SRS1000T Soil Respiration System

The SRS1000T is a portable and user-friendly solution for measuring soil CO2 and H2O gas exchange. Designed for agronomy, ecology, and environmental researchers, the SRS1000T delivers precise real-time measurements, making it an essential tool for soil respiration studies and carbon flux monitoring.

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  • SRS1000T Soil Respiration System
  • SRS1000T soil chamber and soil temperature probe
  • SRS1000T with transparent soil chamber
  • SRS1000T with opaque soil chamber
  • SRS1000T soil chamber on handle
  • Soil collar
  • Adding seal plate to soil collar
  • Soil collar with seal

    • With a built-in infrared gas analyser (IRGA) and dual water vapour sensors, the SRS1000T ensures high accuracy and repeatability in field and laboratory applications.

    Soil chamber & accessories

    The SRS1000T includes a two-part soil chamber. The soil collar is inserted into the soil. The chamber head is inserted onto the collar, forming a seal before taking measurements. The chamber head can be transparent or opaque. Multiple soil collars can be inserted across a field.

    • Soil collars in field
    • Soil collar

    Additional accessories include:

    • Soil Temperature Probe: Measures soil temperature in real‑time.
    • PAR Sensor: Monitors photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) at the chamber surface.

    Applications

    The SRS1000 is ideal for a wide range of research applications, including:

    • Soil Carbon Flux Studies: Measure soil respiration to understand carbon cycling.
    • Climate Change Research: Assess CO2 emissions from soil in different environmental conditions.
    • Agronomy and Soil Health: Evaluate soil microbial activity and gas exchange in agricultural fields.
    • Ecosystem Monitoring: Track soil respiration rates across land-use and ecosystems.

    Key features

    • High-Precision CO2 and H2O Measurement:
      Single IRGA for CO2 analysis and dual water vapour sensors for precise H2O flux measurements.
    • Automated Data Processing:
      Real-time calculations and graphing for soil respiration rate, net carbon exchange rate (NCER), and water vapour flux rate.
    • User-Friendly Touchscreen Interface:
      Large, colour LCD screen with intuitive menu navigation.
    • Portable and Field-Ready:
      Lightweight, battery-powered system with a 10-hour runtime per charge.
    • Data Storage and Connectivity:
      The device stores measurements on an SD card and has USB and RS232 ports for data transfer.
    • Flexible Configuration:
      Compatible with additional ADC chambers, including leaf and soil chambers.

    Enhance your research

    With its precise measurements, ease of use, and robust field-ready design, the SRS1000T is the ultimate tool for researchers studying soil-atmosphere CO2/H2O interactions. Contact us today and take your soil respiration studies to the next level with the climate controlled SRS1000T.

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    • Gas Exchange Measurements:
      • CO2: 0-2000 ppm (1 ppm resolution), IRGA differential open system, auto-zero, atmospheric pressure, and temperature compensation.
      • H2O: 0-75 mbar (0.1 mbar resolution), two laser-trimmed, fast-response water vapour sensors.
    • Environmental Sensors:
      • PAR: 0-3000 µmol m-2 s-1 (silicon photocell).
      • Soil Temperature: -5 °C to 50 °C (manually positioned soil thermistor probe).
    • Flow Rate to Soil Chamber: 68 to 340 µmol m-2 s-1
    • Data Recording & Storage:
      • Removable SD cards (up to 32GB supported).
      • USB and RS232 connectivity (Mini-B USB mass storage device, 9‑Pin RS232 output)
    • Battery:
      • Type: 12 V Rechargeable and removable
      • Battery Life: Up to 8 hours of continuous use
      • Charger: Universal input voltage, 13.8 V output
    • Operating Conditions:
      • Temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C
      • Humidity: Designed for outdoor and laboratory use
    • Dimensions & Weight:
      • Console: 125 x 140 x 240 mm, weight: 2.4 kg
      • Soil Chamber: Stainless steel collar, cast acrylic upper chamber
        • Volume: 1 L
        • Diameter: 130 mm
        • Height: Collar: 75 mm, Upper chamber: 70 mm
        • Weight: Collar: 325 g, Upper chamber: 320 g

    Technical documents

    SRS1000T Quick Start Guide
    SRS1000T vs SRS2000T Specifications Summary

    Product brochure

    SRS1000T Brochure

    References

    SRST Series Publications List
    Google Scholar Search

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