PP Systems CIRAS-3 User Manual

CIRAS-3 Operation Manual V. 1.09 2 support@ppsystems.com
Contents
Welcome ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
User Registration ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Service & Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Returning equipment to PP Systems ...................................................................................................... 12
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Unpacking and Storage of Your Equipment ............................................................................................ 14
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Storage ................................................................................................................................................ 14
CIRAS-3 Tutorial & Basic Operation ........................................................................................................... 15
Let’s Get Started ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Charge internal battery packs .............................................................................................................. 16
Inspect desiccants ............................................................................................................................... 16
Insert a fresh CO
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cartridge ................................................................................................................. 17
Connect the PLC3 Universal Leaf Cuvette to the CIRAS-3 console ................................................... 18
Connect light unit to PLC3 Universal Leaf Cuvette ............................................................................. 18
Power up the CIRAS-3 System ........................................................................................................... 19
System Warm up ................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting up the CIRAS-3 System .......................................................................................................... 20
Setting up the graphical display for data plots ..................................................................................... 21
Let’s check out both the numerical and graphical display ................................................................... 21
Let’s have a look at the environmental controls .................................................................................. 23
It’s about time we start taking some data on a real plant .................................................................... 25
Placing the leaf inside the cuvette ....................................................................................................... 27
What should I be looking for at this point? ........................................................................................... 27
Quick Start................................................................................................................................................... 31
Section 1. Technical Specification ............................................................................................................. 33
Section 2. What’s new with CIRAS-3? ....................................................................................................... 36
General Changes to CIRAS-3 Hardware ............................................................................................. 36

PP Systems CIRAS-3 Specifications

General

Brand	PP Systems
Model	CIRAS-3
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English