4-in-1 Sensor Temp/RH/Barometric Pressure/Vapor Pressure
Microclimate measurement made simple
ATMOS 14
Microclimate measurement made simple
If you’re doing a microclimate or evapotranspiration study, you may need up to four extra sensors to get important measurements that will benchmark your data. Not to mention you have to face the hassle of getting all those sensors integrated into your system. What you need is something simpler. With this in mind, we engineered the ATMOS 14 to be four sensors in one—air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, and vapor pressure. And best of all, it’s plug and play with our ZL6 data logger.
With the ATMOS 14, all your bases are covered
Thousands of engineers and ecologists already depend on the ATMOS 14 for straightforward measurements. Whether you’re using the ZL6 to look at plant emergence, leaf area index, or fractional interception, there isn’t an easier way to benchmark your data. The ATMOS 14 is a versatile, low-maintenance, and fast sensor designed to make taking temp/RH measurements simpler and therefore less work.
Plug it in, and walk away
Despite its minimalist design, the ATMOS 14 provides maximum value. While other sensors require wiring and programming, the ATMOS 14 simply plugs into the ZL6 (It’s also compatible with third-party data loggers). There’s no having to figure out complicated instructions. Just mount the sensor on your data logger mast, plug it in, and walk away.
Measures a lot. Requires very little effort.
The ATMOS 14 is low-maintenance. It gives accurate vapor pressure and RH without a lot of cleaning. Plus it’s weatherproof, meaning it will last a long time in the field. Another helpful feature is the compact shape that fits into tight spaces, leaving room on a mast for other sensors.
Readings don’t get any more rapid
Because the ATMOS 14 is plug and play, setup is quick. And responses are equally fast. Thanks to a Teflon protection screen that keeps liquid water out, but vapor moving freely through, it responds rapidly while keeping dust and liquid water off the sensor. Both features add up to time saved on your part.
For everything it measures, there’s not much to it
With ATMOS 14, all your basic microclimate measurements are covered using a small, simple integrated sensor. This versatile, low-maintenance sensor will rapidly and reliably measure air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, and vapor pressure, making benchmarking quick and hassle-free.
Features
- Four measurements in one sensor
- Plug and play capability
- Collect data remotely when used with the ZL6 data logger
- Compact
- Teflon screen protects the sensor from weather
- Fast response
- Integrated temperature for accuracy
Specifications
| MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS | |
| RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) | |
| Range | 0 to 100% RH |
| Resolution | 0.1% RH |
| Accuracy | Sensor measurement accuracy is variable across a range of RH.
Refer to the chart in Figure 1. |
| Equilibration time (τ, 63%) | <40 s (response time in 1 m/s air stream) |
| Hysteresis | < 1% RH, typical |
| Long-term drift | < 0.5% RH/year, typical |
| TEMPERATURE | |
| Range | -40 to 80 °C |
| Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Accuracy | Sensor measurement accuracy is variable across a range of
temperatures. Refer to the chart in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Temperature sensor accuracy |
| Equilibration time (τ, 63%) | < 400 s (response time in 1 m/s air stream) |
| Long-term drift | < 0.04 °C/year typical |
| VAPOR PRESSURE | |
| Range | 0 to 47 kPa |
| Resolution | 0.001 kPa |
| Accuracy | Sensor measurement accuracy is variable across a range of
temperatures and RH. Refer to the chart in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Vapor pressure sensor accuracy |
| BAROMETRIC PRESSURE | |
| Range | 49-109 kPa |
| Resolution | 0.01 kPa |
| Accuracy | 0.4 kPa |
| COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Output | DDI serial or SDI-12 communications protocol |
| Data logger compatibility | METER data loggers (ZL6, EM50/60 series) or any data acquisition system capable of 3.6- to 15-VDC power and serial or SDI-12 communication. |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.0 cm (0.8 in) |
| Operating temperature range | Minimum: –40 °C |
| Cable length | 5 m (standard) |
| Connector types | 3.5-mm stereo plug connector or stripped and tinned wires |
| ELECTRICAL AND TIMING CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Supply voltage (VCC to GND) | Minimum: 3.6 VDC |
| Digital input voltage (logic high) | Minimum 2.8 V |
| Digital input voltage (logic low) | Minimum: –0.3 V |
| Digital output voltage (logic high) | Typical: 3.6 V |
| Power line slew rate | Minimum: 1.0 V/ms |
| Current drain (during measurement) | Minimum: 4.50 mA |
| Current drain (while asleep) | Typical: 0.03 mA |
| Power up time (DDI serial) | Maximum: 100 ms |
| Power up time (SDI-12) | Minimum: 100 ms |
| Measurement duration | Typical: 550 ms |
| Cable capacitance per meter | Typical: 147 pF |
| Cable resistance per meter | Typical 34 mΩ |
| COMPLIANCE | Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 |
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Support
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We manufacture, test, calibrate, and repair every instrument in-house. Our scientists and technicians use the instruments every day in our product testing lab. No matter what your question is, we have someone who can help you answer it.
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