Product Summary
The Ultraviolet Light Sensor employs a narrow pass filter to measure the UVA band (315 nm - 400 nm). With the UVA filter removed, the sensor detects the visible as well as the UVA. The sensor includes the UVA filter, a collimator, and a sensor handle.
Features
- Spectral response of 315 nm to 400 nm (with filter)
- Photodiode sensing element
- 3 button-selectable light intensity ranges
Applications
- Conduct a sky survey of UV light
- Investigate effectiveness of UV protection from sunglasses, windows or sunscreen lotions.
What's Included
- 1x UVA Filter and Retaining Cap
- 1x Collimator
- 1x Sensor Handle
Product Specifications
| Range | - Candle: 1 x with 70 mW/m2 Approx. Max.
- Lamp: 100 x with 7 W/m2 Approx. Max.
- Sun: 10,000 x with 700 W/m2 Approx. Max.
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| Sensing Element | Si photodiode |
| Spectral Response | 315 nm to 400 nm (with narrow pass filter) |
| Filter | Schott U-1 glass |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi2
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi2 Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
