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# RS485 Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor (400-700nm)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/rs485-photosynthetically-active-radiation-par-sensor-400-700nm

## Pricing

- **Price:** $110.00
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 1 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 111 units
- **SKU:** DF-SEN0641

## Description

The RS485 PAR Sensor measures photosynthetically active radiation in the 400–700 nm wavelength range — the light spectrum that plants use for photosynthesis. It converts incident radiation into a signal proportional to light intensity, with cosine-corrected angular response for accurate readings at varying sun angles. Built for outdoor deployment with an IP67-rated aluminium housing and a specially treated dust cover, this sensor delivers reliable measurements in harsh environments. It communicates via RS485 using the Modbus-RTU protocol and operates on a wide 5–30V DC supply, making it easy to integrate with Arduino and other platforms. Key Features 400–700 nm Spectral Range – Measures the full PAR band used by plants for photosynthesis 0–2,500 µmol/m²·s Range – Covers low-light to full-sun conditions ±5% Accuracy – At 1,000 µmol/m²·s, 550 nm, 60% RH, 25°C 1 µmol/m²·s Resolution – Fine-grained measurement for research applications 10 µs Response Time – Near-instantaneous readings Cosine Corrected – ≤±10% cosine response for accurate angular measurements RS485 Modbus-RTU – Standard industrial communication protocol IP67 Rated – Dust-tight and waterproof for outdoor installations 5–30V DC Supply – Wide voltage range, <10 mA working current Specifications Measurement Range: 0–2,500 µmol/m²·s Wavelength Range: 400–700 nm Accuracy: ±5% Resolution: 1 µmol/m²·s Non-Linearity: <±1% Annual Stability: ≤±2% Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C Protection Level: IP67 Sensor Cable Length: 20 cm Adapter Cable Length: 70 cm Ideal For Agricultural monitoring and crop growth optimisation Greenhouse light management Photovoltaic and solar radiation monitoring Environmental and ecological research Package Contents 1× RS485 PAR sensor 1× Adapter cable 1× Screw package Resources Product Wiki (Documentation, Dimensional Drawing, Protocol, Tutorial)

**Product Type:** physical

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