Photon Systems Instruments N-Pen N 110 Guide
N-Pen N 110
Manual and User Guide
Please read this manual before operating this product
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This document and its parts can be copied or provided to a third party only with the express permission of PSI.
The contents of this manual have been verified to correspond to the specifications of the device. However, deviations cannot
be ruled out. Therefore, a complete correspondence between the manual and the real device cannot be guaranteed. The
information in this manual is regularly checked, and corrections may be made in subsequent versions.
The visualizations shown in this manual are only illustrative.
This manual is an integral part of the purchase and delivery of equipment and its accessories and both Parties must abide
by it.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Information Before Using N-Pen Device ......................................................................................................................... 5
2Technical Specification.................................................................................................................................................... 6
3General Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Device Description................................................................................................................................................. 8
4List of Equipment and Customer Information ................................................................................................................ 9
5Care and Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................. 10
6Principle of Measurement ............................................................................................................................................ 11
7How to Get Started ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.1 Measurement...................................................................................................................................................... 12
8Control Menu Tree........................................................................................................................................................ 13
9USB and Bluetooth Connection..................................................................................................................................... 18
9.1 USB Connection................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.2 Bluetooth Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 19
9.3 Bluetooth Pairing................................................................................................................................................. 19
10 FluorPen Software ................................................................................................................................................... 23
10.1 Software Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 23
10.2 Menu and Icon Explanation................................................................................................................................. 24
10.2.1 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 24
10.2.2 Menu Settings............................................................................................................................................. 25
10.2.3 Menu Online Control .................................................................................................................................. 26
10.3 Data Transfer....................................................................................................................................................... 27
10.4 Firmware Update................................................................................................................................................. 29
11 GPS Module ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
11.1 GPS / N-Pen Operation........................................................................................................................................ 31
11.2 Data Download.................................................................................................................................................... 32
12 Warranty Terms and Conditions.............................................................................................................................. 33
13 Troubleshooting and Customer Support ................................................................................................................. 34
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1INFORMATION BEFORE USING N-PEN DEVICE
Read this manual carefully before operating the device. If you are not sure about anything in the manual, contact the
manufacturer for clarification.
By accepting the device, the customer agrees to follow the instructions in this guide.
Always follow corresponding manuals while working with the N-Pen device or doing the maintenance.
It is forbidden to interfere with the hardware or software of the N-Pen device in any way without previous agreement with
the manufacturer.
The following table presents basic highlight symbols used in this manual:
Symbol
Description
Important information, read carefully.
Complementary and additional information.
Tab. 1 Used symbols.
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2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Measured Parameters:
Nitrogen content calibrated for particular plant
Measuring Light:
Dual wavelength light source –565 nm, 760 nm
Detector Wavelength Range:
500 to 800 nm bandpass filters
Memory Capacity:
16 Mbit
PC Communication modules:
Bluetooth and USB
FluorPen Software:
Windows 7 or higher compatible*
Internal Data Logging:
Up to 100,000 data points
Display:
Graphical display
Keypad:
Sealed, 2-key tactile response
Keypad Escape Time:
Turns off after 8 minutes of no use
Power Supply:
Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity:
2000 mAh
Max. Charging Current:
0.5 A
Charging via USB port:
PC, power bank, USB charger, etc.
Battery Life:
48 hours typical with full operation
Low Battery Detection:
Low battery indication displayed
Size:
135 mm x 65 mm x 33 mm
Weight:
188 g
Operating Conditions:
Temperature: 0 to +55 ºC, 32 to 130 ºF; Relative humidity: 0 to 95 % (non-condensing)
Storage Conditions:
Temperature: -10 to +60 ºC, 14 to 140 ºF; Relative humidity: 0 to 95 % (non-condensing)
Warranty:
1 year parts and labor (see the last page of this Operation Manual for precise warranty conditions)
* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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3GENERAL INFORMATION
N-Pen N 110 is a light-weight, battery-powered reflectance-based instrument that provides a convenient, cost-effective
method for effective nitrogen management in plants throughout their growing season. Essentially, the N-Pen characterizes
nitrogen amount by means of reflectance and by the concept of a close link between chlorophyll content and nitrogen
content in plants.
Rugged and compact N-Pen can be used for plant biology research or for education. Due to an inbuilt GPS module and
splash-proof cover is N-Pen suitable for field experiments. The measurement is non-destructive and permits quick,
repeated monitoring throughout the growing season. The device is equipped with rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Measured data are sequentially stored in the internal N-Pen memory. Data transfer is via USB or Bluetooth communication.
Comprehensive FluorPen 1.1 software provides data transfer routines and many additional features for data presentation
in tables and graphs.
Currently Available Calibrations:
•Maize
•Wheat
•Barley
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3.1 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1 Device description.
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4LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Standard version of the N-Pen device package consists:
•N-Pen N 110
•Carrying Case
•FluorPen software and driver (on a USB flash disc)
•Operation Manual (PDF on a USB flash disc)
•USB Cable
•Other Accessories or Optional Features (according to your specific order)
For USB connection you need to have the USB driver installed in your PC. You find the driver on the
installation disk (USB driver folder).
If any item is missing, please, contact the manufacturer. Also check the carton for any visible external
damage. If you find any damage, notify the carrier and the manufacturer immediately. The carton and
all packing materials should be retained for inspection by the carrier or insurer.
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5CARE AND MAINTENANCE
N-Pen N 110
•Never submerge the whole device in the water!
•Keep the optical part clean and dry!
•Inspect visually the optical window after each deployment. Use soft, non-abrasive tissue for cleaning the
optical part!
•The device should not come in contact with any organic solvents, strong acids or bases.
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