MQ500 bundled with Apogee telescoping wand: The MQ-500 has a hand-held meter, attached via cable, that displays and stores measurements. The sensor incorporates a blue-enhanced silicon photodiode and custom optical filters with a rugged, self-cleaning sensor housing design, anodized aluminum body with acrylic diffuser. Typical applications include PPFD measurement over plant canopies in outdoor environments, greenhouses, and growth chambers, and reflected or under-canopy (transmitted) PPFD measurements in the same environments. Quantum sensors are also used to measure PAR/PPFD in aquatic environments, including salt water aquariums where corals are grown. The meter has a sample and log mode, and will record an integrated daily total in mol m-2 d-1. Sample mode will record up to 99 manual measurements. Log mode will power the meter on/off to make a measurement every 30 seconds. Every 30 minutes the meter will average the sixty 30 second measurements and record the averaged value to memory. The meter can store up to 99 averages, once full it will start to overwrite the oldest measurement with new ones. An integrated daily total will be recorded from the 48 averaged measurements (making a 24 hr period). Sample and log measurements can be reviewed on the LCD display or by downloading the data to a computer, however, the integrated daily total can only be viewed by downloading the data to a computer. Downloading data to a computer requires the AC-100 communication cable (a standard USB cable will not work) and ApogeeAMS software.
Product Features
- Quantum Par Meter for LED photosynthetic light measurement for plant growing
- Damp rated IP68 construction
- Includes Apogee AM-310 Telescopic Wand (Retail Value $59.95)
- 4 year manufacturers warranty
- Made in the USA in Logan Utah
Good meter but Apogee went cheap on logistics The meter itself is a very good meter: accurate & easy to use. BUT, for the money, I would expect a case and a pocket guide that can be available when needed. After spending $605 plus tax for this meter I want to have it protected against dust, water, and any other stresses it may accouter in a work space. I modified the box to serve as a protective case. Getting the battery cover off was a PITA. Getting the battery out one day to replace it should also be a challenge. One last thing: after purchasing this product, I did go to their website and the product is on sale for $530 with free shipping! I could have saved over $75! Amazon is usually in line with the manufacturer’s price, but not in this case. A very good PAR meter is difficult to find at a decent price. 4 stars is for the Amazon price & lack of a case.
You definitely get what you pay for with this PAR meter! Yes, the relatively high cost of this product is very acceptable in consideration of the quality, durability and precision of this PAR meter. Highly recommended!
High end par meter Best meter you can get for the money.