There is a wide selection of solar radiation sensors that may be purchased with the modular Capricorn flx weather station and/or with the weather microserver for all versions of weather stations. In addition, the Magellan MX and Pulsar weather stations are equipped with all-in-one sensor modules that have sun radiation measurement built in. The categories “high quality,” “excellent quality,” and “moderate quality” that are used by the World Meteorological Organization correspond to the ISO classifications “secondary standard,” “first class,” and “second class.” the pyranometer used with silicone Watts per square meter is the unit of measurement for this sensor, which has been calibrated to detect the shortwave radiation that reaches the surface of the earth. In comparison to thermopile sensors, silicon pyranometers are often more affordable, and they are frequently adequate for a wide range of applications. There are many benefits, including a cheap cost and a potted solid sensor head that prevents internal condensation in settings that are humid. the dome that cleans itself -shaped head helps to avoid the collection of water solar monitoring for general purposes is one of the uses. specifications: categorization of the ISO: none of the cosine response: zenith angle of 45 degrees 75% zenith angle, plus or minus one percent An absolute accuracy of ± 5 percent, homogeneity of ± 3 percent, and repeatability of ± 1 percent are all included in this parameter. 0.200 millivolts per watt per square meter is the output responsivity. 0 to 350 millivolts (or 0 to 1,750 watts per square meter) is the linear range. sensitivities: precisely calibrated to 0.5 watts per square meter per millivolt 5 volts direct current is the input power. – 40 to 55 degrees Celsius during operation; 0 to 100 percent relative humidity during operation. constructed for usage outside on a continual basis components: anodized metal and a lens made of acrylic film Second-class pyranometer with dimensions of 2.4 centimeters in diameter and 2.75 centimeters in height Pyranometers based on thermopiles are of the second class. Specifically, this thermopile sensor satisfies the standards of ISO 9060 second class. The solar radiation that is received by a planar surface is measured in watts per square meter from a field of view angle of 180 degrees. The features include simple mounting and installation applications, making it perfect for general sun radiation measurements in meteorological networks and monitoring photovoltaic systems. specifications: The ISO classification is the second class of the ISO 9060. wavelength range: 280 to 3000 nanometers Uncertainty in the calibration is less than 1.8 percent (k=2). Temperature range for operation: -40 to +80 degrees Celsius output: 0 to 1 volt direct current first-class service pyranometer The thermopile-based pyranometer is of the highest quality. The thermopile sensor in question satisfies the standards of ISO 9060:1990 for first-class performance and is equipped with a sixty-four thermocouple junction sensing element that is coupled in series. The sensing element is covered with a non-organic coating that is based on carbon and is very stable. This coating provides good spectrum absorption and long-term stability properties. As a result of the increased thermal mass and the building of the double glass dome, its performance has been significantly enhanced. Measurements of solar radiation that are exact have benefits. Functions that demand precise data for solar electricity are examples of applications that are long-lasting. specifications: ISO classification: ISO 9060:1990 first class spectral range (20 percent point): 280 to 3000 nm spectral range (50 percent point): 20 percent point 285 to 2800 nm response time (63 percent): less than 1.5 seconds response time (95 percent): less than 12 seconds zero offset a: less than 10 watts per square meter zero offset b: less than 4 watts per square meter directional response (up to 80 degrees with 1000 watts per square meter beam): less than 15 watts per square meter temperature dependence of sensitivity (-40 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius): less than three percent output: 0 to 1 volt direct current pyranometer used as a supplementary standard The thermopile-based pyranometer serving as a supplementary standard These thermopile sensors are compliant with the criteria of the ISO 9060:1990 secondary standard (highest possible iso pyranometer performance category). This quality is extended to applications in which maintenance is difficult and/or constitutes a significant portion of the total cost of ownership using this feature. In comparison to a first-class pyranometer, the sensor is equipped with a temperature-compensated detector, which enables it to achieve superior linearity and long-term stability, as well as reduced thermal offset and a more rapid response. It is possible to fulfill the criteria for solar energy monitoring with the quicker reaction time. There are many benefits, including reliable measurements of solar radiation, an internal drying cartridge that will survive for at least ten years if the housing is not opened or damaged. applications: activities that call for precise data in order to accurately calculate solar power. specifications: iso classification: iso 9060 secondary standard spectral range (50 percent point): 285 to 2800 nm response time (63 percent ): <0.7 s response time (95 percent ): <2 s zero offset a: <7 w/m² zero offset b: <2 w/m² directional response (up to 80° with 1000 w/m² beam): <10 w/m² temperature the dependency of sensitivity (-40°C to +70°C) is less than one percent. output: 0 to 1 volt direct current magellan mx 501 equipped with a sensor for sun radiation A silicon photodiode radiation sensor is incorporated into the all-in-one sensor configuration of the Magellan mx weather station model 501. Other sensors that are included in this configuration include wind speed and direction, air pressure, temperature, relative humidity, a compass, and global positioning system. sensitivity to wavelengths ranging from 300 to 3000 nm From 0 to 1600 w/m2 is the output range. din standard: is0 9060 resolution: 1 watt per square meter second-class sampling rate: one hertz units: pulsar weather station with a watt-meter-squared The model 501 incorporates a thermopile solar radiation sensor of the second class into an all-in-one sensor enclosure that also includes ultrasonic wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, and an electronic compass. model 501 categorization according to ISO: second class reaction time (95 percent): less than 18 seconds non-stability (change to year): less than one percent non-linearity (0 to 1,000 w/m2): less than one percent directional error (at 80 degrees with 1,000 w/m2): less than twenty watts per square meter temperature Determination of sensitivity: ±5 percent (-10 to +40 degrees Celsius) Error in tilt at 1,000 watts per square meter: less than one percent spectral range (50 percent points): 300 to 2800 nanometers irradiance at its highest: 1400 watts per mound A silicon photodiode radiation sensor is included into the all-in-one multi-parameter sensor architecture of the Pulsar weather station models 800, 700, and 502, respectively. Ultrasonic wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, and an electronic compass are all features that are included in the model 502 device. In addition, doppler radar precipitation measurement is included in models 700 and 800. Lightening detection is also included in the model 800. Spectral range (50 percent points): 300 to 1100 nm reaction time (95 percent): less than one second unit: watts per square meter accuracy: five percent models models 800, 700, and 502 1400 watts per square meter is the measurement range. The following link will take you to an article that provides links to many sensor options: https://columbiaweather.com/resources/solar-radiation-sensors/