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Solar Radiation Smart Sensor
A silicon pyranometer sensor that effectively measures light levels. Rapid deployment, with no complicated programming or setup required. This sensor offers a measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm. A measurement averaging mode is available.
Also available in a wireless model for use with the HOBOnet Field Monitoring System.
Documentation
User Manual
Highlighted Features
- Measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm
- Plug-n-play smart sensor
- Compatible with H21, H22, and U30 family loggers
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | 0 to 1280 W/m2 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F) |
| Accuracy | ±10 W/m2 or ±5%, whichever is greater in sunlight. |
| Additional temperature-induced error ±0.38 W/m2/°C from 25°C | |
| (0.21 W/m2/°F from 77°F) | |
| Resolution | 1.25 W/m2 |
| Drift | <±2% per year |
| Spectral Range | 300 to 1100 nm |
| Cosine Response Error | ±5%, 0° to 70°; ±10%, 70° to 80° from vertical |
| Azimuth Error | ±2% error at 45° from vertical, 360° rotation |
| Calibration | Factory recalibration available |
| Housing | Anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and o-ring seal |
| Dimensions | 4.1 cm high x 3.2 cm diameter (1 5/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.) |
| Approximate Weight | 120 g (4 oz) |
| Cable Length | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable | 3 m |
| Measurement Parameters | Average over-logging interval |
| User-defined sampling interval from 1 second | |
| Note | Light sensor bracket (M-LBA) and light sensor level (M-LLA) recommended |
Applications
In what environment does this sensor operate?
This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.
What measurements does this sensor support?
The S-LIB-M003 sensor supports the following measurements: Light Intensity and Solar Radiation