CDA CI340 Technical Information

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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 3-5 These characters are not usable: [ +,-,(,*,/,) ] FILE MENU The CI-340 has a file

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 3-6 delete the last file saved, or + key (for the letter “Y”) to delete all files saved. The sh

INTERPRETATION OF PARAMETERS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 4-1 INTERPRETATION OF PARAMETERS CO2 (in) The amount of CO2 (in ppm) at the inlet of the analyzer CO

INTERPRETATION OF PARAMETERS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 4-2 “Calibrate H2O” Allows the user to calibrate the zero and span for H2O measurements using extern

SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 5-1 SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION The system is shipped from the factory calibrated for immediate use. Th

SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 5-2 ENTER to select Calibrate CO2 ENTER to select Calibrate H2O CALENDAR

SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 5-3 in calibrations for Photosynthesis, Transpiration and Stomatal Conductance values. The sensor is ca

SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 5-4 5-0). A well-calibrated flow meter with little backpressure should be used as the standard. If for

SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 5-5 Figure 5-1. Configuration using compressed gas. After the system zero is established, use a gas w

SYSTEM SETUP / CALIBRATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 5-6 NOTE: H2O span setting should not be calibrated except once every six months. However, it is sug

3/31/2008 Rev. 4.4 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...

DATA TRANSFER 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 6-1 DATA TRANSFER DOWNLOADING DATA One of the conveniences of this reliable data-collecting instrument is its porta

DATA TRANSFER 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 6-2 you can stop pressing the key. The download of new code will take about 2 minutes. The computer screen will co

DATA TRANSFER 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 6-3 A SAMPLE DATA FILE Internal T Flow Pressure PAR Tair Tleaf CO2in CO2out H2Oin H2Oout W 27.5 0.3 100.09 2175 3

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-1 PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE Photosynthesis i

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-2 using DOS executable extension (such as .EXE, .BAT, .COM, etc.). Note t

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-3 name” on the screen, and a different file name should be entered. Using

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-4 are using fully covers the leaf chamber window, enter the area of the w

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-5 Note: The tubing accessory should not be kinked or restricted during o

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-6 Large Cylindrical 50 x 70 35 The closed system environment deals with

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-7 DATA DISPLAY SCREENS Numeric data is displayed during the measurements.

3/31/2008 Rev. 4.4 ii Trouble Shooting...

PHOTOSYNTHESIS, TRANSPIRATION AND STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 7-8 clockwise. Only the CI-510AD ordered with the CI-340 can be automatical

CARE OF THE CI-340 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 8-1 CARE OF THE CI-340 This instrument is designed for portable or stationary use. Whether it is used in the fi

LEAF CHAMBER - CARE AND USE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 9-1 LEAF CHAMBER — CARE AND USE The leaf chambers are designed to be interchangeable with the CI-340.

LEAF CHAMBER - CARE AND USE 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 9-2 We recommend working in temperature ranges between 5 and 45 ºC for greatest precision. Be sure bot

RECHARGING 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 10-1 RECHARGING The CI-340 includes a 7.2V, 3.7Ah Li-ion battery. This battery pack is common among equipment that uti

RECHARGING 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 10-2 TO DISCONNECT THE CHARGER/ADAPTER 1. Turn the CI-340 off and detach the DC coupler. 2. Disconnect the DC coupler

RECHARGING 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 10-3 • Never unplug the charger/adapter during use or disconnect the DC coupler from the charger/adapter when the DC c

EQUATIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 11-1

EQUATIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 11-2

EQUATIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 11-3

INTRODUCTION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 -1 INTRODUCTION The CI-340 Ultra-Light Portable Photosynthesis System is an improved version of the first lightweight

TROUBLESHOOTING 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 12-1 TROUBLESHOOTING If for some reason the instrument is not performing as you expect, please follow these troubl

TROUBLESHOOTING 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 12-2 • The sample(s) may not be a good source. • Ambient, internal operating temperatures may be too extreme. Ch

