PAR QSR-2150_50173

Summary



TypePAR Meter
VendorBiospherical Instruments Inc.
ModelBiospherical Instruments QSR 2150 surface reference radiometer
S/N50173
CORIOLIX IDparqsr50173
Inventory ID
Data ID
ClassAtmospheric
LocationTech Stores
Native Sample Rate1.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)53104 None
EnabledFalse
 
 
 

General Description



Quantum Scalar Irradiance PAR Surface Reference Sensor. Data output may be chosen between volts, volts‐offset (default), calibrated irradiance, or calibrated irradiance adjusted for immersion in water. Optionally, sensor temperature and line voltage may be included in the data stream. A preamble may be defined to the data frame to easily identify data in a multi‐sensor environment. For example "$" may be used in a NEMA application. As delivered, the output is in volts‐offset.

 
 
 

Data Collection Specs



 
Native Data Feed At The Sensor
Signal Type Digital
Communication Type RS-232
Serial Details
Baud Rate 19200
Parity N
Stop Bits 1
Byte Size 8
Timeout (s) None
Polled Start Commands
Polled Serial Commands
Ethernet Details
MAC Address
IP Address 10.3.0.104
Protocol udp
Source File Details
Path
Filename
 
Native Data Format
Native Data Description Example Data Line: radiom50173 rad_qsr2150a 2022-02-01T22:23:11.9094Z 866.876, 12.74, 7.494 ***** Field Descriptions: Coriolix Sensor ID, LDS Logger ID, LDS Time Stamp [UTC], PAR [uE m-2 sec-1], Sensor Temperature [C], Line voltage [volts]
Native Data Type text
Start of Message Characters
End of Message Characters
Number of Fields to Trim 0
Sample Data Message 0.013, 16.06, 6.137
Message Parser Format ['^(?P<parscalar_ueperm2pers>\d+\.\d+),\s+(?P<internaltemperature_degreesc>\-?\d+\.\d+),\s+(?P<voltagein_v>\d+\.\d+)$']
Data/Message ID
 
Data Processing
Data Processing Script NoTransformation
 
Data Rates
Native Sample Rate 1.0 Hz
Shipboard Network Packet Rate 1.0 Hz
Ship to Shore Rate None Hz
 
Data Storage & Access
Raw Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address 10.3.0.255
Port 53104
Packet Size None
Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address
Port None
OpenRVDAS Logger Mode file/db
EEZ Logger Mode off
InfluxDB Port None
Archive to Database True
Transmit Real-time Data to Shore False
 
Time Source
Source local_time_server
 
 

Parameters



Long Name Short Name Units Diagnostic
Internal Temperature internal_temperature degrees_C True
Photosynthetically Active Radiation, Scalar par_scalar uE/m2/s False
Voltage In voltage_in V True
 
 

Physical Sensor Specs



 
Operating Limits
Input Power 6.0 - 15.0 V DC
Ideal Power None V DC
Operating Current 0.0 - 5.0 mA @ None V DC
Analog Output None - None
Operating Flow Rate None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate None ml s-1
Operating Depth 0 - None m
Operating Temperature -10 - 50 degree_C
Lamp Life None days
Response Time None seconds
Additional Time Offset None seconds
 
Physical Status
Current Location on vessel
Current Status not in use
Physical Condition good
Physical Configuration
Software Version
Software Configuration ADC sample rate 125, gain 1, Averaging 125 readings, Calfactor: 0.0007529 uE m-2 sec-1, Calibration Mode = B, Output calibrated for use in air dividing net volts by 0.0007529 with units of uE m-2 sec.
Data Acquisition Device ID
Communication Type at the Data Acquisition Device
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit/Device IDs
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Function Codes
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Registers
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Retransmit UDP Ports
Sensor Use Level
Enabled False
 
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel sikuliaq
Vessel Location Tech Stores
Location Coordinates (meters) 4.2579, 7.8536, -12.6245
Sensor Orientation vertical up
Height Above Waterline (meters) 12.3
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow) None
Receives Filtered Water False
 
 

