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Regional Offices LI-COR Biosciences GmbH Siemensstraße 25A 61352 Bad Homburg Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6172 17 17 771 envsales-gmbh@licor.com LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. St. John’s Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1223 422102 envsales-UK@licor.com LI-COR Distributor Network: www.licor.com/envdistributors...
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Relationship between the Calibration Constant and Calibration Multiplier Connecting to metering devices from other manufacturers Using the 2009S Lowering Frame Section 2. Factory calibration procedures Section 3. Using the quantum sensors LI-192 Underwater Quantum Sensor Immersion effect Cosine response Cosine correction properties Spectral response...
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Section 6. Bibliography Appendix A. Specifications Appendix B. Warranty...
Figure 1-1. "SA" type sensors are terminated with only a BNC connector on the end of the coaxial cable. When a LI-COR Light Meter or data logger is not used, type SA sensors can be used with other millivolt recorders or data loggers by connecting a millivolt output con- version adapter.
When using the LI-1400 DataLogger, the calibration multiplier must be entered into the software as described in the Instruction Manual. When a LI-COR light meter or data logger is not used, your sensor can be used with other millivolt recorders or data loggers by connecting a millivolt adapter. The LI- 192SA and LI-193SA underwater sensors require the 2291 Millivolt Adapter, which has a resistance of 1210 Ohms.
Connecting to metering devices from other manufacturers The use of the millivolt adapter with a recorder or data logger other than LI-COR instruments is often acceptable for radiation levels down to 10% of full sunlight.
The 2009S Lowering Frame provides for the placement of two cosine sensors, one each for upwelling and downwelling radiation, or a single underwater spherical sensor (Figure 1-2 on the facing page). Each LI-COR underwater sensor has three 6- 32 tapped mounting holes on the underside of the sensor for connection to the mounting ring.
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The LI-COR underwater cable is not recommended as a support cable, although it can be used as a lowering cable providing it is properly attached and the attached weights do not exceed 5 kg.
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Section 1. General information Figure 1-3. Attach the cable to the lowering frame at several points. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Section 1. General information Figure 1-4. Attach a small weight to the lowering frame when using a single sensor. For long-term immersion or use in heavily ionic water, it may be necessary to provide electrical insulation between the underwater sensor(s) and the lowering frame to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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Section 1. General information Figure 1-5. Use an insulating washer in heavily ionic water. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
= 6.022 × 10 photons. The uncertainty of the calibration is ± 5%. The lamp used in LI-COR's calibration is a high intensity standard of spectral irradiance (G.E. 1000 watt type DXW quartz halogen) supplied with a spectral irradiance table.
LI-190 Quantum Sensor. Prior to obtaining atmospheric read- ings, the sensor must be dried. New sensor cables from LI-COR are pre-lubricated with a thin film of silicone grease at the factory. The sensor connector may need to be lubricated periodically with a sil- icone grease (e.g.
Thus, a greater percentage of radiation entering the diffuser in air reaches the photodiode than in the case where the LI-192 is in water. Therefore, a normal underwater reading would need to be multiplied by this effect if the sensor is used in water.
Cosine correction properties A comparison of the underwater sensor's cosine response curve in air and in water can be found in the "Immersion Effect and Cosine Collecting Properties of LI-COR Underwater Sensors" Report (Application Note #110, available from LI-COR). Engin- eering requirements result in different correction characteristics for air and water.
λ, is much less than the wavelength setting λ. The normalized sensor spectral response r(λ), is determined by r(λ) = R(λ)/Rm where Rm is the maximum value of Q(λ)/W(λ) over the range of wavelengths meas- ured. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
700 nm that are incident per unit time on the surface of a sphere divided by the cross-sectional area of the sphere, the LI-193 Spherical Quantum Sensor (and all other LI-COR quantum sensors) is designed to respond equally to photons between 400 and 700 nm.
For an explanation of the immersion effect as well as methods that can be used to determine it, a report entitled "Immersion Effect and Cosine Collecting Properties of LI-COR Underwater Sensors" is available from LI-COR (Application Note #110). Angular response The LI-193 sensor uses an acrylic diffuser to obtain an angular response error of less than ±...
