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Specifications 

Range:  

PAR Light 

0.0 to 6500 µmol m

-2 

s

-1

, 400 to 700nm 

 

DLI (Daily Light Integral) 

0.0 to 560.0 moles m

-2 

day-

1

  

Display Resolution: PAR Light 

0.1 µmol m-2m

-2 

s

-1

 from 0.0 to 99.9, 

 

1 µmol m

-2 

s

-1

 from 100 to 6,500  

 

DLI 

0.1 moles m

-2 

day

-1

  

Accuracy:  

±

5% (each meter is calibrated to a NIST traceable light sensor 

on a broad-spectrum light source)  

Azimuth Error:  

±

1% over 360°  

Daily Light Integral (DLI)

: Calculated continuously from light readings every 3 

minutes  

Water Resistant:  

IP-65 rated for use in rain, irrigation, and condensing environ-

ments (do not submerge)  

Operating Environment: 

32-130°F(0-55°C) with 0-100% RH (condensation ok)  

Battery:  

CR2032 3v lithium coin cell included (2-year battery life)  

Size & Weight:  

5.75 x 1.75 x 0.85in (14.6 x 4.5 x 1.8cm), 0.17lb (77g) 

Response Data:  

(Red line is meter response; Black line is ideal response)  

Spectral Response

 

Cosine Response

 

Features 

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Provides accurate PAR light readings from ANY light source: 

 

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Full sun to full shade indoors or outdoors. 

 

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Artificial light sources (LED, High Pressure Sodium, Metal Halide, 
Fluorescent, Halogen...). 

 

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Three modes of operation: 

 

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Instant Spot Measurement mode for PAR light readings. 

 

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Scan mode for quickly averaging PAR over an area. 

 

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DLI mode shows Daily Light Integral on the LCD (no computer 
needed). 

 

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Integral mounting plate for: stand, stake, lanyard & hanger hole, and 
magnet mounts. 

 

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Small size allows light readings in tight spaces 

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 no need for an exter-

nal sensor. 

 

• 

1/4

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20 threaded hole for mounting on camera tripods & stands. 

 

• 

Includes sensor cover & soft carrying case. 

 

Summary of Contents for LIGHTSCOUT 3415A

Page 1: ...Quantum PAR Light Meter PRODUCT MANUAL Item 3415A FOR USE UNDER ANY LIGHT SOURCE INCLUDING LED ...

Page 2: ...m coin cell included 2 year battery life Size Weight 5 75 x 1 75 x 0 85in 14 6 x 4 5 x 1 8cm 0 17lb 77g Response Data Red line is meter response Black line is ideal response Spectral Response Cosine Response Features Provides accurate PAR light readings from ANY light source Full sun to full shade indoors or outdoors Artificial light sources LED High Pressure Sodium Metal Halide Fluorescent Haloge...

Page 3: ... battery with a small knife or tiny screw driver as shown below being careful not to damage the battery holder Replace with a new CR2032 lithium coin cell battery and replace the screw cover Tighten the cover clockwise until the o ring seal is slightly compressed Changing the Battery WARNING Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards disassembled charged or exposed to water...

Page 4: ...er 5 minutes if no buttons are pressed You can also turn it off by pressing the POWER button Scanning an Area for Average PAR Light While the meter is displaying In stantaneous readings press and hold the SCAN button then move the light meter steadily and fluidly under the area for which you desire an average light reading Scanning can be done for up to 35 seconds The LCD will flash SCAN while the...

Page 5: ...ere is a battery in the meter The current DLI value will be displayed on the LCD for 3 sec onds every time the meter is turned on including after a power cycle off and on The DLI calculation can be reset to zero by pressing and holding both the POWER and SCAN buttons simultaneously until you the DLI value changes to 0 0 The integration and calculation of DLI will start accumulating a new 24 hours ...

Page 6: ...eters nm has been accepted as the best measure of light available for photosynthesis This is defined as quantum Photosynthetic Active Radiation PAR in units of µmol m 2 s 1 This is referred to as PAR light Quantum light PPF photosynthetic photon flux photons emitted by a light and PPFD photosynthetic photon flux density photons hitting a surface interchangeably and is the total quantity of photons...

Page 7: ...nderstanding the average amount of light your crop sees in a day One mole is equal to one million micromoles Each type of plant has a different DLI range for optimal growth DLI is directly correlated with plant quality and a minimum amount of light is required for marketable plants Measuring DLI can guide in decisions regarding shade cloths and supplemental lighting Cosine Response Sun Angle Effec...

Page 8: ...ifications or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum prod uct Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA from Spectrum Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for the loss of the package by any shipping company DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Spectrum Technologies Inc 3600 Thayer Court Auror...

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