Apex PAR Monitoring Kit (PMK) - Setup Guide
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your PAR falls below a certain value, you would add this to your email outlet, substituting a
PAR value that makes sense for your tank:
If PAR < 250 Then ON
If you wanted to limit this to only daytime, then you could create a virtual outlet for the
purpose and use this programming.
[ PAR_Check ]
Set OFF
IF PAR < 250 Then ON
If Time 18:00 to 08:59 Then OFF
Then you would simply check if the virtual outlet is ON (if PAR is lower then expected) in
your email outlet program by adding a program statement like this:
If Outlet PAR_Check = ON Then ON
Your PAR probe can alert you indirectly to several conditions in your tank that you might
find helpful. For example, a reduction of PAR over time could indicate:
•
Algae growth
•
Bulbs that need replacing
The PAR sensor readings can also be used to alert you if:
•
Your lights are off when they should be on
•
Your lights are on when they should be off
You can also use your PAR sensor as a real-time measurement of your lighting spectrum
and intensity. With the advanced graphing capabilities of APEX Fusion, you can
superimpose your PAR readings during the day with your lighting schedule in Fusion using
the ‘Compare’ option. As you experiment with different color combinations (assuming you
have LED lighting) and intensities you can see the impact on PAR and analyze the resulting
effect on your livestock.
