated measurements in the same places over time. It is particularly suitable for winter sports pitches, cricket pitches and equestrian surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e there can be a long lead time on this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact hammer helps you prepare quality, consistent playing surfaces in many sports, and supports decisions on playing surface quality and safety, as well as turfgrass health. It is simple to use and gives straightforward, unbiased results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCricket:\u003c\/strong\u003e the test is a good predictor of both bounce and pace, making it a useful addition for an unbiased assessment of playing surface quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter sports:\u003c\/strong\u003e where hard ground brings a risk of injury, the unbiased results help with safety decisions. The results have been shown to correlate closely with head injury severity indexes, and the test can also indicate the shock absorption and ball rebound qualities of the playing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse on different sports surfaces+\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrop Height (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Reading (G*)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCricket Pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Sports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 - 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUEFA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ It can also be used on other types of surface, e.g. tennis courts, bowling greens and equestrian surfaces. *Deceleration due to gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used to assess surface consistency through the year and across different areas of a surface, which needs multiple measurements across the pitch to calculate the degree of variation between them. With the fitted GPS, each measurement is linked to its location, making it easier to identify areas that need treatment and to make sure hardness assessments over time are taken in the same spots, for more reproducible and robust results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggested number of measurements to test for consistency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Locations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCricket Pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Sports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 - 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tester consists of a 2.25kg compaction hammer working inside a vertical guide tube. When released, the hammer falls through the tube and strikes the surface under test, decelerating at a rate set by the stiffness of the material where it hits. The readout shows the hardness in units of gravities (G); harder surfaces give a higher G reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e a very rugged design suitable for prolonged use in damp, dirty and harsh site conditions. The readout unit is made from high strength alloy that has been proven to last for decades. It is a compact, reliable instrument, comes with a transit and storage case, and takes automatic GPS measurements to give latitude and longitude location information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest procedure:\u003c\/strong\u003e testing is quick and straightforward. Stand the guide tube vertically on the surface to be tested; the digital readout sits on the guide tube during testing, so there is no need to hold it. Raise the hammer to the desired height and let it fall freely. Repeat three times and record the reading from the third drop as the measurement. Test data is stored in the instrument and can be downloaded wirelessly to a computer by Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadout Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to view backlit vertical display clamped to Guide Tube.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadout Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 800 Gravities (G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 'C' cells. 12 month typical battery life.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Storage in Readout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash memory for ~10,000 drop tests. Each stored field contains the time and date of the test, firmness and the latitude, longitude and number of satellites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetoothTM Wireless data transfer to PC or laptop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Files when Transferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComma Separated Variable (CSV) data for manipulation in 3rd party packages such as ExcelTM and KML readable by e.g. Google EarthTM. Viewable directly in Google MapsTM. Calculates and stores Ordnance Survey GB Eastings and Northings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransit \u0026amp; Storage Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize \u0026amp; Weight (approx).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83 x 31 x 28 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked weight in case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS Accuracy \/ Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically \u0026lt; than 5 metres. \u003cbr\u003eGoogle MapsTM, Google EarthTM and Ordnance Survey GB Easting and Northing to 1 m res. 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