CFM Operation 
 
CIRAS-2 Operator's Manual Version 2.04 
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CFM Graphing Options 
Allows the user to customize the CFM display in CIRAS-2.  This function is also available within the main 
CIRAS Graphing Preferences (Settings – Graph – Preferences). 
 
 
CFM Time Plot 
 
If selected, the average fluorescence is plotted as a green line.  The 
fluorescence  signal  is  averaged  every  1.6  seconds  in  order  to 
correspond  with  photosynthesis  measurements.    Note,  average 
fluorescence  can  also be plotted on  the CIRAS display  (one of  four 
possible parameters that can be selected. 
Fluorescence  data  can  be  displayed  over  2,3  and  4  minute  time 
intervals.   In  all  cases,  the  last  1  minute  is  discarded  when the full 
span has been reached. 
Maximum fluorescence setting (0-4000 bits) plotted against Span 
(minutes) 
Minimum fluorescence setting (0-4000 bits) plotted against Span 
(minutes) 
 
CFM Data Plot 
When selected, a Pn (assimilation) record is taken and plotted against 
phiPSII. 
 
 Pn range: 0-100 
 phiPSII range: 0.1 - 0.85. 
 
When selected, a Pn (assimilation) record is taken and plotted against 
ETR. 
 Pn range: 0-100 
 ETR range: 10 – 1000 
 
CFM Graphing options are stored on a per definition basis within the .cfm settings files.