F-Series SI-B8T521B20WW https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/samsung-semiconductor-inc/SI-B8T521B20WW/1510-2227-ND/6624011 HLG-240H-48A https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mean-well-usa-inc/HLG-240H-48A/1866-2446-ND/7704002 HLG-320H-48A https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mean-well...

I'm going with Samsung F-Series strips. OPTION ONE Five Samsung 4000K SI-B8T521B20WW strips = 257 watts Should I use Meanwell HLG-240H-48A, which will mean I am running my strips at 93%? OPTION TWO Seven Samsung 4000K SI-B8T521B20WW strips = 360 watts Could I use Meanwell HLG-320H-48A, which will me...

HomerPepsi thanks, checking those out now.
Appreciate the insight fellas.

Thanks man that's the kind of detailed answer I was hoping for.

What are my options for driving 12 Bridgelux Gen 2 560mm strips?
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/ ... ND/7907664

Hoping to see two options - budget and Meanwell HLG.
Newbie here, appreciate the help.

I am concerned with price, that's why I was asking about the MK350. It is 2/3 the price of the PG2000. I look for tools that are good at a specific task as a way of managing cost. The software side of PG2000 (plant specific) sounds cool in principle. But I'd rather have something that produces accur...

Thoughts on the MK350N PREMIUM? The Sekonic looks like a photography oriented tool. The Assentek I'm writing off because it is low end. This is for hobbyist use in conjunction with micro greens, which IMO have not even come close to hitting their potential in the mainstream commercial space. I'm int...

You recommend UPRtek PG200N? Thoughts on UPRtek MK350N PREMIUM? PG200N - $2800 USD https://www.gamma-sci.com/products/pg200n-handheld-par-meter MK350N PREMIUM - $1900 USD https://www.gamma-sci.com/products/mk350n-premium-spectrometer Thanks for any help, it is hard for me to see the practical differ...

Can you post some links?

What is "really expensive" in dollars?

Where can I find more detailed discussion on this topic?

What are you guys who are into Spectrum Analysis using to get a snapshot?

Assuming there are multiple options, what would the best option be in these ranges:

- discount range
- mid range
- price is no object range

Thanks!