Using Skye light sensors with Licor dataloggers
Skye light sensors are compatible with Licor dataloggers just as Licor light sensors are compatible
with Skye DataHog loggers and SpectroSense2 meters.
Please see the table below for details of Skye sensor part numbers and output type.
LIGHT SENSOR OUTPUT V DATALOGGER INPUT TYPE
OUTPUT TYPE A
1 CHANNEL CURRENT
Approx. output 0-20 mA
PAR Special SKP 210
PAR Quantum SKP 215
PAR Quantum SKP 217
PAR Energy SKE 510
PAR Energy SKE 512
Lux SKL 310
Lux SKL 312
Pyranometer SKS 1110
Special wavelengths SKP 218
OUTPUT TYPE B
1 CHANNEL VOLTAGE
Approx. output 0-20 mV
PAR Special SKP 210
PAR Quantum SKP 215
PAR Quantum SKP 217
PAR Energy SKE 510
PAR Energy SKE 512
Lux SKL 310
Lux SKL 312
Pyranometer SKS 1110
Special wavelengths SKP 218
OUTPUT TYPE C
1 CHANNEL VOLTAGE
Output 0-1V
PAR Special SKL 2610
PAR Quantum SKL 2620
PAR Quantum SKP 212 *
PAR Energy SKE 515 *
PAR Energy SKL 2641
Lux SKL 2630
Lux SKL 315 *
Pyranometer SKL 2650
UVA SKU 420
UVA SKU 425 *
UVA SKU 426 *
UVB SKU 430
UVB SKU 435
OUTPUT TYPE D
2 CHANNEL CURRENT
Approx. output 0-20 mA
Red / Far-red SKR 110
2 channel SKR 1800
OUTPUT TYPE E
4 CHANNEL CURRENT
Approx. output 0-20 mA
4 channel SKR 1850
OUTPUT TYPE F
4 CHANNEL VOLTAGE
Output 0-1V
4 channel SKR 1850A
NOTE 1 : Both sensor outputs Type A and B above can obtained from the same sensor by using a
different combination of wire connections.
NOTE 2 : Sensors marked with * usually have a 0-10V output as standard, please request a 0-1V output
for use with Licor loggers
LICOR LI-1000 DATALOGGER
This is a 10-channel logger with 8 analogue and 2 digital inputs. Only the analogue inputs are compatible with Skye light
sensors.
BNC Connections
Two of the current input logger channels are located on 2 BNC connectors.
These inputs are suitable for Skye 1-channel current output sensors (Type A in the table).
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Updated 08/10/07
Using Skye light sensors with Licor dataloggers
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2-channel current output sensors (Type D) can also be used but the cable end must be spilt in two so that
one of the sensor channels is connected to each BNC input.
Skye can fit the BNC connectors to sensors at time of ordering, on request.
Terminal Block Connections
6 further logger channels on the 1000-05 terminal block connections can be configured for voltage or
current inputs.
These inputs are suitable for all the Skye light sensors listed in the Table above, types A F.
The terminal bock also provides power supply to sensors (required for amplified 0-1V output sensors
Types C and F).
No connectors are needed, wire ended cables are connected via screw terminals.
LICOR LI-1400 DATALOGGER
This is a 10-channel logger with 9 analogue and 1 digital inputs. Only the analogue inputs are compatible with Skye light
sensors.
BNC Connections
Three of the current input logger channels are located on 3 BNC connectors.
These inputs are suitable for Skye 1-channel current output sensors (Type A in the table).
2-channel current output sensors (Type D) can also be used but the cable end must be spilt in two so that
each of the sensor channels is connected to a different BNC input.
Skye can fit the BNC connectors to sensors at time of ordering, on request.
Terminal Block Connections
2 further logger channels on the 1400-301 terminal block connections can be configured for current
inputs. These are suitable for Skye 1 and 2-channel current output sensors (Types A and D).
To connect the Skye 4-channel current output sensors (Type E) a mixture of BNC and terminal block
inputs must be used, e.g. 2 sensor channels with BNC connectors and 2 sensor channels with current
terminal block connections.
4 further logger channels on the 1400-301 terminal block connections can be configured for voltage inputs. These are suitable
for Skye 1 and 4-channel voltage output sensors (Types B, C and F).
The terminal bock also provides power supply to sensors (required for amplified 0-1V output sensors
Types C and F).
No connectors are needed, wire ended cables are connected via screw terminals.
Updated 08/10/07