SP Lite 2 Pyranometer Kipp & Zonen

For routine measurement of solar radiation

Reliable all weather performance

Easy to use

Specifications

Spectral range ( overall )

400 to 1100 nm

Sensitivity

60 to 100 µV/W/m²

Response time SP Lite2 ( 95% )

< 500 ns

Directional response ( up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam )

< 10 W/m²

Temperature response

< -0.15 %

Operational temperature range

-40 °C to +80 °C

Maximum solar irradiance

2000 W/m²

Field of view

180 °

SP Lite2 is designed for routine measurement of solar radiation.

It is especially designed for Photovoltaic / solar energy module monitoring.

SP Lite2 can be used under all weather conditions. The sensor measures the solar energy received from the entire hemisphere. It is ideal for measuring available energy for use in solar energy applications, plant growth, thermal convection and evapotranspiration.

SP Lite2 uses a photodiode detector, which creates a voltage output that is proportional to the incoming radiation. Also due to the unique design of the diffuser, its sensitivity is proportional to the cosine of the angle of incidence of the incoming radiation, allowing for accurate and consistent measurements.

SP Lite2 is easy to use. It can be directly connected to voltmeter or data logger. Direct readout in Watts per square meter ( W/m² ) can be derived from the measured voltage divided by the calibration coefficient. It is fitted with the Kipp & Zonen high quality yellow cable.

SP Lite2 features adjustment screws and a bubble level integrated in the mounting flange for your convenience. A threaded hole in the body of the housing takes our accessory screw-in mounting rod. Two instruments can easily be bolted back-to-back amd fitted with a mounting rod to make a simple albedometer. 

METEON Data Logger

Hand-held display unit

Suitable for most Kipp & Zonen radiometers

Displays real-time radiation values

User-friendly Windows™ software

Long battery life

Specifications

Analogue inputs

1

AD conversion resolution

16 bits

Input ranges

± 6.25 to ± 200 mV

Inaccuracy

< 0.1 %

Operational temperature range

-10 to +40 °C

Display

4 digits with polarity

Power supply

2 AA battery

Communication interface

USB 1.1

METEON is an accurate hand-held display unit and data logger for the measurement of solar irradiance. Its small size, long battery life and universal input make it an ideal tool for many test and field applications.

The METEON can be used with

All CMP pyranometers

CM 4

PAR Lite

SP Lite2

NR Lite2

CUV 5

METEON is primarily intended to display real-time radiation values in Watt per square meter or PAR in micro-mol per square meter per second.

Configuration with a computer is simple, using the supplied software and USB interface cable. Just select the radiometer type from a list, enter its sensitivity, and the correct measuring range is automatically selected.

Real-time radiation values

once METEON is configured, connect the radiometer, switch on, and the large 4-digit display directly shows the correct values. This makes it a perfect tool for convenient use in the field.

Data logging function

The great advantage of the METEON is the integrated data logging function that can store up to 3500 samples. It stores minimum, maximum and average values per logging interval.

With the included software you can present the logged data graphically and it can be exported to spreadsheets, such as Excel™.

METEON is delivered in a tough carrying case together with

2AA alkaline batteries

Software and manual on a CD-ROM

USB interface cable

Optional METEON can be ordered pre-configured with a radiometer as a complete irradiance measurement kit.