Radiation Sensors for GHI, DHI, DNI Measurements (Pyranometer, Pyrheliometer, …)

Radiation Sensors (Irradiance)

Pyranometers (global radiation sensors) measure global radiation. They are also used as reference instruments due to their measurement precision. The use of this sensor is crucial for measurements with solar-powered applications. It is advisable to use only classified and calibrated pyranometers to ensure accurate results. Adjustable feet and a level allow easy horizontal adjustment.

Specification of Solar irradiance sensors acc. ISO 9060

Pyranometers are classified according to the ISO 9060 standard: "Solar energy - Specification and classification of instruments for measuring hemispherical solar and direct solar radiation". The standard is officially approved by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The standard specifies three classes:

Secondary Standard: Scientific quality and highest accuracy
Applications: Meteorology (BSRN Network); Testing in PV , CPV and CSP
First Class: Good quality
Applications: Measurements for hydrology networks and greenhouse climate control
Second Class: Medium quality
Application: Economic solution for routine measurements in weather stations and field testing

ISO 9060 PYRANOMETER SPECIFICATIONS	SECONDARY STANDARD	FIRST CLASS	SECOND CLASS
Response time: time to reach 95% response	< 15s	< 30s	< 60s
Zero-offset: Offset-A: response to 200 W/m² net thermal radiation, ventilated Offset-B: response to 5 K/h change in ambient temperature	+ 7 W/m² ± 2 W/m²	+ 7 W/m² ± 2 W/m²	+ 7 W/m² ± 2 W/m²
Non-stability: % change in responsivity per year	± 0.8%	± 1.5%	± 3%
Non-linearity: % deviation from responsivity at 500 W/m² due to change in irradiance from 100 ... 1000 W/m²	± 0.5%	± 1%	± 3%
Directional response (for beam irradiance): the range of errors caused by assuming that the normal incidence responsivity is valid for all directions when measuring from any direction, a beam radiation whose normal incidence irradiance is 1000 W/m²	± 10 W/m²	± 20 W/m²	± 20 W/m²
Spectral selectivity: % deviation of the product of spectral absorbance and transmittance from the corresponding mean, from 0.35 ... 1.5 μm	± 3%	± 5%	± 10%
Temperature response: % deviation due to change in ambient within an interval of 50K, (e.g. -10 ... +40°C typical)	2%	4%	8%
Tilt response: % deviation in responsivity relative to 0 ... 90° tilt at 1000 W/m² beam irradiance	± 0.5%	± 2%	± 5%
Achievable uncertainty (95% confidence level) Hourly totals Daily totals	3% 2%	8% 5%	20% 10%

Pyranometer EKO MS-802 - ISO9060 SEcondary standard

pyranometer eko-ms802

Order-No:
S64120

ISO 9060 Secondary Standard-classified sensor for the determination of global and diffuse solar irradiance
IEC 17025 calibration certificate

ISO 9060 „Secondary Standard"
Max irradiance: 2000 W/m²
Sensitivity: ∼7 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 285 ... 2800 nm
Non-linearity: < 0.2%
Response time (95%): < 5s
Operating temperature: -40 ... +80°C
5-year warranty
Delivery includes IEC 17025 calibration certificate

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Pyranometer Kipp & Zonen CMP 10 - ISO 9060 SEcondary standard

Pyranometer CMP 3

Order-No:
S61130

WMO-recommended measurement value transmitter for the determination of global radiation.

Maintenance-free due to internal desiccant, which lasts for 10 years. 5 years manufacurer's warranty.

„Secondary Standard", WMO + ISO 9060
Applicable as refence instrument due to its measurement precision
Easy to adjust horizontally due to adjustable feet and a level
Max. irradiance: 4000 W/m²
Sensitivity: 7 ... 14 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 285 ... 2800 nm
Linearity: < 0.2% (0 ... 1000 W/m²)
Operating temperature: - 40 ... +80°C
Delivery includes calibration certificate

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Pyranometer EKO MS-60 Series - Iso 9060 First Class

pyranometer-eko-ms60-220x220

Order-No:
S64131 - MS-60
S64133 - MS-60A
S64135 - MS-60M

ISO 9060 First Class-classified sensor for the determination of global solar irradiance
Perfectly suited for horizontal or tilted applications
IEC 17025 calibration cerficate

ISO 9060 „First Class"
Max. irradiance: 2000 W/m²
Sensitivity: 7 ... 16 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 285 ... 3000 nm
Non-linearity: ± 1%
Response time (95%): < 18s
Operating temperature: -40 ... +80°C
5-year warranty
Delivery includes IEC 17025 calibration certificate

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Pyranometer Kipp & Zonen CMP 6 - ISO 9060 First Class

Pyranometer CMP 6

Order-No:
S61110

Measuring value transmitter for the determination of global radiation. Possible application as albedometer

„First Class", WMO + ISO 9060
Easy to adjust horizontally due to adjustable feet and a level
Max. irradiance: 2000 W/m²
Sensitivity: 5 ... 20 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 285 ... 2800 nm
Non-Linearity: < 1% (0 ... 1000 W/m²)
Operating termperature: -40 ... +80°C
Delivery includes calibration certificate

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Pyranometer EKO MS-40 Series - Iso 9060 Second Class

pyranometer-eko-ms40-220x220

Order-No:
S64111 - MS-40
S64113 - MS-40A
S64115 - MS-40M

ISO 9060 Second Class-classified sensor for the determination of global solar irradiance
Perfectly suited for horizontal or tilted applications
IEC 17025 calibration cerficate