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 13-1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CO2 Analyzer: Type: Stable analyzer for accurate CO2 and H2O measurements Sensor

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 13-2 PAR Sensor Type: Filtered GaAsP photodiode Range: 0 ~ 2500 µmol m-2 s-1. Accuracy: 5

POWER PACK / ACCESSORY BAG 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 14-1 POWER PACK The CI-340 Battery Pack is necessary to operate the modules to control light, temperat

POWER PACK / ACCESSORY BAG 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 14-2 ACCESSORY CONTROL PORT AND CABLE Figure 14-4. CI-34

APPENDIX A 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 A-1 APPENDIX A CI-510CS TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE The CI-510CS Temperature Control Module consists of two components (

APPENDIX A 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 A-2 FILLING RESERVOIR Attach one of the hoses from the Temperature Control Attachment to the “OUT” fitting (Figure A-4

APPENDIX A 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 A-3 Figure A-5 EMPTYING RESERVOIR Care for the CI-510CS Temperature Control System as you would any other sensitive in

APPENDIX A 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 A-4 OPERATING TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE The CI-510CS Temperature Control Module is to be used with an Open System leaf

INTRODUCTION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 -2 Phone: 800-767-0119 (U.S. and Canada) 360-833-8835 Fax: 360-833-1914 Internet: http://www.cid-inc.com E-mail: s

APPENDIX A 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 A-5 To operate the CI-510CS, turn the power on. Temperature can be adjusted to a cooler or warmer state with the “Tempe

APPENDIX B 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 B-1 APPENDIX B CI-301LA LIGHT ATTACHMENT The CI-301LA Light Attachment works with the flat, Open System chambers suppli

APPENDIX B 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3

APPENDIX C 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 C - 1 APPENDIX C CI-301AD ADJUSTABLE H2O AND CO2 CONTROL MODULE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The CI-301AD provides a gas sourc

APPENDIX C 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 C - 2 The CI-301AD is shipped with fresh soda lime and silica gel in their appropriate tubes. If it should become nece

APPENDIX C 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 C - 3 Figure C-1: Configuration for the CI-301AD Adjustable Humidity and CO2 Control Module. OPERATION NOTE: The

APPENDIX C 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 C - 4 Soda Lime The soda lime should last for 8 to 24 hours of operation under most circumstances. Actual operating ti

APPENDIX C 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 C - 5 Use the same procedure described under Operating Instructions – “Adding Consumable” to refill the soda lime tube

APPENDIX D 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 D - 1 APPENDIX D CI-301SR SOIL RESPIRATION CHAMBER The CI-301SR Soil Respiration chamber allows easy measurements of

APPENDIX D 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 D - 2 Figure D-1. Configuration for the CI-301SR Soil Respiration Chamber

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 2-1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The CI-340 is a highly technologically advanced photosynthesis system. It contains

APPENDIX E 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 E - 1 APPENDIX E CANOPY CHAMBER — ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Canopy Chamber Attachment is another feature of Closed Sys

APPENDIX E 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 E - 2 Figure E-1. Configuration for the Canopy Chamber Attachment.

APPENDIX F 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 F - 1 APPENDIX F CI-510CF CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE MODULE The CI-510CF is a host operated modulated chlorophyll fluore

APPENDIX F 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 F - 2 Low Fluorescence value: Fo - dark, Fs - ambient High Fluorescence value: Fm dark, Fms - ambient Ratio of DHL:H

APPENDIX F 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 F - 3 SPECIFICATIONS: Power: 10 to 30 VDC, 75mA (175mA during saturation pulse) Fuse: 0.5A FB 3AG A/D conve

CID Hardware Warranty Important: Please read Seller’s Warranty and Liability: Seller warrants new equipment of its own manufacturing against defective

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 2-2 Figure 2-2. Parts of the CI-340

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 3-3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This section will familiarize you with start-up procedures and

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3/31/2008 Rev. 4.3 3-4 USING THE KEYPAD The keypad for the CI-340 consists of 20 keys to enter commands and data. Fig