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Page 1: Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL QUANTUM METER Models MQ-100X and MQ-200X Rev: 30-Aug-2022 APOGEE INSTRUMENTS, INC. | 721 WEST 1800 NORTH, LOGAN, UTAH 84321, USA TEL: (435) 792-4700 | FAX: (435) 787-8268 | WEB: APOGEEINSTRUMENTS.COM Copyright © 2022 Apogee Instruments, Inc. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Owner’s Manual ....................................1 Certificates of Compliance ............................... 3 Introduction ..................................... 5 Sensor Models ..................................6 Specifications ................................... 7 Deployment and Installation ..............................10 Battery Installation and Replacement ............................ 11 Operation and Measurement ..............................12 Apogee AMS Software ................................16 Maintenance and Recalibration ............................. -
Page 3: Certificates Of Compliance
RoHS 3 compliant using exemption 6c. Further note that Apogee Instruments does not specifically run any analysis on our raw materials or end products for the presence of these substances, but we rely on the information provided to us by our material suppliers. - Page 4 RoHS 3 compliant using exemption 6c. Further note that Apogee Instruments does not specifically run any analysis on our raw materials or end products for the presence of these substances, but we rely on the information provided to us by our material suppliers.
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Page 5: Introduction
Apogee Instruments MQX series quantum meters consist of a handheld meter and a dedicated quantum sensor that is integrated into the top of the meter housing (MQ-100X) or connected by cable to an anodized aluminum housing (MQ-200X). Integrated and separate sensors consist of a cast acrylic diffuser (filter), photodiode, and are potted solid with no internal air space. -
Page 6: Sensor Models
Apogee MQX series quantum meters covered in this manual are self-contained and come complete with handheld meter and sensor. A sensor’s model number and serial number are located on a label on the backside of the handheld meter. MQ-100X: MQ-200X: Meter w/ integral Meter w/ separate sensor... -
Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MQ-100X MQ-200X Calibration ± 5 % (see calibration Traceability below) Uncertainty Measurement Less than 1 % Repeatability Long-term Drift Less than 2 % per year (Non-stability) Non-linearity Less than 1 % (up to 2500 µmol m Response Time Less than 1 ms Field of View 180°... - Page 8 Spectral Response Mean spectral response of four MQ-100x series quantum sensors compared to PPFD weighting function. Spectral response measurements were made at 10 nm increments across a wavelength range of 350 to 800 nm in a monochromator with an attached electric light source. Measured...
- Page 9 Directional, or cosine, response is defined as the measurement error at a specific angle of radiation incidence. Error for Apogee MQ-100X series quantum sensors is approximately ± 2 % and ± 5 % at solar zenith angles of 45° and 75°, respectively.
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Page 10: Deployment And Installation
The AL-210 leveling plate is recommended for use with the MQ-100X. The AM-310 Sensor Wand accessory incorporates a mounting fixture at the end of an extendable telescopic wand (up to 33 inches/84 cm). The wand is not suited for wet environments; however, it is excellent for greenhouses and growth chambers. -
Page 11: Battery Installation And Replacement
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw from the battery cover. Remove the battery cover by slightly lifting and sliding the outer edge of the cover away from the meter. To power the meter, slide the included battery (CR2320) into the battery holder, after removing the battery door from the meter’s back panel. -
Page 12: Operation And Measurement
OPERATION AND MEASUREMENT MQX series quantum meters are designed with a user-friendly interface allowing quick and easy measurements. To power the meter, slide the included battery (CR2320) into the battery holder, after removing the battery door from the meter’s back panel. The positive side (designated by a “+” sign) should be facing out from the meter circuit board. - Page 13 Reset: To reset the meter, in either SMPL or LOG mode, push the mode button three times (RUN should be blinking), then while pressing the down button, press the mode button once. This will erase all of the saved measurements in memory, but only for the selected mode. That is, performing a reset when in SMPL mode will only erase the manual measurements and performing a reset when in LOG mode will only erase the automatic measurements.
- Page 14 Spectral Errors Apogee SQ-100X series sensors can measure PPFD for sunlight and electric light with a single calibration factor. However, errors occur in various light sources due to changes in spectral output. If the light source spectrum is known, then errors can be estimated and used to adjust the measurements. The weighting function for PPFD is shown in the graph below, along with the spectral response of Apogee SQ-100X series quantum sensors.
- Page 15 Underwater Measurements and Immersion Effect When a quantum sensor that was calibrated in air is used to make underwater measurements, the sensor reads low. This phenomenon is called the immersion effect and happens because the refractive index of water (1.33) is greater than air (1.00).
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Page 16: Apogee Ams Software
APOGEE AMS SOFTWARE Downloading data to a computer requires the AC-100 communication cable and the free ApogeeAMS software. The meter outputs data using the UART protocol and requires the AC-100 to convert from UART to USB, so standard USB cables will not work. The most recent version of ApogeeAMS software can be downloaded at http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/downloads/. - Page 17 “Daily Totals” shows all the saved Daily Light Integral (DLI) totals per day. Click “30 Min Avg” to see the meter’s 99, 30-minute averages. To analyze the data, click on “File” and “Save As” to save the data as a .csv file. Or you can highlight the numbers, copy, and paste them into a blank Excel spreadsheet.
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Page 18: Maintenance And Recalibration
3. Salt deposit accumulation from evaporation of sea spray or sprinkler irrigation water. Apogee Instruments quantum sensors have a domed diffuser and housing for improved self-cleaning from rainfall, but active cleaning may be necessary. Dust or organic deposits are best removed using water, or window cleaner, and a soft cloth or cotton swab. - Page 19 Homepage of the Clear Sky Calculator. Two calculators are available: one for quantum sensors (PPFD) and one for pyranometers (total shortwave radiation). Clear Sky Calculator for quantum sensors. Site data are input in blue cells in middle of page and an estimate of PPFD is returned on right-hand side of page.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting And Customer Support
TROUBLESHOOTING AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT Verify Functionality Pressing the power button should activate the LCD and provide a real-time PPFD reading. Direct the sensor head toward a light source and verify the PPFD reading responds. Increase and decrease the distance from the sensor to the light source to verify that the reading changes proportionally (decreasing PPFD with increasing distance and increasing PPFD with decreasing distance). - Page 21 Error Codes and Fixes Error codes will appear in place of the real-time reading on the LCD display and will continue to flash until the problem is corrected. Contact Apogee if the following fixes do not rectify the problem. Err 1: battery voltage out of range. Fix: replace CR2320 battery and perform master reset. Err 2: sensor voltage out of range.
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Page 22: Return And Warranty Policy
RETURN AND WARRANTY POLICY RETURN POLICY Apogee Instruments will accept returns within 30 days of purchase as long as the product is in new condition (to be determined by Apogee). Returns are subject to a 10 % restocking fee. WARRANTY POLICY... - Page 23 84321, USA 5. Upon receipt, Apogee Instruments will determine the cause of failure. If the product is found to be defective in terms of operation to the published specifications due to a failure of product materials or craftsmanship, Apogee Instruments will repair or replace the items free of charge.
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