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TARGAS
-1
Porta
ble Phot
osynt
hesi
s Syst
em
Operati
on Manual
Vers
ion 1
.02
2018
PP S
ystem
s. All Rig
hts R
eserved
21
th
Febru
ary
201
8
PP Systems
110 Haver
hill Roa
d, Su
ite 3
01
Ames
bury, MA 01
913 U.S
.A.
Tel: +1 978
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834
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0
505 Fax: +1 978
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8
34
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05
45
Em
ail:
supp
ort@pps
ystem
s.com
URL:
www.
pps
ystems.c
om
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
2
Welcome
9
User Registration
10
Service & Warranty
10
Contact Information
10
Unpacking and Storage of Your Equipment
11
Storage - Transport Case
11
Powering up the TARGAS-1 for the First Time
11
Data Storage
12
Technical Specification
12
TARGAS-1 COO Gas Analyzer (Main Console)
12
PLC5 Leaf Cuvette
13
Light Unit (Optional)
14
Summary of System Design
14
Overview and Theory
14
System Components for Measurement of Leaf Gas Exchange
16
Targas-1 Coo /H
16
PLC5 Leaf Cuvette
17
Light Unit (Optional)
17
External Sensors/Chambers for Use with TARGAS-1
17
Quantum Sensor
17
TRP-3 Temperature/Par Probe
18
SRC-2 Soil Respiration Chamber
18
CPY-5 Canopy Assimilation Chamber
19
STP-2 Soil Temperature Probe
19
Getting Familiar with the TARGAS-1 Portable Photosynthesis System
20
TARGAS-1 Portable COO Gas Analyzer (Main Console)
20
Back of TARGAS-1
22
PLC5 Leaf Cuvette
23
Light Unit (Optional)
23
Quick Start
24
Leaf Gas Exchange Measurements - Recommended Set-Up
26
When Should I Record a Measurement
26
Schematic of TARGAS-1 Portable Photosynthesis System Air Supply System
27
Routine System Checks before Starting
28
System Power
29
Battery Specification
29
Power Supply/Ac Adapter Rating
29
TARGAS-1 Main Console Components
30
Touch Display
30
Navigation Using the Touch Display
30
Power Switch
30
Ext Power Jack
31
Ext Power LED
31
Probe Ports
31
PLC Gas Ports
31
Gas Ports
32
Flow Rate
32
USB Flash Drive Port
32
USB PC Port
32
Absorber Columns
33
Auto-Zero Column
33
Molecular Sieve
33
Molecular Sieve Repackaging
34
CO 2 & H 2 O Control Columns
34
COO Control Columns
34
Soda Lime
34
Drierite
35
Foam Filters
36
Absorber Filters
36
O" Rings
36
TARGAS-1 Menu Overview (Flow Chart)
37
Splash Screen
37
Main Menu
38
General Screen Info
39
Measure Screen Info
39
Parameters in Parenthesis
39
Heartbeat and Display Update Rate
40
Data Entry Screen
40
Measurement Mode
41
Measure Screen 1
41
Measure Screen 2
43
Graphic Display Screen
43
Alternative Measurement Screens
45
Diff Mode
45
Measure Screen 1
45
Measure Screen 2
45
Graphic Display Screen
46
Closed or Absolute Mode
47
Measure Screen 1
47
Measure Screen 2
47
Graphic Display Screen
48
Direct Link Settings
49
Co2R Setting
49
H2Or Setting
49
Pari Setting
50
Flow Setting
50
Tleaf Setting
51
Area Setting
51
Main Menu
52
Settings
52
Settings 1 Menu
52
Device Mode Settings
53
RB Setting
54
RS Factor Setting
55
Zero Settings
55
Graph Setting
57
Reset Zero Absorber
57
Settings 2 Menu
58
Alarm Sound Setting
58
Averaging Setting
59
Interval Settings
59
TARGAS ID Setting
60
Settings 3 Menu
60
Probe Port Settings
61
Ref on Time Setting
62
An on Time Setting
62
Alarm Settings
63
Sample Flow Setting
63
Settings 4 Menu
64
Host Port Setting
64
Reset Wifi Settings
65
Wifi Power Setting
65
Set Clock Settings
66
Default Settings
66
Ship Mode Settings
67
Processes
69
SRC (Soil Respiration Chamber) Process
69
Connecting the SRC-2 Soil Respiration Chamber to the TARGAS-1
69
SRC - Start Process (Step 1)
70
SRC - Volume and Area Settings (Step 2)
70
SRC - Termination Settings (Step 3)
71
SRC - Other Settings (Step 4)
71
SRC Flushing (Step 5)
72
