PAR QSP-240

Summary

Type	PAR Meter
Vendor	Biospherical Instruments Inc.
Model	Biospherical PAR sensor (UnSpec model)
S/N	4516
ID Prefix
CORIOLIX ID	radiom04516
Class	OverTheSide
Location	Tech Stores
Condition	good
Configuration	172214(SBEcable)
Native Sample Rate	None Hz
UDP Port(s)	None None
Enabled	False

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General Description

Quantum Scalar Irradiance PAR Sensor

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed

Signal Type

Communication Type

Serial Details

Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Byte Size
Timeout (s)	None
Polled Serial Commands	None

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

Native Data Type

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

Message Parser Format

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

Data Rates

Native Sample Rate

None Hz

Shipboard Network Packet Rate

None Hz

Ship to Shore Rate

None Hz

Data Storage & Access

Raw Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	None
Packet Size	None

Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	None

Archive to Database

False

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

False

Time Source

Source

vessel_time_server

Parameters

Quantity
Plot Color
Parameter Full Name
Parameter Short Name
Parameter Standard Name
SAMOS Data Category
Description
Processing Status
Processing Symbol
Diagnostic
IOOS Category
Units
Data Type
Gross Minimum Value
Gross Maximum Value
Recommended Minimum Value
Recommended Maximum Value
Global Minimum Value
Global Maximum Value
Local Minimum Value
Local Maximum Value
Lower Detection Limit
Saturated Value
Bad Data Value
Resolution
Accuracy
Precision
Binning Type
Online Display Format
Logging Modes

Physical Sensor Specs

Operating Limits
Input Power	None - None V AC
Ideal Power	None V AC
Operating Current	None - None mA @ None V AC
Analog Output	None - None
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	None - None m
Operating Temperature	None - None degree_C
Lamp Life	None days
Response Time	None seconds
Additional Time Offset	None seconds
Physical Status
Current Location	on vessel
Current Status	unavailable
Physical Condition	good
Physical Configuration	172214(SBEcable)
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit	None
Sensor Use Level
Enabled	False
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel	Sikuliaq
Vessel Location	Tech Stores
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation	vertical up
Height Above Waterline (meters)	None
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow)	None
Receives Filtered Water	False

Maintenance & Support

Sensor Log

Date (UTC)	Submitter	Event Type	Details
Jan 08 2023 18:22:27	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2018-02-06 00:00:00+00:00] to [None]
Jan 08 2023 18:22:27	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	cal_recommended_freq_months changed from [999] to [None]
Jan 08 2023 18:22:18	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	cal_recommended_freq_months changed from [24] to [999]
Jan 08 2023 18:22:18	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	transmit_native changed from [True] to [False]
Jan 08 2023 18:22:18	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	archive_native changed from [True] to [False]
Jan 08 2023 18:22:18	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [not in use] to [unavailable]
Oct 21 2022 08:15:55	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Not Applicable] to [Tech Stores]
Oct 21 2022 00:26:32	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [spare] to []
May 23 2022 23:49:48	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [PAR_QSP-240_4516] to [PAR QSP-240_4516]
Dec 13 2021 20:04:14	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	description changed from [4 pi PAR] to [Quantum Scalar Irradiance PAR Sensor]
Dec 13 2021 20:01:20	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [none] to [vessel_time_server]
Dec 13 2021 19:05:42	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2019-02-08 00:00:00+00:00] to [2018-02-06 00:00:00+00:00]
Dec 13 2021 19:04:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2018-02-06 00:00:00+00:00] to [2019-02-08 00:00:00+00:00]
Dec 13 2021 19:04:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [] to [none]
Dec 13 2021 19:04:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_orientation changed from [] to [vertical up]
Dec 13 2021 19:04:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	configuration changed from [] to [172214(SBEcable)]
Dec 13 2021 19:04:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	condition changed from [unknown] to [good]
Dec 13 2021 19:04:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [4 pi PAR] to [PAR_QSP-240_4516]
Dec 07 2021 19:02:55	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	condition changed from [] to [unknown]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [] to [spare]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [] to [Not Applicable]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [] to [not in use]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [] to [on vessel]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	power_current_type changed from [] to [AC]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	model changed from [QSP-240] to [Biospherical PAR sensor (UnSpec model)]
Dec 07 2021 19:01:38	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	vendor changed from [Biospherical Instruments Inc.] to [Biospherical Instruments Inc. ]
Feb 17 2021 02:31:05	Roberts, Steve	new sensor	Initial submission of sensor metadata.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration

Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Type	Document
Feb 06 2018	cal_file	PAR QSP-240_4516 CAL_PDF
Jun 13 2015	cal_file	PAR QSP-240_4516 CAL_PDF
Jan 17 2014	cal_file	PAR QSP-240_4516 CAL_PDF
Mar 14 2013	cal_file	PAR QSP-240_4516 CAL_PDF

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	UAF
Responsible Party	UAF Marine Technicians
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

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PAR QSP-240_4516

Summary

General Description

Data Collection Specs

Parameters

Physical Sensor Specs

Maintenance & Support