Apogee Instruments MQ-210 - User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
UNDERWATER QUANTUM METER
Model MQ-210

Apogee Instruments MQ-210 Specifications

General

Type	Quantum Sensor
Spectral Response	400 to 700 nm
Output	0 to 2.5 V DC
Field of View	180°
Operating Temperature Range	-40 to 70 °C
Weight	90 g
Cable Length	5 m
Measurement Range	0 to 2000 µmol m⁻² s⁻¹

Summary

Technical Specifications

MQ-210 Performance Data

Details technical specifications like uncertainty, response time, and dimensions.

Calibration and Traceability

Spectral and Temperature Performance

Spectral Response Analysis

Shows spectral response of quantum sensors compared to PPFD weighting.

Temperature Response Analysis

Illustrates the temperature response of quantum sensors.

Cosine Response Characteristics

Directional Response Evaluation

Illustrates directional response errors at different zenith angles.

Deployment and Installation

Ensuring Accurate Measurements

Operation and Measurement

Meter Power, Controls, and Display

Data Logging Modes

Describes manual (SMPL) and automatic (LOG) data logging features.

Data Management and Spectral Errors

Resetting and Data Handling

PPFD vs. YPFD and Spectral Errors

Spectral Data Analysis

Weighting Factors Visualization

Spectral Error Corrections

Underwater Measurement Considerations

The Immersion Effect

Details the immersion effect and its impact on underwater readings.

Integrated Immersion Correction

States the MQ-210 firmware accounts for the immersion effect.

Maintenance and Recalibration

Sensor Cleaning Procedures

Recalibration Verification

Troubleshooting and Support

Functionality Checks and Battery Issues

Understanding Error Codes

Explains common error codes and their solutions.