P4000 VIS-NIR-EC-Force Probe

Investigate soil profiles with exclusive Veris 4-sensor probe—and collect cores with the same system.

Whether you’re collecting soil cores, measuring compaction, or characterizing soil profiles—the Veris line of hydraulic probes has the technology to meet your needs. The Veris 4-Sensor probe acquires spectral measurements in the visible and near-infrared range, along with soil EC and insertion force sensing. It uses the same software and spectrometers as the Veris VIS-NIR Shank system--extending the capability of VIS-NIR technology into the soil profile. Choose either a tractor-mounted or truck-bed skid mount. Both feature 54” (137 cm) stroke cylinders, hydraulic side-shift, convenient controls, and heavy-duty construction.

The VIS-NIR-EC-Force sensors provide unmatched soil profile information. The VIS-NIR spectrometers collect optical measurements through the sapphire window on the side of the probe as it moves into the soil profile. At the bottom of the probe is a cone-tip with soil EC contacts—for collecting dipole EC data. A load cell measures the insertion force required to push the probe into the soil. The heavy-duty probe is constructed of 1”(2.54 cm) diameter probe rod.

All information is geo-referenced and depth is recorded for each measurement in centimeter increments.

When it’s time to collect soil cores--to calibrate sensor data to various soil properties, the advanced core sampling technology makes the job easy. The changeover from 4-Sensor probe to core sampler takes less than a minute.

The rack-and-pinion hydraulic side-shift provides lateral motion, and the extend cylinder moves the probe forward or backward—all controlled by handy, accessible lever controls, making it easy to collect cores adjacent to Sensor probe locations. Hydraulic rotation, anchoring, and hammer options are available.

The Veris P4000 probe utilizes tools and technology made famous by Veris Technologies' sister company Geoprobe®, the worldwide leader in direct-push systems for deep soil sampling. Standard coring equipment is a 0-35” (89 cm) sampler with 2” OD (5 cm). A complete line of cutting shoes, liners, and other options are available.

These new technologies provide rapid and efficient calibration to various soil properties, including carbon. The ability to investigate the soil profile with sensors significantly increases the amount and quality of soil information—and minimizes lab costs.