Hi all,
Sorry to hijack the thread but I actually have an update
Personal and professional life are rapidly changing around me and posting has not been a top priority...
So, I DID take some pics/video of the PAR meter and I have a list of folks to send it to. I am missing some later volunteer's info and will correct that via PM.
I was going to go geographically, but thought that if a tester had MULTIPLE tanks or combinations to test, then that would weigh more in their favor. So let me know so I can get it out..... More details to follow...
First some pics/video of the meter:
Please note that the LOW battery indicator is ON. At least I assume that is what it is. I no longer have the owner's manual and the one I find online does not mention it. So any insight is appreciated.
http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/pdf_files/QMSS.pdf
I will reach out to Apogee during the week re: the indicator and what to do. I am hoping I can swap a new battery prior to sending it out
I also note that this meter is now >2-3(?) years old and has been replaced by a newer model.
http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/quantum/index.html
Please also note the separation of the cable housing from the unit. I also note the ground portion of the cable is outside the covering.
These can be seen plainly in the last picture.
The unit has been like this since I got it with no apparent ill effects.
So some pics while the video is uploading with more to come:
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I will post more of the different sides of the unit, but I feel it is in good shape other than noted above.
Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5SjzLHgE4Q
1). Please note the complicated ON/OFF mechanism lol
2). The sensor is equipped with the mounting plate. There is a level within the plate. Note that this should be level when recording readings.
3). The readings will change with even SLIGHT movements of the sensor as you can see with the video. It is very responsive IMO.
4). Please use the green sensor cap when not in use
The sensor MUST BE SUBMERGED for correct readings.
Not much to it. Turn it ON, place the sensor where you want to take the reading, and have at it. Try to keep the sensor as level as possible for best results.
I had to measure my substrate readings PRIOR to the 049 carpet, as it will no longer lay flat on it
So, you may need to get wet...
More coming in a bit..