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CI-600 Root Scanner for Root Monitoring
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CI-600 Root Scanner for Root Monitoring

CI-600 Root Scanner for Root Monitoring
Scan living roots in the soil

Scan living roots in the soil

A sample root image

A sample root image
The CI-600 Root Scanner is designed to scan living roots in the soil. It is operated by a laptop computer. To obtain an image, insert the scan head into a pre-installed clear tube, and start the scanning program on the computer. The scan head will automatically rotate a full circle creating a 21.59 × 19.56cm-size high-resolution image of the soil and roots. Users can easily move the scan head to different depths to scan and move from tube to tube.

A flat scanner model is also now available.

Features
  • Up to 188 million pixels super high-resolution image.
  • Linear scanning with no distortion.
  • Each scan can provide a full circle image (21.59 × 19.56cm).
  • Very portable and quick operation.
  • Measures root lengths.
  • Allows observing root growth and behavior during an entire growing season.
  • USB interface to laptop computers for the field operation and image storage.
Specifications
  • Scanner Resolution: Maximum 1200dpi or up to 188 million pixels
  • One Image Size: 21.6W × 19.6L cm (8.5W × 7.7L in)
  • Scan Speed: 5 to 15 seconds depending on computers and the scanning resolutions
  • Interface: USB port
  • Power Supply: Computer USB port
  • Scan Head Dimensions: 34.3cm long × 6.4cm diameter
  • Standard Clear Tube Dimensions: 6.4cm inner diameter × 182.9cm length (2.5 inches × 6 feet); custom lengths available upon request
  • Weight: Approx. 1kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Root image courtesy of Dr. Dylan FischerRoot image courtesy of Dr. Dylan FischerRoot image courtesy of Dr. Dylan Fischer

Images courtesy of Dr. Dylan Fischer at Evergreen State College. For more images please visit his web site at http://academic.evergreen.edu/f/fischerd/research/minirhizotron.htm.

Order Information

CI-600 Root Scanner includes a scanner head, scanning software, a USB connecting cable, three 6-foot standard clear tubes with end caps, a computer carrier, an indicator rod, operation manual, software manual, and a carrying case. A laptop computer and imaging analysis software are optional.

Hand auger equipment or an electric drill is required to install the soil tubes. We will be happy to provide sources for purchasing the equipment upon request.

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