PP Systems CIRAS-2 User Manual

Table of Contents
CIRAS-2 Operator's Manual Version 2.04
- 1 -
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
Preface ......................................................................................................................... 10
Notice ......................................................................................................................... 10
Documentation Conventions ...................................................................................... 10
User Registration........................................................................................................ 10
Service & Warranty .................................................................................................... 11
Contact Information .................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking Your Equipment ........................................................................................ 11
CIRAS-2 Essentials ..................................................................................................... 12
Before Powering On and Operating the System ........................................................ 12
Important Precautions ................................................................................................ 12
Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 13
Installing CIRAS-2 Remote Control Software on your computer ................................ 14
Avoiding UI-to-PC Communication Errors .................................................................. 14
Click ? at any time for On-line help .......................................................................... 17
Preparations for Use ................................................................................................... 18
Step 1. Insert 12V NiMH battery packs into main console ........................................ 18
Step 2. Connect CIRAS-2 power supply ................................................................... 18
Step 3. Make Leaf Cuvette electrical and gas connections ....................................... 19
CIRAS-2 gas/electrical connection panel – detailed view .................................................................... 19
Step 4. Connect leaf cuvette power cable to external 12V DC Power Supply .......... 20
Step 5. Inspect absorber columns and water vapor equilibrator ............................... 20
CIRAS-2 Console - Front Layout ......................................................................................................... 21
Step 6. Insert CO
2
cartridge ...................................................................................... 21
CO
2
Holder and Regulator Assembly ................................................................................................... 22
Step 7. Connect CIRAS-2/PC interface cable ........................................................... 22
Step 8. Power on CIRAS-2........................................................................................ 23
Step 9. Close the leaf cuvette ................................................................................... 24
Step 10. Start CIRAS-2 RCS program on your computer ......................................... 24
Familiarizing Yourself with the Measurement Display ............................................. 25
LED Tuning ................................................................................................................ 25
Gas Exchange Measurement Screen ........................................................................ 26
Data Display and Control Values ............................................................................... 26
Control Setpoints .................................................................................................................................. 26
Measured Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 27
Calculated Variables ............................................................................................................................ 27
Display Toggle ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Graph Display Options ............................................................................................... 28
Plot Type Toggle .................................................................................................................................. 28
Current Y Axis Variable ........................................................................................................................ 28
Status Bar .................................................................................................................. 28
Errors and Warnings ............................................................................................................................ 28
CIRAS-2 Status .................................................................................................................................... 28

PP Systems CIRAS-2 Specifications

General

Brand	PP Systems
Model	CIRAS-2
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English