PP Systems has been designing and manufacturing innovative instrumentation to enhance the research and educational experience of plant and soil scientists since 1984.
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Photosynthesis & Chlorophyll Fluorescence
CIRAS-3 Enhancing the high-level field research experience
CIRAS-3 Portable Photosynthesis &
Chlorophyll Fluorescence System
APPLICATIONS
- Photosynthesis
- Chlorophyll Fluorescence*
- Soil CO2 Efflux
- Net Canopy CO2 Flux
*Chlorophyll fluorescence & photosynthesis can be measured simultaneously.
The demands of high-level field research have changed. Researchers have a lot of data to collect and analyze and not a lot of time. True portability, speed, and accuracy are key.
- The CIRAS-3 is the fastest and most accurate mobile system for simultaneous leaf gas exchange & chlorophyll fluorescence measurement.
- The CIRAS-3’s small system volume is optimized for high-level field performance.
- You have full control of CO2, H2O, temperature & light
- Perform rapid A/Ci curves in minutes with our innovative high-speed CO2 ramping technique
APPLICATION NOTES
- Evaluating Physiological Responses of Viburnum Species to Salinity Stress
- Measuring Insect Respiration with CIRAS-3
- Using An External CO2 Source with CIRAS-3
- Measuring Avocado Responses to Environmental Stresses in South Florida
- Light Spectrum Affects Maximum Rate of Carboxylation & Electron Transport
- Single Leaf Gas Exchange with Arabidopsis thaliana
- Tests of Effects of CO2 Ramping Rate on A vs. Ci with CIRAS-3
- Some Considerations When Determining Leaf Gas Exchange Responses to Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD)
- High-Speed CO2 Ramping Technique | Rapid A/Ci Curves in Minutes
- Measuring Mesophyll Conductance During Photosynthesis in C3 Plants
- Physiology and vascular anatomy of different avocado genotypes relative to laurel wilt susceptibility
- Controlling humidity above ambient with the CIRAS-3 Portable Photosynthesis System
As accurate as it is portable!
Experience less site disturbance and easier access with CIRAS-3’s compact 4.5kg console (including both Li-ion battery packs) and 0.75kg cuvette. Learn more…
Measurements in seconds!
The CIRAS-3’s small system volume is optimized for the fastest, most accurate measurement of photosynthesis available. Learn more…
Ultra-fast A/Ci curves!
See how easy & streamlined the process is using our high-speed CO2 ramping technique with our CIRAS-3. Learn more…
The small system volume advantage
Learn the benefits of small system volume & low flow rates. Learn more…
TARGAS-1 The affordable solution for teaching & basic research
TARGAS-1 Portable Photosynthesis System
The TARGAS-1 is cost-effective and very easy to use. It’s robust & lightweight (2.1kg) as well as extremely reliable under harsh environmental conditions—ideal for field measurements.
- Two non-dispersive infrared gas analyzers for CO2 & H2O ensuring accurate measurement & control of both CO2 & H2O.
- Gas analyzers employ a non-dispersive, infrared measurement technique & microprocessor-based signal processing to achieve excellent stability & specificity to CO2 & H2O.
- Our innovative “Auto-Zero” technology ensures fast warm-up, long-term stability, accuracy & analyzer calibration.
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery for up to 10 hours of field operation.
- USB flash drive for easy data transfer to your PC.
- Innovative, large, touch display features simple, intuitive system navigation
- Excellent viewing under bright sunlight.
APPLICATIONS
- Photosynthesis
- Soil CO2 Efflux
- Net Canopy CO2 Flux
- Soil Temperature
Soil & Net Canopy CO2 Flux
CFLUX-1 No need for multiplexing chambers!
CFLUX-1 Automated Soil CO2 Flux System
A dedicated, self-contained system for long-term deployment & unattended operation for measurement of soil respiration. Ideal for both spatial & temporal analysis.
- Built-in CO2 & H2O infrared gas analyzers (IRGAs). No need for multiplexing chambers!
- Large hemispherical articulating chamber (2500 cm3)
- Precise control over chamber opening & closing at user-defined intervals
- Measure soil moisture & soil temperature along with flux data
- Easily monitor remotely from phone or computer—from anywhere!
- View sensor data & information via computer or mobile device
- Store data directly to a USB Flash Drive or external data logger
APPLICATIONS
EGM-5 Highly portable, accurate & versatile!
EGM-5 Portable CO2 Gas Analyzer with SRC-2 Soil Respiration Chamber & STP-2 Soil Temperature Probe
The popular EGM-5 Portable CO2 Gas Analyzer is the ideal solution for soil CO2 efflux, net canopy CO2 flux & more!
- Quick setup & intuitive software
- Excellent stability & specificity to CO2.
- Minimal maintenance
- No need for factory recalibration
- Fast warm-up
- Long-term stability, accuracy, and analyzer calibration
- Compact and lightweight (1.5 kg)
- Rugged reliability under the harshest environmental conditions
- Energy-efficient, rechargeable Li-ion battery: Up to 16 hours of operation
- Large, high-contrast display for excellent readability in bright sun
- A miniature, long-life air sampling pump comes standard
See how fast & easy measurements are with the EGM-5!
CO2 Gas Analysis
SBA-5 Accurate & affordable OEM or standalone solution
SBA-5 CO2 Gas Analyzer
APPLICATIONS
- Environmental control rooms
- Growth chambers
- Incubators
- Soil CO2 efflux
- FACE sites
- CO2 sequestration
- Animal/insect respiration
- Fruit storage
- Breweries
- Ambient air monitoring
- CO2 leakage
- Indoor air quality and safety
- Industrial monitoring
- Oceanography
- Bioremediation studies
- Atmospheric studies
The SBA-5 CO2 Gas Analyzer is your integrated or standalone solution for CO2 gas analysis!
- It can be supplied on a printed circuit board (for easy integration into an existing system) or in a convenient, lightweight, rugged, anodized aluminum enclosure.
- High precision, compact, non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer
- Excellent stability & specificity to CO2.
- Minimal maintenance
- No recalibration required
- Small footprint & lightweight
- High long-term accuracy & reliability
- Low power consumption
- Cost-efficient
- Dynamic or static measurement capability
- Powerful GAS software comes standard
- Options: Sampling pump, humidity sensor, absorber column, enclosure
The SBA-5 can be supplied in a rugged, anodized aluminum enclosure with a convenient USB port, gas connections, and terminal block for sensor inputs/outputs.
WMA-5 Continuous CO2 measurement for growth chambers, FACE sites & more…
WMA-5 CO2 Gas Analyzer
The WMA-5 CO2 Gas Analyzer is for applications that require a high degree of accuracy & control!
- High precision, compact, non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer
- Automatic pressure & d temperature compensation
- Numeric & graphical display of data
- Convenient data storage & transfer using a USB flash drive
- Large touch display with excellent readability
- Built-in sampling pump & electronic flow sensor
- Voltage, current and digital output
- External water trap
- Visual & audible alarm/warnings
- Rugged IP65 enclosure
- Optional remote monitoring from your PC or smartphone
- Minimal maintenance
- No recalibration required
- Small footprint & lightweight
- Long-term accuracy & stability
- Low power consumption
- Powerful GAS software comes standard
- Options: humidity sensor, oxygen sensor, WiFi
APPLICATIONS
- Plant growth chambers
- Environmental control rooms
- Open top chambers (OTCs)
- Greenhouses and nurseries
- Incubators
- Fruit storage
- FACE sites
- Breweries
- Ambient air monitoring
- CO2 leakage monitoring
- Indoor air quality and safety
- Industrial monitoring