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Solar
Radiation Sensors
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SP
Lite Silicon Pyranometer
The SP Lite silicon
cell photo-diode pyranometer offers an economical solution for
the reliable routine measurement of incoming global solar irradiance,
from 0.4 to 1.1 µm.
The SP Lite features
a unique self-cleaning conical shaped diffuser, and houses a built-in
shunt resistor. The SP Lite outputs a millivolt signal through
a permanently attached two wire shielded all weather cable.
Benefits
- Waterproof construction
- Self cleaning diffuser
design
- Good noise, transience,
and lightning suppression
- Voltage output signal
- Direct mounting
without use of optional leveling fixture
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SP
Lite Data Sheet
Budget Price:
£230
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Supporting
Instrumentation
- CLF 1 Leveling Fixture
- CT-24 (4 - 20 mA)
Current Converter/Amplifier
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CMP3 Pyranometer
The CMP 3 Pyranometer offers an economical solution for the routine
measurement of incoming global solar radiation (0.3 - 2.8 µm
spectral range), or surface reflected solar radiation measurements.
The CMP 3 is fully compliant
with all ISO-9060 Second Class pyranometer performance specification
criteria.
Benefits
- Waterproof construction
- Built-in lifetime
desiccant drying cartridge
- Excellent long-term
stability of sensitivity
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Supporting Instrumentation
- CAF 1 Albedo Fixture
- CT-24 (4 - 20 mA)
Current Converter/Amplifier
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CM 6B
Pyranometer
The CM 6B Pyranometer is suitable for the routine measurement of
incoming global solar radiation (0.3 to 2.8 µm spectral range),
diffuse sky irradiance measurements, and surface reflected solar
radiation measurement research.
The CM 6B is fully
compliant with all ISO-9060 First Class pyranometer performance
specification criteria.
Benefits
- Good cosine response
- Low dome IR offset
error
- Good linearity
- Excellent long-term stability
of sensitivity
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CM
6B Performance Specifications [PDF, 21 kB]
CM
6B Data Sheet
Budget Price £900
Ex Stock
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Supporting Instrumentation
- CV 2 Ventilator
- 2AP Solar Tracker
- CM 121 Shadow Ring
- CT-24 (4 - 20 mA)
Current Converter/Amplifier
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CM11 Data
Sheet
Ex
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Budget Price: £1400
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11 Pyranometer
The CM 11 Pyranometer is well
suited for the measurement of incoming global solar radiation (0.3 to
2.8 µm spectral range), diffuse sky irradiance measurements, and
surface reflected solar radiation measurement research. The
CM 11 is a high performance research grade pyranometer, and is fully compliant
with all ISO 9060 Secondary Standard Instrument performance criteria (highest
possible ISO pyranometer performance category).
Benefits
- Verified cosine response
(documented in writing)
- Verified temperature dependence
- Low dome IR offset error
- Excellent linearity
- Good response time
- Excellent long-term stability
of sensitivity
- High resolution leveling
capability
- CM
11 Performance Specifications [PDF, 21 kB
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Supporting Instrumentation
CV 2 Ventilator
2AP Solar Tracker
CM 121 Shadow Ring
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
Budget
Price: £1705
Ex Stock
CM21 Data Sheet |
CM 21 Pyranometer
The CM 21 Pyranometer is well suited for the measurement of
incoming global solar radiation (305 to 2800 nm spectral range),
diffuse sky irradiance measurements, and surface reflected solar
radiation measurement research. The CM
21 is a high performance research grade pyranometer, and is
fully compliant with all ISO 9060 Secondary Standard Instrument
performance criteria (highest possible ISO pyranometer
performance category). The CM 21
pyranometer is designed for measuring the irradiance (radiant
flux, Watt/m²) on a plane surface, which results from the direct
solar radiation and from the diffuse radiation incident from the
hemisphere above. The CM 21 is a high precision pyranometer with
strictly selected domes. Because of the high optical quality of
these domes the directional error is reduced to less than 10
W/m². Like the CM 11 pyranometer, the CM 21 complies with the
specifications for the best of three classes, "High quality", as
defined in the 'Guide to meteorological Instruments and Methods
of Observation', sixth edition, 1996, of the World
Meteorological.Benefits
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Verified cosine response
(documented in writing)
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Verified temperature
dependence
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Low dome IR offset error
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Excellent linearity
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Fast response time
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Supporting Instrumentation
CV 2 Ventilator
2AP Solar Tracker
CM 121 Shadow Ring
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
Budget
Price: £3850
CM22 Data Sheet |
CM 22 Pyranometer
The CM 22 Pyranometer is specifically designed for high accuracy diffuse
solar radiation measurement research, and to also serve as a calibration
transfer reference instrument. The CM 22 is also quite suitable for high
accuracy routine global and surface reflected radiation measurement research.