Maintenance & Support

 
Sensor Log

    Date (UTC)     Submitter     Event Type     Details        
Apr 13 2026 22:44:56     Nahorniak, Jasmine     parameter specs update     data_fieldname changed from [value] to []    
Apr 13 2026 22:44:56     Nahorniak, Jasmine     parameter specs update     processing_status changed from [internally derived] to [raw]    
Apr 07 2026 17:39:31     Nahorniak, Jasmine     parameter specs update     display_format changed from [4.4f] to []    
Apr 07 2026 17:39:31     Nahorniak, Jasmine     parameter specs update     data_fieldname changed from [value] to []    
Apr 07 2026 17:39:31     Nahorniak, Jasmine     parameter specs update     processing_symbol changed from [par] to []    
Apr 07 2026 17:39:31     Nahorniak, Jasmine     parameter specs update     send_to_samos changed from [False] to [True]    
Oct 31 2025 16:37:59     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     height_above_waterline changed from [4.1299] to [12.3]    
Oct 31 2025 16:37:59     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     location_coords changed from [40.0967, 1.0034, -4.2823] to [4.2579, 7.8536, -12.6245]    
Oct 27 2025 15:54:07     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     height_above_waterline changed from [-4.1299] to [4.1299]    
Oct 26 2025 23:35:51     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     height_above_waterline changed from [9.3] to [-4.1299]    
Oct 26 2025 23:35:51     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     location_coords changed from [] to [40.0967, 1.0034, -4.2823]    
Apr 24 2025 00:52:53     Peterson, Tyler     sensor specs update     use_level changed from [primary] to []    
Apr 24 2025 00:52:52     Peterson, Tyler     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [] to [Tech Stores]    
Apr 24 2025 00:52:52     Peterson, Tyler     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [in storage] to [on vessel]    
Mar 25 2025 18:31:44     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [unavailable] to [not in use]    
Mar 25 2025 18:20:00     Grischuk, Jenny     calibration logistics     Back from calibration and stored at Serward Marine Center until April 21 port call    
Mar 25 2025 18:19:55     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     last_cal_date changed from [2023-01-26 00:00:00+00:00] to [2025-02-27 00:00:00+00:00]    
Mar 25 2025 18:19:55     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [calibration in progress] to [unavailable]    
Mar 25 2025 18:19:55     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [repair/calibration] to [in storage]    
Jan 24 2025 01:22:28     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [Above SCR] to []    
Jan 24 2025 01:22:28     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [True] to [False]    
Jan 24 2025 01:22:28     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [in use] to [calibration in progress]    
Jan 24 2025 01:22:28     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [installed] to [repair/calibration]    
Oct 05 2024 03:39:59     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     text_regex_format changed from [['^(?P<par>\d+\.\d+) ... voltage>\d+\.\d+)$']] to [['^(?P<par>\-?\d+\.\ ... voltage>\d+\.\d+)$']]    
Sep 20 2024 16:49:45     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     processing_script changed from [] to [NoTransformation]    
Jun 16 2024 22:16:47     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     use_level changed from [] to [primary]    
Jun 16 2024 22:16:47     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [Tech Stores] to [Above SCR]    
Jun 16 2024 22:16:47     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [False] to [True]    
Jun 16 2024 22:16:47     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [not in use] to [in use]    
Jun 16 2024 22:16:47     Grischuk, Jenny     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [on vessel] to [installed]    
Feb 12 2024 20:31:25     Nahorniak, Jasmine     new parameter     Copied volts (V) parameter metadata from parqsr50172.    
Feb 12 2024 20:31:05     Nahorniak, Jasmine     new parameter     Copied sensor_temp (degrees_C) parameter metadata from parqsr50172.    
Feb 12 2024 20:30:43     Nahorniak, Jasmine     new parameter     Copied par (uE/m2/s) parameter metadata from parqsr50172.    
Feb 12 2024 20:27:39     Nahorniak, Jasmine     renamed sensor     Changed sensor ID from radqsr50173 to parqsr50173.    
Feb 12 2024 20:24:25     Nahorniak, Jasmine     renamed sensor     Changed sensor ID from radiom50173 to radqsr50173.    
Mar 11 2023 06:35:56     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     maintenance_A_freq_days changed from [None] to [1]    
Mar 11 2023 06:35:56     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     maintenance_A_text changed from [] to [Clear circular tray and sensor of snow]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     packet_rate_hz changed from [None] to [1.0]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     height_above_waterline changed from [None] to [9.3]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     software_configuration changed from [] to [ADC sample rate 125, ... units of uE m-2 sec.]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     text_regex_format changed from [] to [['^(?P<par>\d+\.\d+) ... voltage>\d+\.\d+)$']]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     sample_data_message changed from [.013016, 16.06, 6.13 ... °C and line voltage] to [0.013, 16.06, 6.137]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     native_data_description changed from [Data output may be c ... is in volts‐offset.] to [Example Data Line: ... Line voltage [volts]]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     sample_rate_hz changed from [250.0] to [1.0]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     sensor_ethernet_protocol changed from [] to [udp]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     sensor_ip changed from [] to [10.3.0.104]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     serial_baud_rate changed from [9600] to [19200]    
Mar 11 2023 06:08:33     Naber, Daniel     sensor specs update     description changed from [Quantum Scalar Irrad ... ace Reference Sensor] to [Quantum Scalar Irrad ... is in volts‐offset.]    
Feb 03 2023 21:27:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     transmit_port changed from [None] to [53104]    
Feb 03 2023 21:27:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     transmit_ip changed from [] to [10.3.0.255]    
Feb 03 2023 21:27:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     time_source changed from [vessel_time_server] to [local_time_server]    
Feb 03 2023 21:27:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [] to [Tech Stores]    
Feb 03 2023 21:27:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [calibration in progress] to [not in use]    
Feb 03 2023 21:27:56     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [repair/calibration] to [on vessel]    
Jan 08 2023 00:07:03     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     transmit_native changed from [True] to [False]    
Jan 08 2023 00:07:03     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [Above SCR] to []    
Jan 08 2023 00:07:03     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [True] to [False]    
Jan 08 2023 00:07:03     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [in use] to [calibration in progress]    
Jan 08 2023 00:07:03     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [on vessel] to [repair/calibration]    
Oct 18 2022 18:48:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     use_level changed from [spare] to []    
Oct 18 2022 18:48:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [Not Applicable] to [Above SCR]    
Oct 18 2022 18:48:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [False] to [True]    
Oct 18 2022 18:48:57     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [not in use] to [in use]    
May 23 2022 23:50:05     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sensor_name changed from [PAR_QSR-2150_50173] to [PAR QSR-2150_50173]    
Dec 16 2021 21:09:48     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_max_milliamps changed from [None] to [5.0]    
Dec 16 2021 21:09:48     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_min_milliamps changed from [None] to [0.0]    
Dec 13 2021 20:04:43     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     description changed from [Surface Reference PAR] to [Quantum Scalar Irrad ... ace Reference Sensor]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     time_source changed from [] to [vessel_time_server]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     use_level changed from [] to [spare]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sensor_orientation changed from [] to [vertical up]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [] to [Not Applicable]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     condition changed from [] to [good]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [] to [not in use]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [] to [on vessel]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     temperature_max_celsius changed from [None] to [50]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     temperature_min_celsius changed from [None] to [-10]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     depth_min_meters changed from [None] to [0]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     power_current_type changed from [] to [DC]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     power_max_volts changed from [None] to [15]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     power_min_volts changed from [None] to [6]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sample_data_message changed from [] to [.013016, 16.06, 6.13 ... °C and line voltage]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     native_type changed from [] to [text]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     native_data_description changed from [] to [Data output may be c ... is in volts‐offset.]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sample_rate_hz changed from [None] to [250.0]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     serial_bytesize changed from [] to [8]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     serial_stop_bits changed from [] to [1]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     serial_parity changed from [] to [N]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     serial_baud_rate changed from [] to [9600]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     comm_type changed from [] to [RS-232]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     signal_type changed from [] to [Digital]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     description changed from [Reference PAR] to [Surface Reference PAR]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     model changed from [QSR-2150] to [Biospherical Instrum ... reference radiometer]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     vendor changed from [Biospherical Instruments Inc.] to [Biospherical Instruments Inc. ]    
Dec 13 2021 19:58:21     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sensor_name changed from [Reference PAR] to [PAR_QSR-2150_50173]    
Feb 17 2021 02:25:46     Roberts, Steve     new sensor     Initial submission of sensor metadata.    
 
