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SunScan User Manual v 1.05

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Delta Electronics SS1-UM-1.05 user manual Jones, Hamlyn G Plants and Microclimate second edition. CUP

Contents

SS1-UM-1.05 SunScanCE conformity CopyrightAcknowledgements TrademarksContents Technical Reference section Menus and Screens More Psion and file handling notesMeasurement options LAI theoryIndex AppendicesOrganisation of this manual How to use the manualsIntroduction SunScan Canopy Analysis SystemData Collection Terminal Field accessoriesSunScan probe Beam Fraction sensorGetting Started Preliminary checksWorkabout and SunScan probe Checking the Workabout hardware What the s/w does Installing the SunData s/w in your PCInstalling the s/w SunData s/w DisketteRunning SunData Setting up your PCs COM portCommunication checks SunScan probe to PCWorkabout to PC Running SunData in Windows SunScan Tutorial About this tutorialWorking with the Workabout 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 fileTransferring the data file to your PC From the WorkaboutTo the PC Initiating the file transfer from the Workabout Meanwhile, on the PC Conclusion of the Tutorial RS232 communication problemsSunData Screens on the Workabout Settings Menus and ScreensFile Utils ContdQuit Navigating the Psion directories and screens More Psion and file handling notesNavigating Psion directories and screens Workabout User GuidePsion subdirectory usage in file select dialogs Re-installing the SunData application icon Deleting unwanted Workabout filesFlashcards reformatting Configuration and data file handling SunData Configuration filesData memory management Data files Default .cfgCreating a configuration file Restoring a configurationDisplaying data files on your PC .PRN file.CSV file Data file layouts and data groups Page Measurement options Experiment designAbove-canopy reference requirements Canopy Sampling volume Canopy type and BFS practicalitiesCanopy type and LAI estimates Planning for the sun’s position Preferred light and weather conditionsAdvice on Absorption and Eladp values Setting EladpAbsorption Estimating Eladp in the field Relationship between Mean Leaf Angle and EladpWorkabout setup SunScan System Measurement modesLAI, PAR and All displays Autolog function Levelling the probe Measurement procedures in the fieldProbe handling in the field Probe GO buttonWorkabout Using the tripodBFS handling in the field Use of the tripodFinding North, and setting the shade ring Levelling the BFSExtension cables, and the location of the BFS Recalibrate option PAR calibrationsFactory light calibration Checking the probe/BFS matchingComparing the calibration with other PAR sensors Routine maintenance and cleaningRestoring the factory calibration Effect of the shade ring on the BFSSunScan probe and Beam Fraction Sensor Environmental and moisture protectionIngredients of the LAI computation method LAI theoryDerivation of Wood’s SunScan canopy analysis equations Major assumptionsTheory versus reality Beers law for canopy absorption Campbells Ellipsoidal LAD equationsTransmission of Diffuse Light Transmission fraction τ Is given by I/I0 Diffuse light transmission cosine corrected sensor Modelling the canopy transmissionDetail Diffuse light hemispherical response sensor Functions used to model canopy transmissionAccuracy of LAI calculations Diffuse light cosine response sensorExp 0.1 . x . atan 0.9 Atan L Q Spher Modelling incomplete PAR absorption and scatteringScientific references Calculating zenith anglesSummary Jones, Hamlyn G Plants and Microclimate second edition. CUP SunScan probe batteries Maintenance and repairTechnical Reference section Checking the batteriesChecking the desiccant Re-setting the factory calibration Checking the PAR calibrationFactory calibration method While running SunData TroubleshootingProblems running the SunData application Psion WorkaboutInsufficient power to write data reported Technical Support Data Collection Terminal type DCT1 Psion Workabout SpecificationsSunScan Probe Type SS1 Beam Fraction Sensor type BF1Logging Cables Carrying Case type SCC1Telescopic Tripod type BFT1 Spares Kit type SPS1Spectral response PAR PerformanceSunScan system cosine response Cosine responses of probe and BFSLogging the probe as a Linear Quantum Sensor AppendicesLogging the Beam Fraction sensor Revision History Upgrading the SunScan systemSunData PC s/w Workabout SunData s/wWorkabout Remote Link File transfer between Workabout and PCChoice of different programs PsiWinSlink and Rcom Example using SlinkDrives on the PC are referred to as REMA, Remc REM = remote Documentation of Rcom and Slink Example using RcomSending a file to a serial printer Using the Workabout Comms applicationAlternative file transfer mechanisms Sending a file to a Communication programGlossary Page Accuracy IndexIndex Field use 39, 46, 48, 50, 51, 58