Delta Electronics SS1-UM-1.05 user manual Appendices, Index

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Maintenance and repair

64

Checking the batteries

64

The SunScan probe batteries

64

The Workabout batteries

64

Checking the desiccant

65

Checking the PAR calibration

66

Troubleshooting

67

Psion Workabout

67

Problems running the SunData application

67

While running SunData

67

Technical Support

69

Distributor contact

69

Direct Delta-T contact

69

Guarantee

69

Problem Reports

69

SunScan circuit schematics and data

69

Locating version and serial numbers

69

Specifications

70

SunScan Probe type SS1

70

Beam Fraction Sensor type BF1

70

Data Collection Terminal type DCT1 (Psion Workabout)

70

PC as Data Collection device

70

Carrying Case type SCC1

71

Telescopic Tripod type BFT1

71

Spares Kit type SPS1

71

Logging Cables

71

PAR Performance

72

Spectral response

72

Cosine responses of probe and BFS

73

Appendices

74

A. Logging the probe as a Linear Quantum Sensor

74

B. Logging the Beam Fraction sensor

75

C. Upgrading the SunScan system

76

D. File transfer between Workabout and PC

77

Choice of different programs

77

PsiWin

77

SLINK and RCOM

78

Example using SLINK

78

Example using RCOM

80

Documentation of RCOM and SLINK

80

E. Alternative file transfer mechanisms

81

Sending a file to a Communication program

81

Sending a file to a serial printer

81

Using the Workabout COMMS application

81

F. Glossary

82

Index

84

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Contents SS1-UM-1.05 SunScanAcknowledgements CopyrightTrademarks CE conformityContents Measurement options Menus and Screens More Psion and file handling notesLAI theory Technical Reference sectionIndex AppendicesIntroduction How to use the manualsSunScan Canopy Analysis System Organisation of this manualSunScan probe Field accessoriesBeam Fraction sensor Data Collection TerminalWorkabout and SunScan probe Getting StartedPreliminary checks Checking the Workabout hardware Installing the s/w Installing the SunData s/w in your PCSunData s/w Diskette What the s/w doesRunning SunData Setting up your PCs COM portWorkabout to PC Communication checksSunScan probe to PC Running SunData in Windows Working with the Workabout SunScan TutorialAbout this tutorial Starting SunData in the Workabout What to do if you get lostStarting the PC software Using a PC instead of the WorkaboutThis page is intentionally blank Working through the menu options Setting up a measurement sessionHot Keys File SavingTaking readings Using the Emulator modeWithout a Beam Fraction Sensor Connecting the SunScan probeConnecting the Beam Fraction Sensor Measuring Leaf Area Index without a Beam Fraction Sensor Averages Reviewing your data fileTo the PC Transferring the data file to your PCFrom the Workabout Initiating the file transfer from the Workabout Meanwhile, on the PC Conclusion of the Tutorial RS232 communication problemsSunData Screens on the Workabout File SettingsMenus and Screens Utils ContdQuit Navigating Psion directories and screens More Psion and file handling notesWorkabout User Guide Navigating the Psion directories and screensPsion subdirectory usage in file select dialogs Flashcards reformatting Re-installing the SunData application iconDeleting unwanted Workabout files Data memory management Configuration and data file handlingSunData Configuration files Creating a configuration file Default .cfgRestoring a configuration Data files.CSV file Displaying data files on your PC.PRN file Data file layouts and data groups Page Above-canopy reference requirements Measurement optionsExperiment design Canopy type and LAI estimates Canopy Sampling volumeCanopy type and BFS practicalities Planning for the sun’s position Preferred light and weather conditionsAbsorption Advice on Absorption and Eladp valuesSetting Eladp Estimating Eladp in the field Relationship between Mean Leaf Angle and EladpLAI, PAR and All displays Workabout setupSunScan System Measurement modes Autolog function Probe handling in the field Measurement procedures in the fieldProbe GO button Levelling the probeBFS handling in the field Using the tripodUse of the tripod WorkaboutExtension cables, and the location of the BFS Finding North, and setting the shade ringLevelling the BFS Factory light calibration PAR calibrationsChecking the probe/BFS matching Recalibrate optionRestoring the factory calibration Routine maintenance and cleaningEffect of the shade ring on the BFS Comparing the calibration with other PAR sensorsSunScan probe and Beam Fraction Sensor Environmental and moisture protectionIngredients of the LAI computation method LAI theoryTheory versus reality Derivation of Wood’s SunScan canopy analysis equationsMajor assumptions Transmission of Diffuse Light Beers law for canopy absorptionCampbells Ellipsoidal LAD equations Transmission fraction τ Is given by I/I0 Diffuse light transmission cosine corrected sensor Modelling the canopy transmissionDetail Accuracy of LAI calculations Functions used to model canopy transmissionDiffuse light cosine response sensor Diffuse light hemispherical response sensorExp 0.1 . x . atan 0.9 Atan L Q Spher Modelling incomplete PAR absorption and scatteringSummary Scientific referencesCalculating zenith angles Jones, Hamlyn G Plants and Microclimate second edition. CUP Technical Reference section Maintenance and repairChecking the batteries SunScan probe batteriesChecking the desiccant Factory calibration method Re-setting the factory calibrationChecking the PAR calibration Problems running the SunData application TroubleshootingPsion Workabout While running SunDataInsufficient power to write data reported Technical Support SunScan Probe Type SS1 SpecificationsBeam Fraction Sensor type BF1 Data Collection Terminal type DCT1 Psion WorkaboutTelescopic Tripod type BFT1 Carrying Case type SCC1Spares Kit type SPS1 Logging CablesSpectral response PAR PerformanceSunScan system cosine response Cosine responses of probe and BFSLogging the probe as a Linear Quantum Sensor AppendicesLogging the Beam Fraction sensor SunData PC s/w Upgrading the SunScan systemWorkabout SunData s/w Revision HistoryChoice of different programs File transfer between Workabout and PCPsiWin Workabout Remote LinkSlink and Rcom Example using SlinkDrives on the PC are referred to as REMA, Remc REM = remote Documentation of Rcom and Slink Example using RcomAlternative file transfer mechanisms Using the Workabout Comms applicationSending a file to a Communication program Sending a file to a serial printerGlossary Page Accuracy IndexIndex Field use 39, 46, 48, 50, 51, 58

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