PMA-Series Analog Sensor Selection Guide

Solar Light’s NIST-Traceable PMA-Series Analog Sensors represent the pinnacle of accuracy, durability, and selection on the market today. Our sensors measure discrete bands of the electromagnetic spectrum from the UVA, UVB, UVA+B, UVC, Visible Light, and Infrared regions. Both narrow and broad bands are available, to fit any application, including germicidal applications, environmental probes, and sensors for biologically weighted spectra (such as the erythema and CIE action spectra.) Over 135 different sensors are available in a variety of packages to fit any environment, from indoor clean rooms to harsh locations outdoors to 100 meters under water. Please note that Solar Light offers both Digital Sensors and Analog Sensors in the PMA-Series lineup. Select these Analog Sensors if you don’t need a digital display output of the reading, if you will be connecting to your own datalogger, or if you plan to use a voltage source to provide excitation voltage to the sensor and a digital volt or amp meter to read and convert the results. Analog Sensors are typically used as process sensors that are permanently installed to provide ongoing information. Typical current draw is under 1mA. (By contrast, Digital models are typically used as discrete sensors that are portable and located to provide short term information.)

Typical Inputs / Outputs Available

• Input is 10VDC to 24VDC / Output is is 4 to 20mA / 2 wire detector.

• Input is 10 to 24 VDC / Output is 0 to 5 VDC / 3 wire detector.

• Custom Voltage: Input is +/-5 to 12 VDC / Output is 4 to11 VDC / 4 wire detector: +/- voltage, common, and signal. Can be used with batteries.

Optional Converters for Custom Voltage Sensors and Campbell Datalogger:

• Model PMA2010-001 – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 5VDC input source. Power supply is built into the sensor cord (non-detachable 4 wire cable.)

• Model PMA2010-002  – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 9-24VDC input source. Power supply is built into the sensor cord (non-detachable 4 wire cable.)

• Model PMA2010-003 – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 5VDC input source. Power supply is in a detached chassis.

• Model PMA2010-004  – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 9-24VDC input source. Power supply is in a detached chassis.

• Model PMA2011-001 – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 95-240VAC input source. Power supply is built into the sensor cord (non-detachable – for 1 sensor)

• Model PMA2011-002 – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 95-240VAC input source. Power supply is built into the sensor cord (non-detachable – for 2 sensors)

• Model PMA2011-004 – Provides necessary power conversion to use our Analog PMA11xx sensors from a 95-240VAC input source. Power supply is built into the sensor cord (non-detachable – for 4 sensors)