Drosophila Environment Monitor（果蠅環境監視器）

環境監視器持續測量周圍空氣的濕度和溫度，以及監測監視器表面光的亮度。在整個實驗過程中，這些參數被持續測量，并定時上傳到電腦，作為培養器皿的一種環境數據。

溫度和濕度由安裝在環境監視器頂部的精密的傳感器所檢測，頂部和底部都開有多個小孔，利于空氣流通和監測。

光的強度由安裝在頂部表面的一個光電二極管傳感器檢測，一個濾光片將會把紅外光和紫外光濾掉，使得能夠準確的測量適應光的強度。

在整個測量期間，每個瞬時值都會被記錄下來，包括zui小值、平均值和zui大值，提供瞬時和長時程的環境的參數。

Specifications
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.5 x 1.2” LWH
(112 x 64 x 30 mm)
• Mass: 115 g
• Temperature:
Accuracy: +/- 0.1 deg C
Range: 0-70 deg C
• Relative Humidity:
Accuracy: +/- 2%
Range: 0-100% (non-condensing)
• Incident Light Intensity:
Accuracy: +/- 5% (calibrated to CW fluorescent)
Range: 0-2500 lux
Peak wavelength: 550 nm
Filter cutoff: 10% of peak at 350 and 820 nm
Angular sensitivity: 50% at 55 degrees off axis
• Interconnect: 4 wire, 6 position, RJ-11 modular
ephone line jack to DAMSystem network for
DC power input and data transmission
• Case material: Black plastic

Features
• Accuray measures temperature, relative
humidity, and incident ambient light.
• Precision temperature measurement verifies
incubator setpoint accuracy and stability.
• Ambient light sensor verifies proper on/off
light cycling, and detects inadvertent door
openings, confirming true-dark conditions.
• Accurate lux measurement checks lighting
intensity and uniformity.
• Min/Max readings detect short-term upsets to
average conditions.
• Small unit size allows parameter measurement
at various points within a chamber interior.
• ephone-type wiring jack allows easy
connection to DAMSystem wiring network.
• Data acquisition via standard DAMSystem
software provides seamless archival record of
environmental conditions.