PHYTO-PAM-II

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Product

Multiple Excitation Wavelength Phytoplankton & Photosynthesis Analyzer

PHYTO-PAM-II

Design

Black-anodized aluminum body with central 10 x 10 mm glass cuvette; for attachment of Measuring Heads and Miniature Magnetic Stirrer PHYTO-MS; additional ports for attachment of two additional measuring heads

Weight

750 g

Temperature Control Block ED-101US/T
Sectioned block with central 10 x 10 mm opening to be mounted on top of the ED-101US/MD unit; to be connected to external flow-through water bath (not included), weight: 250 g
Miniature Magnetic Stirrer PHYTO-MS

Based on a device manufactures by h+p (type Variomag-Mini); featuring adapter to be mounted in the bottom port of the Optical Unit ED-101US/MD; powered and controlled by the Power-and-Control-Unit

Spherical Micro Quantum Sensor US-SQS/WB

3.7 mm Ø diffusing sphere coupled to integrated PAR sensor via 2 mm diameter fiber; compact amplifier unit and special holder for mounting on Optical Unit ED-101US/MD; to be connected tot the Power-and-Control Unit

Temperature Control Block ED-101US/T
Sectioned block with central 10 x 10 mm opening to be mounted on top of the ED-101US/MD unit; to be connected to external flow-through water bath (not included), weight 250 g
Miniature Magnetic Stirrer PHYTO-MS
Based on device manufactured by h+p (type Variomag-Mini); featuring adapter to be mounted in bottom port of the Optical Unit ED-101US/MD; powered and controlled by the Power-and-Control-Unit DKN-C
Spherical Micro Quantum Sensor US-SQS/WB
3.7 mm ø diffusing sphere coupled to integrated PAR sensor via 2 mm diameter fiber; compact amplifier unit and special holder for mounting on Optical Unit ED-101US/MD; to be connected to the Power-and-Control Unit DKN-C
Input
100 to 240 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
General design
Metal housing for PHYTO-PAM-II Power-and-Control-Unit including all opto-electronic components as well as the measuring chamber for 15 mm Ø quartz cuvette WATER-K.
Chip-on-board multi-wavelength measuring light LED emitter
440, 480, 540, 590, and 625 nm for pulse-modulated measuring light; 2 intensity settings; 8 settings of pulse frequency and 3 settings of auto MF-high pulse frequency
Chip-on-board multi-wavelength actinic LED array
440, 480, 540, 590, 625 and 420-640 nm (white) for continuous actinic illumination, up to 1500 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR; fast kinetic flashes up to 7000 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR; saturation pulse up to 5000 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR,
Far-Red LED
peak wavelength 725 nm
Signal detection

Photomultiplier detector

Standard detector filter
long-pass filter > 650 nm
Sockets
charge socket for Battery Charger MINI-PAM/L, input socket for US-SQS/WB Spherical Micro Quantum Sensor, USB socket
Communication
USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 compatible
User interface
Windows computer with PhytoWin-3 software
Power supply
Rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery 12 V/2 Ah; Battery Charger MINI-PAM/L (100 to 240 V AC)
Dimensions
29 cm x 30 cm x 20.5 cm (l x w x h), aluminum housing with carrying handle and cuvette cover
Power consumption

Basic operation 1.5 W, ML +AL at maximum output 4.5 W. Saturation Pulse at maximum intensity, 7 W

Weight
4.8 kg (including battery)
Operating temperature
-5 to +40 °C
Design
Cuvette holder from black polyoxymethylene plastic (POM) with in-/out water tubing connectors (4 mm inner Ø and M 5 screw), to be mounted with two knurled-head screws to PHYTO-PAM-II compact version instruments. Delivery package includes a POM mounting device for light sensor US-SQS/WB.
Dimensions
Ø 49 mm, with connectors and cuvette 64 mm x 74 mm
Weight
150 g
User interface

Computer with Windows operating system and PhytoWin software; connection via RS 232 or separate USB to RS232 adapter (hardware provided)

Power supply
Built-in rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery 12 V/7.2 Ah; Battery Charger MINI-PAM/L (100 to 240 V AC)
Power consumption
Basic operation 350 mA; with all LED light sources turned on, max. 800 mA
Dimensions
31 cm x 16 cm x 33.5 cm (W x H x D), with carrying handle
Weight
6.1 kg
Sockets
CHARGE socket for Battery Charger MINI-PAM/L, AUX socket for US-SQS/WB Spherical Micro Quantum Sensor, USB socket, socket for Miniature Magnetic Stirrer PHYTO-MS, DETECTOR socket for connecting PHYTO-II-D Photomultiplier-Detector Unit, LED ARRAY and FLUO ML sockets for connecting PHYTO-II-E Multi-Color-Emitter Unit
User interface
Windows computer with PhytoWin-3 software
Communication
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 compatible
Power supply
Rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery 12 V/2 Ah; Battery Charger MINI-PAM/L (100 to 240 V AC)
Dimensions
29 cm x 30 cm x 18 cm (l x w x h), aluminum housing with carrying handle
Power consumption
Basic operation, 1.5 W; with Measuring and Actinic Light at maximal currents, 4.5 W. Saturation Pulse at maximum intensity, 7 W
Weight
4.2 kg (including battery)
Operating temperature
-5 to +40 °C
Chip-on-board multi-wavelength measuring light LED emitter
440, 480, 540, 590 and 625 nm for pulse-modulated measuring light; 2 intensity settings; 8 settings of pulse frequency and 3 settings of Auto MF-high pulse frequency
Chip-on-board multi-wavelength actinic LED array
440, 480, 540, 590, 625 and 420-640 nm (white) for continuous actinic illumination, up to 3000 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR; actinic pulses for Fast Kinetics, up to 11000 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR; saturation pulses up to 12000 µmol m-2 s-1 PAR
Far-Red LED
Far-Red LED
Dimension
6.6 cm x 10.6 cm x 10 cm (l x w x h)
Weight
490 g
Signal detection
Photomultiplier detector based on Photosensor Module H-10720 (Hamamatsu)
Standard detector filter
long-pass filter > 650 nm
Weight
510 g
Dimension
5.3 cm x 11 cm x 7.1 cm (l x w x h)
Application

