IMAGING-PAM

Version:

Product

Chlorophyll Fluorescence System

IMAGING-PAM (Maxi Version - IMAGING-PAM M-Series)

Design
Aluminum housing featuring built-in Li-ion battery, sockets for cable connections with CCD Cameras IMAG-K6 or IMAG-K7, connectors for the MAXI, MINI and MICROSCOPY Measuring Heads and Battery Charger 2120-N
Microcontroller
RISC processor
User interface

For Windows 10 and 11 PCs with ImagingWinGigE software versions; connection is via GigE ethernet

Power supply
Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery 14.8 V/5.2 Ah
Power consumption
9 W (500 mA) drawn from internal Li-ion battery
Recharging time
Approx. 4 hours (IMAGING-PAM turned off) via Battery Charger 2120-N
Operating temperature
-5 to +45 °C
Dimensions
25 cm x 10.5 cm x 11 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
2.1 kg (incl. internal battery)
Input
90 to 264 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz
Output
19 V DC, 3.7 A
Operating temperature
0 to 40 °C
Dimensions
15 cm x 6 cm x 3 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
300 g
Design

The LED array is mounted on a printed circuit board in an aluminium housing with a central opening for the IMAG-K6 and IMAG-K7 cameras. A fan on the top side provides the necessary cooling. Cable connections to the IMAG-CG control unit and the external 300 W power supply exit the rear of the housing. The IMAG-MAX/F filter plate is also recommended for measurements on reflective surfaces.

Light sources

Light sources for fluorescence excitation and actinic illumination: 

44 royal-blue 3 W Cree LEDs (450 nm), equipped with individual collimating optics; standard excitation intensity 0.5 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR, modulation frequency 1-8 Hz; maximum actinic intensity 1900 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR; maximum saturation pulse intensity 4000 μmol quanta µmol m-2 s-1 PAR.

Light sources for absorbed PAR and live video options: 

16 red LEDs (660 nm); 16 NIR LEDs (780 nm)

Light Field
Vertical incidence on sample; LED distribution optimized for uniformity; at standard working distance maximal deviation from mean intensity +/- 7 %
Dimensions

17.5 cm x 18.5 cm x 4.5 cm (L x W x H)

Weight

1.3 kg (incl. 1.5 m long cable)

Working Distance

Standard 18.5 cm for 10 cm x 13 cm image area

Input
90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output
43 to 57 V, 5.2 A (adjusted to a voltage depending on the LED array)
Operating temperature
0 to 40 °C
Input
90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
22.6 cm x 11 cm x 5.8 cm (L x W x H)
Output
43 to 57 V, 5.2 A (adjusted to a voltage depending on the LED array)
Weight
1.75 kg
Dimensions
226 mm x 110 mm x 58 mm (L x W x H)
Design
Black and white C-mount camera operated in 10-bit-mode at 16 frames/sec featuring
CCD Chip size
1/2" (640 x 480 px final resolution)
Interface
GigE-Vision®
Lens Mount
C-mount
Dimensions
8,64 cm x 4,4 cm x 2,9 cm (L x W x H) (without lens)
Weight
<200g
Design
Black and white C-mount camera operated in 10-bit-mode at 16 frames/sec featuring 2 x 2 pixel binning
CCD Chip size

2/3" (1392 x 1040 px primary resolution; 640 x 490 px effective resolution)

Interface
GigE-Vision®
Lens Mount

C-mount

Dimensions
8,64 cm x 4,4 cm x 2,9 cm (L x W x H) (without lens)
Weight
<200g
Design
Cosmicar-Pentax lens (F1.2/12 mm), spacer ring plus appropriate detector filter set
Dimensions
30 x 35.5 mm
Weight
67 g
Filter Screw Size
M27 x 0.5
Mount
C-mount
Focal Length
12 mm
Iris Range
F/1.2 to F/22
Temperature Range
-20°C to +50°C
Design

This mounting set is designed for the IMAG-K6 or IMAG-K7 cameras and can be used with the IMAG-MAX/L or IMAGMAX/LR. It consists of a camera holder and a 15 cm long, 15 mm diameter metal rod for mounting the LED array on a vertical stand. A double socket clamp and eye protection are required.

