LI-COR LI-192 Underwater PAR Sensor
Features
- Uses computer-tailored filter glass to achieve the desired quantum response
- Sensor is cosine corrected, and calibration is traceable to NIST
- Features corrosion-resistant, rugged construction for use in up to 560m depths
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The LI-COR LI-192 Underwater PAR Sensor accurately measures photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) in freshwater or saltwater environments. Limnologists, oceanographers and biologists conducting aquatic productivity studies and vertical profiling have used these sensors extensively. The LI-192 is cosine corrected and features corrosion-resistant, rugged construction for use in freshwater or saltwater and pressures up to 800 psi or 560-meter depths.
Remote Capabilities
The sensor includes built-in voltage outputs for interfacing with NexSens iSIC and SDL data loggers. Sensor cable can be factory-connected with NexSens underwater connectors for integration to an SDL submersible data logger sensor port. NexSens iChart Software is a Windows-based program for interfacing both locally (direct-connect) and remotely (through telemetry) to a NexSens data logger or network of data loggers.
Data Collection Options
- Direct-connect
- Landline phone
- Cellular
- Radio
- Ethernet
- WI-FI
- Satellite telemetry
- Absolute Calibration: +/-5% in air traceable to NBS
- Sensitivity: Typically 4 uA per 1000 umol s-1 m-2 in water
- Linearity: Maximum deviation of 1% up to 10,000 μmol s-1 m-2
- Stability:< +/-2% change over a 1 year period
- Response Time: 10 us
- Temperature Dependence: +/-0.15% per C maximum
- Cosine Correction: Optimized for both underwater and atmospheric use
- Azimuth:< +/-1% error over 360 degrees at 45 degree elevation
- Detector: High stability silicon photovoltaic detector (blue enhanced)
- Sensor Housing: Corrosion resistant metal with acrylic diffuser for both saltwater and freshwater applications
- Waterproof: Withstands 800 psi pressure (560 meter depths)
- Size: 3.18cm Dia. x 4.62cm H
- Weight: 227g
- Mounting: (3) 6-32 holes are tapped into the base for use with the 2009S Lowering Frame or other mounting devices
- Cable: Requires 2222UWB Underwater Cable
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