SPAR QCR-2200 20591

Summary

Type	PAR Meter
Vendor	Biospherical Instruments Inc.
Model	Biospherical QCR-2150 surface PAR sensor
S/N	20591
ID Prefix	parqsr
CORIOLIX ID	radiom_20591
Class	Atmospheric
Location	Above Main Lab
Condition	good
Configuration	by J-frame
Native Sample Rate	None Hz
UDP Port(s)	17009 16000
Enabled	True

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General Description

QCR-2200 20591 cosine reference surface PAR sensor with linear analog output

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

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

Data are included as part of the SBE 21 data message.

Native Data Type

text

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

5.21291 25.4358 33.9740 25.2984 0.20269 1534.02 0.103785 0.8241 0.0887 0.2564 391.2051282

Message Parser Format

['^(?P<conductivity>\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<temperature>\-?\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<salinity>\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<sst>\-?\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<fluorescence_1_volts>\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<sound_velocity>\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<fluorescence_2_volts>\-?\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<fluorescence_1>\-?\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<fluorescence_2>\-?\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<spar_volts>\-?\d+\.\d+)\s+(?P<spar>\-?\d+\.\d+)$']

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

NoTransformation

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	17009
Packet Size	None

Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address	192.167.0.255
Port	16000

Archive to Database

True

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

True

Time Source

Source

Parameters

Quantity	SPAR (quanta/cm2/s)	SPAR Raw (V)
Plot Color
Parameter Full Name	Surface PAR	Surface PAR - Raw
Parameter Short Name	SPAR	SPAR Raw
Parameter Standard Name	XXXXXX	XXXXXX
SAMOS Data Category
Description	Surface PAR	Surface PAR measured in volts.
Processing Status	internally derived	raw
Processing Symbol	spar	spar_volts
Diagnostic	False	True
IOOS Category	Optical Properties	Optical Properties
Units	quanta/cm2/s	V
Data Type	float	float
Gross Minimum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Gross Maximum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Recommended Minimum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Recommended Maximum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Global Minimum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Global Maximum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Local Minimum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Local Maximum Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Lower Detection Limit	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Saturated Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Bad Data Value	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Resolution	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Accuracy	+/- None quanta/cm2/s	+/- None V
Precision	None quanta/cm2/s	None V
Binning Type	linear	linear
Online Display Format	4.2f	4.2f
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	installed
Current Status	in use
Physical Condition	good
Physical Configuration	by J-frame
Software Version
Software Configuration	Use in conjunction w/ TSal SBE Seasave
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog Port
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit	None
Sensor Use Level
Enabled	True
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel	Endeavor
Vessel Location	Above Main Lab
Location Coordinates (meters)	Hold or J-frame
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
Sep 11 2024 17:08:24	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	retransmit_port changed from [16001] to [16000]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	retransmit_port changed from [None] to [16001]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	retransmit_ip changed from [] to [192.167.0.255]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	transmit_port changed from [None] to [17009]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	processing_script changed from [] to [NoTransformation]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	text_regex_format changed from [] to [['^(?P<conductivity> ... spar>\-?\d+\.\d+)$']]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	sample_data_message changed from [] to [5.21291 25.43 ... 64 391.2051282]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	native_type changed from [] to [text]
Sep 11 2024 17:05:05	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	native_data_description changed from [] to [Data are included as ... SBE 21 data message.]
Aug 26 2024 22:10:20	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	sensor_class changed from [OverTheSide] to [Atmospheric]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2023-06-07 00:00:00+00:00] to [2024-04-10 00:00:00+00:00]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Aft Hold] to [Above Main Lab]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [False] to [True]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	software_configuration changed from [Use in conjunction w/ CTD SBE Seasave] to [Use in conjunction w/ TSal SBE Seasave]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	configuration changed from [] to [by J-frame]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [not in use] to [in use]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [on vessel] to [installed]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	description changed from [QSR-2200 20190 scala ... linear analog output] to [QCR-2200 20591 cosin ... linear analog output]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	model changed from [Biospherical Instrum ... ar reference sensors] to [Biospherical QCR-2150 surface PAR sensor]
Aug 26 2024 22:03:00	Butler, Lynne	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [SPAR QSR-2200 20190] to [SPAR QCR-2200 20591]
Aug 26 2024 21:57:43	Butler, Lynne	new sensor	Copied sensor metadata from radiom_20190 with modified serial number 20591.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration
18 months	Apr 10 2024	Oct 10 2025
Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access
Apr 07 2024		Biospherical	cal_file	BiosphericalSPAR_QCR2200_20591_10Apr24_CalScannedNotes.pdf

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	URI
Responsible Party	URI Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition	excellent
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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