Important Info Overview This package includes a SQ-500-SS Full-spectrum Quantum sensor with a 30 cm cable, a microCache Bluetooth micro-logger, an AA-090 protective Neoprene Case, an extra 2545 microCache battery, and an AM-020 Apogee PVC Sensor Platform. When paired, these devices are a powerful tool for monitoring photosynthetically active radiation with research-grade accuracy for optimal plant growth. The SQ-500 sensor is a trusted industry standard for making accurate PPFD measurements. Get more information on AT-100 , SQ-500-SS and this package Specification View Real-time Data Transmits real-time data to iOS and Android devices using the Apogee Connect app. Rugged Housing IP67 rated for harsh environments. Housing Anodized aluminum body with acrylic diffuser Datalogging Mode Stores over 400,000 entries, (9 months of 1-minute data)with programmable sampling and logging intervals. High Resolution Readings Processor features a 24 bit analog-to-digital converter. Power Supply Self-powered Output (Sensitivity) 0.01 mV per µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ Calibration Factor(Reciprocal of Sensitivty) 100 µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ per mV Calibration Uncertainty ± 5 % Calibrated Output Range 0 to 40 mV Measurement Range 0 to 4000 µmol mˉ² sˉ¹ Measurement Repeatability Less than 0.5 % Long-term Drift Less than 2 % per year Non-linearity Less than 1 % (up to 4000 µmol mˉ² sˉ¹) Response Time Less than 1 ms Field of View 180˚ Spectral Range 389 to 692 nm ± 5 nm (wavelegths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) Spectral Selectivity Less than 10 % from 412 to 682 nm ± 5 nm Directional (Cosine) Response ± 5 % at 75˚ zenith angle Azimuth Error Less than 0.5 % Tilt Error Less than 0.5 % Temperature Response -0.11 ± 0.04 % per C Uncertainty in Daily Total Less than 5 % Detector Blue-enhanced silicon photodiode Operating Environment -40 to 70 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m Dimensions 24 mm diameter, 37 mm height Mass (with 5 m of cable) 100 g Communication Protocol Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth 4.0+) Bluetooth Range ~45 m (line-of-sight) Data Logging Capability Averaging Interval: 1-60 minutes; Sampling Interval: ≥ 1 second Data Log Capacity Over 400,000 Entries (~9 months at a 1-minute logging interval) Time Accuracy ± 30 seconds per month at 0° C ~ 70° C Battery Type 2/3 AA 3.6 Volt Lithium Battery Operating Environment -40 to 85 C Dimensions 66 mm length, 50 mm width, 18 mm height Weight 52 g Connector Type M8