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LCpro-SD Advanced Photosynthesis Measurement System

LCpro-SD Advanced Photosynthesis Measurement System

LCpro-SD Advanced Photosynthesis Measurement System

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The LCpro-SD is a state-of-the-art portable photosynthesis system by ADC BioScientific, designed for field use with advanced environmental control. It includes a miniaturized analyzer, graphic display, and extensive data capture capabilities, suitable for diverse experimental applications.
Key Features
  • Lightweight at 4.5kg for true field portability.
  • 16-hour battery life with a 12V rechargeable battery.
  • Advanced gas exchange performance with a CO2 measurement range of 0-3000ppm.
  • Comprehensive environmental control over CO2, PAR, temperature, and H2O.
  • Unlimited data storage on removable SD cards with USB transfer capabilities.
Environmental Control
The LCpro-SD provides automatic environmental control within the chamber head, allowing precise regulation of CO2, light, temperature, and humidity. It uses low power components to extend battery life and operates independently of external PCs or control units.
Data Management
Data is stored on SD cards and can be transferred via USB. The system supports both automatic and manual data recording, with real-time graphic display capabilities for visualizing experimental data.
User Interface and Usability
The LCpro-SD features a user-friendly, menu-driven software interface, enabling quick programming and operation of complex experiments, suitable for both experienced researchers and novices.
Chamber Options
The system includes interchangeable chamber heads for different plant types, such as narrow leaf, broad leaf, conifer, and fruit chambers. These are designed to minimize interaction with CO2 or water vapor and are easily exchangeable in the field.
Conclusion
The LCpro-SD is a significant advancement in portable photosynthesis systems, offering unmatched portability, comprehensive environmental control, and sophisticated data management within a user-friendly interface.
Technical Specifications Overview
Measurement Range and Technique:
CO2: 0-3000ppm with 1ppm resolution using infrared gas analysis. Includes auto zero, atmospheric pressure, and temperature compensation.
H2O: 0-75mbar with 0.1mbar resolution using fast response water vapor sensors.
PAR: 0-3000µmols m-2 sec-1 measured by a silicon photocell.
Chamber Temperature: -5°C to 50°C with precision thermistor accuracy of +/- 0.2°C.
Direct Leaf Temperature: -5°C to 50°C using a self-positioning microchip thermistor.
Flow Rate to Leaf Chamber: 100 to 500ml min-1.
Automatic Environmental Control:
Internal software allows automatic control of environmental conditions within the leaf chamber, including CO2, H2O, temperature, and PAR.
Programming:
CO2: Up to 2000ppm with an integral elevated CO2 supply system.
Temperature: Micro-peltier element allows broad chamber control typically +/- 14°C from ambient.
PAR: Up to 2000µmols m-2 sec-1 using a mixed red/blue LED array unit.
Additional Features:
Warm-up Time: 5 minutes at 20°C.
Display: 240 x 64 dot matrix graphic LCD.
Data Storage: Removable SD cards can store up to 16 million data sets on a 1Gb card.
Battery: 7.0Ah 12V lead acid battery with up to 16 hours of operation between charges.
Electrical Outputs: USB connection and RS232 output with user-selectable rates.
Operating Temperature Range: 5°C to 45°C.
Dimensions: Console - 230 x 110 x 170mm; Plant Leaf Chamber - 300 x 80 x 75mm.
Weight: Console - 4.5kg; Plant Leaf Chamber - 0.8kg.
Additional Equipment:
Soil Flux Measurements: The LCpro-SD can be equipped with a soil chamber featuring a pressure release valve for accurate soil flux measurements.
Fluorometer Adapter Chambers: These chambers allow simultaneous gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence studies, compatible with most commercial fluorometers.
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LCpro-SD Advanced Photosynthesis Measurement System-1

The intelligent portable photosynthesis system • True field portability • Fully programmable environmental control • Miniaturised analyser in chamber head • Graphic display • Advanced data capture and output capabilities • Wide range of experimental applications • Sophisticated research within your budget Because for fieldwork you need truly portable instrumentation Introducing LCpro-SD the latest generation of truly field portable photosynthesis systems developed and manufactured by ADC Bio

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LCpro-SD Advanced Photosynthesis Measurement System-2

Hasan Maral, from Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Turkey using the LCpro+ for oat field trials. Unparalleled portability For over forty years, ADC’s name has been synonymous with plant physiology and a world leader in plant gas exchange technology. During this time ADC has been at the forefront of technological development designed to make photosynthesis systems evermore portable and easy to use. Today the LCpro-SD confirms our “leaders in portability’ status. The LCpro-SD is the smallest, lightest and most user-friendly gas exchange system with microclimate control ever developed. New &...

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Miniaturised analyser in chamber head LCpro-SD enhanced gas exchange performance The new LCpro-SD provides researchers with several enhancements in gas exchange performance compared to previous generations of the LCpro photosynthesis series. These include: For over four decades ADC have been world leaders in the design and manufacture of infrared gas analysers (IRGA). During this time ADC has constantly been an advocate of ultilising the open mode of operation, a technique now accepted within the scientific community as the most accurate and versatile operating system for photosynthesis experimentation....

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Complete environmental control as standard The LCpro-SD provides complete and automatic environmental control within the chamber head as standard. All environmental control facilities are contained within a single compact and lightweight console. Environmental parameters may be controlled at single or multiple concentrations. A single or combination of parameters may be controlled at any one time. The LCpro-SD internal battery powers all environmental control facilities. These controls have been specially designed using low power consumption components so maximising battery life. There is no...

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PAR control A lightweight, mixed Red/Blue LED array provides reliable, sequential control of light between 0-2000 µmols. The unit is designed to closely replicate the PAR spectrum evenly throughout the leaf chamber window. The use of a low power consumption LED array ensures that spectral quality is maintained over the whole intensity range with absolute minimal or no heating. A micro PAR sensor measures the light emitted from the LED array onto the leaf surface. The LCpro-SD can be easily programmed to generate automated light response curves. To ensure the optimal light control on the widest...

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Unlimited data storage The LCpro-SD features unlimited data storage. All experimental protocols, photosynthesis data and calculations are stored on easily exchangeable Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use of these widely available cards allows separate cards to be used for individual users or for specific experimental applications. Data recording can be initiated both automatically and manually. Automatic data recording can be programmed to take place as part of a simple or detailed experiment, such as an A/Ci curve. Alternatively manual recordings can be made either via the keypad or the button on...

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Interchangeable chamber heads The LCpro-SD is available with an expanded range of interchangeable heads for the widest range of experimental applications. These chambers are easily and quickly exchanged by hand in the field. Boundary layer resistances and concentration gradients are minimised irrespective of which head is in use. Chamber materials have been carefully chosen to ensure that there is minimal interaction with CO2 or water vapour. Chamber windows are silica coated to reduce scratching. On fitting, each chamber is autoconfigurable, removing the requirement for complex reprogramming...

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Technical Specification Measurement range and technique: CO2: 0-3000ppm,1ppm resolution Infrared gas analysis, differential open system, auto zero, automatic atmospheric pressure and temperature compensation Chamber temperature: Direct Leaf temperature: Flow rate to Leaf Chamber: Automatic environmental control: Programming: Fluorometer Adapter Chambers For simultaneous gas exchange/chlorophyll fluorescence studies. The chambers feature a fibre optic cable adapter to allow use with chlorophyll fluorescence devices. Broad and Narrow leaf chambers are available that are compatible with the majority...

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