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NRG BP65 Barometric Pressure Sensor - Solar
This next generation barometric pressure sensor builds on the NRG BP60’s trusted design, providing accurate measurements and lowering uncertainty.
Details
The NRG BP65 Barometric Pressure Sensor is well-suited for the barometric pressure measurement requirements of remote wind and solar energy studies, particularly as an input to air density and annual energy production calculations. Its durable housing protects the high accuracy sensing element, providing reliable operation in a variety of climates and conditions.
Each BP65 unit undergoes a single-point check to confirm performance within the sensor’s specifications, the results of which are available in a factory verification certificate at no additional cost. A three-point calibration is also available.
The BP65 maintains the proven design of its predecessor, the BP60, ensuring seamless transition to this next generation sensor.
*Please note: BP65C is the calibrated version of this sensor.
Benefits
- High accuracy at an economical price point
- Native temperature-compensation allows the sensor to react to internal temperature changes almost immediately
- Well-suited for remote wind and solar energy studies with low, 1 mA current draw
- Designed to be a drop-in replacement for the BP60 for seamless transitions
- Cable lengths up to 110m and an optional up-tower bracket provide flexible mounting options
Applications
Recommended Items
Specifications Print Specs
| BP65 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR, 1.5M CABLE, SOLAR (#19213) | BP65 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR, 67M CABLE, SOLAR (#19214) | BP65 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR, 90M CABLE, SOLAR (#19215) | BP65 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR, 110M CABLE, SOLAR (#19216) | BP65 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR, 1.5M CABLE, CALIBRATED, SOLAR (#19217) | |
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Description
- Sensor type
- Analog barometric pressure sensor based on piezo resistive silicon membrane
- Applications
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- Wind and Solar resource assessment and monitoring
- Meteorological studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Sensor range
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- 500 hPa to 1100 hPa (14.765 to 32.483 inches Hg)
- Signal conditioning module
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- SymphoniePRO: P-SCM #9130, 0 to 5 V, SE Input, Pulsed 5V EXC
Output signal
- Signal type
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- Linear analog voltage
- Transfer function
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- Absolute Pressure in hPa = (Voltage x 243.90857 + 493.91990 typical
- Absolute Pressure in inches Hg = (Voltage x 7.202616) + 14.585446 typical
Note: Transfer function above applies to 1.5-meter cable. For sensors with cable lengths longer than 1.5 meters, subtract 0.015949406 hPa (0.00047098563 inHg) per additional meter.
- Accuracy
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Uncertainty (k = 2):
- ± 1.12 hPa (@ 25°C)
- ± 2.13 hPa (-20 to 40°C)
- Electrical time constant
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- 1 second
- Calibration
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- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
A certificate of quality is available for each individual sensor.
- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
- Output signal range
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- 0.020 to 2.480 VDC
- Turn on time
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- < 20 ms
- Resolution
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- 0.0092 hPa (0.0027 inHg)
- Drift
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- ± 1.0 hPa per year
Power requirements
- Supply voltage
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- 5 to 15 VDC
- 5 V pulsed excitation recommended
Note: When using a 3rd party data logger capable of pulsed excitation operation, please allow a minimum of 25ms settling time between the initial power-up and reading the sensor output voltage.
- Supply current
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- 1.1 mA with recommended 5 V pulsed excitation,1.3 mA max
Installation
- Mounting
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- For maximum protection against ingress, place sensor inside data logger shelter box. Recommended but not required.
- A hose clamp is included with each sensor to mount sensor directly to met tower beneath a data logger shelter box.
- An optional mounting bracket is sold separately for secure mounting up-tower.
- Tools required
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- 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade screwdriver
- Accessories
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- BP65 Mounting Bracket available for secure up-tower installations.
