Pyranometer Delta-T SPN1

ISO 9060 Class B, measures global and diffuse irradiance, solid state

Description

  • Measures global (total) and diffuse irradiance in W/m²
  • WMO sunshine threshold: 120 W/m² direct beam
  • No routine adjustment or polar alignment
  • No moving parts, shade rings or motorised tracking
  • Works at any latitude
  • Unique ground glass dome
  • Wideband thermopile sensors
  • Near ideal spectral and cosine response
  • Standard output sensitivity
  • Matches or exceeds the ISO Class B standard and the WMO Good Quality standard for a solar pyranometer in all respects apart from the spectral response – which is accurate to ±10% over 0.4 to 2.7 μm

Specifications

Pyranometer Delta-T SPN1
General Information
Order Number S65100
Radiation Characteristics
Spectral Range 0 to > 2000 W/m²
Resolution 0.6 W/m² = 0.6mV
Analog Output Sensitivity 1mV = 1 W/m²
Analog Output Range 0 … 2500 mV
Sunshine Status
Sunshine Status Threshold 120 W/m²
Sunshine Status Output No sun = open circuit
Sun = short circuit to ground
Accuracy
Sunshine Status ± 10% sun hours with respect to the threshold
Cosine Correction ± 2% of incoming radiation over 0 … 90° zenith angle
Azimuth Angle ± 5% over 360° rotation
Performance
Quality Standard SPN1 matches or exceeds ISO First Class standard and WMO Good Quality standard for solar pyranometers in all respects apart from spectral response (accurate to ±10% over 0.4 to 2.7 μm)
Overall Accuracy ± 5% daily integrals
Global (Total) ± 5% ± 10 W/m² hourly averages
Diffuse Radiation ± 8% ± 10 W/m² individual readings
95% confidence limits
Electrical Characteristics
Power Requirements 2 mA (excluding heating power), 5 … 15 VDC
Heating Power 12 … 15 VDC, up to 1.5 A
Heating Control Continuously variable up to 20 W output for external temperatures below 0°C
Environmental
Lowest Snow & Ice-Free Temp (with Heating) -20°C at 0 m/s wind speed
-10°C at 2 m/s wind speed
Temperature Coefficient ± 0.02% per °C typical (-20 … +70°C)
Temperature Range -40 … +70°C
Recalibration / Stability Factory calibration recommended every 2 years
Spectral Response 400 … 2700 nm
Spectral Sensitivity Variation 10% typical
Latitude Capability -90 … +90°C
Physical Details
Connection 8-pole plug (M12)
Cable 8-wire cable, length: 5 m
Environmental IP67 sealing
Mounting Options 3 x M5 tapped holes in base; 108 mm pcd, 120° spacing
Size / Weight 140 mm (diameter) x 100 mm (height), 940 g
Manufacturer
Delta-T Devices Ltd.

Sensor connection diagram

Pyranometer Delta-T SPN1
Function Plug
Pin No.
Sensor Cable Wire Colour Meteo-40
Analog Voltage / Digital
Supply Sensor
Global irradiance 1 white Ax a  
Diffuse irradiance 2 brown Ax+1 a  
Signal ground 3 green Ax b, Ax+1 b  
Sun status 4 yellow Dx  
Ground 5 grey   GND
Supply 6 pink   4 ... 15 VDC
Heating 7 blue   12 VDC
Heating 8 red   GND