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PP Systems TARGAS-1 User Manual

PP Systems TARGAS-1
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TARGAS-1
Portable Photosynthesis System
Operation Manual
Version 1.02
2018 PP Systems. All Rights Reserved
21
th
February 2018
PP Systems
110 Haverhill Road, Suite 301
Amesbury, MA 01913 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 978-834-0505 Fax: +1 978-834-0545
Email: support@ppsystems.com URL: www.ppsystems.com

Table of Contents

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PP Systems TARGAS-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryPortable Photosynthesis System
CO2 Resolution0.1 ppm
Operating Temperature0-45 °C
Measurement PrincipleNon-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR)
CO2 Accuracy±1% of reading
CO2 Analyzer TypeDual wavelength IRGA
H2O Resolution0.01 mbar
H2O Accuracy±1% of reading
CO2 Measurement Range0-2000 ppm (standard), 0-3000 ppm (optional), 0-100% (optional)
H2O Measurement Range0-75 mb (standard), 0-100 mb (optional)
H2O Analyzer TypeDual-wavelength, single-beam infrared gas analyzer

Summary

Initial Setup and System Overview

Powering Up the TARGAS-1

Steps to connect power and safely turn on the TARGAS-1 for initial use.

Technical Specifications

TARGAS-1 CO2/H2O Gas Analyzer

Detailed specifications for the TARGAS-1 CO2/H2O Gas Analyzer.

PLC5 Leaf Cuvette Specifications

Details on the construction and suitability of the PLC5 Leaf Cuvette for various vegetation types.

System Design and Components

System Components

Introduction to the three main components for leaf gas exchange measurements.

Getting Familiar with the TARGAS-1

TARGAS-1 Portable CO2/H2O Gas Analyzer

Introduction to the main console of the TARGAS-1 system.

Quick Start and Setup

Quick Start Guide

Step-by-step guide to perform initial setup and testing of the TARGAS-1.

Leaf Gas Exchange Measurements Setup

Recommended setup procedures for accurate leaf gas exchange measurements using ambient air.

Absorber Columns and Desiccants

Auto-Zero Column Functionality

Explanation of the Auto-Zero function and the role of the Molecular Sieve desiccant.

Measurement Screens and Modes

Measurement Mode Overview

Overview of the three screens comprising the measurement mode: Measure Screen 1, 2, and Graphic Display.

Measure Screen 1 Details

Description of Measure Screen 1, its display during warm-up, and the auto-zero process.

Measure Screen 2 Details

Description of Measure Screen 2, displaying nine relevant parameters in real-time.

System Settings Menus

Device Mode Settings

Allows selection of TARGAS-1 operational mode (Diff, PLC5, Absolute, PLC3, Closed).

RS Factor and Zero Settings

Settings for RS Factor (stomata ratio) and Zero parameters (type, interval).

Advanced Settings and Calibration

Calibration Procedures

Allows calibration of CO2 IRGA, H2O IRGA, Touch Screen, PAR sensor, and Light Unit.

Measurement Processes

SRC (Soil Respiration Chamber) Process

Details on the SRC process for measuring soil CO2 efflux using the SRC-2 chamber.

CPY (Canopy Assimilation Chamber) Process

Details on the CPY process for measuring net canopy CO2 flux using the CPY-5 chamber.

Custom Process

Process for users to utilize their own custom chambers with the TARGAS-1.

Injection Process

Technique for measuring concentrations of small gas samples using injection for improved reliability.

System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Diagnostics Menu

Provides access to diagnostics for CO2 IRGA, H2O IRGA, Battery, Zeros, and Advanced.

CO2 IRGA Diagnostics

Displays CO2 IRGA readings, ADC counts, error status, and temperature/pressure information.

Error Messages

Table of common error and status messages, their codes, and descriptions for troubleshooting.

Maintenance and Component Replacement

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