Solar irradiance sensor

Solar Irradiance Sensor

Solar Irradiance Sensor Product Overview

Explore the mysteries of the sun with our highly efficient and accurate Solar Irradiance Sensor, a cutting-edge tool for measuring solar radiation using advanced thermoelectric sensing technology. It not only accurately captures the total radiation in the spectral range of 0.3 to 3 μm, but can also be adapted to meet different needs by measuring reflected, scattered, infrared, visible and ultraviolet radiation through a clever configuration to meet the high standards of solar energy research, meteorological monitoring, agricultural planning, building performance evaluation and environmental science.

Solar Irradiance Sensor Technical Parameters

Solar Irradiance Sensor Core Technology

1. Multi-contact thermopile sensing element:

   - The surface is coated with high absorbance black coating to ensure maximum radiation absorption.

   - The temperature difference between the hot junction and the cold junction generates a precise potential difference, realizing the linear conversion of radiation. 

2. Double glazing protection:

   - Reducing air convection interference, the inner layer design effectively isolates the outer glass from the influence of infrared radiation, ensuring the purity and accuracy of the measurement.

3. High accuracy measurement: Provides consistent measurement accuracy across a wide range of radiation types.

4. Durable design: excellent waterproof performance, adaptable to harsh weather conditions.

5. Ease of use: Simple installation and connection, instant observation of solar radiation changes.

Solar Irradiance Sensor Application Areas

1. Solar energy utilization:

   - Optimize solar panel layout and efficiency: Provide important reference for the design, optimization and operation of solar power generation system.

   - Solar water heating system, solar air conditioning system: for performance evaluation and optimization.

2. Weather monitoring:

   - Weather forecasting: Provide accurate solar radiation data to support weather forecasting.

   - Climate research: monitoring the radiation balance, cloud amount, cloud shape and other meteorological elements in the atmosphere, providing comprehensive data support for weather forecasting and climate research.

3. Agricultural science:

   - Crop growth light condition assessment: Help farmers rationalize the planting time and irrigation amount of crops to improve yield and quality.

   - Soil moisture and temperature monitoring: provide technical support for precision agriculture.

4. Building materials:

   - Weathering test: Evaluating the aging degree of materials under long-term solar radiation, providing scientific basis for the selection and maintenance of building materials.

5. Environmental monitoring:

   - Atmospheric pollution research: assess the concentration and distribution of pollutants in the atmosphere by measuring the intensity change of solar radiation, providing support for air quality improvement and environmental protection.

6. Other fields:

   - Aerospace: Measure the intensity of solar radiation in space to provide reference for the design and operation of spacecraft.

   - Marine monitoring: Measuring the intensity of solar radiation on the sea surface, providing data support for the research and protection of marine ecosystems.

   - Urban planning: Measure the urban heat island effect, vegetation coverage and other environmental parameters, providing scientific basis for urban planning and ecological protection.

Solar Irradiance Sensor installation and use

1. Ideal installation environment:

   - Choose a place with open surroundings and no obstacles above the sensing surface, make sure the sensing surface is facing north, aligned accurately and installed stably.

2. Cable Connection:

   - Ensure stable connection with the data collection equipment and avoid interference caused by wind.

   - Securely fasten the cable to the mounting bracket to minimize breakage or intermittent interruptions on windy days.

Solar Irradiance Sensor Product Maintenance

1. Filter protection:

   - Do not remove or loosen the filter cover to avoid affecting the measurement accuracy.

   - Be careful when opening or closing the metal cover, as the filter is valuable and fragile. To keep the filter clean, wipe it frequently with a soft cloth or fur. 

2. Internal drying:

   - Check and replace the desiccant regularly to keep the internal environment dry. If the desiccant becomes wet (from blue to red or white), replace it in time or take the desiccant to the oven to dry it so that it turns back to blue color before use.

3. Waterproof measures:

   - Sensor waterproof performance is good, generally a short period of time or precipitation can not be covered. But heavy rainfall (snow, ice, etc.) or a longer period of rainfall, in order to protect the sensor, please cover it according to the actual situation, and open it immediately after the rain stops.

4. Regular calibration:

   - Re-calibrate the sensitivity every two years by the manufacturer or metrology department to ensure the accuracy of long-term use.

 Purchase Suggestion

Choose our solar irradiance sensor to ensure that you get accurate and reliable solar radiation data for your scientific research and engineering projects. Our products are rigorously tested and quality assured, providing you with professional one-stop service. Let every measurement be a solid cornerstone of scientific progress, providing the most solid support for your research and application.

To summarize, Solar Irradiance Sensor has a wide range of application scenarios and important application value. It can accurately measure the intensity and spectral distribution of solar radiation, providing important data support for research and application in many fields. Choosing our products means choosing scientific accuracy and long-term reliability, providing the most solid support for your research and application.

Pyranometer Solar Radiation Sensors data sheet

NBL-W-HPRS-Solar-Radiation-Sensor-Instruction-Manual-V3.0.pdf