Instrument - Solar Light UV Photometer/radiometer

Short name:
UV light meter

Full name:
Solar Light UV Photometer/radiometer

What is being measured:
Ultraviolet light intensity

Sampling Protocol:
Online

Manufacturer:
Solar Light

Model:
PMA2100 with sensor PMA2107

Instrument year :
2017

Data recording software:
MICAS-X (Labview-based platform)

Data analysis software:
NA

Raw data time resolution:
1 sec

Analysis data averaging:

Detection limit:
0.01 mW/cm2

Sensitivity to temperature (and correction method, if applicable): :
Negligible

Sensitivity to relative humidity (and correction method, if applicable): :

Sampling method:
Sensor positioned in corner of enclosure aimed at center of enclosure, data logged continuously at 1 Hz in custom Labview recording software

Sample preparation method:

Sample residence time (chamber to instrument) (seconds):

Length of tubing (cm):

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Data analysis method:

Quantification method:

Calibration method:
Zero by covering sensor

Calibration drift estimate:
Low (on the order of weeks)

Calibration schedule:
As Needed

Uncertainty estimation method:
Per manufacturer specs

Known interferences:

Link to supplemental information:

Additional notes:
Currently determining calibration factor or curve that connects light sensor reading to %UV lights and to jNO2.

Measurement uncertainty:
0.5% FS All Ranges

Measurement units:
W/m2

Characterizations