FV/FM Meter
FV/FM Meter
The most affordable modulated fluorometer for use with dark clips!
FV/FM is considered the gold standard of chlorophyll fluorescence measurement because it allows sample comparison at the same known common dark adaption state and measurements generally correlate to photosynthesis measurement. While healthy values vary by species between 0.79 to 0.84, lower FV/FM values indicate plant stress is affecting Photosystem II.
The FV/FM meter is most affordable modulated fluorometer for use with dark clips. FV/FM is the most used chlorophyll fluorescence measuring protocol in the world because it allows comparison of samples in the same known dark-adapted state. This allows comparison of samples where the light is changing. Samples can be compared under canopy or in situations where steady state photosynthesis is hard to measure. The FV/FM meter has an optical probe that permits measurement with dark adaptation clips, allowing fast measurement of large plant populations.
- Inexpensive dark adaption clips to allow rapid measurement of more statistically significant plant populations.
- Dark clips allow the equivalent of “predawn dark adaption measurement” at more reasonable hours of the day. They also allow dark adaption for shorter periods during the day.
- It comes standard with 10 dark clips (optional packages of 50 dark clips are available).
- Graphically displays FV/FM trace.
- Thousands of measurements may be stored.
- USB port for easy data transfer
- Optical probe to significantly reduce the cost of the instrument without sacrificing quality.
Fast measurements:
FV/FM , FV/FO, FO, & FM.
Light source:
Array of 660nm red LEDs.
Lighting conditions:
Dark adapted conditions only.
Light sources:
Red LED Saturation flash array up to 6,000 μmoles.
Red modulated light source (660nm with a 690nm cutoff filter).
Sensors:
Pin Photodiode with a 700nm to 750nm band pass filter.
Dark adaptation clips:
10 dark adaption clips are included.
Power:
Lithium-ion USB battery pack with 8 hour life. Designed to be carried in a pocket. The unit may be used with any USB compatible battery. The instrument will also run on most mains current USB chargers.
Size:
8.5″ x 1.125″ x 1.625″ (22 x 3 x 4 cm).
USB cable 32″ long, (81 cm).
Battery 4.5″ x 1″ x 1″ (12 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm).
Weight with battery 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg).
Storage capacity:
200,000 measurements.
Output:
USB removable storage device standard. Comma delimited files.
Graphic screen display:
132 X by 32 pixel LCD.
Specifications subject to change without notice.