- Wiring
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Wire leads:
- Signal (clear wire)
- Ground (black wire)Excitation (red wire)
- Shield wire for earth ground
Environmental
- Operating temperature range
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- -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
- Operating humidity range
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- 0 to 100% RH
- Lifespan
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- 2 years +
- Other
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- IP55 Rated
Physical
- Cable length
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- 1.5m (5 ft)
- Weight
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- 0.12 kg (0.27 lbs)
- Dimensions
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- 55 mm (2.15") diameter x 101 mm (4.0") tall including cable gland
Materials
- Cable
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- 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, PVC jacket
- Enclosure
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- Weatherproof black ASA
Description
- Sensor type
- Analog barometric pressure sensor based on piezo resistive silicon membrane
- Applications
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- Wind and Solar resource assessment and monitoring
- Meteorological studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Sensor range
-
- 500 hPa to 1100 hPa (14.765 to 32.483 inches Hg)
- Signal conditioning module
-
- SymphoniePRO: P-SCM #9130, 0 to 5 V, SE Input, Pulsed 5V EXC
Input signal
- Signal type (sensor output)
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- Linear analog voltage
Output signal
- Signal type
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- Linear analog voltage
- Transfer function
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- Absolute Pressure in hPa = (Voltage x 243.90857 + 493.91990 typical
- Absolute Pressure in inches Hg = (Voltage x 7.202616) + 14.585446 typical
Note: Transfer function above applies to 1.5-meter cable. For sensors with cable lengths longer than 1.5 meters, subtract 0.015949406 hPa (0.00047098563 inHg) per additional meter.
- Accuracy
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Uncertainty (k = 2):
- ± 1.12 hPa (@ 25°C)
- ± 2.13 hPa (-20 to 40°C)
- Electrical time constant
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- 1 second
- Calibration
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- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
A certificate of quality is available for each individual sensor.
- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
- Output signal range
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- 0.020 to 2.480 VDC
- Turn on time
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- < 20 ms
- Resolution
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- 0.0092 hPa (0.0027 inHg)
- Drift
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- ± 1.0 hPa per year
Power requirements
- Supply voltage
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- 5 to 15 VDC
- 5 V pulsed excitation recommended
Note: When using a 3rd party data logger capable of pulsed excitation operation, please allow a minimum of 25ms settling time between the initial power-up and reading the sensor output voltage.
- Supply current
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- 1.1 mA with recommended 5 V pulsed excitation,1.3 mA max
Installation
- Mounting
-
- For maximum protection against ingress, place sensor inside data logger shelter box. Recommended but not required.
- A hose clamp is included with each sensor to mount sensor directly to met tower beneath a data logger shelter box.
- An optional mounting bracket is sold separately for secure mounting up-tower.
- Tools required
-
- 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade screwdriver
- Accessories
-
- BP65 Mounting Bracket available for secure up-tower installations.
- Wiring
-
Wire leads:
- Signal (clear wire)
- Ground (black wire)Excitation (red wire)
- Shield wire for earth ground
Environmental
- Operating temperature range
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- -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
- Operating humidity range
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- 0 to 100% RH
- Lifespan
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- 2 years +
- Other
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- IP55 Rated
Physical
- Cable length
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- 67m (220 ft)
- Weight
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- 2.55 kg (5.63 lbs)
- Dimensions
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- 55 mm (2.15") diameter x 101 mm (4.0") tall including cable gland
Materials
- Cable
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- 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, PVC jacket
Description
- Sensor type
- Analog barometric pressure sensor based on piezo resistive silicon membrane
- Applications
-
- Wind and Solar resource assessment and monitoring
- Meteorological studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Sensor range
-
- 500 hPa to 1100 hPa (14.765 to 32.483 inches Hg)
- Signal conditioning module
-
- SymphoniePRO: P-SCM #9130, 0 to 5 V, SE Input, Pulsed 5V EXC
Input signal
- Signal type (sensor output)
-
- Linear analog voltage
Output signal
- Signal type
-
- Linear analog voltage
- Transfer function
-
- Absolute Pressure in hPa = (Voltage x 243.90857 + 493.91990 typical
- Absolute Pressure in inches Hg = (Voltage x 7.202616) + 14.585446 typical
Note: Transfer function above applies to 1.5-meter cable. For sensors with cable lengths longer than 1.5 meters, subtract 0.015949406 hPa (0.00047098563 inHg) per additional meter.
