PP Systems TARGAS-1 User Manual

TARGAS-1 Operation Manual V. 1.02 2 support@ppsystems.com
Contents
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
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O 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
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O Gas Analyzer ........................................................................................................ 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
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O 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

PP Systems TARGAS-1 Specifications

General

Brand	PP Systems
Model	TARGAS-1
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English