The CM 22 employs Infrasil quartz inner and outer domes, offering increased
spectral transmission (0.2 to 3.6 µm) over standard Schott glass
dome pyranometer models, and exhibits extremely low thermal IR offset
effect under clear diffuse sky conditions.
The CM 22 is very high performance
research grade pyranometer, exceeding even the most stringent ISO 9060
Secondary Standard Instrument performance criteria (highest possible
ISO pyranometer performance category).
Benefits
- Verified cosine response
(documented in writing)
- Verified temperature
dependence
- Extremely low dome IR
offset error
- Excellent linearity
- Fast response time
- Excellent long-term stability
of sensitivity
- High resolution leveling
capability
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Supporting Instrumentation
CV 2 Ventilation System
2AP Solar Tracker
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
CG4 Data
Sheet
Budget Price: £3850
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CG 4 Pyrgeometer
The CG 4 Pyrgeometer is intended for high accuracy infrared radiation
(IR) measurement research, from 4.5 to 42 µm. The CG 4 employs a unique
solar blind ellipse shaped silicon dome, that offers a full 180°
field of view, with good cosine response. The dome is hard carbon (diamond)
coated, to protect from surface oxidation and scratching. The dome ring
assembly is specially engineered to deliver optimal thermal coupling
between the dome, dome mounting ring, and instrument body. The excellent
dome to body thermal coupling eliminates the need for the conventional
dome thermistor and dT (delta-T) dome/body temperature offset calculation
(as is the case with other competitive manufacturer pyrgeometer models),
even under direct solar load conditions. The CG 4 is therefore equipped
with a single body thermistor, in addition to the instruments thermopile
sensing element. To determine incoming sky
or surface emitted IR, in W/m2 units, the output signal voltage of the
CG 4 sensing element, body temperature, and the factory supplied CG
4 calibration coefficient, are all an integral components of the IR
calculation.
Benefits
- Easy set-up and operation
(no dome thermistor)
- Excellent dome/body thermal
coupling
- No batteries required
- Suitable for shaded or
non shaded operation
- Compatible with Kipp
& Zonen model CV 2 Ventilator
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Supporting Instrumentation
CLF1 Leveling Fixture
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
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Lux Lite Illumination/Photometric Sensor
The Lux Lite is specifically engineered to measure lux. The optical filter
and photo-diode assembly of the Lux Lite is designed to mimic the spectral
response of the human eye within the visible light region, under naturally
occurring daylight conditions.
The sealed water tight construction
of the Lux Lite houses a built-in shunt resistor. The Lux Lite outputs
a milli-volt signal through a permanently attached two wire shielded
all weather cable.
Benefits
- Waterproof construction
- Good noise, transience,
and lightning suppression
- Voltage output signal
- Direct mounting without
use of optional leveling fixture
Lux
Lite Data Sheet
Budget
Price: £255 |
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PAR
lite Data Sheet
Budget
Price: £344
Ex Stock | PAR Lite Quantum Sensor
The PAR Lite is specifically engineered to measure PAR (photosynthetically
active radiation) under naturally occurring daylight. The optical filter
of the PAR Lite is designed to deliver a quantum response from 400 to
700 nm, which is the same spectral region responsible for stimulating
plant photosynthesis.
The sealed watertight construction
of the PAR Lite houses a built-in shunt resistor. The PAR Lite outputs
a milli-volt signal through a permanently attached two wire shielded
all weather cable.
Benefits
- Waterproof construction
- Good noise, transience,
and lightning suppression
- Voltage output signal
- Direct mounting without
use of optional leveling fixture
Supporting Instrumentation
CLF1 Leveling Fixture
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
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 Supporting Instrumentation
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
CSD 1
Data Sheet
Budget
Price: £1220
Ex Stock | CSD 1 Sunshine Duration Sensor
The CSD 1 is intended for the routine measurement of sunshine duration.
Sunshine duration, as defined by the WMO, is the time interval in which
the direct solar radiation component, the Sun, exceeds an irradiance level
of 120 W/m2.
The unique design of the
CSD 1 incorporates three photo-diodes of equal sensitivity, of which
one photo-diode continuously measures the global sky irradiance (direct
sun + diffuse sky irradiance) at all times. The remaining two photo-diodes
measure a portion of the diffuse sky field only. The built-in electronics
of the CSD 1 subtracts the acquired diffuse sky signal level from the
global, to derive the direct solar irradiance signal level. The CSD
1 offers two output signal possibilities; a logic high/low output level
(> 120 W/m2 = high logic), or a second milli-volt output signal level,
that is proportional to the derived direct solar irradiance signal.
