
Measuring Chlorophyll Fluorescence with the CFM
CIRAS-2 Operator's Manual Version 2.04
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Measuring Chlorophyll Fluorescence with the CFM
Getting Started with the CFM
It is assumed that you are already familiar with operation of the CIRAS-2 Portable Photosynthesis System.
If not, we strongly suggest that you familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the CIRAS-2 system
and refer you to the CIRAS-2 Portable Photosynthesis System Tutorial and earlier sections of this
Operator‟s Manual.
The Chlorophyll Fluorescence Module (referred to as CFM throughout this manual) consists of two main
pieces of hardware:
1.
Light Unit
. The chlorophyll fluorescence detector and light sources are built directly into the PP
Systems‟ LED light unit.
2.
Signal conditioning board
. This is fitted beneath the PP Systems‟ User Interface (U/I) in a
rugged, aluminium enclosure.
Warning: The light unit and signal conditioning board are a matched pair and are
not interchangeable.
At this stage, it may be advantageous to visit the back of this manual to review the information relating to
chlorophyll fluorescence measurements. To learn more about chlorophyll fluorescence in general (theory,
measurement techniques, etc.), refer to
Brief Introduction to Chlorophyll Fluorescence
full list and description of the various chlorophyll fluorescence parameters (measured and calculated), go
to
Glossary of Fluorescence Terms
Firmware & Software Requirements
To operate the CFM with the CIRAS-2, the following CIRAS-2 firmware and software must be in place:
Firmware (EPROM)
Version 1.77 or greater
To check this with your system, run the
CIRAS-2 software and click on
View -
Quick Info
. This is shown under
“Hardware Information” at the top of the
window next to the serial number of your
instrument.
Software
Version 1.06 or greater
To check this with your system, run the
CIRAS-2 software and click on
Help -
About
.
New systems will be supplied with the required firmware and software. For CFM upgrades, PP Systems
will supply the proper hardware, firmware and software along with full instructions on how to upgrade your
system.
Software Installation
All the software for both the integral PC (User Interface) and external PC are supplied on the CD ROM
supplied with your system. Make sure that you keep this CD in a safe place.
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