Design

Aluminum frame with two clamps for secure mounting the LED-Array IMAG-MAX/L or IMAG-MAX/LR; red Perspex sliding hood for eye protection (a red version set will be shipped with a blue Perspex hood); removable bottom plate and four 20 cm housing legs are included.

Sample position
Detached leaves, slides or petri dishes resting on x-y stage for variable positioning; special frame for defined positioning of multiwell plates; after removal of bottom part, possibility to jack up whole Mounting Stand for study of plants in pots or trays
Dimensions
23.5 cm x 24.5 cm x 22.5 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
3.1 kg
Minimum PC requirements

Intel core i5 or comparable CPU, min 8 GB free RAM, built-in Gigabit Ethernet (GigE), Win11 OS

Features
Data display and evaluation plus instrument settings on 7 different windows:

Adapter IMAG‐MAX/GWK1 for IMAGING-PAM (MAXI-Version) on Gas Exchange Chamber (3010-GWK1)

Design

Adapter Plate with legs and eye protection for positioning IMAG-MAXI Head on 3010-GWK1

Dimensions
18.5 cm x 20 cm 17 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
856 g
Design of sensor

Mini quantum sensor for selective PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) measurement, cosine corrected for PPFD (photosynthetical photon flux density) measurement.

Sensor housing

Black anodized aluminum housing

Diffuser material

Perspex

Signal detection

High stability silicone photovoltaic detector with filter set for PAR correction (to learn more about the typical sensitivity see “General Features”). Signal output typically -2 μA / (1000 μmol m-2 s-1)

Temperature coefficient of photodiode

0.01 %/K

Absolute calibration

± 5 %

Angular dependence

error < 4 % between angles from -80° to +80° from normal axis

Immersion coefficient

Typically 1.32

Operating temperature

- 5 °C … + 45 °C

Cable length

3 m

Connector

BNC

Power supply

Not required

Size

Height: 16 mm
Diameter: 14 mm
Diffuser diameter: 5.5 mm

Weight

32 g

Design

Aluminum box with individual foam lining for IMAGING-PAMs and accessories

Dimensions

60 cm x 40 cm x 35 cm (L x W x H)

Weight

5 kg

Accessories

Design

Light grey plastic housing with connectors, membrane keyboard and a white illuminated LCD graphic display

Dimensions

12 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm

Weight

210 g (including 4 AAA 1.5 V batteries)

Power supply

4 AAA-type batteries or 5 V DC from USB voltage source when connected to the computer

Working conditions

up to 85 % rH (avoid condensation), - 20° to + 50°C ambient temperature

Time resolution

PAR channel #1: 100 samples / second, PAR channel #2 and other channels: 5 samples / second (connected to computer running WinControl-3 software)

Operation time

10 days or ca. 100 days automated logging with sleep mode (1 meas. / 5 min). Unlimited working time via USB connection (PC-software WinControl-3 – no sleep mode)

Inputs
  • Two BNC-connectors for the connection of two PAR-sensors with individual calibration factors between -50.0 and -9999.9 (memory for 10 calibration factors), range switchable in 5 steps 250 nA to 0.6 mA
  • Connector for Monitoring Leaf-Clip JUNIOR-B; an adapter is available for the connection of the Leaf-Clip Holder 2030-B, and the Micro Quantum/Temp.-Sensor 2060-M
  • Connector for additional digital sensors (still under development)
  • USB-Connector for connection with computer (software: WinControl-3)
Memory

Flash memory used as ring buffer for 50000 lines (1 line / single measurement)

Display

White illuminated graphic display with 5 different display modes (1: all data; 2-4: two selected sensors in big letters; 5: chart mode for channel no. 1, with maximum, minimum and average indicated), resolution: 0.1 μmol m-2 s-1

Computer Connection

1 free USB socket. Processor, 1 GHz. RAM, 256 MB. Hard disc space, 20 MB. Screen resolution: 800 x 600 pixels. Interface, USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 and 11.

Design of sensor

Small versatile waterproof mini quantum sensor for selective PAR measurement, cosine corrected for light incident at an angle between -30 ° to +30 ° from surface normal for PPFD (photosynthetical photon flux density) measurement, with base plate for screw connection.

