Ridder PAR Sensor User manual
V 010
03/02/2022
Quick Start Guide
PAR Sensor
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Publication date: 14-12-2021 Manual version number: 010
Quick Reference Guide for PAR Sensor
1Introduction
The purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to briefly explain what a PAR sensor is and
how it can be set up and used.
1.1 Introduction to PAR Sensor
The Ridder PAR Sensor is a sensor that measures Photosynthetically Active Radiation
(PAR) in the spectral range from 389 to 692 nm ± 5nm. The sensor is suitable for
natural light and artificial light, including SON-T and LED (including red).
1.2 Use
The PAR Sensor can be connected to the following Ridder process computers: CX500,
MultiMa and HortiMaX-Go!. Only operate the equipment if you are familiar with how these
process computers work. The data that the sensor collects is combined with data from other
sensors. This gives you an accurate picture of the current conditions in your greenhouse,
and allows you to adjust your climate and irrigation controls accordingly. You can do this
using the historical and cumulative data that the PAR Sensor has measured.
1.3 Additional documentation
You can read more about the installation and use of PAR sensor in the following documents:
−HortiMaX-Go! Installation Manual
−HortiMaX-Go! User Manual
−CX500 Dealer Manual
−PAR Sensor Insert
−OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) documentation provided.
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2General
This chapter provides more information on how to use the PAR sensors and how to display
the measurement data.
2.1 PAR sensor with the HortiMaX-Go!
The PAR sensor sends the measurement data via the MTV-Go! to the HortiMaX-Go!.
This data can be displayed using one of the control panel units shown below.
Control panel cabinet with HortiMaX-Go!
Control panel cabinet with a built-in
HortiMaX-Go! panel PC, running the
controller software.
HortiMaX-Go!
Individual HortiMaX-Go! panel PC running
the controller software.
2.2 Screen layout of HortiMaX-Go!
The main screen of the HortiMaX-Go! is the home screen. The home screen displays a
number of fixed elements, such as the tiles, the top bar and the right sidebar.
The screenshot below shows an example of the home screen. What the home screen
looks like exactly on your system depends on your configuration.
1. Top bar, left-hand side, showing the breadcrumb trail
2. Tile header
3. Tile body, showing specific information
4. Top bar, right-hand side, providing direct access to manual control, valves and
alarms.
5. Right sidebar
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2.3 Setting up PAR sensor
The PAR Sensor is
connected to the MTV-
Go!, which means the
PAR data is also
displayed there.
The PAR data is shown
on the MTV-GO! screen.
You can identify the PAR
data by this icon:
From the home screen ,, select the zone . If you have multiple zones, they will be
numbered. Then tap the icon to open the MTV-Go! screen.
Tap the purple tile:
Tap the magnifying glass
icon:
You will now see:
The measured PAR
value.
The status of the sensor:
online or offline.
Step 1: Open the above MTV-Go! screen
Step 2: Tap the purple tile with the PAR icon
On the MTV-Go! screen,
tap the alarm icon:
Set the alarm limit for the
PAR value.
To display the PAR sum,
tap the magnifying glass
icon:
The PAR sum is
expressed in [mol/m2].
Go to the MTV-Go! screen
and tap the icon below:
You will now see the PAR
sum over a full 24-hour
period. Use the navigation
arrows to select the
desired 24-hour period.
Step 3: Tap the alarm tile on the MTV-Go! screen
Step 4: Tap the magnifying glass icon on the moisture sensor screen to display PAR
Step 5: To view the PAR sum over a 24-hour period, proceed as follows:
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To compare the PAR sum
over multiple 24-hour
periods time in a graph,
you can use the icon
below to generate a graph
from the MTV-Go! screen:
On the ‘zone’ screen,
select the lighting icon:
Tap the settings icon:
Now you can set the PAR
sum at which the lighting
system should switch off.
From the ‘zone’ screen,
select the lighting icon:
Tap the magnifying glass
icon:
‘Override’ shows that your
lighting system has been
switched off because of
the PAR sum.
Step 6: To view the PAR sum over two or more days, proceed as follows:
Step 7: To make changes to the lighting settings, proceed as follows:
Step 8: To check the status of your lighting system, proceed as follows:
The blue line in the graph
represents the PAR sum.
For more information
about the PAR sum, tap
this icon:
Tip: Ridder offers a wide range of sensors. These can be operated in a similarly
simple manner, enabling you to create the ideal growing environment for your
crops. For more information, please contact your local dealer or go to
www.ridder.com
The PAR sum can also be shown in the lighting graph.
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