4 global solar radiation sensor, Standard sensors, 1 global solar radiation sensor specification – Casella CEL Automatic weather station User Manual

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wavelength:

2.2 m

Repeatability:

0.5% FSD

Electrical Angle:

0 - 359° no deadband at North

Output:

0 to 1.8 V DC for 0 to 359° representing a 1 s
rolling average updated 5 times per s

Operating temp:

-20°C to +70°C

Stabilisation time:

<1 s from power on

Supply Voltage:

6 - 28 V DC (supplied from environmental
case)

Power consumption:

Typically 3 mA
9 mA during first 60 s after power on

3.3.2

Wind Direction Sensor - Sensus Channel Configuration

Description

Wind Direction

Units

degrees

Type

Analog

Information

Single ended
Gain x 1
No current source

Display Format

###

Polynomial

0, 199

Enabled

Yes

Logged

Yes

Minimum Limit

0.0

Maximum Limit

360.0

3.4

Global Solar Radiation Sensor

The solarimeter is mounted on the sensor
head cross-arm between the wind speed and
direction sensors.

It measures the intensity of total

global solar radiation received at the earth’s
surface in terms of Watts/m² and responds
to both direct and diffused sunlight received
from the whole hemisphere. Diffused sunlight
continues to reach the earth even when the
sun is obscured behind cloud, and in the
twilight period before sunrise and after sun
set.

The sensor is based upon a silicon

photo detector which is housed within a weather proof, anodised aluminium body
designed for reliable long term operation in outdoor conditions.

3.4.1

Global Solar Radiation Sensor Specification

Part number:

187010B

Spectral range:

0.4 to 1.1

µm

Range:

0 - 2000 W/m²

Sensitivity:

Typically 100

µV/W/m²

Response time:

<1 s

Cosine response:

Typically <10% from normal to 80° of normal

Operating temp:

-40°C to +80°C

Supply voltage:

Passive device, no supply is required

Standard Sensors

01059

Solar radiation sensor

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