Suspension cuvette

Connects to

WATER-PAM, DUAL-PAM-100, 
ULM-500 (AUX), PAM-2500 and MINI-PAM (instead of Leaf Clip Holder 2030-B or 2060 M)

Connector

Same as Leaf Clip Holder 2030-B Includes hood for suspension cuvette, amplifier for aux input of PAM Control

Signal output

0…2.5 V DC / 0…1000 μmol m-2 s-1 or 0…2.5 V DC / 0…20.000 μmol m-2 s-1 Power
Provided by connected instrument

Cable length
3 m + 0.5 m
Size

Sensor: Diameter 1 cm
Length: 11 cm
Hood: Diameter 3.4 cm height: 3.2 cm
Amplifier: 5 x 5 x 5 cm (W x L x H)

Weight

175 g

Design

Aluminium box with custom foam packing for PHYTO-PAM-II and accessories

Dimensions

60 cm x 40 cm x 35 cm (l x w x h)

Weight

5 kg

Design

Aluminium box with custom foam packing for PHYTO-PAM-II and accessories

Dimensions

60 cm x 40 cm x 35 cm (l x w x h)

Weight

6 kg

Accessories

Design

Magnetic stirrer driven by a rotating magnetic field; the PHYTO-MS is connected to Power-and-Control Unit PHYTO-II-C; a special adapter plug allows the insertion in the bottom port of the Optical Unit ED-101US/MP

Weight
16 g
Display
Three line LCD display
Control range
0 °C to 50 °C at 0.1 K steps
Operating voltage
11 V – 14 V DC
Maximum Peltier current
1 A
Size
105 mm x 90 mm x 130 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
0.57 kg

Power-and-Control Unit US-T/DR

Display
Three line LCD display
Control range
0 °C to 50 °C at 0.1 K steps
Operating voltage
11 V - 14 V DC
Maximum Peltier current
1 A
Size
105 mm x 90 mm x 130 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
0.57 kg

Peltier Heat-Transfer Head US-T/DS

Achievable temperatures
12 K below ambient temperature, 15 K above ambient temperature (Quartz cuvette placed in Optical Unit for Suspensions ED-101US/MD with 1.5 mL water and stirrer PHYTO-MS on)
Size
⌀ 55 mm, 110 mm height
Cable length
130 cm
Weight

0.29 kg (including cable)

AC Adapter

Input

100 V - 240 V AC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz

Output
12 V DC 5.5 A
Size

130 mm x 56 mm x 30 mm (L x W x H)

Weight
0.50 kg (including cable)
Dimensions

Base plate, 40 cm x 30 cm

Height

73.5 cm, diameter 1.5 cm

Weight

2.8 kg

Design
Pump interface box. USB- analog 0-10 V converter for PhytoWin-3 controlled operation of a peristaltic pump.
Dimensions
metal housing: 8 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm, cable 100 cm 0- 10V out, USB-device cable: 1.5 m
Weight
380 g
Design
Miniature stirring motor in plastic housing with adapter to mount on top of the PHYTO-PAM-II/ED cuvette; equipped with disposable Perspex stirring paddle; self-contained unit featuring long-life 3 V Lithium Battery; potentiometer for adjustment of stirring rate
Dimensions
8 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
95 g (incl. battery)
Design
Set of 10 perspex stirring paddle for WATER-II/S
Design
Metal housing with cables connecting the Unit to the Power-and-Control-Unit PHYTO-C; containing measuring and actinic / saturation pulse LEDs, miniature fiber couplers with SMA-fiber connectors, photomultiplier and pulse preamplifier; separate 9-armed fiberoptics
Dimensions
115 mm x 90 mm x 95 mm (L x W x H)
Weight
Approx. 600 g
Measuring LEDs
Total of 4 LEDs for pulse modulated measuring light peaking at 470, 520, 645 and 665 nm, focused on entrance of 1 mm Ø single plastic fibers with SMA-connectors
Actinic LEDs
Total of 4 LEDs for actinic light / saturation pulses peaking at 655 nm focused on entrance of 1 mm Ø single plastic fibers with SMA-connectors; actinic intensity up to 1800 μmol m-2 s-1 of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR); Saturation Pulse intensity up to 3500 μmol m-2 s-1
Signal detection

Photomultiplier detector

Fiberoptics
8 arms with 1 mm Ø single plastic fibers with SMA-adaptors to be connected to measuring light and actinic light connectors on top side of emitter-detector box; central 1.5 mm Ø fiber with adapter to detector input; length 105 cm; joint end with special endpiece featuring 4 mm Ø perspex light mixing rod, length 50 mm
Design

Cylindrical housing with 14 mm diameter, height 16 mm. Diffuser diameter: 5 mm, 3 m cable and BNC connector

Sensor
Cosine corrected selective PAR sensor for measuring range 0 to 20000 μmol m-2 s-1. Shipped together with the Adapter Set MQS-B/A for the calibration of the internal light list of the PHYTO-PAM FIBER version and WATER-PAM FIBER version. The sensor part (MQS-B) can be directly connected to the Universal Light Meter ULM-500