4.8.

3 Testing of the Light Source

The purpose of this testing is to see if the designed lighting intensity required by
the plants for photosynthesis is attain. A right illuminance of 1076 lux to 2152 lux is
needed to attain a optimum photosynthesis to the Black Behi pechay.[35] The designed
set-up was shown in Figure 4.38. A lux meter [Fig. 4.35] was used to determine the
amount of Illuminance that has reached the grow tray.

Figure 4.35 Luxmeter

 Figure 4.36 Lux meter display

The measured Illuminance was directly displayed in lux (lx) as shown in Figure 4.36.

Figure 4.37 Light Source Testing Set-up (1- Light Source; 2- Calibrated Stand; 3- Grow
tray; 4- Luxmeter)

A calibrated stand with the origin or zero point at the light source was used to
indicate the distance of the lux meter from the light source.
 The lux meter was positioned on each graduation of the calibrated stand to see
whether the distance relative to the light source at the bottom most part of the wheel will
show a lux meter reading that is within the desired range for photosynthesis. Fortunately,
the initial height of the light source relative to the rotary garden unit was already enough
to provide optimum photosynthesis to the plants.

Figure 4.38 Testing of the Designed Lighting Intensity for Photosynthesis