Research grade measurement of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), ePAR, PPF, and PPFD

Apogee Instruments Quantum sensors are the industry standard for measuring photosynthetically active radiation by agricultural professionals all over the world. We offer four types of quantum sensors; the Full Spectrum (blue head), the Original X (black head), the ePAR (silver head), and a Quantum Light Pollution Sensor (silver head).

The Full-spectrum Quantum Sensors are our top-of-the-line models and feature an advanced optical detector that provides the highest accuracy PAR (aka PPFD) measurements (400-700 nm) under all light sources, including all modern narrow-band LEDs. Our Original X Quantum Sensors feature a less accurate, but far less expensive, optical detector that is excellent for measuring broadband light sources like the sun and many electric lights, but is less accurate when measuring certain narrow-band LED colors. Apogee's new Extended Photosynthetically Active Radiation, or "ePAR" sensors are designed to make high-accuracy total photon flux intensity measurements of the newly recognized wider 400-750 nm ePAR range, which is a new photosynthetic radiation range some scientists are now measuring based on emerging research. Our Quantum Light-Pollution Sensors are designed to be highly sensitive to light to detect small light leaks in the 340-1040 nm range that can disrupt plant dark periods in sensitive plants. The light-pollution sensors are very specialized sensors that will over-range under normal light levels. Apogee also offers a variety of meters and packages to measure daily light integral (DLI).

Click each of the four sensor lines below to learn more. For Apogee's new 2-band sensors that measure PAR and Far-red, click here.

Full-Spectrum Quantum Sensors

Light Source
Provides accurate PAR measurements under all light sources, including LEDs.

Spectral Range
400 to 700 nm ± 5 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, Modbus communication protocols, attached to a hand-held meter with a digital output, as a "smart" sensor that uses USB communication and custom software, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

ePAR Sensors

Light Source
Provides accurate measurements under all light sources.

Spectral Range
400 to 750 nm ± 5 nm (wavelengths where the response is greater than 50 % of maximum)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, Modbus communication protocols, attached to a hand-held meter with a digital output, as a "smart" sensor that uses USB communication and custom software, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

Full-Spectrum
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ePAR
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Original X
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Light Pollution
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Original X Quantum Sensors

Light Source
Economical choice for excellent accuracy under broadband light sources like sunlight, high pressure sodium, and certain metal halides, but not for colored LEDs--although post-measurement mathematical correction factors can be applied to improve accuracy under LEDs. Click here for LED correction factors you can apply to our original X sensors.

Spectral Range
370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 %)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, Modbus communication protocols, attached to a hand-held meter with a digital output, as a "smart" sensor that uses USB communication and custom software, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

Line Quantum Option

Quantum Light Pollution Sensors

Light Source
Detects stray photons that disrupt night that are critical in preventing negative effects in plants such as hermaphrodism and stunted growth.

Spectral Range
340 to 1040 nm ± 5 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog outputs, SDI-12 digital output, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

SQ-500 full-spectrum quantum sensor spectral response graph. — Research grade measurement of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), ePAR, PPF, and PPFD

Apogee Instruments Quantum sensors are the industry standard for measuring photosynthetically active radiation by agricultural professionals all over the world. We offer four types of quantum sensors; the Full Spectrum (blue head), the Original X (black head), the ePAR (silver head), and a Quantum Light Pollution Sensor (silver head).

The Full-spectrum Quantum Sensors are our top-of-the-line models and feature an advanced optical detector that provides the highest accuracy PAR (aka PPFD) measurements (400-700 nm) under all light sources, including all modern narrow-band LEDs. Our Original X Quantum Sensors feature a less accurate, but far less expensive, optical detector that is excellent for measuring broadband light sources like the sun and many electric lights, but is less accurate when measuring certain narrow-band LED colors. Apogee's new Extended Photosynthetically Active Radiation, or "ePAR" sensors are designed to make high-accuracy total photon flux intensity measurements of the newly recognized wider 400-750 nm ePAR range, which is a new photosynthetic radiation range some scientists are now measuring based on emerging research. Our Quantum Light-Pollution Sensors are designed to be highly sensitive to light to detect small light leaks in the 340-1040 nm range that can disrupt plant dark periods in sensitive plants. The light-pollution sensors are very specialized sensors that will over-range under normal light levels. Apogee also offers a variety of meters and packages to measure daily light integral (DLI).

Click each of the four sensor lines below to learn more. For Apogee's new 2-band sensors that measure PAR and Far-red, click here.

Full-Spectrum Quantum Sensors

Light Source
Provides accurate PAR measurements under all light sources, including LEDs.

Spectral Range
400 to 700 nm ± 5 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, Modbus communication protocols, attached to a hand-held meter with a digital output, as a "smart" sensor that uses USB communication and custom software, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

ePAR Sensors

Light Source
Provides accurate measurements under all light sources.

Spectral Range
400 to 750 nm ± 5 nm (wavelengths where the response is greater than 50 % of maximum)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, Modbus communication protocols, attached to a hand-held meter with a digital output, as a "smart" sensor that uses USB communication and custom software, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

Full-Spectrum
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ePAR
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Original X
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Light Pollution
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Original X Quantum Sensors

Light Source
Economical choice for excellent accuracy under broadband light sources like sunlight, high pressure sodium, and certain metal halides, but not for colored LEDs--although post-measurement mathematical correction factors can be applied to improve accuracy under LEDs. Click here for LED correction factors you can apply to our original X sensors.

Spectral Range
370 to 650 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 %)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, Modbus communication protocols, attached to a hand-held meter with a digital output, as a "smart" sensor that uses USB communication and custom software, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

Line Quantum Option

Quantum Light Pollution Sensors

Light Source
Detects stray photons that disrupt night that are critical in preventing negative effects in plants such as hermaphrodism and stunted growth.

Spectral Range
340 to 1040 nm ± 5 nm (wavelengths where response is greater than 50 % of maximum)

Output Options
Available in multiple analog outputs, SDI-12 digital output, or with Apogee's new microCache device.

Waterproof

AM-310: Telescopic Sensor Wand

AM-310: Telescopic Sensor Wand

$62.00

AM-320 Water Submersible Sensor Wand

AM-320 Water Submersible Sensor Wand

$62.00

Apogee Instruments AL-210 Meter Leveling Plate/Mounting Bracket

AL-210 :Meter Leveling Plate / Mounting Bracket

$65.00

The AM-001 Meter Mounting Bracket is designed for handheld meters with solar radiation sensors attached via cable (MQ-200, MQ-500, MU-200, MP-200). The bracket mounts the sensor to the back of the meter, as seen in the image to the right, making it easier for the user to take sample measurements with the sensor and meter.

AM-001: Meter Mounting Bracket

$18.00

AC-100: Communication Cable

AC-100: Communication Cable

$62.00

AB-100: Meter Battery

AB-100: Meter Battery

$5.00

AC-421 SDI-12 to USB Converter

AC-421 SDI-12 to USB Converter

$130.00

AC-422 Modbus to USB Converter

AC-422 Modbus to USB Converter

$150.00

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