Low power consumption
RBRcoda3 PAR, RBRcoda3 rad
PAR and narrow-band radiometers
The RBRcoda³PAR and RBRcoda³ rad optical radiometers feature a wide dynamic range, optimized cosine response, and excellent low-light detection, making them ideal for both moored and profiling applications. The sensors are easy to integrate into any RBR multi-parameter instrument, or connect directly via RS-232.
The RBRcoda³PAR sensor provides uniform response to light in the PAR spectral range, while the RBRcoda³rad is available in a variety of narrow-band light channels and channel widths.
- Low power consumption
- High accuracy
- Wide dynamic range
- Depths up to 2000m
- RS-232 output
- Compact and lightweight
Logging RBRsolo3 radiometers available

Features & Configurations
Optional Configurations
RBRcoda³ PAR | photosynthetically active radiation, uniform response between 400 and 700nm, depths up to 1000m |
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RBRcoda³ PAR | deep | photosynthetically active radiation, uniform response between 400 and 700nm, depths up to 2000m |
RBRcoda³ rad | narrow-band radiation, 10nm- and 25nm-wide wavelength channels from 413nm to 560nm, depths up to 1000m |
RBRcoda³ rad | deep | narrow-band radiation, 10nm- and 25nm-wide wavelength channels from 413nm to 560nm, depths up to 2000m |
Specifications
Connector | MCBH-6-MP |
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Diameter | ~25mm |
Length | ~270mm (standard) |
Depth rating |
1000m (plastic) 2000m (titanium) |
Weight (air) |
170g (plastic) 330g (titanium) |
Weight (water) |
40g (plastic) 200g (titanium) |
Supply voltage |
6 to 18V (12V nominal) |
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≤2Hz sampling |
77mJ/sample |
>2Hz sampling |
15mA/180mW at 12V |
Dynamic range | >5.5 decades |
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Initial accuracyFootnote 1 | ±2% |
Linearity | ±1% |
Operating temperature range | -5°C to 35°C |
Cosine response error (water) | ±5% at 0-60° ±10% at 61-82° |
Azimuth error (water) | ±1.5% at 45° |
Out-of-band rejectionFootnote 2 | >25dB (typical), OD 2.5 |
(1) RBR calibrates radiometers with NIST traceable references.
(2) Out-of-band rejection and resolution are wavelength dependent for narrow-band radiometers.
Wavelength range | 400 to 700nm |
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Full scale range | 0-5000µmol/m²/s (minimum) |
Resolution | ±0.010μmol/m²/s |
Centre wavelengths (CWL)Footnote 3 | 413 / 445 / 475 / 488 / 508 / 532 / 560nm |
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Full width at half-maximum (FWHM) | 10nm (for all CWLs except 475nm) 25nm (for CWL 475nm only) |
Full scale range | 0-400μW/cm²/nm (minimum) |
ResolutionFootnote 4 | ±0.001μW/cm²/nm |
(3) Other CWL options within the 400-1100nm range are available upon request. Contact RBR for more information.
(4) Resolution is wavelength dependent for narrow-band radiometers.
Note: Dark offset is internally temperature-compensated.
