Overview
Wireless light meters measure the intensity of light in lux (luminescence/unit area), from 0 – 1000 lux (indoor range). Perfect for light sensitive applications like museum and art gallery light monitoring. User customization allows you to set the frequency of readings and the ability to set thresholds for notifications and alerts by SMS text, email or voice call from the system.
How They Work
- The sensor measures light data using its integrated sensing element at configurable intervals.
- Readings are transmitted wirelessly to the UpKeep Edge gateway via the 900 MHz protocol, with Encrypt-RF security.
- UpKeep Edge processes incoming data in real time, comparing readings against user-defined alert thresholds.
- When thresholds are breached, instant notifications are sent via text, email, or phone call to designated team members.
- All data is logged for historical trending, compliance reporting, and predictive maintenance analysis.
Applications
- Grow facility optimization
- Workspace lighting compliance
- Energy efficiency audits
- Display case monitoring
Specifications
| SKU | MNS2-9-W2-LS-LM |
|---|---|
| Category | Environmental |
| Sensor type | Light Meters |
| Dimensions | 4.4 × 2.5 × 1.1 in |
| Weight | 4.8 oz |
| Wireless Range | Up to 1,200+ ft. (non-line-of-sight) |
| Battery Life | Up to 10+ years (usage-dependent) |
| Encryption | Encrypt-RF (256-bit AES) |
Questions about this sensor
- What does the Enterprise - Light Sensor, Light (Lux) Meter measure?
- Wireless light meters measure the intensity of light in lux (luminescence/unit area), from 0 – 1000 lux (indoor range). Perfect for light sensitive applications like museum and art gallery light monitoring. User customization allows you to set the frequency of readings and the ability to set thresholds for notifications and alerts by SMS text, email or voice call from the system.
- Where is the Enterprise - Light Sensor, Light (Lux) Meter typically installed?
- Common placements include grow facility optimization, workspace lighting compliance, energy efficiency audits. It uses an AA-battery enclosure, which trades a little size for the longest battery life in the range.
- What does it need to work?
- An UpKeep Edge gateway within about 1,200 ft. One gateway supports 50 or more sensors, and readings reach UpKeep over the gateway's cellular, Ethernet, or Modbus connection.
- What happens when a reading is out of range?
- UpKeep opens a work order against the asset and notifies the assigned technician. You set the thresholds for each light meter individually.
