EvoDevice Measurement Glossary

Clear definitions for the measurements behind the products.

A practical reference for light, UV, plant, solar, vehicle-air-quality and surge-protection terms used across EvoDevice product pages and technical guides.

DLI Lux CCT Spectrum UVI UVA UVB CO₂ CO NDIR Solar Irradiance Solar Energy SPD
Plant & outdoor measurement

Light received over time and environmental measurement.

These concepts help describe the amount of light a plant receives and the solar energy available at a location.

Daily Light Integral (DLI)

DLI is the total amount of photosynthetically active light received over a 24-hour period. Unlike an instantaneous light reading, DLI represents light accumulated across the day.

Common unit: mol/m²/day Plant & Outdoor Measurement Guide →

Solar Irradiance

Solar irradiance describes instantaneous solar power received per unit area. It answers the question: how much solar power is arriving at this moment?

Common unit: W/m² EVO-Solar →

Accumulated Solar Energy

Accumulated solar energy represents solar exposure integrated over time. It is different from instantaneous irradiance and is useful for comparing total solar resource across hours or days.

Common unit: kWh/m² EVO-Solar →
Important distinction: W/m² is instantaneous power per area; kWh/m² is accumulated energy per area.

Root-Zone Measurement

Root-zone measurements describe conditions where plant roots are actually growing. For soil monitoring, this can be more useful than judging conditions only from the surface.

EVO10 Smart Soil Monitor →
Light & UV measurement

Visible light, white-light appearance and ultraviolet output.

Lux

Lux is a photometric unit of illuminance. It describes visible light falling on a surface using the wavelength sensitivity of human vision.

Unit: lx E130 Light Meter →

Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)

CCT describes the apparent color of white light, from warmer-looking white light at lower values to cooler-looking white light at higher values.

Unit: kelvin (K) E130 Light Meter →

Spectral Distribution

Spectral distribution shows how optical energy is distributed across wavelength. For supported phosphor-converted white LEDs, this can reveal differences that a single Lux or CCT value cannot show by itself.

E130 White LED Spectrum Light Meter →

Ultraviolet Index (UVI)

UVI is a dimensionless index representing biologically effective ultraviolet radiation. In reptile lighting applications, it can be used alongside UVA and UVB measurements when checking a basking zone.

E-ABI UV Meter →

UVA

UVA is the longer-wavelength part of ultraviolet radiation, generally approximately 315–400 nm.

Approximate band: 315–400 nm E-ABI UV Meter →

UVB

UVB is the shorter-wavelength ultraviolet band generally approximately 280–315 nm. It is distinct from UVA and should be measured separately when the application requires it.

Approximate band: 280–315 nm E-ABI UV Meter →
Vehicle air quality

CO₂, CO and ventilation are not the same thing.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

CO₂ is commonly measured in parts per million. In a vehicle cabin, rising CO₂ can indicate that occupant-generated carbon dioxide is accumulating faster than it is being removed by outside-air exchange.

Common unit: ppm Vehicle Air Quality Guide →

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Carbon monoxide is a toxic combustion gas and is completely different from carbon dioxide. A CO₂ monitor does not detect CO and is not a substitute for a certified carbon-monoxide alarm.

EVO-CO2V Car CO₂ Monitor →

NDIR CO₂ Sensing

NDIR means non-dispersive infrared. The sensing method estimates CO₂ concentration by measuring infrared absorption associated with carbon dioxide.

EVO-CO2V Car CO₂ Monitor →

Recirculation vs. Fresh-Air Ventilation

Recirculation reuses more cabin air, while fresh-air mode increases outside-air exchange. Recirculation can be useful in many driving situations, but sustained recirculation can also reduce the rate at which occupant-generated CO₂ leaves the cabin.

Vehicle Air Quality Guide →
Power & surge protection

Transient overvoltage and panel-mounted protection.

Surge Protective Device (SPD)

An SPD is designed to limit transient overvoltage and divert surge current in an electrical installation. It is intended for short-duration surge events, not normal long-term voltage regulation.

Power & Surge Protection Guide →

Whole-House Surge Protection

Whole-house surge protection is installed at the electrical panel to provide surge protection for multiple branch circuits. EvoDevice SPD products in this category are panel-mounted devices, not plug-in outlet protectors.

WFSPD2ULTRA →    ALSPD2CORE →
Go deeper

Read the measurement guides.

The glossary gives short definitions. The Topic Hubs explain how the concepts interact in real measurement workflows.

Plants & Outdoor Measurement

Soil measurement, DLI, solar irradiance and accumulated energy.

Open guide →

Light & UV Measurement

Lux, CCT, supported white-LED spectrum, UVI, UVA and UVB.

Open guide →

Vehicle Air Quality

Cabin CO₂, ventilation, recirculation, filtration and sensor interpretation.

Open guide →

Power & Surge Protection

Whole-house surge protection, panel installation context and SPD concepts.

Open guide →
About this glossary: definitions are written to clarify measurement concepts and product context. They are not intended to replace safety standards, electrical codes, medical guidance or product-specific instructions.