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TARGAS-1 Operation Manual V. 1.02 68 support@ppsystems.com

Important Note

In order to get the TARGAS-1 out of “Ship Mode” you must first connect the power supply/charger to the

EXT POWER jack before turning the instrument on. If you do not have the power supply/charger

connected, you will not be able to power up the instrument.

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Welcome9
- User Registration10
- Service & Warranty10
- Contact Information10
- Unpacking and Storage of Your Equipment11
  - Storage - Transport Case11
- Powering up the TARGAS-1 for the First Time11
- Data Storage12
Technical Specification12
- TARGAS-1 COO Gas Analyzer (Main Console)12
- PLC5 Leaf Cuvette13
- Light Unit (Optional)14
Summary of System Design14
- Overview and Theory14
System Components for Measurement of Leaf Gas Exchange16
- Targas-1 Coo /H16
- PLC5 Leaf Cuvette17
  - Light Unit (Optional)17
- External Sensors/Chambers for Use with TARGAS-117
Getting Familiar with the TARGAS-1 Portable Photosynthesis System20
- TARGAS-1 Portable COO Gas Analyzer (Main Console)20
- Back of TARGAS-122
- PLC5 Leaf Cuvette23
  - Light Unit (Optional)23
Quick Start24
Leaf Gas Exchange Measurements - Recommended Set-Up26
- When Should I Record a Measurement26
- Schematic of TARGAS-1 Portable Photosynthesis System Air Supply System27
Routine System Checks before Starting28
System Power29
- Battery Specification29
- Power Supply/Ac Adapter Rating29
TARGAS-1 Main Console Components30
- Touch Display30
  - Navigation Using the Touch Display30
- Power Switch30
- Ext Power Jack31
- Ext Power LED31
- Probe Ports31
- PLC Gas Ports31
- Gas Ports32
  - Flow Rate32
- USB Flash Drive Port32
- USB PC Port32
- Absorber Columns33
TARGAS-1 Menu Overview (Flow Chart)37
Splash Screen37
- Main Menu38
General Screen Info39
- Measure Screen Info39
- Parameters in Parenthesis39
- Heartbeat and Display Update Rate40
- Data Entry Screen40
Measurement Mode41
- Measure Screen 141
- Measure Screen 243
- Graphic Display Screen43
Alternative Measurement Screens45
- Diff Mode45
- Closed or Absolute Mode47
Direct Link Settings49
- Co2R Setting49
- H2Or Setting49
- Pari Setting50
- Flow Setting50
- Tleaf Setting51
- Area Setting51
Main Menu52
- Settings52
- Settings 1 Menu52
- Settings 2 Menu58
- Settings 3 Menu60
- Settings 4 Menu64
Processes69
- SRC (Soil Respiration Chamber) Process69
- CPY (Canopy Assimilation Chamber) Process80
- Custom Process91
- Injection Process96
Information Menu102
- About103
- Contact103
Calibration104
- CO 2 Calibration104
  - Connecting Calibration Gas to the TARGAS-1105
- H 2 O Calibration107
  - Connecting Dew Point Generator to the TARGAS-1108
- Touch Calibration110
- Par110
- Light Unit Calibration112
Diagnostics114
- CO2 IRGA Diagnostics115
- H2O IRGA Diagnostics116
- Battery Diagnostics117
- CO2 Zeros Diagnostics117
- H2O Zeros Diagnostics118
- Advanced Diagnostics118
Data Storage119
- USB Flash Drive (Memory Stick)119
- Data Storage Format120
Data Storage/Measure Format Table121
- Measure Extension Code Format Tables121
Digital Connection Methods125
- Usb125
- Wireless125
- Digital Communication Protocols and Software125
TARGAS-1 Command Set125
- TARGAS-1 Auto Strings127
- TARGAS-1 Command Set Table128
- Get/Set Parameter Values Table132
GAS (Gas Analysis Software)136
Error Messages138
Maintenance140
- External Air Filter140
- Absorber Columns and Desiccants141
- Access to Internal Components144
- PLC5 Leaf Cuvette147
Appendix 1. Photosynthesis Equations Used in TARGAS-1150
- Mass Flow150
- Transpiration150
- Leaf Temperature151
- Saturation Vapor Pressure152
- Stomatal Conductance152
- Net Photosynthesis152
- Intercellular CO 2 Concentration153
- Definition of Symbols and Physical Constants Used in Equations154
- References155
Appendix 2. Soil CO Efflux and Net Canopy CO Flux156
- Theory156
  - Correction for Water Vapor Increase on CO158
Appendix 2. Soil CO 2 Efflux and Net Canopy CO156
Flux156
Efflux158
- FCO 2 Units for Measurement of Soil CO158
- References159

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