Measurement of surface temperature is a crucial component of energy transfer. Accurate measurement of the leaf-to-air temperature gradient is essential to the determination of the transpiration rate and stomatal conductance in both single leaves and plant canopies. This gradient is often less than 1oC, which means that leaf temperature should be measured to within 0.2oC.
To achieve this accuracy, the Apogee Instruments precision Infra Red Radiometers measure two temperatures. The primary thermocouple is used to measure the sensor body temperature. The output follows fundamental physics of the Stefan-Boltzmann Law allowing for a version of the S-B equation to correct for the effect of sensor body temperature.
Specifications
Field of View - 4 options:
Standard SI-111: 22oC half angle
Narrow SI-121: 18oC half angle
Ultra-narrow SI-131: 14oC half angle
Horizontal SI-1H1: 32oC horizontal, 13o C vertical
Power Supply Requirements: 2.5V Excitation
Accuracy:
-10 to 65°C = ± 0.20oC
-40 to 70°C = ± 0.50oC
Output - 2 options:
Analogue - Datalogger Channels required: 1 x Differential Voltage (Target Surface) & 1 x Single Ended Voltage (Sensor Body)
Digital - Datalogger Channels required: 1 x Digital (SDI-12)
Operating Environment: -55 to 80°C; 0 to 100% RH (non-condensing); Water resistant, designed for continuous outdoor use
Response Time: Less than 1 second to changes in target temperature
Wavelength Range: 8 to 14 µm
Accessories
Carry Case
The AA-100 carry case is an optional accessory for protecting meters in the field
Mounting Bracket
The AM-210 is designed to mount on a pole and orient sensors at varying angles to satisfy all applications.
Replacement Shield
The AI-100 improves the performance of Apogee infrared radiometer sensors in applications where there is a significant solar load on the sensor housing. This shield is included on all new infrared sensors and is offered as an accessory for customers wishing to retro-fit previously purchased infrared sensors.
About the manufacturer
Apogee manufacture a specialised range of sensors for biophysical studies including light sensors, oxygen and surface temperature (IR) sensors.
All Apogee products are covered by an industry-leading four-year warranty against failure due to defects in materials and workmanship.
