Leafview 1 System
Gas-Phase Photosynthesis & Respiration Measurement
- Convenient, entry-level system for the study of photosynthesis & respiration measurements in gas-phase samples under illumination
- LD1/2 electrode unit suitable for leaf discs up to 10cm2 cut from whole leaves, algae or moss etc
- Oxygen electrode control & signal acquisition via Oxyview control unit
- Oxygen signal output from Oxyview to recording device via 0 - 5V analogue output
- Upper optical port allows illumination from LS2 high intensity white light source
- LS2 intensity adjustable by insertion of neutral density filters
Overview
Leafview 1 is an entry level system for studies of photosynthesis & respiration from gas-phase suspension samples under actinic illumination. The system is ideally suited to teaching environments for under & post-grad plant biology studies of the photosynthetic processes but is equally at home in research facilities where demands on equipment performance are high.
Samples typically consist of leaf discs which are either cut from a broad leaf or made up of a "mat" of smaller leaves to form a circular disc of 10cm2. Changes in oxygen content of the sealed sample chamber are determined by the integral oxygen electrode mounted in the base of the chamber.
The system comprises the Oxyview control unit, S1 Clark type electrode disc, LD1/2 gas-phase electrode chamber and LS2 high intensity light source with neutral density filters to modify light intensities. All necessary accessories and spares are also included (excluding circulating water bath and chart recorder).
Components of the Leafview 1 System
The Leafview 1 System consists of the following main components. Please click on the corresponding links to access further information regarding the main items within the Leafview 1 System. Also included with the Leafview 1 System is a range of accessory and spare items as listed below. Further information on spare parts may be found here.
Main Components
- S1 Clark type oxygen electrode disc
- LD1/2 electrode chamber
- Oxyview control unit
- LS2 tungsten halogen light source
Accessories & Spares Supplied
- A2 Membrane applicator
- A5 Set of 4 50 mm sq. neutral density filters 0.1, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.0. O.D. Use with LS2
- S4 30m roll of PTFE membrane
- S8B Spare O-rings for LD1/2 electrode chamber
- S14 Sample supports and spacers for LD1/2 chamber
- S15 Gas taps and syringes
- S16 Electrode cleaning kit