S-LIB-M003 Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Smart Sensor

Overview

Silicon pyranometer sensor that effectively measures light levels. Quick deployment, with no complicated programming or setup required. This sensor offers a measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm. A measurement averaging mode is available.

Also available in a wireless model for use with the HOBOnet field monitoring system.

Features

Measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm
Smart plug-n-play sensor
Compatible with H21, H22, and U30 family loggers

Specifications

• Measurement range: 0 to 1280 W/m2
• Operating temperature range: -40° to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)
• Accuracy: ±10 W/m2 or ±5%, whichever is greater in sunlight.
• Additional temperature induced error: ±0.38 W/m2 /°C from 25°C (0.21 W/m2/°F from 77°F)
• Resolution: 1.25 W/m2
• Drift: <±2% per year
• Spectral range: 300 to 1100 nm
• Cosine response error: ±5%, 0° to 70°; ±10%, 70° to 80° from vertical
• Azimuth error: ±2% error at 45° from vertical, 360° rotation
• Calibration: Factory recalibration available
• Housing: anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and o-ring seal
• Dimensions: 4.1 cm high x 3.2 cm diameter (1 5/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.)
• Approximate weight: 120 g (4 oz)
• Cable length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
• Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable: 3 m
• Measurement parameters: average over logging interval, user-defined sampling interval from 1 second

Note: Light sensor bracket (M-LBA) and light sensor level (M-LLA) recommended