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Research-grade pyrgeometers IR20 IR20WS

Research-grade pyrgeometers IR20 IR20WS

Research-grade pyrgeometers IR20 IR20WS

Product catalog summary
Introduction
IR20 and IR20WS are research-grade pyrgeometers designed for high-accuracy longwave irradiance measurement in meteorological and climatological applications. These instruments are offered at a competitive price due to Hukx's technological innovations.

Specifications
Both models measure longwave or far-infrared radiation from a 180° field of view. The IR20 has a spectral range of 4.5 to 42 x 10-6 m, while the IR20WS has a wider range of 1.0 to 50 x 10-6 m, providing superior accuracy during nighttime.

Design & Benefits
  • Breakthrough pricing with high performance.
  • Temperature dependence correction for accuracy.
  • High sensitivity reduces measurement uncertainty.
  • Low thermal resistance minimizes temperature correction needs.
  • Fast response time of 3 seconds, suitable for moving platforms.
  • On-board heater prevents condensation errors.

Suggested Use
  • Climatological networks
  • Extreme climates (polar/tropical)
  • Moving platforms (aircraft, buoys)
  • Uncertainty assessment and calibration reference

Options
Longer cables available in multiples of 5 meters.

General Specifications
  • Measurand: Longwave radiation
  • Optional measurands: Sky and surface temperature
  • Field of view angle: 180°
  • Response time: 3 seconds
  • Sensitivity: 17 x 10-6 V/(W/m2)
  • Operating temperature range: -40 to +80 °C
  • Temperature dependence: < ± 0.4% (-30 to +50 °C)
  • Calibration traceability to WISG
  • Standard cable length: 5 meters

About Hukx
Hukx is a leader in solar radiation and heat flux sensor technology, headquartered in the Netherlands with global sales offices. They offer comprehensive support across the sensor lifecycle.
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Catalog excerpts

Research-grade pyrgeometers IR20 IR20WS-2

IR20 is a research-grade pyrgeometer suitable for high-accuracy longwave irradiance measurement in meteorological and climatological applications. Thanks to Hukx's technological innovation, IR20 is offered at a significantly lower price level than competing models of the same performance level. IR20 can measure during both day and night. In the absence of solar radiation, model IR20WS measures with even higher accuracy due to its wider spectral range. IR20 measures the longwave or far-infrared radiation (FIR) received by a plane surface, in W/m2, from a 180 ° field of view angle. In meteorological...

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Research-grade pyrgeometers IR20 IR20WS-3

IR20 & IR20WS design & benefits – breakthrough pricing: High performance at a significantly lower price level, as a result of Hukx’s technological innovation. – temperature dependence correction via measurement function: Far more accurate than internal temperature compensation, especially at extreme temperatures. Every pyrgeometer is supplied with temperature coefficients to enter into the equation. – high sensitivity: With sufficient input signal, a typical data logger no longer significantly contributes to measurement uncertainty. – low thermal resistance of the sensor: Unlike competing designs,...

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IR20 & IR20WS specifications General specifications measurand longwave radiation optional measurand optional measurand surface temperature only in the absence of solar radiation field of view angle sensitivity (nominal) rated operating temperature range temperature dependence calibration traceability temperature sensor standard cable length * nominal, see product certificate for individual value

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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 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 sensor for your application....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.