Cosine-response mini quantum sensor for selective measurement of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR, 400 – 700 nm) with Perspex diffuser disk as light entrance and signal amplifier box
Signal detection
High stability silicone photovoltaic detector with filter set providing equal response to photon fluxes across the PAR spectral range. The typical signal output of the detector is 2 μA / (1000 μmol m‑2 s‑1)
Temperature coefficient of photodiode
0.01 %/K
Absolute calibration
± 5 %
Angular dependence
error < 4 % between angles from -80° to +80° from normal axis
Immersion coefficient
Typically 1.32
Cable length
3 m
Size: Height
16 mm; diameter: 14 mm; Diffuser diameter: 5.5 mm
Weight
32 g
Amplifier box
Two amplification ranges (0 to 1000 and 0 to 20,000 μmol m‑2 s‑1, each range corresponding to 0 to 2.5 V DC). To be connected to the Leaf Clip Holder 2030-B port of the PAM-CONTROL unit. Power provided by the PAM-CONTOL unit. Dimensions: 5 cm x 3 cm x 5 (W x H x D). Weight: 200 g.