Sunmeter Pro Sunspec – Photovoltaic Pyranometer
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Sunmeter Pro Sunspec – Photovoltaic Pyranometer
Sunmeter PRO Sunspec is based on Sunmeter PRO, a digital photovoltaic pyranometer (or silicon irradiance sensor) for calculating photovoltaic performance with a high degree of precision and reliability. This SUNMETER also has a SUNSPEC prescribed Modbus mapping. Like the Sunmeter PRO, the PRO SUNSPEC has a cell laminated in glass that increases the durability and stability of measurements over time; the microprismatic glass is the same glass used in photovoltaic modules. This irradiance sensor, thanks to a precise production process, has a performance decline of less than 1.5% per year.
Sunmeter PRO SUNSPEC is equipped with an FW capable of managing the SUNSPEC mapping present in many recent generation inverters.
Sunmeter PRO SUNSPEC has all the E.M.C certifications and is Fimer Power-One approved.
The FIMER ordering code is: YCU.00198 (SM1 – 485 PRO), while for the kit version with temperature sensor module it is: ycu.00200 (SM1 – 485 PRO kit).
Below is a list of compatible FIME/ABB inverters.
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
- Microprismatic front glass for photovoltaic modules
- Monocrystalline silicon cell
- Inbuilt TZOS® technology for measurement
- IEC 60904-2 compliant, RS485 standard Modbus RTU for reliable signals up to 500m from the datalogger
- IEC EN 61724-1 compliant (standard for PV Monitoring Sistems)
- Uses temperature compensation for more accurate reading.
- Performance decline of less than 1.5% per year.
- Separation between irradiance sensors and electronic board
- Higher weather resistance.
- IEC EN 61215 par.10,11,12 compliant (product aging).
- Fixing brackets for easy installation.
- Accurate calibration with primary calibrated regularly at Accredited Institute IEC 60904-4
- High calibration of temperature data for an error less than 1%
- FREE 12 month recalibration service included.
The technological improvements aim to extend the product useful lifespan to at least 7-8 years.
Datasheet
| NAME | Sunmeter PRO SUNSPEC | |
| PRODUCT | solar irradiance sensor with monocrystalline silicon cell (photovoltaic pyranometer) | |
| REFERENCE STANDARDS | IEC 60904-2; 60904-4; 60904-10, EN 61215 | |
| OUTPUT | Digital Modbus SUNSPEC MAP | |
| Calibration | Made through a double adjustment for comparison with a PV reference cell calibrated by the Dakks accredited ISFH Institute. | |
| Input range | Irradiance: | 0 ÷ 1500 W/m2 (IEC EN 61724-1 compliant) |
| Spectral range | 0,3 μm ÷ 1,1 μm | |
| Temperature | -30÷ +90 °C (with external PT100) | |
| Output | Voltage(1) | 0 ÷ 10 V, 0 ÷ 5 V (optional kit for 0 – 40 mV) |
| Current(1) | 0÷ 20 mA, 4÷ 20 mA | |
| Digital | RS485 standard Modbus RTU | |
| Output precision | Irradiance | <± 2% |
| Temperature | ≤± 0,5°C | |
| Supply | 9 ÷ 30 Vdc protected against reverse polarity and short circuiting | |
| Encapsulation | Laminated with glass for photovoltaic modules, E.V.A. UV resistant (see IEC 60904-2) | |
| Casing | Aluminum with screw-clamp for mounting | |
| Wire | 50cm with UV-resistant casing | |
| Connectors | Male M12 8 IP67; Female M8 3 pin IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 114x70x22mm without the fixing clamp | |
(1) Output: Digital RS485 always present with six cables n # 4 and n # 5. Cable # 6 can be configured for both current and voltage output
(2) Recalibration service is included in the price, recommended after the first 12-18 months
Accessories
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Temmeter
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USB/RS485 interface cable
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USB/MICRO-USB smartphone adapter
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Sm configuration for Android smartphone and tablet
SMCONFIG allows you to configure Sunmeter in the field from your Android smartphone. It is no longer necessary to bring the Sunmeter back to the laboratory for configuration.
The software allows you to:
- configure Sunmeter.
- make a diagnosis of the basic functions.
- log irradiance, temperature and wind (Sunmeter Wind only) readings.
The software is available for free on this page in the downloads area. In addition to the software it is necessary to have a USB / RS485 converter, an adapter cable between microUSB/USB and a female connector M12 4 pin for Sunmeter.
In the Download area you can find a wiring diagram of our cable that connects Smartphone/Tablet or PC with the irradiance sensor, it takes and transforms the voltage present on the USB (Price on request). Alternatively, it is possible to use other cables with external power supply (9V battery).
Compatibility
| Producer | Datalogger/Inverter model | Link to Download | ||
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| FIMER/ABB | FIMER/ABB inverter* | Listed Kindly contact the producer for Manual |
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| Fractalgarden | ErmesLog | Listed Kindly contact the producer for Manual |
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| GreenPowerMonitor | GPM Datalogger | Kindly contact the producer for Manual | ||
| GH Solutions | Listed Kindly contact the producer for Manual |
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| Higeco | GWC Datalogger | Kindly contact the producer for Manual | ||
| Meteocontrol | BlueLog | |||
| * Inverter model | Power | Compatibility |
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| PVS 20/30/33-TL | 20,30 e 33 kW | Plug&Play |
| PVS 50/60-TL | 50 e 60 kW | Plug&Play |
| PVS 100/120-TL | 100 e 120 kW | Plug&Play |
| PVS 175-TL | 175 kW | Plug&Play |
| UNO DM xxx | Various | Via datalogger VSN700 03/05 |
| TRIO nnn | Various | Via datalogger VSN700 03/05 |
| REACT1 and REACT2 | Various | Via datalogger VSN700 03/05 |
Possible Combinations
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Sunmeter Pro |
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Sunmeter Pro (and SM Pro Counter, SM Pro Sunspec) |
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Sunmeter Pro Counter |
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Sunmeter Pro Wind |
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Sunmeter Pro Wind |
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