DLI-600: ePAR, Daily Light Integral, and Photoperiod Meter (ePAR, 400-750 nm)

DLI-600 is an elegant, simple-to-use device for spot checking photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) beyond the traditionally 400–700 nm range. The DLI-600 measures the newly defined 400-750 nm ePA

  • Product Name:DLI-600: ePAR, Daily Light Integral, and Photoperiod Meter (ePAR, 400-750 nm)
  • Model:DLI-600
  • Maunufactor:Apogee
  • Country:USA

DLI-600 is an elegant, simple-to-use device for spot checking photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) beyond the traditionally 400–700 nm range. The DLI-600 measures the newly defined 400-750 nm ePAR radiation range, which has been shown to have extended photosynthetically active properties. In addition to measuring ePAR, the DLI-600 meter calculates daily light integral (DLI) and photoperiod. DLI refers to the total amount of PAR or ePAR incident on a plane in a 24-hour period, expressed in units of moles per square meter per day (mol m-2 d-1). Photoperiod is the total amount of time in which PAR or ePAR is incident on a plane during a 24-hour period and is expressed in units of hours (h). ePAR, DLI, and photoperiod influence plant growth and development, and they are often measured in greenhouses and growth chambers to aid in light management and decision making. 


Calibration Uncertainty:     ± 5 %

Measurement Repeatability:     Less than 0.5 %

Display Range:     0 to 4000 µmol m-2s-1

Long-term Drift:     Less than 2 % per year

Field of View:     180°

Spectral Range:     (± 5 nm) 370 to 650 nm 390 to 690 nm 390 to 760 nm

Directional (Cosine) Response:     ± 5 % at 75° zenith angle

Azimuth Error:     Less than 1 %

Temperature Response:     -0.11 ± 0.04 % per C

Measurement Frequency:     3 minutes

Response Time:     2.5 seconds

Data Log Capacity:     99 days (DLI & Photoperiod), 10 days (30 min PPFD/ePPFD averages)

Non-linearity:     Less than 1 % (up to 4000 µmol m-2s-1)

Time Accuracy:     ± 53 seconds per month

Battery Type:     2 AAA batteries

Battery Life:     Approximately 6 months

ADC Resolution:     24 bits

Mounting compatibility:     Brass 1/4-20 threaded mount

Connectivity:     CSV file via USB-C data transfer

Stored Data Resolution (PPFD):     0.1 µmol m-2s-1(when ≥ 1000, the screen will not display the decimal)

Stored Data Resolution (DLI):     0.1 mol m-2 day-1(when ≥ 1000, the screen will not display the decimal)

Stored Data Resolution (Photoperiod):     0.1 hours

Housing:     ASA plastic

Ingress Protection:     IP65

Operating Environment:     -40 to 70 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity

Dimensions:     1.91 W x 2.31 H x 0.93 D (inches)

Mass:     67 g

Warranty:     4 years against defects in materials and workmanship

Manufactured:     Made in the USA