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Year WarrantyThe PAR Sensor is fully supported with LabQuest 2, a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.
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Product Description
£298.00 ex VAT | £357.60 Inc VAT
The PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Sensor reports the Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD), which corresponds to micromoles of photons per meter squared per second (µmol m-2 s-1). This is the power of electromagnetic radiation in the spectral range that is used by plants for photosynthesis (400-700 nm). It features a waterproof sensor head and can be used to measure PPFD from sunlight and electric light sources. This sensor is ideal for experiments investigating photosynthesis and primary productivity and can be used in many agricultural and environmental science applications.
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What's Included
- Vernier PAR Sensor
- PAR Sensor lens cover
- User manual
Specification
- PAR Range: 0 to 2000 µmol m-2 s-1 (PPFD) in full sun
- Absolute Accuracy: ±5%
- Repeatability: ±1%
- Long-Term Drift: Less than 2% per year
- Cosine Response: 45° zenith angle ±2%, 75° zenith angle ±5%
- Wavelength range: 410 nm to 655 nm
- Resolution (LabQuest 2, LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, Go!Link, LabPro): 1 µmol m-2 s-1 (PPFD)
- Materials: Anodized aluminum with case acrylic lens
- Sensor dimensions: Diameter 2.4 cm, Height 2.75 cm
Sensor Requirements
The PAR Sensor may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.
| Interface | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphical Analysis 4 for Computers | Logger Pro | Logger Lite | |
| LabQuest Mini | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support1 | Full support1 | Full support1 |
| Go!Link | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| Original LabQuest (DISCONTINUED) | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabPro (DISCONTINUED) | Incompatible | Full support | Full support |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth®technology
- A computer with a compatible Bluetooth® 4.0 radio is required. Only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported.
| Interface | Software Graphical Analysis 4 for Chrome |
|---|---|
| LabQuest Mini | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support1 |
| Go!Link | Full support |
| Original LabQuest (DISCONTINUED) | Full support |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth®technology
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis for iOS | Graphical Analysis for Android |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support1 | Full support1 |
| LabQuest 2 | Full Support2 | Full Support2 |
| Go Wireless Link | Full support1 | Full support1 |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Data can be collected using the sensor’s default calibration. Future software updates will support calibration modifications.
- Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Ideal Solutions for Enquiry Based Learning
5 Year Warranty on most items
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Connectivity with iOS, Mac, Android, Windows and Chromebooks
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Extensive Support Materials
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