Section 3. Using the quantum sensors Errors The spatial error of the LI-193 Sensor is due to variations in the diffusing sphere, (negligible), and the sphere area "lost" because of the sensor base. This error is less than -10% for totally diffuse radiation, but is usually smaller than this because the upwelling radiation is smaller than the downwelling radiation.
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In a uniform collimated beam of radiation, the following conditions of photon flux radiance hold 3-10 3-11 where Θ * is small such that sinΘ ≅Θ and cosΘ ≅1. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Section 3. Using the quantum sensors Then 3-12 Also, 3-13 Therefore, PFFR ≅PFD. Photon flux fluence rate = photon flux density in a uniform collimated beam if the beam is normal to the cosine collector. One might also note that if the beam is per- fectly collimated (Θ* = 0), then the radiance L must be infinite in order for flux to be transmitted.
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Section 3. Using the quantum sensors 3-10 LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
Keep the sensors clean and treat them as a scientific instrument in order to maintain the accuracy of the calibration. The vertical edge of the LI-192 diffuser must be kept clean in order to maintain appropriate cosine correction.
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Section 4. Cleaning and maintenance LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
100L Lubricant A lubricant that is used to displace water from connectors. A silicone lubricant (Dow Corning 111) is also available from LI-COR (p/n 210-01958-1) that provides lubrication between the sensor and the underwater cable. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
Section 5. Accessories Millivolt Adapters Used for connecting sensors to other manufacturer’s datalogger or strip-chart recorder. 2291 Millivolt Adapter For the LI-192SA Underwater Quantum Sensor or LI-193SA Spherical Quantum Sensor (1210 Ohm resistance). LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Tyler, J.E., and R.W. Preisendorfer. 1962. Light in the sea, p. 399-400. In M.N. Hill (ed.), The Sea, V.I. Interscience. Other reports LI-COR has a number of publications that contain more detail about radiation meas- urement, including factory calibration procedures, terminology, measurement errors, units conversions, and radiation theory. These publications are available on request from LI-COR;...
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Section 6. Bibliography LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Mounting: Three 6-32 holes are tapped into the base for use with the 2009S Lower- ing Frame or other mounting devices. Cable: Requires 2222UWB Underwater Cable. Figure A-1. Dimensional drawing of the LI-192 quantum sensor. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Mounting: Three 6-32 mounting holes are tapped into the base for use with the 2009S Lowering Frame or other mounting devices. Cable: Requires 2222UWB Underwater Cable. Figure A-2. Dimensional drawing of the LI-193 spherical quantum sensor. LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 USA Phone: 402-467-3576 FAX: 402-467-2819 Toll-free: 1-800-447-3576 (U.S. & Canada) E-mail: envsales@licor.com Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: LI-COR, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 4647 Superior Street Lincoln, Nebraska USA 68504 declares that the product Product Name: Underwater Quantum Sensor Model Number(s): LI-192...
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FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15.109; Radiated Emissions, Class B EN61326-1:1997/A1:1998/A2:2001/A3:2003 EN55011:1998/A1:1999/A2:2002; Radiated Emissions, Class B Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (formerly 89/336/EEC). John Rada Director of Engineering Document #53-09459-A August 14, 2007 LI-192 and LI-193 Quantum Sensors...
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Inc.'s examination discloses to have been defective in material or workmanship without charge and only under the following conditions, which are: The defects are called to the attention of LI-COR, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska, in writing within one year after the shipping date of the instrument.
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The foregoing constitutes LI-COR, Inc.'s sole obligation and liability with respect to damages resulting from the use or performance of the instrument and in no event shall LI-COR, Inc. or its representatives be liable for damages beyond the price paid for the instrument, or for direct, incidental or con- sequential damages.
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Regional Offices LI-COR Biosciences GmbH Siemensstraße 25A 61352 Bad Homburg Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6172 17 17 771 envsales-gmbh@licor.com LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. St. John’s Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1223 422102 envsales-UK@licor.com LI-COR Distributor Network: www.licor.com/envdistributors...
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