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Selecting an Instrument

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We manufacture 12 different instruments. These instruments can be grouped into two categories:

Agriculture and Low-Stress Plants

Instrument

Description

Example Application

Pump-Up Chamber

20 Bar, Designed for low water stress irrigation scheduling.

Almond, Prune

Model 600

Irrigation scheduling or plants with little to moderate water stress.

Walnut, Wine Grape, Prune, Almond

Model 615

Best seller for irrigation scheduling. Self contained and durable.

Walnut, Wine Grape, Prune, Almond

Model 600D 

40 Bar, digital gauge. For plants with little to moderate water stress.

Walnut, Wine Grape, Prune, Almond

Model 615D

40 Bar, digital gauge. Self contained.

Walnut, Wine Grape, Prune, Almond

Model 670

4 Inch diameter by 7 Inch deep; accommodates larger samples.

Large-leafed plants

Research and High-Stress Plants

Instrument

Description

Example Application

Model 1000

70 Bar, analog gauge. Durable field model.

Arid plants and drought studies

Model 1505D

100 Bar, digital gauge.

Arid plants and drought studies

Model 1515D

100 Bar, digital gauge. Self contained unit.

Arid plants and drought studies

Model 1505D-EXP

Combination instrument pressure chamber & cavitation chamber.

Arid plants and drought studies; Pressure-volume curves / Cavitation research

Model 600 EXP Super Chamber

Combination instrument pressure chamber & large external chamber. 6 sizes available.

Large-leafed plants; Sap or xylem water collection

Digital Cavitation Chamber Instrument

100 Bar digital gauge. Cavitation chamber only.

Pressure-volume curves / Cavitation research

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More Resources:

  • Instruments
    • Instrument Quick-Connect Couplers
    • Filling the Model 610 internal Portable Tank
    • Filling the Model 615, Model 615D or Model 1515D Internal Tank
    • Filling the Portable Tank
    • Sealing a sample in the Compression Gland Cover
    • Setting the Rate Valve
    • What it should look like when it’s all hooked up
  • Making the Measurements – Plant Moisture Stress
    • Interpreting Data
    • Making the Measurement of the Plant Sample
    • Measuring Leaf Water Potential in Wine Grapes
    • Measuring Stem Water Potential (SWP)
    • Measuring Stem Water Potential in Almond Trees
    • Measuring Stem Water Potential in Prune Trees
    • Measuring Stem Water Potential in Walnut Trees
    • PMS – Meaning and Importance
    • Stress levels, crop tables and information
    • Using a Pressure Chamber with Almond
    • Using a Pressure Chamber with Walnuts
    • Using a Pressure Chamber with wine grapes
    • Using a Pressure Chamber with Prunes
    • What kind of plants can be measured?
    • When to make measurements
  • Accessories to Nitrogen Gas Units
    • Installing the Almond Compression Gland Gasket and Insert
    • Installing the Grass Compression Gland
    • Using the Grass Compression Gland
    • Pressure Regulators: Do I need one?
    • Using the Grass Compression Gland with corn
    • Sealing a sample using inserts, gaskets and tools
    • Standard Sealing System

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