INSTRUCTION MANUAL Sunshine Duration Meter

2. Important User Information 2 2-3. About Instruction Manual 3 5- 1. Sunshine Duration Meter Configuration 8 5-2. Parts Name and Descriptions 9 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver. 5

2. Important User Information Thank you for using EKO Products Make sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly and to understand the contents before starting to operate the instrument. Keep this manual at safe and handy place for whenever it is needed. For any questions, please contact us at one of the EKO offices given below: 2- 1. C on tac t I nfo r mati on EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Asia, Oceania Region www.eko.co.jp [email protected] EKO INSTRUMETNS Co., Ltd. 1-21-8 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku 111 North Market Street, Suite 300 Europe, Middle East, Africa, South America Region www.eko-eu.com [email protected]...

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product Name: Sunshine Duration Meter Model No.: MS-093 To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following harmonized standards of other normative documents: Harmonized standards: EN 61326:1997+A1+A2 Class A (Emission) EN 61326:1997+A1+A2 (Immunity) Following the provisions of the directive: Amendment to the above directive: 93/68/EEC Position of Authorized Signatory: Deputy General Manager of Quality Assurance Dept. Name of Authorized Signatory: Shuji Yoshida_ Signature of Authorized Signatory:...

3. Safety Information EKO Products are designed and manufactured with consideration for safety; however, please make sure to read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly to be able to operate the instrument safely in the correct manner. WARNING CAUTION Attention to user; pay attention to the instructions given on the instruction manual with this sign. Fasten this product securely on a stage with bolts and nuts to prevent from falling due to strong wind, earth quake and so on and causing unexpected accidents. Do not give an impact on exposed glass tube.  Do not hold the glass tube part...

4. Introduction EKO Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 has a specially designed and rotating mirror, which reflects the direct solar radiation onto an especially flat pyroelectric sensor. This sensor outputs a differential coefficient as voltage, which is proportional to the direct solar irradiance. 2 WMO defines the sunshine duration as time amount of direct solar irradiance which exceeds 120W/m . measures the direct solar irradiance that exceeds the threshold of 120w/m , assuring reliable sunshine duration data can be obtained. Internal CPU processes the signal sent by the sensor then outputs a...

Check the package contents first; if any missing item or damage is noticed, please contact EKO immediately. Table 4-1 Package Contents EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver. 5

5. Getting Started 5- 1. Su ns hi ne D ur ati on Me t er C on fi g ur ati on Each part name and its main functions are described below. Electric Circuit Part Sensor Head Part Sensor Head Scattering light reflecting mirror Sensor (Light receiving element) Electric Circuit Motor Motor drive Analog Circuit Logic Circuit (CPLD) Sunshine Output AC85-264V Figure 5-1. Sunshine Duration Meter Configuration 1. Sensor Head Part The sensor head part is constructed with scattering light reflecting mirror which rotates along the axis of the body and light receiving element. 2. Electric Circuit Part The electric...

Table 5-1. MS-093 Parts Name EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver. 5

Terminal for Sunshine Duration Meter (Connect Sensor Cable here) Connection Board (Connect Reset Box Junction Cable here) Figure 5-3. Reset Box: Parts Name If Power Box is used, connect one end of the Reset Box Junction Cable to Power Box Terminal; if Power Box is not used, connect the Reset Box Junction Cable directly to DC Power Supply and Data Logger. (See [Table 5-3. Cable Colors and Outputs] for details.) 3. Power Box (Optional) Terminal Power Supply Connector Figure 5-4. MS-093 Power Box Parts Name EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.５

The ideal mounting position for the Sunshine Duration Meter is a location which has a free field-of-view without any obstructions (such as buildings, trees, and mountain). In practice, it might be difficult to find such locations; therefore, some practical recommendations on how to minimize undesired effects of reflecting or obstructing surfaces are given next: > Select a mounting position which it is free from obstructions at 5° above horizon. > The setup location should be easily accessible for periodic maintenance (Sensor cleaning, check for level and cable condition, etc.) of the Sunshine...

Installation Base Prepare the installation base for mounting the Sunshine Duration Meter, according to the verified orientation in above step.  Mounting without the Base Plate (optional) 1) There are mounting holes already provided on the bottom side of the Sensor Stand as shown in below figure. Prepare the holes corresponding to the drawing on the mounting stage in the correct orientation (see above step for how to check the orientation of North/South direction). 2) Place the Sunshine Duration Meter on the mounting stage in the correct orientation and fix it with 2 fixing screws (M5) attached....