UVB Sensor

UVB Sensor

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UV protection radiation provided by various clothing materials

UVB Sensor

$119.00

The UVB Sensor is an ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVB radiation (approximately 290 to 320 nm). It is ideal for experiments using sunlight as your UV source and is the sensor recommended for the UV experiments in our lab books.

ORDER CODE: UVB-BTA Categories Sensors, UV Sensors

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Specifications

UV peak sensitivity: one volt per 204 mW/m² at 300 nm
Wavelength sensitivity region, approximate: 290 to 320 nm, half-sensitivity points.
Dimensions: 21 cm by 2 cm diameter
Typical Resolution: 0.25 mW/m²
Time response: approximately 2 seconds to reach 95% of final reading

Download the user manual for full specifications

Experiments

Middle School (2 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
Sunscreen Tester	Vernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
Comparing Sunscreens	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

High School (4 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
Sunscreen Tester	Vernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
UV Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Comparing Sunscreens	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
A Local Weather Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

College (3 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
UV Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Comparing Sunscreens	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
A Local Weather Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest

Interface	LabQuest App
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Computers

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis App for Computers	Logger Pro	Logger Lite
LabQuest Mini	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support	Full support	Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest Stream	Full support ¹	Full support	Full support ¹
Go!Link	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabPro (discontinued)	Incompatible	Full support	Full support

Compatibility Notes

Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

Chromebook

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis App for Chrome
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest Stream	Full support ¹
Go!Link	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Compatibility Notes

Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

iOS

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis App for iOS	Graphical Analysis GW for iOS
LabQuest Stream	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support ¹	Full support ¹
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support ¹	Full support ¹

Compatibility Notes

iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Android

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis App for Android	Graphical Analysis GW for Android	Google Science Journal
LabQuest Stream	Full support	Full support	Incompatible
LabQuest 3	Full support ¹	Full support ¹	Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support ¹	Full support ¹	Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Arduino

	Software
Interface	Arduino
Vernier Arduino^® Interface Shield	Full support

LabVIEW

	Software
Interface	NI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)	Full support
Vernier myDAQ Adapter	Full support ¹
Go!Link	Full support
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest Stream	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Compatibility Notes

You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.

Texas Instruments

	Software
Interface	EasyData	DataMate	TI-84 SmartView	DataQuest	TI-Nspire Software
EasyLink	Full support ¹	Incompatible	Full support ²	Full support	Full support ²
CBL 2	Full support ³	Full support ^{3 4}	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
LabPro (discontinued)	Full support ³	Full support ^{3 4}	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible	Full support	Full support

Compatibility Notes

Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

Vernier UVB Sensor
User manual

Accessories

Support

Resources

Warranty

5-year limited warranty
See our warranty policy

Contact Us

Recommended: Online Support
Email: support@vernier.com
Toll-free: 1-888-837-6437

Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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