Products
Fixed Sensor
Wearable Sensor
Gateway
Cloud
The Blue Iris Labs Fixed Sensor: A Stationary Spectrometer
The Blue Iris Labs Fixed Sensor is a stationary spectrometer that allows users to measure and monitor light spectrum and intensity in real-time. Its data is wirelessly transmitted to the Blue Iris Labs Cloud (via the Blue Iris Labs Gateway) where spectral data can be viewed and downloaded.
The Blue Iris Labs Fixed Sensor can be installed for a finite period of time (e.g., during a research period, during lighting calibration period) or as a permanent part of the building sensor network to gather ongoing data on the spectral conditions over time.
Key features include:
- Measures full spectral power distribution (SPD) between 350 nm – 770 nm.
- Measurement of temperature and humidity.
- On-board memory capable of collecting 180 days of data (assuming 5-minute measurement intervals) to ensure reliable data collection even during power or network interruptions.
- Calculations of lux, CCT, CRI CS, EML, S/P, PAR based on SPD measurements.
- Wireless data transfer via Zigbee and Thread.
- One-year battery life.
The Blue Iris Labs Mobile Sensor: A Wearable Spectrometer
The Blue Iris Labs Mobile Sensor is a wearable spectrometer that measures and monitors the light spectrum and intensity wearing experiences throughout the day. The Mobile Sensor shares much of its DNA with our fixed version, but is more compact, with a small rechargeable battery rather than a disposable battery. Spectral data is stored in on-board memory, and when our Mobile Sensor is within range of a Blue Iris Labs Gateway, data is automatically uploaded to the Blue Iris Labs Cloud.
Key features include:
- Measures full spectral power distribution (SPD) between 350nm – 780nm.
- On-board memory capable of collecting 180 days of data (assuming 5-minute measurement intervals) to ensure reliable data collection even during network interruptions.
- Calculations of lux, CCT, CRI CS, EML, S/P, PAR based on SPD measurements.
- Wireless data transfer via Zigbee and Thread.
- 18-hr battery life before needing to recharge.
The Blue Iris Labs Gateway: A Hardware / Software Bridge
The Blue Iris Labs Gateway connects to the Blue Iris Labs Fixed and Mobile Sensors to transfer their data to the Blue Iris Labs Cloud. Our gateways are based on open hardware (Raspberry Pi 4), on software platforms (Raspberry Pi OS, OpenThread), and are optimized with Blue Iris Labs hardware.
Key features include:
- Raspberry Pi 4 platform.
- Connects to Fixed and Mobile Sensors via Zigbee or OpenThread.
- Connects to the internet and the Blue Iris Labs Cloud via WiFi or Ethernet.
- Option to store data from sensors locally (e.g., wireless data transfer from sensors to the gateway, but then local storage of data at the gateway on USB drive).
Note: The Blue Iris Labs Gateway comes in a case.
The Blue Iris Labs Cloud: A Secure Data Portal
Blue Iris Lab customers can manage their devices, view, and download their data from our secure and customizable Cloud service.
Key features of the Cloud’s web portal include:
- Enabling users to see real-time spectral power distribution (SPD) readings from any of their connected sensors.
- The Blue Iris Labs Cloud is based on Google IoT Core and Firebase platforms to provide state-of-the-art security and analytics in an easy-to-use platform.
- Full end-to-end data encryption from sensor to cloud.
Product Comparison Chart
Blue Iris Labs Sensors offer many advanced measurement capabilities (e.g. SPD, CRI, CS) that typically are only available in much more expensive lab spectrometers as well as some features (cloud-connectivity, wearable devices) that are not common in lab spectrometers or traditional light sensors.
The chart below compares the features and capabilities of the Blue Iris Labs sensors to traditional light sensors and lab spectrometers (full lamp = included; half lamps = sometimes included; empty lamp = not included).
Order Our Demo Kit
Soon, you will be able to order a demo kit to evaluate how easily, accurately and affordably you can measure key lighting metrics in your spaces.
Each demo kit comes with:
- Four (4) Blue Iris Labs Fixed Sensors.
- A gateway to transmit data from the Fixed Sensors to the cloud.
- Login Credentials to the Blue Iris Lab data portal which includes powerful and flexible tools to customize the parameters you wish to view.