Hydrostar APM130 User manual

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To ensure safety, please read this manual carefully before installation and
follow the instructions herein.
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Getting Started...................................2
Package Contents ...............................2
Features at a Glance...........................2
Operating Instructions........................2
Power on/off ......................................3
Hold function......................................3
Log function........................................3
MODE Functions.................................3
Troubleshooting .................................4
Specifications .....................................4
Instruction manual
APM130

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Getting Started
Hello there! Congratulations on your new APM130 product! Our products are
packaged and shipped with the utmost care. In the unlikely event that your item is
incorrect, incomplete, or unsatisfactory, please contact us and we will see to fix it
immediately.
The Quantum meter is designed to measure PAR (Photo synthetically Active
Radiation) flux in wavelengths ranging from 400 to 700nm. There is a proportional
relationship between the number of photons absorbed in 400 to 700nm band and
the rate of photosynthesis in plants, which is important for horticultural studies and
monitoring plant physiology.
Package Contents
A –PAR Meter C –4.9 ft E –2x AAA
Main Unit Coiled batteries
Cable
B –PAR Meter D –12 ft F –User Manual
Sensor Unit Straight
Cable
Sensor unit includes ¼” screw mount for tripod and selfie stick compatibility”
Features at a Glance
Large LCD display “Hold” function
Operating Instructions
Initial Setup: When first unboxing, please open the battery cover, and pull out the
battery insulator. All the LCD segments will be on. Then the quantum meter
beginning measurement. Usually, your product is ready, no need to initial setup or
calibration.
1. Open the battery cover 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery cover

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Power on/off
Press the Power button on the right side of the main unit to turn on the quantum
PAR meter.
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn off the quantum PAR meter.
Hold function
Press ENTER to hold the measurement value.
Press ENTER again to exit hold function.
Log function
Press to record the measurement data.
MODE Functions
The mode functions can be toggled through by using MODE. Using ENTER key to
enter menu.
Below is a table showing what mode selection is made by pressing MODE multiple
times as well as their functions.
Function
Directions
CALI
This function allows the user to adjust ZERO point, when CALI icon is
flashing, press ENTER to enter CALI mode, hold ENTER for 3 second,
adjust ZERO function will be done. ( Note: the photosensitive portion
must be completely covered during calibration)
LOG
This feature allows the user to check the history data. once LOG is
selected, use and to check the history data. Press ENTER to exit
this mode.
RCFS
Restore factory setting. This feature allows the user to reset the device to
factory settings and erase all stored log data, when enter the RCFS mode,
use or to select “YES”, then hold ENTER for 3 seconds until an
audible beep, then the Restore factory setting will be done.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Power is not turned on
Turn on the power button
Battery is empty
Replace battery
Cable error
Please check the cable, maybe
there is some electrical short
LCD main display
show”----”
Sensor unit is not
working
Please check the cable and redo
connect.
Cable connect error
Please check the cable and redo
connect.
Some foreign body in
RJ11 port
Please check RJ11 port, maybe
there is some foreign body in RJ11
port.
LCD no display, only
battery icon flash
Battery is empty
Replace battery
Specifications
Typical test conditions, unless otherwise specified: Ambient Temp =23+/-3°C,
RH=50%-70%, Altitude=0~100 meter
Measurement
Spec
Operating Temperature
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Operating & Storage RH
0-95%, non-condensing
PPFD Measurement
Repeatability
+/-1 μmol/m2/sec
Measurement Range
0-3999 μmol/m2/sec
Display Resolution
0.1 μmol/m2/sec (0-999); 1 μmol/m2/sec (1000-3999)
Cut-On Wavelength
400+/-10nm
Cut-Off Wavelength
700+/-10nm
Power Requirements
2 x AAA batteries
Dimension
Main Unit: 115 x 60 x 24mm
Sensor Unit: 80 x 45.6 x 26mm
Weight
115g (without batteries and cable)
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