The SQ-500 is a self-powered, analog full-spectrum quantum sensor with a 0 to 40 mV output. The sensor incorporates an enhanced silicon photodiode and custom optical filters with a rugged, self-cleaning sensor housing design, anodized aluminum body with acrylic diffuser, and an inline cable connector placed 30 cm from the sensor head for either standard use as a long-cable pigtail sensor, or for use with our microCache Bluetooth Micro Logger by unscrewing the connector, discarding the long section of cable and then screwing the sensor to the mating connector on the microCache. Typical applications include PPFD measurement over plant canopies in outdoor environments, greenhouses, and growth chambers, and reflected or under-canopy (transmitted) PPFD measurements in the same environments. Quantum sensors are also used to measure PAR/PPFD in aquatic environments, including salt water aquariums where corals are grown. Sensor includes IP68 marine-grade stainless-steel cable connector 30 cm from head to simplify sensor removal and replacement for maintenance and recalibration.
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Power Supply | Self-powered |
Output (sensitivity) | 0.01 mV per µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ |
Measurement Range | 0 to 4000 µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ |
Field of View | 180° |
Spectral Range | 389 to 692 nm ± 5 nm |
Operating Environment | -40 to 70 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity |
Dimension | 24 mm diameter, 37 mm height |
Mass | 100 g |
The SQ-500 is a self-powered, analog full-spectrum quantum sensor with a 0 to 40 mV output. The sensor incorporates an enhanced silicon photodiode and custom optical filters with a rugged, self-cleaning sensor housing design, anodized aluminum body with acrylic diffuser, and an inline cable connector placed 30 cm from the sensor head for either standard use as a long-cable pigtail sensor, or for use with our microCache Bluetooth Micro Logger by unscrewing the connector, discarding the long section of cable and then screwing the sensor to the mating connector on the microCache. Typical applications include PPFD measurement over plant canopies in outdoor environments, greenhouses, and growth chambers, and reflected or under-canopy (transmitted) PPFD measurements in the same environments. Quantum sensors are also used to measure PAR/PPFD in aquatic environments, including salt water aquariums where corals are grown. Sensor includes IP68 marine-grade stainless-steel cable connector 30 cm from head to simplify sensor removal and replacement for maintenance and recalibration.
Specifications | |
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Power Supply | Self-powered |
Output (sensitivity) | 0.01 mV per µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ |
Measurement Range | 0 to 4000 µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ |
Field of View | 180° |
Spectral Range | 389 to 692 nm ± 5 nm |
Operating Environment | -40 to 70 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity |
Dimension | 24 mm diameter, 37 mm height |
Mass | 100 g |