Trolmaster Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor MBS-PAR
Trolmaster Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor MBS-PAR
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The TrolMaster Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor is a cutting-edge device designed to measure the entire spectrum of light, providing essential data for optimizing the growth conditions of plants in indoor environments. This sensor is a key component of the TrolMaster Hydro-X environmental control system, allowing growers to fine-tune light parameters and create an ideal environment for their crops.
Key Features:
Full Spectrum Measurement: The sensor captures the full spectrum of light, including wavelengths crucial for photosynthesis. This comprehensive measurement ensures that growers have a detailed understanding of the light conditions in their grow space.
Quantum Sensor Technology: Utilizing advanced quantum sensor technology, this device precisely measures the number of photons (light particles) across different wavelengths. This accurate measurement is essential for providing actionable data for plant growth optimization.
Integration with Hydro-X System: The Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor seamlessly integrates into the TrolMaster Hydro-X environmental control system. This integration allows growers to centralize the monitoring and control of various environmental parameters, creating a cohesive and efficient grow environment.
Real-Time Monitoring: The sensor provides real-time monitoring of light levels, allowing growers to make immediate adjustments based on changing conditions. Real-time data is crucial for maintaining consistency and ensuring that plants receive the optimal amount of light throughout their growth cycles.
Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) Measurement: The PPFD measurement indicates the intensity of light that reaches the plant canopy. This metric is critical for understanding the light energy available for photosynthesis and helps growers adjust the light distribution in their grow space.
Customizable Thresholds: Growers can set customizable thresholds for light levels based on the specific requirements of their crops. This customization allows for precision in maintaining light conditions tailored to different growth stages.
Automated Control Actions: Integrated with the Hydro-X system, the Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor can trigger automated control actions. For example, if light levels fall below a predefined threshold, the system can automatically adjust artificial lighting or natural light supplementation to meet the desired intensity.
Uniform Light Distribution: By measuring light levels at various points within the grow space, the sensor helps ensure uniform light distribution. This is essential for preventing uneven growth and optimizing the efficiency of light absorption by plants.
Data Logging: The sensor may feature data logging capabilities, allowing growers to track light conditions over time. This historical data can be valuable for analyzing trends, making seasonal adjustments, and refining cultivation strategies.
Compatibility with Different Light Sources: The Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor is designed to be compatible with various light sources, including natural sunlight, LED grow lights, high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights, and others. This versatility ensures its applicability in diverse cultivation setups.
Easy Installation: Installation of the sensor is designed to be user-friendly. It typically involves strategically placing the sensor at different locations within the grow space to capture representative light measurements.
Remote Monitoring (if applicable): Depending on the broader Hydro-X system, the Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor may support remote monitoring. Growers can access real-time light data and make adjustments from a distance, enhancing convenience.
Expandability: As part of the Hydro-X system, the Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor is designed for expandability. Growers can scale up their setups and integrate additional sensors seamlessly as their operations expand.
Usage Instructions:
System Integration: Integrate the Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor into the existing TrolMaster Hydro-X control system. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for proper wiring and connectivity to ensure seamless integration.
Sensor Placement: Strategically place the sensor at different locations within the grow space to capture representative light measurements. Consider factors such as the height of the sensor, its distance from light sources, and its placement in relation to the plant canopy.
Configuration: Configure the sensor based on the specific requirements of the crops being grown. Set customizable thresholds for PPFD and other relevant metrics, ensuring that the light conditions align with the desired parameters.
Integration with Other Components: Integrate the Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor with other components of the Hydro-X system. This may include CO2 controllers, temperature and humidity sensors, and other environmental control devices. Ensure that the system is configured for coordinated responses to changing light conditions.
Testing: Perform tests to ensure that the sensor accurately measures light levels across the full spectrum. This may involve comparing sensor readings with known light intensities to validate accuracy.
Remote Monitoring (if applicable): If remote monitoring is desired, integrate the Hydro-X system with a central controller or use a dedicated app for remote access to light data and control functionalities.
Routine Calibration: Calibrate the sensor periodically to maintain accuracy. Calibration ensures that the sensor provides reliable data over time. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for calibration procedures.
Routine Checks: Regularly check the sensor for any signs of damage or wear. Clean the sensor if necessary to remove any debris that might affect its performance.
The Full Spectrum Quantum Sensor (MBS-PAR) provides accurate and cost-effective measurement of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) from all light sources used to grow plants. The full-spectrum quantum sensor has a spectral range of 389 to 692 nm ± 5 nm. The improved spectral response increases the accuracy of LED measurements. Used in conjunction with the Hydro-X controller, the PPFD sensor will AUTOMATICALLY increase or decrease the output level of your supplemental lighting systems to continuously maintain the exact lighting level (in PPFD) that the user selects.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.
What types of plants grow best hydroponically?
Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.
Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?
Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.
What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?
Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.
What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?
pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.
How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?
The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.