Kipp & Zonen SMP Series Smart Pyranometers
Features
- Internal digital signal processing and interfaces for industrial applications
- Automatic correction for temperature dependence of the detector sensitivity
- Built-in bubble levels and adjustable leveling feet
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Kipp & Zonen SMP Series Smart Pyranometers are high-quality radiometers designed for measuring short-wave irradiance on a plane surface (radiant flux, W/m²), which results from the sum of the direct solar radiation and the diffuse sky radiation incident from the hemisphere above the instrument.
Integration
SMP pyranometers feature internal digital signal processing and interfaces optimized for industrial data acquisition and control systems. Kipp & Zonen has developed a smart interface that features RS-485 Modbus data communication for connection to programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), inverters, digital control equipment and the latest generation of data loggers. Amplified Voltage or Current outputs are also included for devices that have high-level analog inputs or current loop interfaces.
Model Options
All models are available in two versions. One has an analog voltage output of 0 to 1 V, and the other has an analog current output of 4 to 20 mA. They all have a 2-wire RS-485 interface with Modbus (RTU) protocol. Digital signal processing provides faster response times and, with an integrated temperature sensor, corrects for the temperature dependence of the detector sensitivity.
Design
To achieve the required spectral and directional characteristics, SMP Series pyranometers use thermopile detectors and glass domes. All SMPs have built-in bubble levels and adjustable leveling feet. Snap-on sun shields reduce solar heating of the housings. The waterproof connectors have gold-plated contacts.
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