Leaf Area Meter
Portable Leaf Area Meter with image saving capability
Compact and portable leaf area meter suitable for the accurate, non-destructive measurement of leaf area and associated parameters. It allows the scanned image to be saved in memory for future review of data & measuring technique
The AM350 portable leaf area meter is an update of the very popular AM300 design. It provides a stored image of the scanned leaf for later review and reliable science. Designed for field use, it is battery operated and allows fast, non-destructive, and high resolution measurement. It measures: leaf area, accumulated area, mean area, length, width, perimeter, ratio, and shape factor. Data and images may be transferred in comma delimited format by USB port.
Parameters measured:
Measured parameters:
Leaf area, maximum length, maximum width, perimeter, mean area, accumulated area, ratio and shape factor.
Units of measurement:
User selectable: mm or cm .
Scanner:
Contact image sensor array with integral LED lamp.
Scanning speed:
Up to 20 mm/sec.
Maximum measurement width:
103 mm.
Maximum measuring length:
2 m.
Precision / repeatability:
+/-1% Linear, +/- 2% Area, +/- 5% Perimeter.
Resolution:
0.065 mm2.
Memory:
256K bytes RAM. (Approx. 2,000 data sets).
Display:
64 x 240 pixel graphic LCD.
Battery:
Nickel metal hydride 1.2 Ah. Internal battery back up.
Computer interface:
Mini-B USB connection and RS-232.
Battery charger:
Built in fast charger; can use supplied mains adapter or 12V car battery. Indicators for charge status.
Scans between charges:
Typically 3,000 from fully charged battery.
Operating temperature range:
0 – 45oC.
Dimensions:
275 mm x 250 mm x 30 mm.
Weight:
1.8 kg.
70Ah Battery Belt
Adjustable locking desktop arm
Dark adaptation clip
Pouch of 50 clips
PAR clip
Large universal tripod – extends from 1.4m to 3.2m
Opti-Sciences Inc. manufactures and distributes chlorophyll flurometers, chlorophyll content meters, and specialty fluorometers.
We also distribute products from ADC BioScientific Ltd. in the US.
70 Amp-hour battery belt
This belt is designed to provide a source of power for Opti-Sciences OS5p+ and OS1p fluorometers, used at remote field sites, when recharging is problematic. Scientists also use them for extreme weather conditions. Battery charge life can be significantly reduced under extreme heat or extreme cold conditions.
Articulated locking arm
This is a tripod like accessory that allow PAR clips, The Y(II) meter, or the iFL measuring chamber to be adjusted and locked at various locations, and angles for laboratory measurement. Angles and locations can be quickly set and locked in position with a single adjustment knob.
Instrumentation not included.
Dark adaptation clip
Dark adaption clips are designed to provide an affordable yet reliable measuring solution for large populations of plants. Some Scientists buy hundreds of dark clips. The clips are built with sturdy and weather resistant yet cost effective materials. Flexible gaskets automatically seal the sample area from any light. An easy to operate slider is built-in to expose the sample surface after dark adapting.
Pouch of 50 dark adaptation clips
Dark adaption clips are designed to provide an affordable yet reliable measuring solution for large populations of plants. Some Scientists buy hundreds of dark clips. The clips are built with sturdy and weather resistant yet cost effective materials. Flexible gaskets automatically seal the sample area from any light. An easy to operate slider is built-in to expose the sample surface after dark adapting.
PAR Clip
Opti-Sciences digital PAR clip provides both Photosynthetic Area Radiation measurements and highly accurate leaf temperature using modern thermistor technology accurate to ± 0.5oC. Its bottom opening design allows for a more convenient one-handed operation.
Tripod with articulated arm
This is a large universal tripod that also includes the FL-ARM stand. It can be used for trees or other larger plants. At the top of the tripod is an articulating arm that allows the PAR clip to be adjusted to almost any angle or position. The articulating arm may also be used with a base plate that comes with the FL-T stand, for use in the laboratory, on smaller plants.