1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Apogee Instruments Manuals
  4. Security Sensors
  5. SE-212
  6. Owner's manual

Apogee Instruments SE-212 Owner's Manual

Photometric sensor
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Instrument Expert
Original factory packaging
www.dorgean.com

OWNER'S MANUAL

PHOTOMETRIC SENSOR
Models SE-212 and SE-215
Rev: 31-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.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SE-212 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Apogee Instruments SE-212

Summary of Contents for Apogee Instruments SE-212

  • Page 1: Owner's Manual

    Original factory packaging www.dorgean.com OWNER’S MANUAL PHOTOMETRIC SENSOR Models SE-212 and SE-215 Rev: 31-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 Cable Connectors ................................... 11 Operation and Measurement ..............................11 Maintenance and Recalibration ............................. 15 Troubleshooting and Customer Support ..........................

  • 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.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Apogee Instruments SE series photometric sensors consist of a cast acrylic diffuser, optical filter, photodiode, and signal processing circuitry mounted in an anodized aluminum housing, and a cable to connect the sensor to a measurement device.

  • Page 6: Sensor Models

    SENSOR MODELS This manual covers the amplified models SE-212 and SE-215 (in bold below). Additional models are covered in their respective manuals. Model Signal Measurement Range SE-100 Self-powered 0-150000 lux SE-202 0-2.5 V 0-5000 lux SE-205 0-5 V 0-5000 lux SE-212 0-2.5 V...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SE-212-SS SE-215-SS Power Supply 5 to 24 V DC 5.5 to 24 V DC Current Draw Maximum of 10 µA Output (sensitivity) 0.0167 mV per lux 0.033 mV per lux Calibration Factor 60 lux per mV 30 lux per mV Calibration Uncertainty ±...
  • Page 8 Spectral Response The mean relative spectral response of four SE-100 photometric radiometers (green) compared to CIE- 1931 curve (dotted).
  • Page 9 Cosine Response Directional, or cosine, response is defined as the measurement error at a specific angle of radiation incidence. Error for Apogee SE series photometric sensors is approximately ± 2 % and ± 5 % at solar zenith angles of 45° and 75°, respectively.

  • Page 10: Deployment And Installation

    AL-100 Leveling Plate is recommended to level the sensor when used on a flat surface or being mounted to surfaces such as wood. To facilitate mounting on a mast or pipe, the Apogee Instruments model AL-120 Solar Mounting Bracket with Leveling Plate is recommended.

  • Page 11: Cable Connectors

    CABLE CONNECTORS Apogee started offering cable connectors on some bare-lead sensors in March 2018 to simplify the process of removing sensors from weather stations for calibration (the entire cable does not have to be removed from the station and shipped with the sensor).

  • Page 12: Operation And Measurement

    Connect the sensor to a measurement device (meter, datalogger, controller) capable of measuring and displaying or recording a millivolt signal (an input measurement range of approximately 0-2500 mV (SE-212) and 0-5000 mV (SE-215) is required to cover the entire range of 0-150000 lux. In order to maximize measurement resolution and signal-to-noise ratio, the input range of the measurement device should closely match the output range of the photometric sensor.
  • Page 13 Sensor Calibration The Apogee amplified photometric sensor models SE-212 and SE-215 have standard illuminance (lux) calibration factors of exactly: SE-212: 60 lux per mV SE-215: 30 lux per mV Multiply this calibration factor by the measured mV signal to convert sensor output to illuminance in units of lux.
  • Page 14 Spectral Errors for Apogee SE-200 Series Photometric Radiometers Radiation Source (Error Calculated Relative to Sun, Clear Sky) Error [%] Sun (Clear Sky) -2.2 Sun (Overcast) -2.4 Cool White Fluorescent T12 -0.9 Cool White Fluorescent T5 -0.8 Metal Halide -1.2 Ceramic Metal Halide Mogul Base HPS Dual-ended HPS Quartz Halogen...

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Recalibration

    3. Salt deposit accumulation from evaporation of sea spray or sprinkler irrigation water. Apogee Instruments upward-looking 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 16: Troubleshooting And Customer Support

    Compatible Measurement Devices (Dataloggers/Controllers/Meters) SE-212 sensors are calibrated with a standard calibration factor of 60 lux per mV yielding a sensitivity of 0.0167 mV per lux and SE-215 sensors are calibrated with a standard calibration factor of 30 lux per mV, yielding a sensitivity of 0.033 mV per lux.

  • Page 17: 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 18 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Se-215

Table of Contents