Construction | Housing Dupont UV resistant ’Delrin’ 527UV, Cosine-correcting diffuser, optical glass |
Cable | FTP 4 x 2 x 26AWG, 100 ohm, flame retardant, low smoke, zero-halogen, overall diameter 6.25mm |
Sensor | Cosine Corrected |
Detector | Wavelength dependent |
Filters | Metal interference and/or glass depending on wavelengths & bandwidths chosen |
Output | SKUW 215 & SKUW 310 - µA output SKUW 215/A & SKUW 310/A - Voltage output |
Working range | Dependent on wavelength |
Temperature and Humidity Ranges | -20°C to +75°C. Sensor intended for outside use. In higher humidities, maintenance will be required to keep the surfaces clean |
Absolute calibration error | typically better than 5% |
Cosine error | Typically <5% to 60° |
Azimuth error | +/- <1% |
Longterm stability | +/- 2% |
Weight | 295g (with 3m cable and plug) |
Mounting | M6 x 7mm tapped hole in base. Sensor supplied with M6 x 16mm screw + 4x 1.5mm washers to suit panel thicknesses of 3 - 10mm |
Dimensions | 49mm (diameter) x 86mm (height) |
Underwater Lowering Frame
The lowering frame enables Skye light sensors to be mounted vertically (facing upwards and / or downwards) suitable
for underwater measurements. Each Skye sensor is fully cosine corrected and accepts light from a hemisphere, so two
sensors, facing one in each direction, allows both incident and diffused or reflected light to be measured.
The stabilising fin keeps the structure vertical and stable, even in flowing waters. Made from a brass and stainless steel
construction it is corrosion and maintenance free.
Sensors | |
SKUW 215 | PAR Sensor (µA output) |
SKUW 215/A | PAR Sensor (Voltage output) |
SKUW 310 | LUX Sensor (µA output) |
SKUW 310/A | LUX Sensor (Voltage output) |
all with 3m cable as standard | |
Accessories | |
SKM 228 | Underwater Lowering Frame |
CAB/L | Extra cable per metre |
Meters and Dataloggers | |
SKP 200 | Display Meter for Current (µA) output sensors |
SKU 400 | Apollo Meter for Voltage Output Sensors |
SKL 904 | SpectroSense2, 4 channel meter |
SKL 906 | SpectroSense2+, 4 channel meter/logger |
SKL 908 | SpectroSense2+, 8 channel meter/logger |
SKL 920 | SpectroSense2+, 4 channel meter with GPS Module |
SKL 925 | SpectroSense2+, 8 channel meter/logger GPS Module |
SDL 5000 series | DataHog2 dataloggers |
Watch a video of an Underwater Light Sensor in use
from one of our ‘Coral Project’ Winners by clicking HERE
Skye Instruments have been specialising in light and radiation sensors since
1983. All are designed, manufactured and calibrated to the highest
standards. Each is supplied with a Calibration Certificate traceable to the
UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
We are proud to launch our range of new Underwater Sensors, specially
designed for temporary immersion to 20m and permanent immersion up to 4m, For greater depths please contact Skye.
We have available a sensor with a milliamp output, suitable for use with our
SpectroSense2 or DataHog2 light meters/datalogger. Or an amplified
version with a Voltage output, ideal for use with third party light
meters/dataloggers.
The new Underwater range of sensors is based on our popular SKR 1840 – 2
Channel Sensor, which means we are able to offer 1 or 2 channel versions, with
a choice of wavelengths between 400 and 1050 nm. Popular choices include
PAR, LUX and Red/Far-Red.
Please contact Skye with further details about your application.
Contact Us
Email: skyemail@skyeinstruments.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1587 824811