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Original X Quantum Sensor Support

The Original Quantum Series spectral response changed June 1, 2021. The new models are denoted with an "X" in the model number and are called Original X Quantum sensors. To learn more, click here.
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Original X quantum sensor support

Introduction
Specifications
Videos
Case Studies
Product Manuals
Spec Sheets
Technical Drawings
Helpful Articles & Links
FAQs
Software & Datalogger Programs
Recalibration & Repair
Applications and Uses

 

Original X Quantum Sensor Introduction

Radiation that drives photosynthesis is called photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and is typically defined as total radiation across a range of 400 to 700 nm. PAR is often expressed as photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD): photon flux in units of micromoles per square meter per second (µmol m-2 s-1, equal to microEinsteins per square meter per second) summed from 400 to 700 nm (total number of photons from 400 to 700 nm). While Einsteins and micromoles are equal (one Einstein = one mole of photons), the Einstein is not an SI unit, so expressing PPFD as µmol m-2 s-1 is preferred.

Sensors that measure PPFD are often called quantum sensors due to the quantized nature of radiation. A quantum referes to the minimum quantity of radiation, one photon, involved in physical interactions (e.g., absorption by photosynthetic pigments). In other words, one photon is a single quantum of radiation.

Apogee Instruments SQ X series quantum sensors consist of a cast acrylic diffuser (filter), photodiode, and signal processing circuitry mounted in an anodized aluminum housing, and a cable to connect the sensor to a measurement device. Sensors are potted solid with no internal air space. SQ series sensors output an analog voltage that is directly proportional to PPFD under sunlight

 

Original X Quantum Sensor Specifications
Apogee Instruments Original X Quantum Sensor Specifications
  SQ-100X SQ-202X SQ-204X SQ-205X SQ-301X SQ-420X SQ-421X SQ-422X
Power Supply Self-powered 5 to 24 V DC 7 to 24 V DC 5.5 to 24 V DC Self-powered 5 V USB power source 5.5 to 24 V DC 5.5 to 24 V DC
Current Draw - 10 µA 22 mA maximum; 2 mA quiescent 10 µA - 61 mA when logging 1.4 mA (quiescent); 1.8 mA (active) RS-232 quiescent 36.87 mA, active 37.06 mA;
RS-485 quiescent 37.37 mA, active 42.30 mA
Output (Sensitivity) 0.1 mV per µmol m-2 s-1 0.6 mV per µmol m-2 s-1 0.004 mA per µmol m-2 s-1 1.25 mV per µmol m-2 s-1 0.1 mV per µmol m-2 s-1 - - -
Output Type 0 to 250 mV 0 to 2.5 V 4 to 20 mA 0 to 5 V 0 to 250 mV USB SDI-12 Modbus
Resolution - - - - - 0.1 µmol m-2 s-2 - -
Calibration Factor (reciprocal of sensitivity) 10 µmol m-2 s-1 per mV 1.6 µmol m-2 s-1 per mV 250 µmol m-2 s-1 per mV 0.8 µmol m-2 s-1 per mV 10 µmol m-2 s-1 per mV Custom for each sensor and stored in the firmware Custom for each sensor and stored in the firmware Custom for each sensor and stored in the firmware
Calibration Uncertainty ± 5 % ± 5 % ± 5 % ± 5 % ± 5 % ± 5 % ± 5 % ± 5 %
Measurement Repeatability Less than 0.5 % Less than 0.5 % Less than 0.5 % Less than 0.5 % Less than 0.5 % Less than 0.5 % Less than 1 % Less than 1 %
Long-term Drift Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year Less than 2 % per year
Non-linearity Less than 1 % (up to 2500 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 4000 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 4000 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 4000 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 2500 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 2500 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 2500 µmol m-2 s-1) Less than 1 % (up to 2500 µmol m-2 s-1)
Response Time Less than 1 ms Less than 1 ms Less than 1 ms Less than 1 ms Less than 1 ms Software updates every second Less than 0.6 s -
Field of View 180° 180° 180° 180° 180° 180° 180° 180°
Spectral Range 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum) 370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum)
Directional (Cosine) Response ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle
Temperature Response -0.04 % per C 0.06 ± 0.06 % per C 0.06 ± 0.06 % per C 0.06 ± 0.06 % per C -0.04 % per C -0.04 % per C 0.06 ± 0.06 % per C 0.06 ± 0.06 % per C
Operating Environment -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m -10 to 60 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m
Dimensions 24 mm diameter, 33 mm height 30.5 mm diameter, 37 mm height 30.5 mm diameter, 37 mm height 30.5 mm diameter, 37 mm height 616.4 mm length, 13.6 mm height, 16.5 mm width 24 mm diameter, 33 mm height 30.5 mm diameter, 37 mm height 30.5 mm diameter, 37 mm height
Mass (with 5 m of cable) 90 g 140 g 140 g 140 g 310g 90 g 140 g 140 g

