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N-Pen N 100

N-Pen is a light-weight, battery-powered instrument that can be favorably used for effective nitrogen management in plants throughout their growing season.

Essentially, the N-Pen characterizes nitrogen amount by means of reflectance and by the concept of a close link between chlorophyll content and nitrogen content in plants.

Rugged and compact N-Pen can be favorably used in the field, in the plant biology lab or for education. The use of the N-Pen is non-destructive and permits quick, repeated measurements throughout the growing season. It takes four AAA alkaline batteries and is supplied in a robust case.

Offered are also N-Pen versions with a communication module (Bluetooth, USB, or serial) and the possibility of data transfer to a PC.

Currently Available Calibrations:

  • Maize
  • Wheat
  • Barley

  • Lightweight, hand-held design
  • Non-invasive measurement method
  • Easy two-button operation
  • Quick and easily repeatable measurements
  • Battery-operated
  • Significant yield increase
  • Quick tuning of nitrogen management in crops
  • Increasing nitrogen use efficiency
  • Reducing the risk of yield-limiting N deficiencies
  • Saving labor and/or application costs
  • Reducing the risk of excessive fertilizer applications and subsequent contamination of the environment
  • Agronomy research
  • Maize
  • Displayed is the actual nitrogen reading
  • Nitrogen reading is calibrated for particular plant (here wheat and barley)
  • Calibrations for other plants may be provided
  • Variety or hybrid differences can greatly affect N-Pen readings
  • Plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies and other kinds of plant stress can also affect N-Pen readings
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  • Simply insert the leaf between the leaf clip and the optical tip
  • N-Pen collects and stores individual readings and calculates the average automatically
  • Readings should be taken on different plants of the same species
  • Readings should be taken on the 2nd (maximum 3rd) youngest leaf on each plant
  • Readings should be taken on about the same location on each leaf (close to the mid part)
  • FluorPen 1.0 software for data loading, processing, and visualization in a PC (optional)
  • Bluetooth, USB or serial communication module (optional)
  • GPS mapping plug-in
  • Measured Parameters:
    Nitrogen content calibrated for particular plant
  • Measuring Light:
    Dual wavelength light source - 565 nm, 760 nm
  • Detector Wavelength Range:
    500 to 800 nm bandpass filters
  • Memory Capacity:
    Up to 4 Mb
  • Internal Data Logging:
    Up to 100,000 data points
  • Display:
    2 x 8 characters LC display
  • Keypad:
    Sealed, 2-key tactile response
  • Keypad Escape Time:
    Turns off after 3 minutes of no use
  • Power Supply:
    4 AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
  • Battery Life:
    48 hours typical with full operation
  • Low Battery Detection:
    Low battery indication displayed
  • Size:
    170 x 57 x 30 mm; 6.7" x 2.2" x 1.2"
  • Weight:
    180 g, 6.5 oz
  • Operating Conditions:
    Temperature: 0 to 55 ºC; 32 to 130 ºF. Relative humidity: 0 to 95 % (non-condensing)
  • Storage Conditions:
    Temperature: -10 to +60 ºC; 14 to +140 ºF. Relative humidity: 0 to 95 % (non-condensing)
  • Warranty:
    1 year parts and labor
  • Klem K. (2008): Precision Agriculture, ICPA 2008.

Pricing

  • Orders and Payments
  • N-Pen N 100
    699,- €
  • N-Pen N 100-U
    1.199,- €
  • GPS Module *
    249,- €
  • Battery Charger *
    49,- €
  • Transport Case *
    79,- €

Other N-Pen Versions

N-Pen N 100
Standard N-Pen version with no PC communication module. Data are saved in the device internal memory only.


N-Pen N 100-B
Standard N-Pen version supplemented the with Bluetooth communication module and FluorPen 1.0 software for data transfer to a PC.


N-Pen FP 100-U
Standard N-Pen version supplemented with the USB communication module and FluorPen 1.0 software for data transfer to a PC.


N-Pen FP 100-S
Standard N-Pen version supplemented with the serial communication module and FluorPen 1.0 software for data transfer to a PC.

Optional Features and Accessories

GPS Module
To record the exact location of the measurements performed by the pen-category instruments.


Battery Charger
To recharge batteries used in the pen-category instruments. Includes a battery charger and 4 AAA batteries. EU norm only.


Transport Case
Padded case to shelter all necessary accessories. Size: 25 x 22 x 5 cm.

Download

Software
FluorPen 1.0
OS: Win2000/XP
Language: English
Size: 2.2MB

Documents
FluorPen Series Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 1.2MB

FluorPen Quick Guide
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 82kB

FluorPen Explain
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 2.9MB

SpectraPen Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 247kB

AquaPen Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 1.3MB

AquaPen Quick Guide
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 85kB

N-Pen Brief Guide
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 106kB

GFP-Pen Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 812kB

PlantPen NDVI Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 363kB

PlantPen PRI Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 390kB

PlantPen NDVI, PRI Quick Guide
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 73,7kB

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