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Solar Light Sensor

Whether you're controlling shade curtains, smart irrigation, CO2, lighting, want to maximize your iGrow's predictive control feature accuracy, or some other purpose, Link4's Solar Light Sensor offers light sensing in the visible spectrum. This makes it easier to set light levels since the sensor sees light levels as the human eye does.

Like all Link4 products, the Solar Light Sensor is constructed from top grade materials and is designed for easy installation.

With a universal mounting bracket, the low-cost Solar Light Sensor can be placed inside or outside your greenhouse for smart irrigation, CO2 and intelligent curtain control. The sensor has a 7.7mm2 active area detector and a high quality color-correcting filter that responds to solar radiation for a maximum operating temperature of -25°C to + 85°C (-13°F to + 185°F). Used with curtains, it detects incoming light, maximizes light exposure during evenings, and minimizes light/heating during the day. The Solar Light Sensor can also be used to measure accumulated light for smart irrigation. And with the CO2 monitor, you can inject CO2 during the photosynthesis process to maximize growth.

Get the most from your greenhouse by adding a solar light sensor.  Whether you’re optimizing CO2 levels, estimating transpiration for irrigation, controlling grow lights, or have other applications this precision crafted sensor is a key component to improving efficiencies within your greenhouse.   This senor sees the same light levels as the human eye, which makes it easier to adjust growth settings.


Key Features

  • High quality glass color correcting filter exceeds quality requirements
  • Responds to solar energy in the visible spectrum
  • Can be used to measure accumulated light for smart irrigation
  • When used with a CO2 sensor, it allows the Environmental Controller to inject CO2 during photosynthesis process
  • Rugged design and construction means it’s built to last
  • Smart bracket design makes it easy to install

Specifications

  • Output – 0 to 5VDC
  • Collection Area – 0.014in2 (9.3mm2)
  • Resolution – 0 to 2000W/m2
  • Included Cable – 50’
  • Maximum recommended cable length 1000’ (305m)
  • Dimensions 2” x 3” x 2.5” (51mm x 76mm x 64mm)
  • Weight 10oz (0.3kg)

Notes

  • This sensor is designed to mount to a 1 - 1 ¼” diameter galvanized pole, or 4”x4” wooden post (not included)