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PlantPen
NDVI & PRI
Manual and User Guide
Please read this manual before operating this product
PSI, spol. s r. o., Drásov 470, 664 24 Drásov, Czech Republic
FAX: +420 511 440 901, TEL: +420 511 440 011, www.psi.cz

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  • Page 1 PlantPen NDVI & PRI Manual and User Guide Please read this manual before operating this product PSI, spol. s r. o., Drásov 470, 664 24 Drásov, Czech Republic FAX: +420 511 440 901, TEL: +420 511 440 011, www.psi.cz...
  • Page 2 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. (hereinafter PSI), 2018 This document and its parts can be copied or provided to a third party only with the express permission of PSI.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. TABLE OF CONTENTS Information Before Using PlantPen Device ........................6 Technical Specification ..............................7 General Information ............................... 8 Device Description ..............................9 List of Equipment and Customer Information ......................10 Care and Maintenance ..............................11 Principle of Measurement ............................
  • Page 5 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Warranty Terms and Conditions ..........................35 Troubleshooting and Customer Support ......................... 36...

  • Page 6: Information Before Using Plantpen Device

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 1 INFORMATION BEFORE USING PLANTPEN DEVICE Read this manual carefully before operating the device. If you are not sure about anything in the manual, contact the manufacturer for clarification. By accepting the device, the customer agrees to follow the instructions in this guide.

  • Page 7: Technical Specification

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Measured Parameters: PRI (Photochemical Reflectance Index) = (R531 – R570) / (R531 + R570) Reference: Sellers et al. (1985) NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetative Index) = (R740 – R660) / (R740 + R660) Reference: Rouse et al. (1974)

  • Page 8: General Information

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION The PlantPen model PRI 210 measures Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) in two narrow wavelength bands centered close to 531 nm and 570 nm. The photochemical reflectance index (PRI = (R531–R570)/(R531+R570)) correlates with the...

  • Page 9: Device Description

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. DEVICE DESCRIPTION Fig. 1 Device description.

  • Page 10: List Of Equipment And Customer Information

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 4 LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION Standard version of the PlantPen device package consists: • PlantPen PRI 210 or PlantPen NDVI 310 • Carrying Case • FluorPen software and driver (on a USB flash disc) •...

  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Never submerge the device in water! • The device should not come in contact with any organic solvents, strong acids or bases. • Keep the optical part clean and dry. If cleaning is needed, use soft, non-abrasive tissue.

  • Page 12: Principle Of Measurement

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 6 PRINCIPLE OF MEASUREMENT PlantPen is a reflectance-based device that provides a convenient method of measuring the relative chlorophyll content of a leaf sample. The PlantPen model PRI 210 (Fig. 2)measures Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) by comparing leaf reflectance in two narrow wavelength bands centered close to 531 nm and 570 nm.

  • Page 13: How To Get Started

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 7 HOW TO GET STARTED For more detailed information on particular steps of PlantPen operation please refer to chapter 8. The device works on Li-Ion battery or is charged via USB cable from PC or grid.

  • Page 14: Ndvi Measurement

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. • Press SET to confirm. • PlantPen measure PRI • Value of PRI appears on display after measuring. • During the measurement all data are stored into the device memory. NDVI MEASUREMENT 7.2.1...

  • Page 15: Control Menu Tree

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 8 CONTROL MENU TREE The next pages show the structure of the operation scheme, which includes the Main Menu, first-level Sub-Menus and second-level Sub-Menus. • The blue color represents the Main Menu and its Options.
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  • Page 20: Usb Connection

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 9 USB CONNECTION Connect the USB cable with the PlantPen device. Please note that lock in system is used. Pay attention when connecting the USB cable not to damage the outlet connector on the Pen device.

  • Page 21: Bluetooth Connection

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 10 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Before you set up the Bluetooth connection between the PlantPen and your PC, make sure you have these components: 1. Bluetooth enabled PC The PC with which you connect must have Bluetooth wireless technology, either built-in or through a Bluetooth card. Make sure that the PC's Bluetooth setting is "discoverable"...
  • Page 22 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 5 Start Bluetooth Application. 3. Opening the Add Bluetooth Device Application • Select: “Add a device” to start searching new Bluetooth device. Be sure that the PlantPen is in discoverable mode (see step 1).
  • Page 23 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 5. Starting the Pairing Process This step is different for old and new version of Bluetooth module. Old version: Your Bluetooth Pairing Code is: 0000 • Select: “Enter the device’s pairing code”.
  • Page 24 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 10 Finishing. On computer run the program FluorPen 1.1. For more information about FluorPen software see chapter 11.

  • Page 25: Fluorpen Software

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 11 FLUORPEN SOFTWARE 11.1 SOFT WARE INSTALLATIO N 1. Save the FluorPen software provided on the USB flash disk to your computer and launch the FluorPen program. 2. To connect and recognize your PlantPen device in the FluorPen software proceeds first with the registration of your FluorPen software (Fig.

  • Page 26: Menu And Icon Explanation

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 12 Connecting PlantPen with Software. 11.2 MENU AND ICON EXPLAN ATION 11.2.1 MAIN MENU MENU: File Load Loads previously saved data files. Save Saves data to hard disc. Export Exports data in .txt format.

  • Page 27: Menu Settings

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. MENU: Setup Device ID Detects the connected device. Update Firmware Used for firmware updates. Settings Used for modification of the program settings. MENU: Help About Offers basic information about the program.

  • Page 28: Menu Online Control

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Graf – Single This function is not available for PlantPen PRI or NDVI. 11.2.3 MENU ONLINE CONTROL This function can be used for Online Control your PlantPen device after connection with your PC.

  • Page 29: Data Transfer And Visualization

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 11.3 DATA TRANSFER AND VI SUALIZATION 1. Perform a measurement with your PlantPen. In Fig. 13 we did an NDVI measurement. 2. Click the Download icon or select Device > Download.
  • Page 30 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 14 Export data.

  • Page 31: Firmware Update

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 11.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE All data in the PlantPen memory are erased during the firmware update! Before starting any firmware update, export all your data from the PlantPen memory into your computer! 1.
  • Page 32 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 17 Select .bxn file. 4. Finishing Upload • Select: OK to start uploading of the update (Fig. 18). Fig. 18 Data loss warning. • The bottom bar indicates the upload progress (Fig. 19).

  • Page 33: Gps Module

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 12 GPS MODULE PlantPen device has integrated GPS module which can be turned on during the measurement and the GPS coordinated will be added to the downloaded data. For proper GPS reading, the time in your PlantPen and in your computer must be synchronized. Preset time and time zone must correspond to GPS time (time zone) in your location.

  • Page 34: Data Download

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 12.2 DATA DOWNLOAD 1. Enabling Communication: • Switch on the computer and the PlantPen. Set your computer to PlantPen communication: enable Bluetooth or connect to USB port. 2. Downloading Data from the PlantPen •...
  • Page 35 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 13 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS • This Limited Warranty applies only to the PlantPen device. It is valid for one year from the date of shipment. • If at any time within this warranty period the instrument does not function as warranted, return it and the manufacturer will repair or replace it at no charge.
  • Page 36 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT In case of troubles and for customer support, please, visit on our websites, write to support@psi.cz or contact your local distributor.

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