PM-11 Phytomonitor and RTH Meter
RTH-11 Meter
  • Quantum sensor
  • Air temperature
  • Air humidity
PM-11 Phytomonitor

PM-11 Phytomonitor

Overview

The PM-11 Phytomonitor is a portable weatherproof data logger having a variety of optional sensors for plant and environment. Has accessories for easy and quick installation in laboratory, greenhouse or in the open.

Specifications

Single-ended analog channel8, individually configured
A/D converter11 bit
Analog voltage rangeFrom 0 to 1 V to 0 to 20 V, programmable
Special-purpose digital inputs
  • On-board Input 1: For the integrated RTH-11 meter that measures PAR, air temperature, and air relative humidity.
  • Input 2, in the RTH-11 Meter: For the integrated SMTE sensor that measures soil temperature, moisture and EC.
Input connectorsIP67 BINDER socket1
Scan rateFrom once per minute to once per 2 h, user defined
Measurement time5 second
Memory capacity3900 recorded lines. Every recorded line includes a time and date stamp, readings of all sensors connected to the PM-11 Phytomonitor, some calculated values (like VPD) and diagnostic messages.
Power voltage rangeFrom 11 to 14 VDC
Power consumption
  • 12 W during 5-second measurement time
  • 0.12 W in standby mode (between measurements)
Operating temperature range0 to 50 ℃
Communication portsRS232 and RS485, built-in. RF/GPRS modem (optional)
Environmental protection indexIP55
Overall dimensions, mm210 W × 145 H × 160 D
Weight0.95 kg approx
Mounting accessories (optional)
  • Wall-mounting and pole-mounting
  • 1.5-m Tripod
  • Heavy-Duty cabinet
Power accessories (optional)
  • AC/DC Power adapter (100—240 VAC / 12 VDC @ 1.25A)
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Solar power kit (10W Solar panel with the charge controller and 7 Ah rechargeable battery)
SoftwareTerminal emulator and Graphics software for Windows
WarrantyTwo years covering parts and labor
  1. Every sensor supplied by Bio Instruments SRL for use with the PM-11 Phytomonitor is equipped with the standard 4-meter cable with the IP67 BINDER plug. Optional cable extension is available. To connect a suitable third-party sensor, Bio Instruments offers a special adapter (optional).

Communication options

  • A short RS232 cable (in delivery set).
  • A long (up to 1.2 km) RS485 cable. The optional RS232/485 converter is supplied for a computer.
  • Wireless: a 50 mW, 2.4 GHz RF modem. Indoor/urban range: 180 m; Outdoor/line-of-sight range: 16 km. The modem is certified for use in US, Canada, and Europe.

Mounting options

  • A stainless steel tripod.
  • Accessories for wall mounting or mounting on a pole in greenhouses.
  • A heavy-duty cabinet for outdoor use. The Phytomonitor, a battery, a charger, and a radio modem are mounted inside the cabinet.

Recommended assemblies

IndoorOutdoor
LaboratoryGreenhouseShort-term installationLong-term installation
  • PM-11 Phytomonitor
  • AC/DC Power supply
  • Tripod
  • RTH-11 Meter
  • Sensors (at customer's option)
  • PM-11 Phytomonitor
  • AC/DC Power supply
  • Brackets for mounting on a pole
  • RTH-11 Meter
  • Sensors (at the customer's option)
  • RS232/485 converter or a pair of the optional radio-modems
  • PM-11 Phytomonitor
  • Standard car battery1
  • Tripod
  • RTH-11 Meter
  • Sensors (at the customer's option)
  • A pair of the optional radio-modems
  • PM-11 Phytomonitor
  • Heavy-duty cabinet
  • Solar power kit
  • Mast
  • RTH-11 Meter
  • Sensors (at the customer's option)
  • A pair of the optional radio-modems
  1. The car battery and, if necessary, the charger is purchased by a customer at local supplier

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