 

Original X Quantum Sensor Videos
Apogee Instruments Original X Quantum Sensor Videos

Meter User Guide 2023

How to Choose a Quantum Sensor

If you can't access the video via Youtube, click here.

Why do I need a PAR-Quantum Meter?

If you can't access the video via Youtube, click here.

In-depth Look at PAR-Quantum Meters

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Far-red: The Forgotten Photons

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Turning Photons Into Food

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Toward an Optimal Spectral Quality for Plant Growth and Development

If you can't access the video via Youtube, click here.

PAR Sensor Spectral Error Correction Tool

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Quantum (PAR) Sensor Spectral Error Correction Tool

PAR, PPF, PPFD, and PFD Explained

Photobiology Simplified with Dr Bruce Bugbee

If you can't access the video via Youtube, click here.

Lecture 4-PAR

Apogee Instruments Meter User Guide

 

Original X Quantum Sensor Case Studies
Apogee Instruments Original X Quantum Sensor Case Studies
Typical Applications

Applications include:

• PPFD measurements over plant canopies in outdoor environments, greenhouses, and growth chambers

• Reflected or under-canopy (transmitted) PPFD measurements in outdoor environments, greenhouses, and growth chambers

• PAR/PPFD measurements in aquatic environments, including salt water aquariums where corals are grown

Green stylized green glass that looks like microalgae
Effects of pH and CO2 on Microalgae
Apogee’s MQ-200X quantum meter helped demonstrate the need for balance between biomass growth, lipid production and CO2 addition in microalgal production.
Read More >
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Colorful coral
Improving Coral Shipping Conditions
An Apogee quantum meter measured light irradiance in a study testing how coral survived in different transportation simulations.
Read More >
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PAR Measurements Characterize Tree Coverages
PAR Measurements Characterize Tree Coverages
Using line quantum meter to study the percent of PAR (under canopy/open aky) and its relation to survival and initial growth of native forest species.
Read More >
PDF >
Controlling Flowering of Orchids in Greenhouse
Controlling Flowering of Orchids in Greenhouse
Line quantum sensor used to measure PPFD and daily light integral, while experimentng with temperature to control flowering.
Read More >

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Original X Quantum Sensor Product Manuals
Apogee Instruments Original X Quantum Sensor Product Manuals
SQ-100X-SS
SQ-202X-SS
SQ-204X-SS
SQ-205X-SS
SQ-301X
SQ-420X
SQ-421X-SS
SQ-422X-SS
MQ-100X
MQ-200X
MQ-210X
MQ-301X

 

Original X Quantum Sensor Specification Sheets
Apogee Instruments Original X Quantum Sensor Specification Sheets
SQ-100X-SS
SQ-202X-SS
SQ-204X-SS
SQ-205X-SS
SQ-301X
SQ-420X
SQ-421X-SS
SQ-422X-SS
MQ-100X
MQ-200X
MQ-210X
MQ-301X

 

Original X Quantum Sensor Technical Drawings
Apogee Instruments Original X Quantum Sensor Technical Drawings
SQ-100X Series
SQ-202X-SS
SQ-204X-SS
SQ-205X-SS
SQ-301X
SQ-420X
SQ-421X-SS
SQ-422X-SS
MQ X Series
MQ-301X

 

  Helpful Articles and Links

   How to Correct for Spectral Errors of Popular Light Sources (Apogee PAR Meter LED Corrections)

