The chlorophyll content of a plant is an excellent indicator of its health. The IC-CHLPLS is a powerful, handheld, easy-to-use plant meter for non-invasive measurements of the relative chlorophyll content of green leaf plants. This instrument incorporates a variety of innovative features that makes it suitable for advanced scientific use and research. At the same time, its intelligent design makes it simple to capture accurate relative chlorophyll measurements with the push of a button.
How to Take a Single Button Measurement Using the IC-CHLPLS Chlorophyll Plant Meter
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Measurement Note 1: The measuring window within the sensor is a circle with a diameter of 4mm and an area of around 13mm2. The distance between the centre of the window and the edge is 13mm. |
Be careful to place samples or small or thin leaves (e.g., grass) under the meter's detector window. Generally, the leaf should cover the measuring area. However, if the leaf is particularly thin or little, it could help to add some opaque black tape on its sides to define the area not covered by the leaf.
- Start by installing two AA batteries. To perform this, you will need a small screwdriver. Unscrew the battery cavity cover, insert the two includes AA batteries, then replace and secure the lid.
- To turn the device on, press any of the four buttons.
- After the device is powered up, the message 'No Name' will appear on the screen. The device is now ready to take a measurement.
- Insert the leaf you wish to measure into the device's aperture, ensuring it is covering the measuring area, then press the enter key.
- Immediately your results will appear on the screen. You will see the chlorophyll measurement value, the API index (see Measurement Note 2 for a short explanation), and the measurement number on the left.
- For more accurate results, repeat your readings.
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Measurement Note 2: What is API? |
Conclusion
The IC-CHLPLS Chlorophyll Plant Meter makes measuring chlorophyll a straightforward and non-invasive process. These attributes are beneficial in commercial and scientific environments. Advanced features and a simple one-button press measurement, have helped make this plant meter a popular tool in universities, research laboratories, horticulture, and agriculture.
If you have any questions on how to perform a chlorophyll measurement or if you want to know more about the IC-CHLPLS Chlorophyll Plant Meter, feel free to contact us!
Additional Links
- View the IC-CHLPLS Chlorophyll Plant Meter features and specifications here.
- Watch 'How to Take Single Button Measurements Using the Atleaf Chlorophyll Plant Meter again.
- Want to know what's in the box? Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist 'Unboxing the atLEAF Chlorophyll Meter - IC-CHLPLS'