The Apogee Instruments MQ-210 Underwater Quantum Light Meter is designed for underwater PAR measurements and already applies the sensor's immersion effect correction factor to the meter readings through firmware.
The meter is excellent for all light sources, except LEDs, where post-measurement correction factors need to be applied to achieve accurate readings. The meter consists of a waterproof quantum sensor attached via waterproof cable to a handheld meter. The waterproof sensor incorporates a blue-enhanced silicon photodiode and custom optical filters with a rugged, anodized aluminum body with acrylic diffuser. The underwater quantum sensor is typically used in salt water aquariums where corals are grown. Note: The handheld meter is not waterproof, only the sensor and cable are waterproof.
The meter has a sample and log mode, and will record an integrated daily total in mol m-2 d-1. Sample mode will record up to 99 manual measurements. Log mode will power the meter on/off to make a measurement every 30 seconds. Every 30 minutes the meter will average the sixty 30 second measurements and record the averaged value to memory. The meter can store up to 99 averages, once full it will start to overwrite the oldest measurement with new ones. An integrated daily total will be recorded from the 48 averaged measurements (making a 24 hr period). Sample and log measurements can be reviewed on the LCD display or by downloading the data to a computer, however, the integrated daily total can only be viewed by downloading the data to a computer. Downloading data to a computer requires the AC-100 communication cable (a standard USB cable will not work) and ApogeeAMS software.
Features:- Product Manual (pdf in new window)
- Spectral Range 410 to 655 nm ± 5 nm. Detector blue enhanced silicon photo-diode.
- Field of View 180˚
- Sensor is waterproof. IP Rating IP68 suitable for damp environments. Sensor Dimensions: 2.4 cm X 3.7 cm high
- Post measurement correction needed for LEDs
- 2-meter shielded cable
- Warrantied for 4 years against defects in materials and workmanship
