Pyranometers for the Accurate Measurement of Solar Irradiance The best and most reliable pyranometers available Installed around the world by national meteorology and climate networks A comprehensive range, from ISO 9060:1990 second class to secondary standard Reliable measurement for solar energy site prospecting and yield forecasting Accurate and independent data for performance ratio calculations Analogue and digital outputs 5 year warranty upon registration Best MTBF performance

Solar radiation drives almost every dynamic process on the Earth from ocean current circulation to weather, climate and the biosphere. It has a big impact on our life and existence and the determination of the radiation budget at the surface of the Earth is fundamental to understanding the Earth’s climate system and weather patterns. If you want to measure solar radiation, you start with a pyranometer. Solar Irradiance Solar radiation is a great source of zero-emission renewable energy. High quality, reliable radiation data is crucial in the implementation of all solar energy sector projects...

Choice of Pyranometer ISO 9060:1990 defines three classifications of pyranometer by their key performance parameters; from second class, to first class, to secondary standard and our top models considerably exceed ISO secondary standard requirements. There is no primary standard pyranometer. In effect, this is the calculation of GHI from accurate DHI and DNI measurements. The most appropriate model for an application largely depends upon the desired accuracy and performance, and the type of signal interface required. We offer two ranges of pyranometers, the passive CMP and the Smart SMP series,...

SMP3 is the Smart version of CMP3 and is ideal for routine monitoring in solar energy installations. Because of the faster response, standardised digital Modbus® interface and the built in digital temperature compensation the SMP3 is superior to the CMP3. SMP10, SMP11, SMP21 and SMP22 are the Smart digital equivalents of the CMP series pyranometers. They have faster response and more flexible connectivity. For extreme climates, the digital polynomial temperature correction provides better performance than the passive correction in the CMP versions. Second Class Pyranometers CMP3 routine measurement...

Building a System The system capabilities of Kipp & Zonen pyranometers can be extended with our wide range of compatible products and accessories. Please refer to our website www.kippzonen.com for more information on the following products. Ventilation Unit The CVF4 ventilation unit is designed for use with all CMP and SMP Series pyranometers (it is slightly less effective with the CMP3 and SMP3 because of the smaller dome diameter). Ventilation helps to keep the dome clean from soiling, evaporates dew and raindrops, and reduces infrared thermal offsets. The heating can be used to melt frost...

* adjustable with Smart Explorer Software ** extrapolated after introduction in January 2012 Note: The performance specifications quoted are worst

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