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SP1110 Skye Instruments Pyranometer
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Overview

This is a compact high-output thermally stable solar radiation sensor based on a silicon photocell. It is calibrated against a precision reference thermopile pyranometer in natural daylight conditions. Applications include weather stations for agriculture or horticulture and the study of ecosystems. Read More

Technical Description

Not suitable for the measurement of net radiation.

Typical applications:

  • Meteorology
  • Horticulture
  • Agricultural research
  • Energy balance studies in buildings

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Specifications

Operating Temperature -35°C to +75°C
Absolute Accuracy ±5% (typically <±3%)
Sensitivity Sensitive to light between 350 nm and 1100 nm
Preset Output 1 mV per 100 Wm-2
Cosine corrected head typical errors zero 0-70°, <10% 85-90°)
Constructed from Dupont `Delrin' sensor head fully sealed to IP68
Blue-enhanced silicon photocell detector with low fatigue characteristics

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France: Dynamic Agrivoltaism
Agrivoltaics or dual-use solar is a system combining an agricultural crop (viticulture, arboriculture, field crops,......read more
France: Dynamic Agrivoltaism
Agrivoltaics or dual-use solar is a system combining an agricultural crop (viticulture, arboriculture, field crops,......read more

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