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PYR2-420 is an ISO 9060 Class C (Second Class) Thermopile Pyranometer.
It has a simpler construction than the Class B, but uses the same high quality materials.
As the Class C is equipped with the same electronics as the Class B, the signal has a high level of linearity and noise immunity. The signal is normalized in the 4 to 20mA range.
This analog output mode of the signal (current loop) is characterized by a simple wiring (cable with 2 wires), and a high immunity to electromagnetic interference and interference caused by distances of over ten meters.
This instrument is suitable for measuring solar power and monitoring the efficiency of photovoltaic systems when a precision of 5% – 10% is sufficient.
Note: the terms irradiance sensor, photovoltaic pyranometer, reference cell and solarimeter are interchangeable. On this site we will use photovoltaic pyranometer. To learn more click here.
Key features of a Class C Thermopile Pyranometer
- Thermopile sensor (300 ÷ 2900 nm)
- Single dome in hemispherical optical type glass with high transparency
- Anodized aluminum body ideal for outdoor use
- Current loop output 4÷20 mA with 4 mA (± 0.01mA) @ 0W/m2 and 20mA (± 0.03mA)
- 50m current loop cable
- High weather resistance
- ISO 9060 compliant
- Accurate calibrations with a Secondary Standard (Class A Pyranometer) rechecked every 12 months.
- 2 year warranty
Options
- Cable lengths: 3, 5, 10, 20 m
- Bracket for Plane of Array installation
- Bracket for pole installation
- Albedo mounting kit (on request)
Datasheet
| NAME | PYR2-420 | |
| PRODUCT | Class C Thermopile Pyranometer | |
| REFERENCE STANDARDS | ISO 9060:1990, ISO 9060:2018 | |
| OUTPUT | 4÷20 mA current loop | |
| Calibration | ISO9847 compliant | With a Secondary Standard Pyranometer, certified calibration |
| Spectral Sensitivity | 300÷2900 nm | |
| Input range | Irradiance | 0÷1600 W/m2 |
| Response time | < 25 seconds | |
| Working temperature | -40 ÷ +80°C | |
| Output | Current Loop | 4÷20mA normalized output |
| Precision | Tilt response angle (0÷90°) | <± 4% |
| Response temperature ( ∆t = 50°K) | < 8% | |
| Supply | 9÷30 Vdc protected against short circuit | |
| Encapsulation | Quartz [k5] dome | Optical glass with elevated transparency: 0.3÷3 μm |
| Case | Anodized Aluminum | |
| Connectors | standard M8 3 pin female | |
| Dimensions | Φ 162 x h 104 mm | |
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