Light Intensity Sensor 200000 Lux RS485 for Greenhouse Monitoring

Key Features

Wide 0–200000 Lux measurement range for indoor lighting, greenhouse lighting, and outdoor sunlight monitoring.
Accuracy up to ≤5% for reliable illuminance data collection.
10 Lux resolution for stable light intensity monitoring.
Fast response performance suitable for real time light control and automation systems.
Multiple output options including RS485, 4–20mA, and 0–20mV.
Built in RS485 output module for direct connection to Modbus based acquisition systems.
DC12V power supply with low power consumption of about 0.15W.
Compact and lightweight design with approximately 160g product weight.
Wide operating temperature range from -35°C to 75°C.
Suitable for greenhouse automation, smart lighting, outdoor monitoring, and agricultural IoT systems.

Product Description

1. Description

JW-RG-GZD(LC43) Light Intensity Sensor 200000 Lux RS485 is designed for accurate illuminance measurement in agricultural greenhouses, smart lighting systems, outdoor environmental monitoring, solar radiation reference applications, and industrial automation. With a wide 0–200000 Lux range, fast response, low power consumption, and multiple output options, it helps users collect reliable light data for intelligent control and long term environmental analysis.

2. Product Overview

JW-RG-GZD(LC43) light intensity sensor provides accurate measurement of visible light levels from low illumination to strong sunlight conditions. It is suitable for applications where stable and repeatable light data is required, including greenhouse climate control, crop growth lighting analysis, smart building lighting systems, outdoor environmental monitoring, and agricultural IoT platforms.

The sensor supports RS485, 4–20mA, and 0–20mV output options, allowing flexible integration with data loggers, PLC systems, RTUs, IoT gateways, and environmental monitoring platforms. Its compact structure, DC12V power supply, low power consumption, and wide operating temperature range make it suitable for continuous field deployment.

With compact structure, low power consumption and flexible output options, the sensor is suitable for rainfall monitoring stations, urban waterlogging systems, mountain flood warning, hydrological observation, smart agriculture weather monitoring and environmental IoT platforms.

The sensor supports RS485 output and pulse output, with Modbus RTU protocol for easy connection to data loggers, RTUs, weather stations and IoT gateways.

Item	Specification
Product Type	Light Intensity Sensor
Measurement Range	0–200000 Lux
Accuracy	≤5%
Resolution	10 Lux
Power Supply	DC12V
Cable Length	Standard 1.5 m optional customization
Output Options	0–20mV 4–20mA RS485
Operating Temperature	-35°C to 75°C
Cable Rating	Rated voltage 300V temperature rating 80°C
Product Weight	160g
Power Consumption	0.15W
Current Consumption	10mA

When connected to an irrigation controller, environmental sensors, and a cloud platform, the sensor can become part of a complete greenhouse monitoring and automation system.

3.Output and Integration Overview

The sensor is available with multiple signal output options to match different control and monitoring systems. The RS485 output is suitable for Modbus data acquisition, IoT gateways, RTUs, and PLC based monitoring networks. The 4–20mA output is suitable for long distance industrial signal transmission and analog control systems. The 0–20mV output can be used for low voltage acquisition applications where analog measurement is preferred.

4. Application Scenarios

Greenhouse light intensity monitoring
Smart agriculture climate control
Supplemental grow light control
Outdoor environmental monitoring
Smart lighting automation
Weather station integration
Agricultural IoT monitoring systems
Solar radiation reference monitoring
Plant growth research
Building lighting management
Factory and warehouse lighting supervision

FAQ

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1.What is the measurement range of this light intensity sensor?

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The sensor measures light intensity from 0 to 200000 Lux, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor light monitoring.
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2. Can this sensor be used in greenhouse monitoring systems?

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Yes. It is suitable for greenhouse light monitoring, crop growth analysis, shading control, and supplemental lighting automation.
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3. What output signals does the sensor support?

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The sensor supports RS485, 4–20mA, and 0–20mV output options for different data acquisition and control systems.
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4. Does this light intensity sensor support RS485 communication?

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Yes. The sensor can be supplied with an RS485 output module, allowing direct integration with RS485 based monitoring networks.
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5. Is this sensor suitable for outdoor installation?

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Yes. It supports an operating temperature range of -35°C to 75°C and can be used in outdoor environmental monitoring applications.
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6. What power supply does the sensor require?

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The sensor uses DC12V power supply and has low power consumption of about 0.15W.
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7. How accurate is the light intensity measurement?

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The sensor provides accuracy of ≤5% with a resolution of 10 Lux.
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8. Can JW-IoT integrate this sensor into a greenhouse IoT system?

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Yes. JW-IoT can integrate this light intensity sensor with data loggers, gateways, and cloud platforms for greenhouse monitoring projects.
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9. Can JW-IoT provide RS485 or analog output versions?

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Yes. JW-IoT can support RS485, 4–20mA, or 0–20mV output versions according to project requirements.