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AM350 Portable Leaf Area Meter

Soil & CropsLeaf Area Meter

Portable Leaf Area Meter with image saving capability Compact and portable leaf area meter suitable for the accurate, non-destructive measurement of leaf area and associated parameters. It allows the scanned image to be saved in memory for future review of data & measuring technique

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Overview

The AM350 portable leaf area meter is an update of the very popular AM300 design. It provides a stored image of the scanned leaf for later review and reliable science. Designed for field use, it is battery operated and allows fast, non-destructive, and high resolution measurement. It measures: leaf area, accumulated area, mean area, length, width, perimeter, ratio, and shape factor. Data and images may be transferred in comma delineated format by USB port.

Parameters measured:

Area
Accumulated area
Mean area
Visible
diseased leaf area or herbivory
Length
Width
Perimeter
Ratio
Form factor

Features:

Real time image display
High resolution
Battery portable - up to 3,000 measurements on a single charge
Stores up to 2,000 sets of data with images
High resolution - 0.065mm2. Works well with Arabidopsis plants
Non-destructive
Fast and simple operation
USB download of image and data

Specification

Measured Parameters	Leaf area, maximum length, maximum width, perimeter, mean area, accumulated area, ratio and shape factor
Units of Measurement	User selectable: mm or cm
Scanner	Contact image sensor array with integral LED lamp
Scanning Speed	Up to 20 mm/sec
Maximum Measurement Width	103 mm
Maximum Measuring Length	2 m
Precision / Repeatability	+/-1% Linear, +/- 2% Area, +/- 5% Perimeter
Resolution	0.065 mm2
Memory	256K bytes RAM. (Approx. 2,000 data sets)
Display	64 x 240 pixel graphic LCD
Battery	Nickel metal hydride 1.2 Ah. Internal battery back up
Computer Interface	Mini-B USB connection and RS-232
Battery Charger	Built in fast charger; can use supplied mains adapter or 12V car battery. Indicators for charge status
Scan between Charges	Typically 3,000 from fully charged battery
Operating Temperature Range	0 - 45°C
Dimensions	275 mm x 250 mm x 30 mm
Weight	1.8 kg