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PP Systems CIRAS-2 Operator's Manual (167 pages)

Portable Photosynthesis System

Brand: PP Systems | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

3
Preface

12
- Notice
  12
- Documentation Conventions
  12
- User Registration
  12
- Service & Warranty
  13
- Contact Information
  13
- Unpacking Your Equipment
  13
CIRAS-2 Essentials

14
- Before Powering on and Operating the System
  14
- Important Precautions
  14
Getting Started

15
Preparations for Use

20
Familiarizing Yourself with the Measurement Display

27
- LED Tuning
  27
- Gas Exchange Measurement Screen
  28
- Data Display and Control Values
  28
  - Control Setpoints
    28
  - Measured Parameters
    29
  - Calculated Variables
    29
  - Display Toggle
    29
- Graph Display Options
  30
  - Plot Type Toggle
    30
  - Current y Axis Variable
    30
- Status Bar
  30
  - Errors and Warnings
    30
  - CIRAS-2 Status
    30
  - CIRAS-2 Mode
    30
  - Power Status
    30
  - CIRAS-2 Power
    31
  - Power Source
    31
  - Left and Right Battery Power Status
    31
CIRAS RCS Menu Bar

32
- File Menu
  32
  - Recalculate Data
    32
  - Export Data
    32
  - View Diagnostics Report
    32
- Connections Menu
  32
  - Login
    32
  - Connect
    33
  - Disconnect
    33
  - Connect Add-On
    33
  - Com Port
    33
- Setup Menu
  33
  - Settings
    33
  - View Setup Details
    34
  - Graphing
    34
    
    Preferences
    34
    
    Reset
    34
- Utilities Menu
  34
  - Zero
    34
  - Diff Bal
    35
  - Measure [Quit]
    35
  - Initialise
    35
  - Pulse Alarm
    36
    
    Simultaneous Measurements with CIRAS-2 and FMS2
    36
  - Diagnostics
    36
  - Stored Diff Bal
    37
  - Calibration
    37
  - Calibration Check
    37
  - Calibration Reset
    37
  - CO2 Midpoint
    37
  - Max C Determination
    38
  - LED Tuning
    38
  - CIRAS Recording
    38
- Recording Menu
  38
  - Begin
    39
  - End
    39
  - Start (Steady)
    39
  - Pause
    39
  - Single Record
    39
  - Multiple Record
    40
  - Comment/Treatment
    40
  - Response Level
    40
  - Plugin Record
    40
- View Menu
  40
  - Quick Info
    40
  - Update Parameters
    41
  - Errors
    41
  - Warnings
    41
  - Time Plot
    41
  - Data Plot
    41
  - Battery Status
    41
- Help Menu
  42
  - Help
    42
  - About
    42
  - Diagnostics
    42
  - Calibration & Stored Diff Bal
    42
  - Recording
    42
  - Closed Systems
    42
  - Add-On Modules
    42
  - About CIRAS
    42
System Setup and Operation

43
- Set File Options
  43
  - Set Entry Name
    43
  - Edit Entry Name
    43
  - Add Entry
    44
  - Delete Entry
    44
  - Recording Options
    44
  - Graphing Options
    44
- PRM File Options
  44
  - PRM Entry Name
    44
  - Edit Entry Name
    44
  - Delete Entry
    45
  - Accessory
    45
  - Add Custom Accessory
    46
  - Light Type
    47
  - Leaf Temperature
    47
  - Leaf Temperature Determination: Explanations
    47
    
    Leaf )
    47
    
    Energy Balance
    47
    
    Thermistor
    48
    
    Direct Leaf Temperature Measurement - Common Problems
    48
    
    Infrared (IR)
    48
  - Leaf Area
    48
  - Boundary Layer Resistance
    49
  - Percent of Stomata on Upper Leaf Surface
    49
  - Zero/Diff Bal Mode
    49
    
    Manual with Warnings
    49
    
    Automatic
    49
    
    Auto Zero with Stored Diff Bal
    49
    
    Manual Without Warnings
    49
  - Choice of Zero Mode - Recommendations
    49
  - Changes in Zero Readings
    50
  - Analysis Flow
    51
  - Averaging Limit
    51
- System Setup
  51
  - Probe Type
    51
    
    Air Supply on
    51
    
    Cuvette Flow
    51
  - Light Type
    51
    
    Par
    51
    
    Energy Factor
    51
    
    Value
    51
- Cuvette Environment
  52
  - Control Types
    53
    
    CO 2 (0-2000 Ppm)
    53
    
    Supply (Ref) Approximate Ppm
    53
    
    Supply (Ref) Set Ppm
    53
    
    Cuvette (An) Set Ppm
    53
  - About CO Control Types
    53
    
    H2O (0-100% or 0 Mb-Dewpoint)
    53
    
    Supply (Ref) % Ambient
    53
    
    Supply (Ref) Set Mb
    53
    
    Cuvette (An) % RH (Vs. Leaf T)
    53
    
    Cuvette (An) Set Mb (0-Dewpoint)
    54
    
    Leaf to Cuvette VPD
    54
  - About H 2 O Control Types
    54
    
    Determination of Actual Ambient RH
    54
  - Par
    54
  - Cuvette Flow
    54
  - Temperature
    55
    