ISO 9060 „Second Class"
Max. irradiance: 2000 W/m²
Sensitivity: 7 ... 14 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 285 ... 3000 nm
Non-linearity: ± 1%
Response time (95%): < 18s
Operating temperature: -40 ... +80°C
5-year warranty
Delivery includes IEC 17025 calibration certificate

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Pyranometer Kipp & Zonen CMP 3 - Iso 9060 SEcond Class

Pyranometer CMP 3

Order-No:
S61100

Measuring value transmitter for the determination of global radiation. Possible application as albedometer

„Second Class", WMO + ISO 9060
Max. irradiance: 2000 W/m²
Sensitivity: 5 ... 20 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 300 ... 2800 nm
Non-Linearity: < 1% (0 .. 1000 W/m²)
Response time (95%): 18s
Operating temperature: -40 ... +80°C
Delivery includes calibration certificate

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Pyranometer delta-t sunshine spn 1

72_pyranometer_sunshine_spn1

Order-No:
S65100

Measurement global (total) and diffuse irradiance in W/m²
WMO sun threshold: 120 W/m² direct beam
Unique glass dome
Wideband thermopile sensors
Near ideal spectral and cosinus response
Accuracy (cosine corr.) ± 2% of incoming radiation over
0 ... 90° zenith angle
Diffuse Radiation: ± 8% ± 10 W/m² individual
Global (Total): ± 5% ± 10 W/m² hourly average
Accuracy: ± 5% daily intervals
Non-Linearity: < 1%
Measuring range: 0 ... 2000 W/m²
Spectral range: 400 ... 2700 nm
Temperature range: - 40 ... +70°

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Pyrheliometer EKO MS-56 - ISO 9060 First Class

pyrheliometer eko-ms56

Order-No:
S64210

Sensor for the determination of direct solar irradiance
IEC 17025 calibration certificate

ISO 9060 "First Class"
Sensitivity: 6 ... 10 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 200 ... 4000 nm
Max. irradiance: 2000 W/m²
Signal output: 0 ... 10mV
Non-linearity (100 ... 1000 W/m²): < ± 0.5%
Temperature dependence: < ± 0.5% (-20 ... 50°C @ 20°C)
Operating temperature: -40 ... +80°C
5-year warranty
Delivery includes IEC 17025 calibration certificate

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Pyrheliometer Kipp & Zonen CHP1 - ISO 9060 First Class

pyrheliometer kippzonen chp1

Order-No:
S62210

Sensor for unattended direct normal incidence solar radiation measurement.

ISO 9060:1990 Classification First Class
Sensitivity: 7 ... 14 µV/W/m²
Spectral range: 200 ... 4000 nm
Max. irradiance: 4000 W/m²
Typical signal output for atmospheric applications: 0 ... 15 mV
Non-linearity (0 ... 1000 W/m²): < 0.2%
Temperature dependence of sensitivity:
< 0.5% (-20 ... 50°C)
Operating temperature: -40 ... +80°C

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Rotating Shadowband Irradiometer

RotatingShadowBand rest Schatten

Order-No.:
S65600

Measurement of GHI, DHI and DNI with a single device.
Rotating shadowband to block direct beam irradiation for DHI measurement.

Uncertainty:
GHI in W/m²: < 3.5%
DNI in W/m²: < 3.5%
Power consumption: < 1 W (average)
Power supply: 12 VDC
Temperature range: -30 ... +65°C

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Sun tracker EKO STR 21g

suntracker eko-str21g-22g

Order No:
S64730 (AC model)
S64740 (DC model)
S64911 (Sun Tracking System DNI)
S64921 (Sun Tracking System DNI + DHI)
S64931 (Sun Tracking System DNI + DHI + GHI)

Single-arm sun tracker with integrated sun sensor for accurate tracking and easy alignment

Accuracy: < 0.01°
Angular resolution: 0.009°
Maintenance-free driving technology HarmonicDrive®
Torque: 12 Nm
Power requirements:
AC model: 100 ... 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 W
DC model: 24 VDC, 20 W
Operating temperature: -40 ... +50°C

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SunTrackingSystem

Sun tracker EKO STR 22g

suntracker eko-str21g-22g

Order No:
S64710 (AC model)
S64720 (DC model)

Double-arm sun tracker with integrated sun sensor for accurate tracking and easy alignment

Accuracy: < 0.01°
Angular resolution: 0.009°
Maintenance-free driving technology HarmonicDrive®
Torque: 24 (12+12) Nm
Power requirements:
AC model: 100 ... 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 W
DC model: 24 VDC, 20 W
Operating temperature: -40 ... +50°C

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Sunshine Duration Sensor Kipp & Zonen CSD3

kippzonen csd3

Order-No:
S61910

Sensor for precise measurement of sunshine duration.

Spectral range: 400 ... 1100 nm
Resonse time: < 1 ms
Accuracy of sunshine hours: > 90% (monthly sunshine hours)
Accuracy of direct signal: > 90% @ W/m²
Stability: < 2% change per year
Temperature dependence: < 0.1%/K
Operating temperature: -40 ... 70°C
Impedance: 1 kΩ

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silicon Irradiance sensor Si-V-10Tc

72_solarirradiancecell

Order-No.:
S68120

Measurement of solar irradiance

Measurement uncertainty:
±5 W/m² ±2.5 % of reading
Output: 0 ... 10 V @ 0 ... 1500 W/m²
Load impedance: mind. 10 kΩ
Non-Linearity: 0.10%
Temperature range: -35 ... 80 °C
Solar cell: Monocrystalline silicon

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