SRC - Start Measuring (Step 6)
72
Data Plot Screen (Step 7)
73
For more Information on the Theory and Calculation of Soil Respiration/Canopy Assimilation, Please Refer to Mass Flow
74
Transpiration
74
Leaf Temperature
75
Saturation Vapor Pressure
76
Stomatal Conductance
76
Net Photosynthesis
77
Intercellular CO 2 Concentration
77
Definition of Symbols and Physical Constants Used in Equations
78
References
79
CPY (Canopy Assimilation Chamber) Process
80
Connecting the CPY-5 Canopy Assimilation Chamber to the TARGAS-1
80
CPY - Start Process (Step 1)
80
CPY - Volume and Area Settings (Step 2)
81
CPY - Termination Settings (Step 3)
82
CPY - Other Settings (Step 4)
82
CPY - Prepare Chamber (Step 5)
83
CPY - Start Measuring (Step 6)
83
CPY Data Plot Screen (Step 7)
84
For more Information on the Theory and Calculation of Soil Respiration/Canopy Assimilation, Please Refer to Mass Flow
85
Transpiration
85
Leaf Temperature
86
Saturation Vapor Pressure
87
Stomatal Conductance
87
Net Photosynthesis
88
Intercellular CO 2 Concentration
88
Definition of Symbols and Physical Constants Used in Equations
89
References
90
Custom Process
91
Custom - Start Process (Step 1)
91
Custom - Volume and Area Settings (Step 2)
92
Custom - Termination Settings (Step 3)
92
Custom - Other Settings (Step 4)
93
Custom - Prepare Chamber (Step 5)
94
Custom - Start Measuring (Step 6)
94
Custom Data Plot Screen (Step 7)
95
Injection Process
96
Measurement Principle
96
Sample Injection Kit (Part No. ACS037)
97
Injection - Start Process (Step 1)
98
Injection - Settings (Step 2)
98
Injection - Sample Setting (Step 3)
99
Injection - Zero (Step 4)
99
Injection - Baseline Phase (Step 5)
100
Injection - Injection Phase (Step 6)
101
Information Menu
102
About
103
Contact
103
Calibration
104
CO 2 Calibration
104
Connecting Calibration Gas to the TARGAS-1
105
H 2 O Calibration
107
Connecting Dew Point Generator to the TARGAS-1
108
Touch Calibration
110
Par
110
Light Unit Calibration
112
Diagnostics
114
CO2 IRGA Diagnostics
115
H2O IRGA Diagnostics
116
Battery Diagnostics
117
CO2 Zeros Diagnostics
117
H2O Zeros Diagnostics
118
Advanced Diagnostics
118
Data Storage
119
USB Flash Drive (Memory Stick)
119
Data Storage Format
120
Data Storage/Measure Format Table
121
Measure Extension Code Format Tables
121
Digital Connection Methods
125
Usb
125
Wireless
125
Digital Communication Protocols and Software
125
TARGAS-1 Command Set
125
TARGAS-1 Auto Strings
127
TARGAS-1 Command Set Table
128
Get/Set Parameter Values Table
132
GAS (Gas Analysis Software)
136
Error Messages
138
Maintenance
140
External Air Filter
140
Absorber Columns and Desiccants
141
Gray Foam Filters
141
Absorber Filters
141
End Cap "O" Rings
141
Soda Lime
141
Drierite
142
Molecular Sieve
142
Molecular Sieve Repackaging
143
Foam Filters
144
Absorber Filters
144
O" Rings
144
Access to Internal Components
144
Hydrophobic Filters
145
Battery
146
Pumps
146
Infrared Source
146
PLC5 Leaf Cuvette
147
Replacement of Leaf Gaskets
147
Checking for Leaks Associated with the PLC5
148
PLC5 Gas Connector
149
PAR Sensor
149
Light Unit
149
Appendix 1. Photosynthesis Equations Used in TARGAS-1
150
Mass Flow
150
Transpiration
150
Leaf Temperature
151
Saturation Vapor Pressure
152
Stomatal Conductance
152
Net Photosynthesis
152
Intercellular CO 2 Concentration
153
Definition of Symbols and Physical Constants Used in Equations
154
References
155
Appendix 2. Soil CO Efflux and Net Canopy CO Flux
156
Theory
156
Correction for Water Vapor Increase on CO
158
Appendix 2. Soil CO 2 Efflux and Net Canopy CO
156
Flux
156
Efflux
158
FCO 2 Units for Measurement of Soil CO
158
References
159
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Language
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