Photovoltaic Reference Cell FX with Protractor Thermal-Compensated Solarimeter
$400.00
Solar Irradiance Sensor
Calibrated reference photovoltaic cell with high stability.
A thermo-compensated reference cell, individually calibrated for the measurement of solar irradiation, housed in 430 BA Inox. With graduated goniometer for the regulation of inclination.
FEATURES
- Measures solar radiation with temperature compensation
- Calibrated in laboratory
- Graduated goniometer for regulate the inclination
- 3 Pt100 temperature probes (Tcell ,Tpanel, Tair)
- Input for a wind direction and speed anemometer
- Water-tight Inox case
- Digital data computation with internal micro-controller
The SunCel™ FX sensor has been appositely studied for solar radiation measurements with temperature adjustments for fixed installations.
Solar radiation is measured via a silicon photovoltaic cell calibrated in laboratory, whose temperature is constantly monitored to carry out adjustments of the measurement.
Furthermore the sensor is fitted with two more thermometric probes. The first is an adhesive contact probe for the measurement of photovoltaic panel temperature. The second is placed externally the probe case and allows the measurement of ambient temperature. Data acquired by sensors are processed by a micro-controller which, taking into account calibration and adjustment values, provides a linearized measurement with an analogue output (voltage or current loop).
The unit has a 430 BA Inox steel box and a graduated goniometer which allows to check installation’s correct inclination.
It can be optionally fitted with a forced ventilation system allowing air temperature measurements. Furthermore, an input for an anemometer to measure wind direction and speed is available.
SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR
Type of sensor | Silicon photovoltaic cell calibrated in a laboratory |
Object of measurement | Solar irradiation |
Range | 0 ÷ 2.000 W/m2 |
Load resistence | 0.1 Ω of precision |
Linearity | Better than 2% |
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Type of sensor | Pt100 |
Range | -40 – +100 °C; -40 ÷ +212 °F |
Number of temperature probes | 3 |
Measured temperatures | Photovoltaic cell for compensation, ambient temperature, external panel |
Accuracy | ± 0.1 °C |
Repeatability | 0.1 °C |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Case | 430 BA Inox steel |
Case dimensions | 100 x 100 x 50 mm; 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.9 in |
Control unit | Micro-controller |
Additional inputs | Wind direction and speed |
Number of analogue outputs | 6 |
Analogue outputs | 0…1 Vcc, 0..3 Vcc, 4..20 mA (optional) |
Protocol outputs (optional) | USB, 485 |
Programmable GPIO | 2 |
Cable length for analogue outputs | 3m (optional up to 5m); 9.8ft (optional up to 16.4ft) |
Power supply | 5 Vcc |
Storage temperature | -30 ÷ +50 °C; -22 ÷ +122 °F |
Fixing | Goniometer for inclination in 430 BA Inox steel |
Additional Information
Weight | 2.2 lbs |
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Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 100 in |