Kipp&Zonen CHP 1 Pyrheliometer User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Dear customer, thank you for purchasing a Kipp & Zonen instrument. Please read this manual and the separate
instruction sheet for a full understanding of the use of your pyrheliometer.
The pyrheliometer CHP 1 is designed to measure the irradiance which results from the radiant flux from a solid
angle of 5
°.
According to International Standard ISO 9060 and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) a pyrheliometer is
the designated type of instrument for the measurement of direct solar radiation. The CHP 1 pyrheliometer is
compliant with the “First Class” class specified by the international standards.
This manual, together with the instruction sheet, gives information related to installation, maintenance, calibration,
product specifications and applications of the CHP 1 pyrheliometer.
If any questions should remain, please feel free to contact your Kipp & Zonen dealer or e-mail [email protected]
For information about other Kipp & Zonen products or to check for any update of this manual, go to
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