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Monnit Industrial PAR Light Wireless Meter

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Monnit’s Industrial PAR Light Wireless Meter monitors this spectral range (389 to 692 nanometres) from indoor and outdoor light sources, including LEDs.

Part Number: MNS2-4-IN-LS-PAR

NOTE: Gateway Required for Operation - Refer to Tab Below

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$4,547.00 ex GST

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Delivery date: 3-4 weeks

Overview
Gateway
iMonnit Software
Specifications

Let plants grow in a good light

Crops require a specific amount of light during a particular timeframe. The ideal light for plants comes from the wavelength known as the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) spectrum. Monnit’s Industrial PAR Light Wireless Meter monitors this spectral range (389 to 692 nanometers) from indoor and outdoor light sources, including LEDs.

Monnit’s PAR Light Meter is a full-spectrum quantum device that measures PAR in photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD). One of the two important light readings you receive from the PAR Light Meter is PPFD, indicated by micromoles per square meter per second (µmol/m2/s). The PPFD reading shows both light intensity and the amount of light that is on a square meter of crops each second.

See the lights plants need to stay healthy

Another critical reading from the PAR Light Meter that helps assess plant health is Daily Light Integral (DLI). The DLI measurement indicates the PAR level or PPFD accumulation that falls on a square meter of crops during 24 hours. It’s calculated in moles of light per square meter per day (mol/m2/d).

The PAR Light Meter comes equipped with a threaded M8 6-pin connector built into the lead for quick and easy disconnect or replacement as needed. It also features;

Light sensor rated to IP-68 and built with a self-cleaning, anodized aluminium body with acrylic diffuser
Blue-enhanced silicon photodiode with a spectral range of 389-692 nm +/- 5 nm
5 m of shielded, twisted-pair wire with TPR jacket (high water resistance, high UV stability, and flexible in cold conditions)
Sensor sold with mounting bracket and leveling plate

This sensor comes with an industrial battery included with the life of up to 7 years.

All industrial sensors are enclosed in a reliable, weatherproof NEMA-rated enclosure that are constructed for both indoor and outdoor use. These rugged enclosures protect the sensor circuitry against;

Falling dirt
Wind-blown dust
Rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose-directed water
Ice formation on the enclosure
Increased resistance to corrosion

Features

Impressive wireless range of up to 1,200 feet through walls
Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)
Improved interference immunity
Improved power management for longer battery life
Encrypt-RF® Security (Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange + AES-128 CBC for sensor data messages)
Stores 2000 to 4000 readings if gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through the power cycle)
- 10-minute heartbeats = ~ 22 days
- 2-hour heartbeats = ~ 266 days
Over-the-air updates
Free iMonnit basic online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system to configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS text and email

Applications

Greenhouses
Growth chambers
Aquaculture
Grown houses
Aquariums
Outdoor growing facilities

IMPORTANT - Sensor Operation

Please note: this sensor requires both an applicable Gateway and iMonnit software to operate. For further information, please refer to the tabs above or related products below.

Monnit Gateway Options

An integral component of any IoT network is the gateway. A gateway device allows for data from sensors to be transmitted to the iMonnit software platform.

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To meet the global demand for enterprise IoT deployment, the IoT Gateway communicates with the cloud-based iMonnit® monitoring software via cellular transmission, making it ideal for remote locations or where the Internet isn’t available. The RJ-45 Ethernet jack allows local device configuration, diagnostics, and connectivity backup. The IoT Gateway is instrumental in sending sensor notifications via text, email, or call if user-defined conditions are met or exceeded.

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Online Sensor Monitoring Software

iMonnit is a cloud based mobile internet platform and central hub for managing Monnit and ALTA products. All data is secured on dedicated servers operating Microsoft SQL Server. This online user interface is where all your device settings can be arranged, supervised, and modified to reflect your unique environment. OneTemp will look after the activation and setup of your new online iMonnit account free of charge. There is also a free mobile app for you to stay in control at all times. Start with the basic version or upgrade to iMonnit Premiere to enjoy the full features your Monnit experience can offer.

iMonnit Basic Vs Premiere:

Basic - Free with no ongoing costs
Monnit Basic is included for free with all wireless sensors, providing basic features for you to configure and monitor your sensors online. These basic features only support one network and one registered user on an account.
Premiere - Minimal Annual Fee
iMonnit Premiere allows for enhanced functionality of your wireless sensors and includes an advanced software feature set at a low annual cost. All of iMonnit's advanced features are availble for configuration. You can have more sensors on your account, support multiple users, and view floorplans for all your sensors.

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Technical Information
PAR Light Meter Industrial Platform
Supply Voltage		2.0-3.8 VDC (3.0-3.8 VDC using power supply)
Current Consumption		0.2 μA (sleep mode), 0.7 μA (RTC sleep), 570 μA (MCU idle), 2.5 mA (MCU active), 5.5 mA (radio RX mode), 22.6 mA (radio TX mode)
Operating temperature range		-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Included battery	Max temperature range	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
	Capacity	1500 mAh
Datalogging		Datalogs 2000 to 4000 readings if gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through the power cycle): - 10-minute heartbeats = ~ 22 days - 2-hour heartbeats = ~ 266 days
Wireless range		1,200+ ft non-line-of-sight
Security		Encrypt-RF® (256-bit key exchange and AES-128 CTR)
Weight		9.4 ounces (266 g)
Enclosure rating		NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4x, 12 and 13 rated, sealed and weather
UL rating		UL Listed to UL508-4x specifications (File E194432)
Specifications		900 MHz product; FCC ID: ZTL-G2SC1 and IC: 9794A-G2SC1. 868 and 433 MHz product tested and found to comply with: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02), EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02) and EN 60950

PAR (Full-Spectrum Quantam) Element
Element type	SQ-500-SS from Apogee Instruments ©
Range	0.0 to 4000.0 μmol/m^2/s
Resolution	0.1 μmol/m^2/s
Dimensions	Diameter: 0.944 in. (24 mm)
	Height: 1.457 in. (37 mm)
Response TIme	Less than 1 ms ¹
Repeatability	0.5 %
Overall Accuracy	+/- 6 % ²
Long-term Drift	Less than 2% per year
Field of view	180°
Spectral Range	389 to 692 nm +/- 5 nm
Azimuth and Tilt Error	Less than 0.5% each
Temperature Response	-0.11 +/- 0.04 % per C ³
Operating Environment	-40° to 70° C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m (Cable and Sensor Element)
Cable General Composition	5 m of shielded, twisted-pair wire with TPR jacket (high water resistance, high UV stability, flexibility in cold conditions)
Connector	IP68 marine-grade stainless-steel keyed M8 6-pin connector ⁴

¹ Response time is less than 1 ms on the SQ-500-SS itself, but the response time is also limited by the configurable measurement interval on the sensor, which is as low as one second and is one minute by default.

² Accuracy is a combination of raw element accuracy, non-linearity, and voltage measurement accuracy by the Monnit sensor base. The sensor must be level to achieve this accuracy level.

³ The temperature response is adjusted out when the temperature compensation configuration is turned on in iMonnit.

⁴ The cable is only waterproof when connector ends are fully seated, and connector nut is completely hand tightened to engage o-ring seal in the connector.