- Accuracy
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Uncertainty (k = 2):
- ± 1.12 hPa (@ 25°C)
- ± 2.13 hPa (-20 to 40°C)
- Electrical time constant
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- 1 second
- Calibration
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- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
A certificate of quality is available for each individual sensor.
- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
- Output signal range
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- 0.020 to 2.480 VDC
- Turn on time
-
- < 20 ms
- Resolution
-
- 0.0092 hPa (0.0027 inHg)
- Drift
-
- ± 1.0 hPa per year
Power requirements
- Supply voltage
-
- 5 to 15 VDC
- 5 V pulsed excitation recommended
Note: When using a 3rd party data logger capable of pulsed excitation operation, please allow a minimum of 25ms settling time between the initial power-up and reading the sensor output voltage.
- Supply current
-
- 1.1 mA with recommended 5 V pulsed excitation,1.3 mA max
Installation
- Mounting
-
- For maximum protection against ingress, place sensor inside data logger shelter box. Recommended but not required.
- A hose clamp is included with each sensor to mount sensor directly to met tower beneath a data logger shelter box.
- An optional mounting bracket is sold separately for secure mounting up-tower.
- Tools required
-
- 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade screwdriver
- Accessories
-
- BP65 Mounting Bracket available for secure up-tower installations.
- Wiring
-
Wire leads:
- Signal (clear wire)
- Ground (black wire)Excitation (red wire)
- Shield wire for earth ground
Environmental
- Operating temperature range
-
- -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
- Operating humidity range
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- 0 to 100% RH
- Lifespan
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- 2 years +
- Other
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- IP55 Rated
Physical
- Cable length
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- 90m (295 ft)
- Weight
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- 3.41 kg (7.51 lbs)
- Dimensions
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- 55 mm (2.15") diameter x 101 mm (4.0") tall including cable gland
Materials
- Cable
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- 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, PVC jacket
- Enclosure
-
- Weatherproof black ASA
Description
- Sensor type
- Analog barometric pressure sensor based on piezo resistive silicon membrane
- Applications
-
- Wind and Solar resource assessment and monitoring
- Meteorological studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Sensor range
-
- 500 hPa to 1100 hPa (14.765 to 32.483 inches Hg)
- Signal conditioning module
-
- SymphoniePRO: P-SCM #9130, 0 to 5 V, SE Input, Pulsed 5V EXC
Output signal
- Signal type
-
- Linear analog voltage
- Transfer function
-
- Absolute Pressure in hPa = (Voltage x 243.90857 + 493.91990 typical
- Absolute Pressure in inches Hg = (Voltage x 7.202616) + 14.585446 typical
Note: Transfer function above applies to 1.5-meter cable. For sensors with cable lengths longer than 1.5 meters, subtract 0.015949406 hPa (0.00047098563 inHg) per additional meter.
- Accuracy
-
Uncertainty (k = 2):
- ± 1.12 hPa (@ 25°C)
- ± 2.13 hPa (-20 to 40°C)
- Electrical time constant
-
- 1 second
- Calibration
-
- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
A certificate of quality is available for each individual sensor.
- Each sensor individually tested to meet or exceed published specifications.
- Output signal range
-
- 0.020 to 2.480 VDC
- Turn on time
-
- < 20 ms
- Resolution
-
- 0.0092 hPa (0.0027 inHg)
- Drift
-
- ± 1.0 hPa per year
Power requirements
- Supply voltage
-
- 5 to 15 VDC
- 5 V pulsed excitation recommended
Note: When using a 3rd party data logger capable of pulsed excitation operation, please allow a minimum of 25ms settling time between the initial power-up and reading the sensor output voltage.
- Supply current
-
- 1.1 mA with recommended 5 V pulsed excitation,1.3 mA max
Installation
- Mounting
-
- For maximum protection against ingress, place sensor inside data logger shelter box. Recommended but not required.
