MS-100: InSight Handheld Spectroradiometer

Apogee’s new MS-100 “InSight” device is a handheld, portable spectroradiometer specifically designed for taking spectral measurements and analyzing grow lights of all kinds. The unit instantly calculates the most important metrics for photobiology including:

PPFD and ePPFD
YPFD and TPFD
PFD-UV and PFD-B
PFD-G and PFD-R
PFD-FR and FR F
PPE and iPPE
CFI and CRI
CCT and Lux
R F-R R
Foot candle (fc)
λp and λd
CIE 1931 x & y
CIE 1976 u’ & v’

The unit can be used in multiple modes. Spot check mode allows you to take a measurement and see the different metrics on the unit’s small screen, which also includes a basic spectral graph. When paired with an iOS or Android phone, the Apogee Insight App allows you to check different lighting metrics, store multiple spectral samples for download, and view full-color graphs.

The InSight also comes with free, full-featured Apogee Insight Software for PC that offers additional spectral analysis features and the ability to log measurements. The unit can log measurements over time using the included power supply or when connected to a computer (via USB) or compatible datalogger (via Modbus RS-485). Please note that the unit is not waterproof and needs to be protected in harsh environments.

InSight Handheld Spectroradiometer Specifications

	MS-100
Wavelength Range	380 to 780 nm
Wavelength Data Increment	1 nm
Spectral Bandwidth	Approximately 12 nm (half bandwidth)
Wavelength Reproducibility	± 1 nm
Measurement Range	PPFD: 0.1 to 3,500 µmol m^-2 s^-1; LUX: 5 to 190,000 lx
Illuminance Accuracy (Illuminant A @ 2,856 K at 20,000 lx)	± 5 %
Color Accuracy (Illuminant A @ 2,856 K at 20,000 lx)	± 0.0025 in CIE 1931 x, y
Color Repeatability (Illuminant A @ 2,856 K at 20,000 lx)	± 0.0005 in CIE 1931 x, y
CCT Accuracy (Illuminant A @ 2,856 K at 20,000 lx)	± 2 %
CRI Accuracy @ Ra	± 1.5 %
Stray Light	-25 dB max
Integration Time Range	6 to 1,000 ms
Digital Resolution	16 bits
Capture Function	One time
Operating Mode	Standalone Mode/Bluetooth Mode/USB Mode (PC Connection)
Integration Mode	Auto
Measuring Modes	PPFD, ePPFD, YPPFD, TPFD PFD-UV, PFD-B, PFD-G, PFD-R PFD-FR, FR F, PPE, iPPE CFI, CRI, CCT, Lux R F-R R, fc, λp, λd CIE 1931 x & y, CIE 1976 u’ & v’ Spectrum Graphics
Measuring Capabilities	1. Illuminance (LUX)/Foot Candle (fc) 2. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) 3. CIE Chromaticity Coordinates: a. CIE 1931 x, y Coordinates b. CIE 1976 u’, v’ Coordinates c. CIE 1931 XYZ Value 4. Dominant Wavelength (λd) 5. Color Rendering Index (CRI, Ra)/R1 to R15 6. Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) a. PPFD (400 to 700 nm) m^-2 s^-1 b. ePPFD (400 to 750 nm) m^-2 s^-1 c. PPF-UV (380 to 400 nm) m^-2 s^-1 d. PPF-B (400 to 500 nm) m^-2 s^-1 e. PPF-G (500 to 600 nm) m^-2 s^-1 f. PPF-R (600 to 700 nm) m^-2 s^-1 g. PPF-NIR (700 to 780 nm) m^-2 s^-1 7. Percent Flicker 8. Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) mW/m2 9. Peak Wavelength (λp) 10. Peak Wavelength (λpV) 11. Integration Time (I-Time)
Display	0.96″ 128×64 mono OLED
Maximum Files	Approximately 1.2 million files @ 8 GB Micro-SD card (excel)
Battery Operation Time	3 hours/Fully charged
Battery Operation Power	USB Power; 700 mAh/3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; Micro Card (SD 2.0, SDHC/up to 32 G)
Data Output Interface	Mini USB port (USB 2.0); Bluetooth 3.0 and 4.0 compatible with iOS and Android
Data Format	Compatible with Microsoft Office Excel
Dimensions	90 x 30 x 32.2 mm (H x W x D)
Weight (with Battery)	70 g ± 5 g
Operating Temperature	0 to 35°C, relative humidity 70 % of less without condensation
Storage Temperature	-10 to 40°C, relative humidity 70 % of less without condensation
Display Language	English
Software	Apogee InSight (available for PC, iOS, and Android)
Warranty	One year