Recommended for early stage prospecting, the Li-Cor LI-200R pyranometer is an excellent general purpose solar radiation sensor.
LI-COR LI-200R PYRANOMETER (#10162) | |
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Description | |
Sensor type | Total solar radiation sensor |
Applications |
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Sensor range | 0 W/m2 to 3000 W/m2 |
Instrument compatibility | All NRG data loggers. |
Measurement range |
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Signal conditioning module |
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Output signal | |
Signal type | Microamp current proportional to total solar radiation |
Sensitivity | Typically 75 μA per 1000 W/m2 |
Linearity | Maximum deviation of 1 % up to 3000 W/m2 |
Response time | Less than 1 μs |
Transfer function | Included on calibration certificate |
Calibration |
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Output signal range | 0 μA to 225 μA, typical |
Performance characteristics | |
Cosine correction | Cosine corrected up to 82° angle of incidence |
Azimuth | < +/- 1 % error over 360° at 45° elevation |
Tilt | No error induced from orientation |
Installation | |
Mounting | Mounts to tower with custom NRG side mounting boom and hose clamps |
Tools required |
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Environmental | |
Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) |
Temperature dependence | +/- 0.15 % per °C maximum |
Operating humidity range | 0 % to 95 %, non-condensing |
Physical | |
Connections | 3 bare wire leads |
Cable length | 5 m (16.4 feet) |
Weight | 24 g (0.85 ounces) |
Dimensions |
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Materials | |
Cable | BL-type (3-wire bare leads) |
Detector | High-stability silicon photovoltaic |
Enclosure | Weatherproof anodized aluminum case with acrylic diffuser and stainless steel hardware |
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