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Seeed Studio  |  SKU: 314990734

SenseCAP PAR Sensor | PAR-2.5V, 0-2500 µmol/m²·s, 0-2.5 V Analog Output

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Regular price €319,00
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€379,61
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The Seeed Studio PAR-2.5V measures photosynthetically active radiation and reports it as a plain 0-2.5 V signal.

  • Full PAR band: 400-700 nm, 0-2500 µmol/m²·s range
  • Easy to read: 0-2.5 V output, volts × 1000 = µmol/m²·s
  • Flexible power: 5-24 V DC supply, 2 m cable
  • Fast and exact: 10 µs response, ±2% accuracy, 1 µmol/m²·s step

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Description

The Seeed Studio PAR-2.5V is a photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) sensor for growers, researchers and integrators who need to log plant-usable light in the 400-700 nm band. It is part of the SenseCAP sensor family.

It outputs a 0-2.5 V voltage that maps directly to 0-2500 µmol/m²·s, so it connects to data loggers, data acquisition cards and remote acquisition modules without a protocol layer.

Core Capabilities

PAR-band measurement A silicon photodetector behind a 400-700 nm optical filter produces a signal proportional to incident radiation. Range is 0-2500 µmol/m²·s with 1 µmol/m²·s resolution.
Direct voltage reading 0-2.5 V corresponds to 0-2500 µmol/m²·s, so the value is simply the voltage multiplied by 1000. A reading of 1.25 V is 1250 µmol/m²·s.
Calibrated at the factory Each sensor is calibrated before it ships. Accuracy is ±2%, linearity deviation is at most 1% and drift is under 2% per year.
Fast and always on Response time is 10 µs and the measurement interval is 1 s. The sensor works from -30 to +75 °C and 0-100% humidity (non-condensing), around the clock outdoors.

Industrial Applications

Greenhouse and crop monitoring: Track the light reaching a canopy to study crop growth and photosynthetic potential.
Plant growth research: Log PAR over time in experiments and research-institute trials.
Environmental monitoring: Add light data to environmental and ecological monitoring set-ups.
Solar energy and optical research: Use a calibrated PAR reading as a reference in solar energy and optical studies.

Technical Integration

Connectivity: Analog 0-2.5 V voltage output.
Compatible equipment: Connects to data collectors, data acquisition cards and remote data acquisition modules with a voltage input.
Power: 5-24 V DC supply.
Mounting: A horizontal base lets you level the sensor before fixing it. Choose a spot with no obstacles above the sensing plane and no shadows on it.
Variant note: This listing covers the 0-2.5 V voltage version (PAR-2.5V) with a 2 m cable.
Setup help: Not sure how to wire it to your logger? The ShopIoT team can help with set-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the output voltage mean?

0-2.5 V corresponds to 0-2500 µmol/m²·s. Multiply the voltage by 1000 to get the PAR value.

What power supply does it need?

A 5-24 V DC supply.

Do I need to calibrate it?

No. Each sensor is calibrated before leaving the factory, and users do not need to calibrate it again.

Which wavelengths does it measure?

The 400-700 nm spectral range.

How long is the cable and how much does the sensor weigh?

The cable is 2 meters long and the device weighs 300 g.

What should I avoid when installing it?

Keep it away from chemically corrosive environments, high-voltage lines and heat sources, and do not wire it with the power on.

Specifications

  • Primary Communication Protocol
    Analog
  • Interfaces (I/O)
    Analog Output (0-2.5V)
  • Monitoring Parameters
    PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation)
  • Measurement Technology

    Silicon photodetector with 400-700 nm optical filter

  • Measurement Range

    0-2500 µmol/m²·s

  • Measurement Accuracy

    ±2%

  • Measurement Resolution

    1 µmol/m²·s

  • Power Source
    DC Input
  • Power Input
    5-24 V DC
  • Weight
    300 g
  • Environment Rating
    Outdoor
  • Operating Temperature
    -30°C to +75°C
  • Warranty
    2 Years

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