Sensor housing

Black resin material

Diffuser material

Perspex

Signal detection

High stability silicone photovoltaic detector with filter set for PAR correction (see “General Features” for typical response)

Signal output
Typically 10 μA / (1000 μmol m-2 s-1)
Temperature coefficient of photodiode

0.01 %/K

Absolute calibration
± 10 %
Immersion coefficient
Typically 1.15
Angular dependence
Error < 3 % for angle between -30 ° and +30 ° from normal axis (see chart for typical response)
Design of sensor
Microscopy quantum sensor for PPFD (photosynthetical photon flux density) measurement.
Operating temperature
- 5 °C … + 45 °C
Cable length
3 m
Connector

BNC

Size

Base plate: 12 mm x 7 mm x 1 mm (H x W x L)
Sensor housing 5 mm x 7.5 mm x 7 mm (H x W x L)
Diffuser diameter: 3 mm

Weight

26 g

Design

44 individual blue filters in black-anodized aluminum plate to be mounted in front of collimating optics of IMAG-MAX/L (not compatible with IMAG-MAX/LR). Recommended for the work with reflecting/wet surfaces. Not compatible with the red LED array illumination unit IMAG-MAX/LR.

Filter properties
1 mm blue-green glass filters (BG 39, Schott) blocking red transmission and passing 90 % of blue light
Dimensions
186 mm x 176 mm x 2.5 mm (L x W x H)
Weight
180 g
Design

The LED array is mounted on a printed circuit board in an aluminium housing with a central opening for the IMAG-K6 and IMAG-K7 cameras. A fan on the top side provides the necessary cooling. Cable connections to the IMAG-CG control unit and the external 300 W power supply exit the rear of the housing. An appropriate filter plate is included; not compatible with filter plate IMAG-MAX/F 

Light sources

Light sources for fluorescence excitation and actinic illumination: 

44 red 3 W Luxeon LEDs (650 nm) equipped with individual collimating optics; standard excitation intensity 0.5 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR, modulation frequency 1-8 Hz; max. actinic intensity 1300 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR; max. saturation pulse intensity 3700 μmol µmol m-2 s-1 PAR.

Light sources for absorbed PAR and live video options: 

16 red LEDs (660 nm); 16 NIR LEDs (780 nm)

Working Distance

Standard 18.5 cm for 10 cm x 13 cm image area

Light Field
Vertical incidence on sample; LED distribution optimized for uniformity; at standard working distance maximal deviation from mean intensity +/- 7 %
Dimensions

17.5 cm x 18.5 cm x 4.5 cm (L x W x H)

Weight

1.3 kg (incl. 1.5 m long cable)

Design
Black and white C-mount camera operated in 10-bit-mode at 30 frames/sec featuring 2 x 2 pixel binning
CCD Chip size

2/3" (1392 x 1040 px primary resolution; 640 x 490 px effective resolution)

Interface
GigE-Vision®
Lens Mount

C-mount

Dimensions
8.64 cm x 4.4 cm x 2.9 cm (L x W x H) (without lens)
Weight
<200 g
Design

This open leaf holder is used to fix sample leaves at a defined working distance of 18.5 cm, perpendicular to the optical axis - for mounting LED-Array Illumination Unit IMAG-MAX/L or IMAG-MAX/LR. It should only be used when additional eye protection is assured.

Sample position
Detached leaves, slides or petri dishes resting on x-y stage for variable positioning; fix working distance 18.5 cm in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis.
Dimensions
18.8 cm x 17.8 cm x 20.4 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
455 g
Design
Cosmicar-Pentax zoom lens (F1.0/8-48 mm) and close-up lens, spacer ring, appropriate detector filter set and an adapter for mounting CCD-camera IMAG-K7 or IMAG-K5 at increased working distance
Dimensions
57 x 95 mm
Weight

430 g

Filter Screw Size

Ø 55 mm, P = 0.75 mm

Mount
C-mount
Focal Length
8-48 mm
Iris Range
F/1.0 to F/22
Temperature Range
-20°C to +50°C
Design
Cosmicar-Pentax objective lens (F1.4/f=12.5 mm), spacer ring and appropriate detector filter set
Dimensions
42 x 50 mm
Weight
135 g
Filter Screw Size
M40.5 x 0.5
Mount
C-Mount
Focal Length
12.5 mm
Iris Range

F/1.4 to closed

Temperature Range
-20°C to +50°C
Dimensions

Base plate, 40 cm x 30 cm

Height

73.5 cm, diameter 1.5 cm

Weight

2.8 kg