Handy FluorCam FC 1000-H
Handy FluorCam is designed for kinetically resolved fluorescence imaging of leaves and small plants both in a field and laboratory. The typical size of an investigated object is smaller than 3 x 3 cm.
In all applications, the camera allows imaging of fluorescence transients that are induced by actinic light or by saturating flashes. The timing and amplitude of actinic irradiance are determined by user-defined protocols. The FluorCam software package includes a Wizard with the most frequently used experimental protocols. For an experienced professional, the software offers a sophisticated programming language that can be used for designing novel timing and measuring sequences. The essential features of the instrument are similar to the FluorCam closed version.
The Handy FluorCam is an easily portable system equipped with sealed lead acid batteries in a convenient bag carried on the shoulder, and has several useful accessories.
Handy FluorCam in a Field Experiment
Applications:
- Screening for photosynthetic performance.
- Heterogeneity investigation within a single plant or leaf, e.g., for infection, necrotic changes, senescence, abiotic stress.
- Investigation for differences among many organisms, e.g., algal or cyanobacterial colonies, small plant canopies.
- Growth and yield.
Experiments and Measured Parameters:
- Quenching.
- Kautsky induction.
- Measured parameters: Fo, FM, FV, Fo’, FM’, FV’, QY(II).
- More than 50 calculated parameters: NPQ, FV/FM, FV’/FM’, Rfd, qN, qP, PAR-absorptivity, electron transport rate (ETR), and many others.
Accessories - Leaf Clip
Standard Imaging Format:
- 512 x 512 pixels.
- A/D: 12 bit (4096 grey levels).
- 8.2 µm x 8.4 µm pixel size.
- 50 images per second.
- Advantageous for rapid processes measurements.
Optional Imaging Format:
- 640 x 480 pixels and 1392 x 1040 pixels, respectively.
- A/D: 12 bit (4096 grey levels).
- 6.45 µm x 6.45 µm pixel size.
- 30 and 15 images per second, respectively.
- Great for slow processes measurements and for applications where the higher spatial resolution is of high importance.
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Wheat Leaf Image
Light Sources:
- Four super bright LED light panels.
- Panel size: 40 x 40 mm, each containing 25 LEDs.
- Standard configuration: white light (actinic light and superpulse); red-orange light 617 nm (measuring flashes).
- Measuring flash duration 10 µs - 250 µs.
- Continuous actinic light adjustable in duration and power (up to 2,000 µmol(photons)/m².s).
- Inquire for other color options.
FluorCam Software Window
NEW FluorCam 7.0 Software
- Automated experimental protocols via a Windows Wizard.
- Multiple (automatically repeated) experiments.
- Automated labeling of individual plants, or samples, within the field of view.
- Kinetic analysis of data from all samples within the field of view.
- Numerous image manipulation tools.
- Barcode reader support.
- Export to Excel.
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista compatible*.
* Windows 2000, Windows XP and Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Accessories - Tripod Stand
Accessories - Battery Pack
References:
- Berger S. et al. (2006): J. Exp. Bot. 58 (4): 797-806.
- Bartak M. et al. (2006): Ecophysiology 149 (4): 553-560.
- Zabka M. et al. (2006): Mycopathologia 162 (1): 65-68.
- Hajek J., Bartak M. and Dubova J. (2006): Biol. Plant. 50 (4): 624-634.
- Matous K. et al. (2006): Photosynth. Res. 90 (2): 243-253.
- Hogewoning S.W. and Harbinson J. (2007): J. Exp. Bot. 58 (3): 453-463.
- Bartak M. et al. (2007): Polar Biol. 31 (1): 47-51.
Add to CartUltra-Light Tripod - Price: 490,- €
Add to CartLeaf Clip - Price: 390,- €
Add to CartBattery Pack - Price: 490,- €
Add to CartUltra-Light Battery Pack - Price: 590,- €
Add to CartHigh-Resolution Camera - Price: 3.000,- €
Add to CartOptional Features and Accessories:
Ultra-Light Tripod
The Tripod Stand is a very useful accessory for field experiments. Its robust and flexible construction offers needed stability during imaging operations. The stand is water resistant and its variable height allows imaging of samples at different levels within the vegetation. Height up to 1.5 m; weight 3.3 kg; includes a bag.
Leaf Clip
The leaf clip simplifies the process of collecting fluorescence images on vegetation. The unique design includes a gentle lock/release system for holding the target leaf in place without detachment or excessive disturbance. It also allows for dark adaptation.
Battery Pack
A useful supplement for comfortable field measurements. Weight: 3.6 kg; size: 22 x 20 x 13 cm.
Ultra-Light Battery Pack
Ultra-light battery pack weighs only 2.1 kg.
High-Resolution Camera
Ultra high-performance camera with fast global shutter has two fast frame rates: 30 fps at 640 x 480 pixels or 15 fps at 1392 x 1040 pixels. Great for slow processes measurements and for applications where the higher spatial resolution is of high importance.
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