SQS
Serial Quantum Sensor
- Fully cosine corrected serial quantum sensor with dual functionality
- Filtered for 400 - 700nm waveband
- Measurement range of 0 - 5000µmol m-2 s-1 with 1 µmolm-2 s-1 resolution
- Logs PAR values at user defined intervals directly to the PC screen on simultaneous graphical and digital display software
- Provides an automatic light source calibration tool and instant light meter for the Hansatech Instruments Handy PEA chlorophyll fluorimeter
- Bi-directional RS232 communications when connected to either PC or Handy PEA
Overview
SQS (Serial Quantum Sensor) can be used to log PAR values to a remote PC at user defined intervals via an RS232 serial communications link. Custom software allows the SQS to display real time PAR values both graphically and as a digital panel meter and provides the function to save recorded values as an comma delimited (*.CSV) file for import to programs, such as Microsoft Excel®, for further analysis.
SQS can also be connected directly to the RS232 socket of the Handy PEA continuous excitation chlorophyll fluorimeter and used as a calibration tool for the Handy PEA light source.
SQS uses a standard PP3 battery which is located in the battery compartment accessible from the underside of SQS. The battery life expectancy may be up to 5 years depending on the logging interval of the instrument.
SQS Software
The custom 32 bit Windows® software allows PAR values from SQS to be logged at user defined intervals between 1 minute and 24 hours directly to the PC as raw data, a real time chart recorder emulation and also as a digital panel meter.
Depending on the logging interval selected, SQS is able to log PAR values over time periods from 1 minute to 1 month.