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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1

Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1

Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The DR30-D1 is Hukx's most advanced digital pyrheliometer designed for measuring direct solar radiation with high accuracy. It complies with ISO 9060 Class A specifications and features superior window heating and an internal tilt sensor for enhanced data availability and tracker performance verification.

Specifications
The DR30-D1 measures direct solar radiation (DNI) with a calibration uncertainty of less than 1.2%. It includes a tilt sensor with an uncertainty of ±1° and operates within a temperature range of -40 to +80°C. The device consumes 2 W in standard mode and 0.1 W in low power mode, with a response time of 4 seconds.

Features
The pyrheliometer offers high data availability through window heating, which prevents dew and frost. It includes remote diagnostics for tilt angle, internal humidity, and heater current, reducing the need for field inspections. The device is designed for tracker-mounted operation and connects via Modbus RTU over RS-485.

Design and Use
The DR30-D1 features a precision-ground quartz window, a compact collimated tube, and a thermopile sensor. It is suitable for solar energy surveys, resource assessments, and meteorological networks, especially in environments prone to dew and frost.

Options and Software
Optional longer cables and extension cables are available. The Hukseflux Sensor Manager software facilitates communication, data plotting, and diagnostics.

Uncertainty Evaluation
Guidelines for evaluating measurement uncertainty are provided, with spreadsheets available to assist users.

Conclusion
The DR30-D1 offers significant benefits over competing models, with improved heating efficiency and data accuracy. It is supported by Hukx's global network and expertise in sensor technology.
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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1-2

with heating and tilt sensor DR30-D1 is Hukx's most advanced digital sensor for direct (normal incidence) solar radiation. This high-accuracy pyrheliometer complies with Class A specifications set by ISO 9060 and the WMO Guide. It features superior window heating that leads to high data availability and an internal tilt sensor to verify tracker performance. Welcome to the next level in solar radiation monitoring! The all-digital DR30-D1 pyrheliometer offers the highest accuracy and data availability, featuring window heating at low offsets. At the same heating power, the heating has been improved...

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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1-3

Heated for high data availability High data availability is attained by heating the front window, which suppresses dew and frost deposition. The DR30-D1 pyrheliometer is designed for trackermounted operation. It connects directly to commonly used data logging systems and offers a digital output via Modbus RTU over 2-wire RS-485. – low power consumption: DR30-D1 only needs 2 W to keep its window free from dew and frost. Remote sensor diagnostics In addition to solar irradiance, DR30-D1 outputs sensor diagnostics such as: – tilt angle – internal humidity – heater current Remote diagnostics permit...

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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1-4

– longer cable; 10 and 20 meters – 20 meters extension cable with 2 connectors Hukseflux Sensor Manager software – DR20-A1 and DR15-A1 analog, spectrally flat Class A & B pyrheliometers, with heating – View our complete product range of sensors. For communication between a PC and DR30-D1, Hukseflux Sensor Manager software can be used. It allows you to plot and export data, change the DR30D1’s Modbus address and communication settings, and view digital outputs for sensor diagnostics. Figure 5 DR30-D1 digital pyrheliometer front view. Figure 4 User interface of the Hukseflux Sensor Manager, showing...

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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1-5

zenith angle [°] Irradiance [W/m!] steady state offset [W/mz] Figure 7 The offset of DR30-D1 when heating is significantly improved compared to the older DR01, DR02, and DR03 models. DR30-D1 has a 1.5 W heater and produces a negligible offset. The older models had offsets of the order of 2 W/m2 at the same heating levels. In addition, the temperature of DR30-D1's front window is 4 times higher than that of the older models at the same heating power. Figure 8 Comparison of measured data with and without heating on a typical winter morning. The unheated DR30-D1 has dew on its front window, which...

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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1-6

General specifications calibration uncertainty tilt measurement uncertainty response time (95 %) direct solar radiation spectrally flat Class A pyrheliometer sensor tilt angle included 4 s rated operating temperature range temperature response temperature response test of individual instrument tilt sensor test of individual instrument rated operating voltage standard cable length report included report included full field of view angle 5 Digital communication digital output power consumption - standard operating 2 W mode communication protocol transmission mode hardware interface - instrument...

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Digital Class A pyrheliometer DR30-D1-7

About Hukx Hukx is the leading innovator in solar radiation and heat flux sensor technology. We are proud to set the standard in high-accuracy measurement, and to be working at the heart of the energy transition. Customers worldwide rely on our bestselling pyranometers, pyrheliometers, and heat flux sensors. From sensor design and selection to supply and recalibration, we support you across the entire lifecycle. Hukx is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locally owned representative sales offices in the USA, Brazil, India, China, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Let us help you select the best...

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