    Track Ambient
    55
    
    Entered Values
    55
    
    None
    55
  - Which Control Type Should I Use
    55
    
    If Performing a Light Response
    55
  - Customized Operation of CIRAS-2 with Ambient CO
    55
    
    If Performing a Basic CO Response
    55
  - Customized Operation of CIRAS-2 at Humidity Levels above Ambient
    56
- CIRAS-2 Time
  56
- Analog Outputs
  56
  - CO 2 Analog Outputs
    57
  - H 2 O Analog Outputs
    57
  - Examples of Analog Outputs
    57
- Automatically Update CIRAS
  58
Graphing Preferences

59
- Time Plot
  59
  - Select Variables
    59
  - Font Size
    59
  - Time Plot Details
    60
  - Select Variable to Edit
    60
  - Time Span
    60
- Data Plot
  60
  - Shown Variable on y Axis
    60
Observing and Recording Leaf Gas Exchange

61
- Checking the System with an Empty Cuvette
  61
- Select Recording Options
  62
  - Treatment Editor
    63
    
    Treatment Groups
    63
    
    Treatment Items
    63
  - Recording Mode
    64
- Placing the Leaf in the Cuvette
  65
- Keypress Recording
  67
- Timed Recording
  68
  - Settle Time (Seconds)
    69
  - Steady Pn Options
    69
    
    Use Steady Pn
    69
    
    Steady Pn Value
    69
  - Recording at Pre-Set Intervals
    69
  - Recording Block Options
    69
    
    Record Interval (Seconds)
    69
    
    Enable Recording Blocks
    70
  - Recording Blocks of Data at Pre-Set Intervals
    70
  - Suspending and Resuming Recording
    70
- Response Curve
  70
  - Editing Response Variable Values
    71
    
    Editing All the Values in a Row
    71
    
    Editing Groups of Values
    72
    
    Editing Individual Values
    72
    
    Enabling Levels
    73
  - Recording Options
    74
    
    Repeat
    74
    
    Interval
    74
    
    Zero Settle Time
    74
    
    Steady Pn Options
    75
    
    Automatic Response
    75
    
    Manual Response
    75
    
    PAR Type - Use Sensor
    75
    
    CO 2 Control Type
    75
    
    H 2 O Control Type
    75
    
    Light Type
    75
    
    Temperature Control
    75
- Batch Response Curves
  78
  - Enable Batch Response Levels
    78
  - Batch Level Options
    78
    
    Show Prompt
    78
    
    Force Zero and Automatic Settle
    78
    
    Repeat
    79
- CIRAS Internal Recording
  79
  - Enable Internal Recording
    80
  - Record Interval
    80
  - Apply Internal Recording
    80
  - Transfer Data
    80
  - Clear CIRAS Memory
    80
- Stored Diff Bal
  80
Recalculate Data

83
- Processing Options
  84
- Recalculation Values
  85
  - Information
    85
  - Options
    89
    
    Load Output File in Spreadsheet
    90
    
    Load Output File in Named Program
    90
  - Export Data
    90
    
    Options
    90
    
    Include File Information
    91
    
    Export Fields
    91
    
    Options
    92
Transferring Data from CIRAS-2 to Your Computer

93
Shutting down the CIRAS-2 System

97
Measuring Chlorophyll Fluorescence with the CFM

98
- Getting Started with the CFM
  98
- Firmware & Software Requirements
  98
  - Software Installation
    98
- Power Requirements
  99
- Leaf Cuvette Window
  99
  - Replacing Cuvette Window
    99
- Connecting the CFM to CIRAS-2
  100
  - Operation from External PC
    101
  - Stand-Alone Operation (User Interface)
    102
CFM Operation

103
- Default Adaptation
  104
  - Dark Adaptation
    104
  - Far Red Adaptation
    104
  - No Adaptation
    104
- CFM Recording Options
  104
  - Dark Period (Minutes)
    105
  - Prompt When „Expired
    105
  - After Dark Adaptation, Perform
    105
  - CFM Setup
    106
  - Recovery Period (Seconds)
    106
  - If Batch Response, Dark Adapt for each Level
    106
  - When a CIRAS Record Is Taken, Perform
    107
  - If Response Curve, at End of Level, Perform
    107
  - Complete CFM Recording with
    107
  - Save Trace Data
    107
  - Include „Pre" and „Post" Data
    107
- Calculation Options
  107
- Modulation Beam
  107
  - Enable Modulating Beam
    108
  - Mod. Level
    108
  - Gain
    108
  - Perform CFM Tuning
    108
- CFM Graphing Options
  109
  - CFM Time Plot
    109
  - CFM Data Plot
    109
CIRAS-CFM Display

110
- Recd
  110
- CFM Display Buttons
  111
- CFM Tuning
  111
Recording Chlorophyll Fluorescence

113
- Keypress Recording with CFM
  113
- Response Curve Recording with CFM
  117
- CFM Output
  119
- Calculation Error Codes
  120
Brief Introduction to Chlorophyll Fluorescence

