DUAL-DAO/-EAO

Accessory

Module for assessment of proton gradients in intact cyanobacteria

The module is designed to measure the fluorescence of the dyes Acridine Orange or Acridine Yellow. The fluorescence of these dyes is quenched by the formation of delta pH by photosynthesis.

AO measuring light
455 nm
Dimensions
10.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 7 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
400 g (incl. cables, 1 m long)
Signal detection
PIN photodiode with special pulse preamplifier. Detection window, 500 nm – 580 nm
Chlorophyll fluorescence measuring light
Modulated excitation at 620 nm
Actinic light
Blue (460 nm) LED lamp for continuous actinic illumination, maximum PAR 700 μmol m-2 s-1. Chip-on-board LED array identical to that of DUAL-E measuring head
Dimensions
15 cm x 5.5 cm x 7 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
500 g (incl. cable, 1 m long)