Instrument designed to measure light useful to plants and help optimize the position and management of lighting in the growroom. Suitable when you want to check light uniformity at different points of the canopy.
Key features
- Instrument type: light meter for cultivation
- Typical use: uniformity check and comparison between measurement points
- Applications: optimizing lamp positioning and canopy distance
Overview
What it is for
It is used to check how much light reaches the plants and how it is distributed in the growing area. Measuring at multiple points helps identify shaded areas or localized excesses.
Who it is for
- Indoor growers who want to check light distribution over the canopy
- Those who often change layouts, lamp heights, or growbox configurations
- Users who want quick comparisons between multiple points without “by eye” estimates
What makes it different
- Practical approach: measurement and comparison between points to evaluate uniformity
- Supports operational decisions on lighting layout and height
How to use
Measurement
- Switch on the instrument according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Position the sensor at canopy height at the point to be measured.
- Wait for stabilization and note the reading.
- Repeat at multiple points to assess uniformity.
Maintenance
- Keep the sensor surface clean and store it protected from impacts.
- Protect the instrument from water and direct condensation.
Warnings
- Avoid touching or scratching the sensitive sensor surface.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for transport and storage.
Technical specifications
- Category: light measurement for cultivation
- Code: 411144
Brand
VDL offers instruments and accessories for practical management of the growing environment, including measurement devices.
FAQ & growing tips
Why measure at multiple points?
Because light intensity can vary between the center and edges, or between areas affected by reflectors and obstacles. Measuring multiple points helps understand real uniformity.
When is it useful to take measurements?
After changes to lamp distance, layout, or output power, and when differences in growth due to uneven light are suspected.