QUANTUM METER

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Contents:

Specs

Taking a Measurement

Using a Quantuam Meter

Technical Info

 

Meter types: Use to measure photosynthetic energy levels of light

Basic Quantum Meter

 

 

Dual Radiation Meter
 

 

Basic Quantum Meter

model BQM-SUN or BQM-ELEC
Our basic meter with integral sensor.  Specify calibration for sunlight or electric light.

 


Quantum Meter
with Calibration Switch


model QMSW
Same as BQM but includes a switch to change between sunlight & electric light calibration.  Two meters in one!

 


Quantum Meter
with Separate Sensor


model QMSS-SUN or
model QMSS-ELEC
An option to the basic meter with the quantum sensor mounted at the end of a 2 meter cable.  Specify sunlight or electric calibration.

 


Quantum Meter
with Calibration Switch
and Separate Sensor

model QMSW-SS
Combines our two popular options into one meter.

 


Dual Radiation Meter

model DRM-FQ
Measures both footcandles and photosynthetic radiation in one meter.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

DISPLAY

3 1/2 digit LCD, 1.2 cm height.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

0 to 50 °C. Less than 80% relative humidity up to 30 °C; Less than 70% RH from 30 to 50 °C

POWER

Standard 9V battery. Battery life is typically 100 hours with the carbon-zinc battery (included) and 200 hours with an alkaline battery. The letters "BAT" appear in the display when the battery needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, remove the 2 screws in the back of the case and carefully lift off the back. Observe polarity of the battery contacts.

DIMENSIONS

126 x 70 x 24 mm

MASS

140 g

RANGE

0 to 1999 µmol m-2 s-1 (full sunlight)

WARRANTY

1 year parts and labor

TAKING A MEASUREMENT

Correct Way to Hold the Meter
Our quantum meters offer good accuracy at a low cost, but the user should be aware of potential sources of error. The biggest error is often caused by small changes in the position of the meter. The sensor on the top of the meter must be exactly horizontal for the most accurate measurement.  The correct position for making a measurement is shown at right.

USING THE INSTRUMENT

1.  Turn the dial to the "ON" position.
2.  Hold the meter so that the sensor surface on the top is horizontal.
3.  Hold the meter at eye level to avoid shading the sensor with your head.
4.  The number in the display is the PPF with units of µmol m-2 s-1.  See our FAQ page for a discussion about PPF units and conversions to different units.
5.  Turn the meter off after use to conserve battery power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Info

Understanding Plant Photosynthetic Light Energy

Understanding How a Quantum Meter Works

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