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EARS miniPPM-100 Plant Photosynthesis Meter
The entry model of the EARS miniPPM series. Measures chlorophyll fluorescence in ambient light (F), maximum fluorescence (Fm) and the photosynthesis yield (Y) of a leaf within a second, at any light level. Read the result on the LCD display. 250 grams, about 3,000 measurements per battery charge, delivered in a protective case with charger, adapters, microSD card and manual. One-year warranty, shipped from the Netherlands.
The miniPPM is the third generation of the EARS Plant Photosynthesis Meter, a handheld modulated saturation-pulse fluorometer. It uses the chlorophyll fluorescence of a leaf to measure photosynthesis: hold the clip on the leaf, press the button, and the measurement is complete within a second. Laboratory tests show stable, reproducible results. Compact, light (250 grams) and simple to operate, it fits research, education and everyday practice in agriculture and horticulture.
EARS Plant Photosynthesis Monitoring B.V. (Wageningen, the Netherlands) has developed chlorophyll-fluorescence instruments since 1983 and patented its Plant Photosynthesis Meter in the 1990s. All miniPPM meters ship from the Netherlands with a one-year warranty.
What the miniPPM-100 measures
- Fluorescence in ambient light (F)
- Maximum fluorescence (Fm)
- Photosynthesis yield (Y)
- Measurements at all light levels
The miniPPM-100 is the affordable choice for growers, advisers and schools who want a quick, reliable reading of plant vitality. Results are shown on the display; for stored series, PAR, photosynthesis rate and light curves choose the miniPPM-300.
miniPPM models compared
| miniPPM-100 | miniPPM-300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescence in ambient light (F) | yes | yes |
| Maximum fluorescence (Fm) | yes | yes |
| Photosynthesis yield (Y) | yes | yes |
| Measurements at all light levels | yes | yes |
| Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) | – | yes |
| Photosynthesis rate in ambient light (P) | – | yes |
| Long unattended measuring series | – | yes |
| Photosynthesis at pre-defined light levels | – | yes |
| Light-photosynthesis curves | – | yes |
| Read-out and storage on microSD card | – | yes |
| On-board control and storage | – | yes |
| PC control (USB) and storage | – | yes |
Applications
- Herbicide efficacy and damage assessment
- Quality of plants, vegetables and fruit
- Seedling screening for breeding
- Plant photosynthesis yield monitoring
- Education: a direct look at the health and growth of plants
Specifications
- Handheld modulated saturation-pulse fluorometer, measurement within one second
- Weight 250 g
- About 3,000 measurements on a full battery charge, USB charging
- LCD display with several read-out options; measurements stored with date and time
- One-year warranty; shipped from the Netherlands
In the box
- Protective case
- USB data cable and USB charger with a 4-piece adapter set for different countries
- 2 GB microSD card and microSD-to-USB adapter
- English / Dutch manual
Optional items (on request)
- 12 V fast charger / power supply
- RS-232 or RS-485 communication port
- 433 or 915 MHz wireless remote PC connection
- Tripod stand with gooseneck and 1/4" UNC adapter