Do you need to accurately measure photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and transpiration in the field, but struggle with bulky, power-hungry equipment that limits your mobility? Understanding plant responses to environmental stress requires precise, real-time data under natural conditions. The LCpro T Intelligent Photosynthesis System from ADC BioScientific Ltd. is a state-of-the-art, portable solution designed to deliver comprehensive gas exchange analysis with unparalleled flexibility. Weighing just 4.1 kg and featuring a long-life battery, this portable photosynthesis system puts a full-featured research laboratory in your hands, whether you are working in a remote field site or a controlled growth chamber.

Why Choose the LCpro T Intelligent Photosynthesis System? Solving Portability, Control & Data Challenges in Plant Research

Gain deeper insights into plant function with intelligent features that directly address common pain points in physiological and environmental studies.

• True Portability for Unrestricted Field Research: Lugging heavy equipment across uneven terrain is exhausting and limits your study area. The LCpro T photosynthesis system is remarkably lightweight at just 4.1 kg and comes with an adjustable strap for comfortable carry. Its sealed, rugged construction and sunlight-readable color touchscreen are built to withstand harsh field conditions, while the integrated GPS automatically records location, elevation, and UTC time with every data point, freeing you from manual note-taking.

• Precise, Programmable Environmental Control for Advanced Experiments: Studying plant responses requires precise manipulation of growth conditions. This intelligent gas exchange system offers fully integrated, programmable control over key environmental parameters within the leaf chamber:

• CO₂ Control: Integral elevated CO₂ supply (using 4g cartridges) for automatic A/Ci curves, with stable control up to 2000 ppm.

• H₂O Control: Individual or sequential humidity control (0–75 mbar) using self-indicating chemicals.

• Temperature Control: Regulate leaf temperature ±15°C above or -10°C below ambient via a Peltier system.

• Light Control: Fully programmable RGB or White LED light units (up to 2500 µmol m⁻² s⁻¹) for automatic light response curves (LRCs).

• Versatile Chamber Options for Any Sample Type: One chamber does not fit all plant species. The LCpro T portable photosynthesis system accommodates your research with a range of interchangeable chambers, including specific options for broad leaves, conifer needles, narrow grasses (<1cm), soil/small plants, and even individual fruits up to 11 cm in diameter.

• Uncompromised Data Quality and Handling: Trust your data with dual-wavelength IRGA for CO₂ and laser-trimmed sensors for H₂O, featuring auto-zero and full atmospheric compensation. The system stores unlimited data on user-replaceable SD cards (up to 32 GB) and provides real-time graphing on the color touchscreen. Data transfer is simple via USB (mass storage) or high-speed RS232.

Key Features for Advanced Plant Physiology Research

Engineered for precision, flexibility, and ease of use:

• Comprehensive Measurement Parameters: Simultaneously measures photosynthesis, transpiration, stomatal conductance, and internal CO₂ concentration (Ci).

• Sophisticated Environmental Control: Automatic, sequential programming of CO₂, H₂O, temperature, and light for complex experimental protocols.

• Long-Lasting Power: High-capacity 7.5Ah 12V Lithium-ion battery provides up to 16 hours of continuous operation—enough for a full day of intensive field work.

• Intuitive User Interface: Menu-driven software on a color WQVGA touch-sensitive LCD allows for rapid experiment setup and real-time data visualization.

• Differential, Open System Design: Employs infrared gas analysis (IRGA) with auto-zero for exceptional stability and accuracy, automatically compensating for atmospheric pressure and temperature changes.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Product Identity & Core Function

• Product Name: Intelligent Photosynthesis System (Model: LCpro T)

• Manufacturer: ADC BioScientific Ltd.

• Primary Application: Portable, simultaneous measurement of CO₂ and H₂O gas exchange for plant physiology, photosynthesis research, carbon cycle studies, and environmental monitoring.

• System Type: Differential, open system IRGA with auto-zero.

General & Physical

• Console Weight: 4.1 kg

• Leaf Chamber Weight: 0.8 kg

• Console Dimensions (HxWxD): 230 x 110 x 170 mm

• Leaf Chamber Dimensions: 300 x 80 x 75 mm

• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 45°C

• Display: Color WQVGA, touch-sensitive LCD (sunlight-readable)

• Integrated GPS: Records location, elevation, and UTC.

Measurement Ranges & Accuracy

• CO₂ Measurement:

• Range: 0–3000 ppm

• Resolution: 1 ppm

• Technique: Infrared Gas Analysis (IRGA)

• H₂O Measurement:

• Range: 0–75 mbar

• Resolution: 0.1 mbar

• Sensors: Two laser-trimmed, fast-response water vapor sensors.

• PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation):

• Range: 0–3000 µmol m⁻² s⁻¹

• Sensor: Silicon photocell

• Temperature Measurement:

• Leaf Temp Accuracy: ±0.2°C

• Method: Precision thermistor or self-positioning microchip.

Environmental Control Capabilities

• CO₂ Control:

• Range: Up to 2000 ppm (via integral elevated CO₂ supply)

• Cartridge: 4g pure CO₂ (approx. 32 hrs operation)

• Programming: Automatic A/Ci curves with sequential levels.

• H₂O Control:

• Range: 0–75 mbar

• Mechanism: Self-indicating conditioning chemicals in removable columns. (Can increase or decrease humidity)

• Temperature Control:

• Range: ±15°C above and -10°C below ambient

• Mechanism: Micro-Peltier heat transfer system.

• Modes: Constant temperature or track ambient.

• Light (PAR) Control:

• RGB LED Array: 0–2400 µmol m⁻² s⁻¹

• White LED Array: 0–2500 µmol m⁻² s⁻¹

• Programming: Automatic Light Response Curves (LRCs) and adjustable RGB ratios.

• Flow Rate: 100–500 ml/min to leaf chamber.

Data Management & Power

• Data Storage: Removable SD cards (up to 32 GB)

• Data Formats: Compatible with automatic/manual recording modes.

• Real-Time Graphing: Dynamic plotting with automatic scaling.

• Connectivity: USB (mass storage device), RS232 output (up to 230400 baud).

• Battery: 7.5Ah 12V Lithium-ion rechargeable.

• Battery Life: Up to 16 hours continuous operation.

• Charger: Universal input voltage.

Available Leaf Chambers (Selection)

• Broad Leaf Chamber (standard)

• Narrow Leaf Chamber (for grasses, leaves <1 cm width)

• Conifer Leaf Chamber (for pine needles, small fruits)

• Soil/Small Plant Chamber (for net carbon exchange)

• Fruit Chamber (for fruits up to 11 cm dia.)

Ready to Advance Your Plant Physiology Research with Unmatched Portability and Control?

Don't let your equipment limit your research questions. The LCpro T Intelligent Photosynthesis System empowers you to conduct sophisticated gas exchange experiments anywhere.