   Underwater PAR Measurements

   Low Light Calibration Error Notice

   Turn an Android Device into a Meter

   Dana Riddle Reviews the MQ-500/510 - Dana Riddle, Advanced Aquarist

   Solar, Net, and Photosynthetic Radiation - ASA Agroclimatology

   Apogee MQ-510 is The First Truly Underwater PAR Meter for Hobbyists - Jake Adams, Reef Builders

   SQ-500 Product Announcement

   Spectral Error for Apogee Instruments 500 Series Quantum Sensors/Meters White Paper

   Immersion Effect Correction Factors for Apogee Quantum Sensors White Paper

   Legacy USB Quantum Sensor Software Support. Learn how to correct faulty firmware updates in older USB sensors.

   DLI (Daily Light Integral): Measuring Light for Plants

   Comparisons in Quantum Sensor Output for Different Light Sources

   Light Intensity Measurements for LEDs

   Economic Analysis of Greenhouse Lighting: Light Emitting Diodes vs. High Intensity Discharge Fixtures

   Spectral Errors from Four Commercial Quantum Sensors Under LEDs and Other Electric Lights

   Analysis of Spectral and Cosine Errors in Quantum Sensors

   Apogee Meter Tips and Troubleshooting

   PPFD to Illuminance Calculator

   Converting from µmol m-2 s-1 to footcandles

   Converting from µmol m-2 s-1 to Lux

   Converting from µmol m-2 s-1 to mol m-2 d-1

   Converting from µmol m-2 s-1 to Einsteins

   Accuracy of Apogee Quantum Sensors Underwater Research Report

   Comparison of Eight Quantum Sensor Models Research Report

   Field of View of Apogee and SenEye Quantum Sensors Research Report

   Directional Response of Apogee and Hydrofarm Quantum Meters Research Report

   Apogee vs. LI-COR Quantum / PAR Sensors

Journal Articles

   Comparison of Light-emitting Diode and High-pressure Sodium Light Treatments for Hydroponics Growth of Boston Lettuce

   The Effect of Daily Light Integral on Bedding Plant Growth and Flowering

   CO2 Fluxes Over an old, Temperate Mexed Fores in Northeastern China

   Will Photosynthesis of Maize (Zea Mays) in the US Corn Belt increase in future CO2 Rich Atmospheres? An Analysis of Diurnal Courses of CO2 uptake under Free-air Concentration Enrchment (FACE)

   Biomass Production and Pigment Accumulation in Kale Grown Under Increasing Photoperiods

   Photosynthetic Irradiance and Nutrition Effects on Growth of English Ivy in Subirrigation Systems

   Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment of Soybean

   Cuttings of Impatiens, Pelargonium, and Petunia Propagated under Light-emitting Diodes and High-pressure Sodium Lamps Have Comparable Growth Morphology, Gas Exchange, and Post-transplant Performance

   Intermittent Light from a Rotating High-pressure Sodium Lamp Promotes Flowering of Long-day Plants

   Low-temperature Storage Influences Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of Nonrooted Cuttings of New Guinea Impatiens

   Effects of Enhanced Ultraviolet-B Radiation and Antioxidative-type Plant Growth Regulators on Rice Leaf Photosynthetic Rate, Photochemistry, and Physiology

   Photosynthetic Daily Light Integral during Propagation Influences Roothing and Growth of Cutting and Subsequent Development of New Guinea Impatiens and Petunia

   Comparison of Intracanopy Light-emitting Diode Towers and Overhead High-pressure Sodium Lamps for Supplemental Lighting of Greenhouse-grown Tomatoes

   Photochemical Bleaching of Fluorescent Dissolved Organic Matter in the Subtropical North Pacific Ocean

 

  FAQs
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Original X Quantum Sensor Software & Datalogger Programs
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Sample Datalogger Programs

Programs are in .CR1X format and can be downloaded for use with Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Right click and select "Save target as..." or an equivalent command in your browser. They can also be viewed using Wordpad or other text viewers.

Note: In 2020 the CR1000 Campbell Scientific datalogger was discontinued. Click here to access the discontinued .CR1 format sample datalogger programs >

Quantum Sensor - Unamplified >
Quantum Sensor - Amplified >
Quantum Sensor - SDI-12 >
Quantum Sensor - Modbus >

 

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