- A hose clamp is included with each sensor to mount sensor directly to met tower beneath a data logger shelter box.
- An optional mounting bracket is sold separately for secure mounting up-tower.
- Tools required
-
- 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade screwdriver
- Accessories
-
- BP65 Mounting Bracket available for secure up-tower installations.
- Wiring
-
Wire leads:
- Signal (clear wire)
- Ground (black wire)Excitation (red wire)
- Shield wire for earth ground
Environmental
- Operating temperature range
-
- -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
- Operating humidity range
-
- 0 to 100% RH
- Lifespan
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- 2 years +
- Other
-
- IP55 Rated
Physical
- Cable length
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- 110m (361 ft)
- Weight
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- 4.15 kg (9.14 lbs)
- Dimensions
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- 55 mm (2.15") diameter x 101 mm (4.0") tall including cable gland
Materials
- Cable
-
- 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, PVC jacket
- Enclosure
-
- Weatherproof black ASA
Description
- Sensor type
- Analog barometric pressure sensor based on piezo resistive silicon membrane
- Applications
-
- Wind and Solar resource assessment and monitoring
- Meteorological studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Sensor range
-
- 500 hPa to 1100 hPa (14.765 to 32.483 inches Hg)
- Signal conditioning module
-
- SymphoniePRO: P-SCM #9130, 0 to 5 V, SE Input, Pulsed 5V EXC
Output signal
- Signal type
-
- Linear analog voltage
- Transfer function
-
- Absolute Pressure in hPa = (Voltage x 243.90857 + 493.91990 typical
- Absolute Pressure in inches Hg = (Voltage x 7.202616) + 14.585446 typical
Note: Transfer function above applies to 1.5-meter cable. For sensors with cable lengths longer than 1.5 meters, subtract 0.015949406 hPa (0.00047098563 inHg) per additional meter.
- Accuracy
-
Uncertainty (k = 2):
- ± 0.83 hPa (@ 25°C)
- ± 1.83 hPa (-20 to 40°C)
- Electrical time constant
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- 1 second
- Calibration
-
- Each sensor individually calibrated.
- A certificate of calibration is available for each individual sensor.
- Performed at ISO/IEC 17025:2017-certified facility.
- Traceable to National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
- Output signal range
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- 0.020 to 2.480 VDC
- Turn on time
-
- < 20 ms
- Resolution
-
- 0.0092 hPa (0.0027 inHg)
- Drift
-
- ± 1.0 hPa per year
Power requirements
- Supply voltage
-
- 5 to 15 VDC
- 5 V pulsed excitation recommended
Note: When using a 3rd party data logger capable of pulsed excitation operation, please allow a minimum of 25ms settling time between the initial power-up and reading the sensor output voltage.
- Supply current
-
- 1.1 mA with recommended 5 V pulsed excitation,1.3 mA max
Installation
- Mounting
-
- For maximum protection against ingress, place sensor inside data logger shelter box. Recommended but not required.
- A hose clamp is included with each sensor to mount sensor directly to met tower beneath a data logger shelter box.
- An optional mounting bracket is sold separately for secure mounting up-tower.
- Tools required
-
- 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade screwdriver
- Accessories
-
- BP65 Mounting Bracket available for secure up-tower installations.
- Wiring
-
Wire leads:
- Signal (clear wire)
- Ground (black wire)Excitation (red wire)
- Shield wire for earth ground
Environmental
- Operating temperature range
-
- -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
- Operating humidity range
-
- 0 to 100% RH
- Lifespan
-
- 2 years +
- Other
-
- IP55 Rated
Physical
- Cable length
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- 1.5m (5 ft)
- Weight
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- 0.12 kg (0.27 lbs)
- Dimensions
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- 55 mm (2.15") diameter x 101 mm (4.0") tall including cable gland
Materials
- Cable
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- 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, PVC jacket
- Enclosure
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- Weatherproof black ASA
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