 
Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency Last Completed Next Due
Maintenance A: Clear circular tray and sensor of snow
  1 days
Maintenance B:
 
Maintenance C:
 
Calibration
  24 months Feb 27 2025 Feb 27 2027
Recommended Replacement
 
Warranty
 
 
 
Calibration Files

Date Version Author Type Document Access
Feb 27 2025        Biospherical   cal_file   20250227_PAR QSR-2150_50173
Jan 26 2023        Biospherical   cal_file   PAR QSR-2150_50173 CAL_PDF 26JAN23
Feb 08 2019           cal_file   PAR QSR-2150_50173 CAL_PDF
Jun 30 2015           cal_file   PAR QSR-2150_50173 CAL_PDF
Jan 17 2014           cal_file   PAR QSR-2150_50173 CAL_PDF
Apr 30 2013           cal_file   PAR QSR-2150_50173 CAL_PDF
 
 
 
User Guides & Documents

Date Version Author Type Document Access
Oct 26 2025        Mackenzie Hilburn   sensor_image   PAR QSR-2150_50173
 
 
 
Ownership

Quantity Value
Owner UAF
Responsible Party UAF Marine Technicians
Inventory ID
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date
 
 
Vendor Support

Support Type Details
Company Biospherical Instruments Inc.
Website http://www.biospherical.com
Phone +1 619 686 1888
Email support@biospherical.com
Shipping Biospherical Instruments Inc., 5340 Riley St., San Diego, CA 92110, USA
 
Copyright Notice: All sensor-specific images and documentation on this page are copyright of the vendor.
 
 
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