The CSD 1 is intended to be used in conjunction with a data acquisition
system, or (integrating) voltmeter.
Benefits
No mechanical realignment due to season change (one time setup)
No moving parts
Year-round high accuracy
Suitable for any latitude/longitude position on Earth
Dew, frost, ice deposition prevention (via built-in resistive heating
option)
Wide operational temperature range
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Robust & fully weatherproof
Four separate sensors with equal sensitivity
Includes two pyranometers for solar radiation measurement
Includes two pyrgeometers for far infrared measurement
Built-in heating element to avoid dew deposition
CNR1 Data Sheet
Budget
Price £3200
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Net Radiometer
CNR 1
The Net Radiometer, CNR 1, is intended for the
analysis of the radiation balance of Solar and Far
Infrared radiation. The most common application is the
measurement of Net (total) Radiation at the earth's
surface.
Three of CNR 1 features are unique: first, it
measures four radiation components separately, secondly,
it is robust and virtually maintenance free, and
thirdly, calibration of CNR 1 is relatively
straightforward. These factors make the CNR 1
extremely suitable for long-term outdoor measurements.
Especially in rough environments.
Generally speaking, the CNR 1 will measure with a
higher degree of accuracy than other competitive
instruments.
This is mainly because the dominant measurement of solar
radiation with the CM 3 is
accurate. Accuracy is also influenced positively by the
possibility of viewing the four separate components of
the radiation. In this way errors in the measurement can
be detected more easily. Also contributing to a high
degree of accuracy, is the CNR 1's high
reliability, and, under conditions where other
instruments would be covered by dew or frost, its
incorporated heating.
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Solar radiation is measured
by two pyranometers, one for measuring incoming
radiation from the sky, and the other, which faces
downward, for measuring the reflected Solar radiation.
From these two pyranometers, albedo, the ratio of
reflected and incoming radiation, can also be
determined. The model type indication for the
pyranometers is CM 3.
Schematic drawing of the CNR 1
Far Infrared radiation is measured by two pyrgeometers,
one for measuring the Far Infrared radiation from the
sky, the other from the soil surface. The model type
indication of the pyrgeometer is CG 3.
The CNR 1 can be used in two ways: measuring the
four components separately, the four Separate Components
Mode or measuring only Net Radiation, the Net Radiation
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 CUV A1 and CUV B1 are delivered
with a preliminary calibration; Kipp & Zonen feels that, at this
moment, no generally accepted method of calibration is available. On
request, Kipp & Zonen can build equipment with different spectral
specifications based on the same design. | CUV A1/CUV B1 Narrowband
Scientific UV Radiometers
CUV A1 and CUV B1 are narrowband
radiometers for measuring UVA and UVB irradiance. Designed in close
cooperation with the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute, the original
purpose of the design was to offer a solution for continuous (non-scanning)
meteorological monitoring of trends in UV radiation.
For analysing related atmospheric
conditions it became apparent that it is impossible to rely on broadband
UV measurements. To solve this problem, the CUV A1 and CUV B1 were designed
with a sensitivity in a very narrow spectral band.
For CUV B1, the spectral
wavelength was chosen at 306 nm. This wavelength represents an optimum
of the multiplication of the human skin spectrum and the solar spectrum.
The CUV A1 central wavelength of 386 nm was chosen because this particular
wavelength is also used in the WMO air pollution network. In order to
obtain the required accuracy, the UV meters are temperature stabilized
to +40°C using a heating element. Two voltage outputs are available;
the sensor signal (representing UV radiation) and the sensor temperature.
Budget
Price CUVA1: £3146 CUVA2: £3524 |
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Supporting Instrumentation
CV 2 Ventilator
CT-24 (4 - 20 mA) Current Converter/Amplifier
CUV 3
Data Sheet
Budget
Price: £1665 |
CUV 3 Broadband Global UV Radiometer
The CUV 3 is an economically priced broad band global UV sensor, suitable
for routine outdoors UV measurement on a plane/level surface. The CUV3
is also suitable for material testing and lamp monitoring research applications.
The CUV 3 is responsive across
the natural UV spectrum, covering both the UV-A and UV-B spectral ranges.
The sensors design is based upon a photo-diode, short-wave filter, and
diffuser combination. The CUV 3 outputs a milli-volt signal that is
linearly proportional to the received UV irradiance.
