User manual
Table Of Contents
- N
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- S
- SunScan Tutorial
- M
- Menus and Screens
- More Psion and file handling notes
- M
- Measurement options
- L
- LAI theory
- Technical Reference section
- Maintenance and repair
- Troubleshooting
- Psion Workabout
- Problems running the SunData application.
- While running SunData
- SunData reports “SunScan probe not connected”.
- SunData recognises the SunScan probe, but fails to take readings.
- On running SunData, all the system settings are scrambled.
- “Out of memory” reported on drive A:.
- “Insufficient power to write data” reported.
- When transferring files to a PC, data is transferred, but there are repeated checksum or device IO errors.
- SunScan or BFS give inconsistent light readings.
- Technical Support
- Specifications
- PAR Performance
- Appendices
- Index

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Carrying Case type SCC1
Moulded plastic case with O-ring seal for moisture and dust proofing, including
pressure release valve.
Outside dimensions 1.40 x 0.44 x 0.16 m
Weight approx 8 kg
Telescopic Tripod type BFT1
3-way head with quick release platform. Geared friction elevator control. Locking
leg catches and brace. Dual Spike/rubber feet.
Max. height 1.73 m
Closed length 0.68 m
Weight 2.5 kg
Spares Kit type SPS1
A detailed list of parts can be supplied on request. The kit includes:
• electrical components which might be subject to breakdown by electrostatic
discharge
• mechanical parts likely to break, be damaged or lost through wear and tear.
Logging Cables
Logger cable for SunScan probe, type SSDL10
10 m cable with connector to attach to SunScan probe, for logging as a linear
quantum sensor.
Logger cable for Beam Fraction sensor type BFDL5
5 m cable with connector to attach to Beam Fraction sensor, for logging Total PAR
and Diffuse PAR outputs.