121
Glossary of Fluorescence Terms

127
Measuring Soil Respiration with CIRAS-2

129
- Soil Respiration Measurement Display
  129
  - Prompt
    129
  - Parameters
    129
  - Settings
    130
- Soil Respiration Operational Settings
  130
  - Chamber Properties
    131
    
    Volume (CM 3 )
    131
    
    Area (CM 2 )
    131
    
    System Type
    131
  - Recording Parameters
    131
    
    CO 2 Change
    131
    
    Maximum Time
    131
    
    System Temperature
    131
    
    Results
    132
  - Data File
    132
    
    Select File Mode
    132
  - Treatment
    132
  - New Measurement
    132
  - Graphing Options
    132
- Recording in Soil Respiration Mode
  133
Diagnostics

135
- Analyser A/D Reads
  135
  - Analyser Temperature ( O C)
    136
  - Atmospheric Pressure (Mb)
    136
  - Pressure Difference (Mb)
    136
  - Stored Zeros
    136
  - Reset Stored Zeros
    136
  - CO 2 Reference
    136
  - CO 2 Analysis
    136
  - H 2 O Reference
    136
  - H 2 O Analysis
    136
  - Valve Settings
    136
    
    Apply Valves to Measure
    137
    
    Apply Valves to Diff/Bal
    137
  - Flows
    137
    
    Reference
    137
    
    Analysis
    137
    
    Log An/Ref
    137
- Temperature & PLC State
  137
  - Temperature ( C)
    137
    
    Ambient
    137
    
    Blender
    137
    
    Cuvette Air
    138
    
    Leaf/Sensor Base
    138
  - Radiation Sensor
    138
  - Cuvette State
    138
  - Probe
    138
  - Apply
    139
- Flows
  139
  - Control [D/A]
    139
  - Analyser Flows
    139
  - Apply Analyser Flow Control
    140
  - Cuvette Air Supply
    140
    
    Forwarding Flow [A/D] / Cuvette Flow [A/D]
    140
    
    Flow (Mls/Min)
    140
    
    Flow Requested
    140
    
    Flow Measured
    140
    
    Control Setting
    140
- Auto Cuvette
  140
  - Light Control
    140
  - Temperature Control
    141
  - Apply Lamp 1 Leds
    141
- Batteries & Voltages
  141
  - Board Voltage
    141
  - Cuvette Voltage
    141
  - Left Battery Voltage
    141
  - Right Battery Voltage
    142
  - Current Battery/Power Source
    142
- Report
  142
  - Quick Report
    142
  - Extended Report
    142
Calibration

145
- External Connections for CO Calibrations
  145
  - CO 2 Calibrations Using the Internal Standard
    145
  - CO 2 Calibrations Using a Gas Cylinder
    145
- H 2 O Calibration Sources and Connections
  146
- PP Systems" Water Vapor Calibrator
  146
- Performing Calibrations
  147
- Calibration Check
  147
- Calibration Reset
  149
- CO2 Midpoint
  149
  - Gas Connections for CO Midpoint
    149
- Max C Determination
  151
Appendix 1. Cuvettes and Probes

153
- Identification of Leaf Cuvette Types
  153
  - Leaf Cuvettes Fitted with a FLAT GLASS WINDOW
    153
  - Leaf Cuvettes Fitted with a PLASTIC HEMI-CYLINDER
    153
- CIRAS-2 Settings for Leaf Cuvettes and Probes
  154
Appendix 2. CIRAS-2 Consumables and Spares

155
Appendix 3. Photosynthesis Equations Used in CIRAS-2

157
- Calculations
  157
  - Step 1.0
    157
  - Step 2.0
    157
  - Step 3.0
    158
  - Step 4.0
    159
  - Step 5.0
    160
  - Step 6.0
    160
- Symbol Definitions
  161
  - Measured Parameters
    161
  - Calculated Parameters
    161
- Physical Constants Used in Equations
  162
- Saturated Vapor Pressure of Water from Air Temperature
  162
- References
  163
Addendum

164
- Corrections to Stomatal Resistance Measurements for Differing Transpiration Rates from Upper and Lower Leaf Surfaces
  164
- Magnitude of Errors in RS
  166
User Notes

167

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

CIRAS-2 Essentials

Getting Started

Preparations for Use

Familiarizing Yourself with the Measurement Display

CIRAS RCS Menu Bar

System Setup and Operation

Graphing Preferences

Observing and Recording Leaf Gas Exchange

Recalculate Data

Transferring Data from CIRAS-2 to Your Computer

Shutting down the CIRAS-2 System

Measuring Chlorophyll Fluorescence with the CFM

CFM Operation

CIRAS-CFM Display

Recording Chlorophyll Fluorescence

Brief Introduction to Chlorophyll Fluorescence

Glossary of Fluorescence Terms

Measuring Soil Respiration with CIRAS-2

Diagnostics

Calibration

Appendix 1. Cuvettes and Probes

Appendix 2. CIRAS-2 Consumables and Spares

Appendix 3. Photosynthesis Equations Used in CIRAS-2

Addendum

User Notes

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