Benefits
- Good cosine response
- No external power or
batteries required
- Ease of setup and operation
- Economically priced
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CM121 Data Sheet
Budget
Price: £1430
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CM 121 Shadow Ring
The CM 121 Shadow Ring is designed to be connected to a Kipp & Zonen
pyranometer to shield the pyranometer sensor from direct radiation. The
combination of a pyranometer and the CM 121 offers a simple solution to
the problem of measuring diffuse radiation from the sky. Naturally, the
ring will also intercept some of the diffuse radiation from the sky. Correction
is necessary to compensate for this.
Benefits
- Suitable for all latitudes
and all tilted surfaces
- Correction factors are
given in the manual
- The shadow from the ring
covers the pyranometer dome completely
- The ring will not need adjustment for
several days
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2AP Data Sheet
Budget
Price: £12500 |
2AP Sun Tracker
The 2AP tracker is an all-weather, reliable and affordable
tracking and positioning instrument. It is used to accurately
point small and medium sized payloads, either as a dedicated
Suntracker or as a computer based Positioner. The 2AP
incorporates two stepper motors controlled by an on-board
micro-computer. After configuration as Suntracker by a host
personal computer only occasional checks of the internal clock
are required. The optional Sun Sensor kit provides active sun
tracking capability for indefinite unattended operation. The 2AP
has a battery back-up for automatic restart after temporary
power outages. When fitted with the optional Pointing and
Shading Ball Assembly the 2AP provides mountings for up to three
shaded pyranometers and four pyrheliometers. Designed for use in
a variety of applications and environments, the 2AP is the
market leader and is accompanied by many options to fulfil your
requirements efficiently and economically.
Benefits
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accuracy suitable for any
requirement
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all-weather construction
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wide range of mounting and
payload configurations
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programmable for special
applications
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virtually maintenance-free
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Accessories and Options
CVP 2 12 Volt DC power supply
Built-in resistive heating (0, 5, or 10W heating)
CV2 Data
Sheet
Budget
Price: £743
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CV 2 Ventilation System
The CV 2 Ventilation System is designed to reduce system maintenance and
enhance the operational performance of Kipp & Zonen CM 6B, CM 11,
CM 21, and CM 22 pyranometer models, under all weather conditions. The
CV 2 can also be used in conjunction with Kipp & Zonen CG 1 and CG
4 pyrgeometer models.
The internal blower fan of
the CV 2 generates an airflow current that moves across the body of
the mounted sensor, exiting through the ventilation cover exhaust port,
and creating a laminar airflow across the sensors dome surface. The
resulting effect is excellent dew, frost, and snow deposition prevention
on the sensors dome surface, as well as reduced overall system maintenance.
The CV 2 has also been specifically
engineered to promote optimal thermal equilibrium between the sensors
dome and body surfaces; thus causing a notable reduction in infrared
(IR) offset effect, and improving operational performance.
Benefits
- Dew, frost, and snow
deposition prevention
- Dome IR offset suppression
- DC voltage operation
(remote sensing applications)
- Built-in resistive heating
option (arctic/cold weather applications)
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Datasheet | CM 4 HIGH TEMPERATURE
PYRANOMETER · FEATURES
· Heat resistant instrument
design
· Extended operating
temperature range
· Excellent temperature
dependency
· Built-in Pt-I 00
temperature sensor
· High irradiance
measurement capacity
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CM 7B/CG R3 Net Radiation Sensor
The combination of an CM 7B albedometer and a CG R3 net pyrgeometer can
be used as a net radiation sensor. The albedometer offers information
on the net solar radiation
(0.3 to 3 µm), and the net pyrgeometer
on the net longwave radiation (4.5 to 42 µm). Addition of these two
quantities will give net radiation. For data aquisition, four
mV sensor outputs need to be sampled.
Net radiation, however, is
only part of the information that is available. The upper CM 7B sensor
measures global solar radiation, and the lower sensor measures reflected
solar radiation. When (apart from the sensor mV signals) the CG
R3 sensor
temperatures are measured (2 x Pt-100 or thermistor), the upward and
downward longwave radiation can be calculated. These values are representative
of the soil surface temperature and the sky temperature respectively.
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UPDATED SPECIFICATION
Now comes with the latest CG R3
pyrgeometer.
The CGR 3 has been improved in many
points over the CG 2, based on customer
feedback and years of experience. The CGR 3 has a newly designed
sunscreen that covers both body and connector to reduce the instrument
temperature and further increase the accuracy.
In practical use, the combination
of CM 7B and CG R3 offers the advantage of great robustness. Problems
with dew and frost
can be avoided by powering the heating resistors inside the CG
R3 (12
or 24 VDC). Relative to conventional net radiation sensors with
polyethylene domes, the CM 7B/CG 2 net radiation sensor requires little
maintenance and is more stable and more reliable. Budget
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Spectral
range