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TROUBLESHOOTING AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Independent Verification of Functionality

Apogee model SQ-204X quantum sensors provide a 4-20 mA output that is proportional to incident PPFD. A quick

and easy check of sensor functionality can be determined using a DC power supply and an ammeter. Power the

sensor with a DC voltage by connecting the positive voltage signal to the red wire from the sensor and the negative

(or common) to the black wire from the sensor. Use the ammeter to measure across the white wire (signal output)

and black wire (signal ground). Direct the sensor head toward a light source and verify the sensor provides a signal.

Increase and decrease the distance from the sensor head to the light source to verify that the signal changes

proportionally (decreasing signal with increasing distance and increasing signal with decreasing distance). Blocking

all radiation from the sensor should force the sensor signal to 4 mA.

Compatible Measurement Devices (Dataloggers/Controllers/Meters)

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SQ-214X quantum sensors are calibrated with a standard calibration factor of 250 µmol m

per mA, yielding a

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sensitivity of 0.004 mA per µmol m

. Thus, a compatible measurement device (e.g., datalogger or controller)

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should have resolution of at least 0.004 mA, in order to provide PPFD resolution of 1 µmol m

The 4-20 mA circuit design allows the output to drive a resistive load (R

) to within 2 volts of the supply voltage to

the sensor (V

), at 20 mA (0.02 A). The equation to calculate resistive load is R

= [V

– 2 V] / 0.02 A. For example, a

sensor with a supply voltage of 12 V DC can drive a maximum load of 500 Ω (R

= [12 V – 2 V] / 0.02 A = 500 Ω). The

output voltage from the sensor is calculated by adding the wire resistance to the input resistance of the data

collection system, and then multiplying by 0.02 A.

Effect of Cable Length

Shortening or splicing on additional cable in the field is generally not a problem for the current output of the SQ-

204X. However, adding cable will result in a greater resistive load, which should be taken into consideration when

determining the maximum resistive load that the sensor will drive (see section above on Compatible Measurement

Devices). Apogee model SQ series quantum sensors use shielded, twisted pair cable, which minimizes

electromagnetic interference. This is particularly important for long lead lengths in electromagnetically noisy

environments.

Modifying Cable Length

See Apogee webpage for details on how to extend sensor cable length:

(http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/how-to-make-a-weatherproof-cable-splice/).

Unit Conversion Charts

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Apogee SQX series quantum sensors are calibrated to measure PPFD in units of µmol m

. Units other than

photon flux density (e.g., energy flux density, illuminance) may be required for certain applications. It is possible to

convert the PPFD value from a quantum sensor to other units, but it requires spectral output of the radiation

source of interest. Conversion factors for common radiation sources can be found on the Unit Conversions page of

the Support Center on the Apogee website (http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/unit-conversions/). A

spreadsheet to convert PPFD to energy flux density or illuminance is also provided on the Unit Conversions page of

the Support Center on the Apogee website

(http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/content/PPFD-to-Illuminance-

Calculator.xls).