Pyranometers
Pyranometer – CMP3
The CMP3 pyranometer is an instrument for measuring the solar irradiance. The thermopile sensor construction measures the solar energy that is received from the total solar spectrum and the whole hemisphere (180 degrees field of view). The output is expressed in Watts per meter square. The CMP3 pyranometer is designed for continuous indoor and outdoor use.
The CMP3 pyranometer (ISO 9060 spectrally flat Class C) is intended for shortwave global solar radiation measurements in the spectral range from 300 to 2800 nm. The thermopile detector measures irradiance up to 2000 W/m² with a response time of less than 20 seconds and a temperature response of less than 4% within the range of -10 ºC to +40 ºC.
Operating temperature range is -40 ºC to +80 ºC and the non-stability is less than 1% per year.
The CMP3 pyranometer features a snap-on white sun shield, integrated leveling and a weatherproof connector which is supplied pre-wired with 10 m of signal cable for simple installation. An optional mounting rod and longer cable lengths are available. Two CMP3s can easily be mounted back-to-back to make a low-cost albedometer.
The Pyranometer does not require a dedicated power supply. It generates a low voltage output in the estimated range of 0 to 48 mV relative to an irradiance measurement range of 0 to 1500 W/m2.
Pyranometer – SMP3
The SMP3 is a smart pyranometer with low maintenance and industry standard digital and analogue amplified outputs. Based on the proven CMP3 technology the SMP3 adds Modbus® interface, improved response time and temperature corrected measurement data. The wide and low power supply range from 5 to 30 VDC makes integration in meteorological stations easy. The SMP is protected against over voltage, reversed polarity and short circuiting. Because all SMP’s have identical sensitivity and connections exchanging instruments during recalibration is easy.
SmartExplorer Windows™ for data logging, display of data and Modbus® address setting is provided as standard.
SMP3 measures global solar radiation on a horizontal plane. When tilted with the same angle as a PV panel it measures the tilted global radiation, for PV module efficiency calculations.
Pyranometer – CMP6
The CMP6 pyranometer is intended for routine global solar radiation measurement research on a plane/level surface.
Fully compliant with ISO 9060:2018 spectrally flat Class B specifications, the CMP6 features a sixty-four thermocouple junction (series connected) sensing element. The sensing element is coated with a highly stable carbon based non organic coating, which delivers excellent spectral absorption and long term stability characteristics.
CMP6 has a similar detector to the CMP3, but has improved performance due to the increased thermal mass and the double glass dome construction. It is ideal for cost-effective, good quality, measurements in hydrological networks and agriculture.
The integral bubble level is raised to the top of the housing and can be viewed without removing the redesigned snap-on sun shield, which also covers the connector. The connector with gold-plated contacts allows for easy exchange and re-calibration.
The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
The Pyranometer does not require a dedicated power supply. It generates a low voltage output in the estimated range of 0 to 30 mV relative to an irradiance measurement range of 0 to 1500 W/m².
Pyranometer – SMP6
The SMP6 is a spectrally flat Class B pyranometer that combines the sensor technology and housing from the CMP6. The SMP6 has both digital and analogue outputs, low maintenance, extremely robust and reliable and comes with 5 years warranty.
The SMP6 has an internal desiccant that will last for at least 10 years. This minimizes maintenance significantly.
The interval for dome cleaning can be extended, and the quality of measurements maximized, by fitting SMP6 with the CVF4 ventilation unit.
The SMP6 has a RS-485 Modbus® RTU interface, amplified analogue output, improved response time and temperature corrected measurement data. The wide and low power supply range from 5 to 30 VDC makes integration in meteorological and solar energy stations easy.
Thanks to standardized output and connections of every SMP6, exchanging instruments for recalibration is easy.
SmartExplorer Windows™ software for data logging, display of data and Modbus® address setting is provided as standard.
Pyranometer – CMP10
CMP10 is the spectrally flat Class A pyranometer with the best price-quality-performance ratio on the market. The CMP10 provides a quality irradiance measuring solution for applications where maintenance is difficult and/or forms a major part of the cost of ownership.
The CMP10 has an internal drying cartridge that will last for at least 10 years if the housing is not opened. This minimizes maintenance significantly.
The interval for dome cleaning can be extended, and the quality of measurements maximized, by fitting CMP10 with the proven CVF4 ventilation unit.
The Pyranometer does not require a dedicated power supply. It generates a low voltage output in the estimated range of 0 to 21 mV relative to an irradiance measurement range of 0 to 1500 W/m².
Pyranometer – SMP10
The SMP10 is a spectrally flat Class A pyranometer and has an internal desiccant that will last for at least 10 years if the housing is not opened. This minimizes maintenance significantly.
From the individually measured temperature response, a specific polynomial correction function is calculated for SMP10. This is loaded into the pyranometer memory and results in a very low change in sensitivity with instrument temperature: Within ± 2% over the range from -40°C to +70°C, compared to the calibration temperature of +22°C.
The interval for dome cleaning can be extended, and the quality of measurements maximized, by fitting SMP10 with the CVF4 ventilation unit.
The SMP10 has Modbus® interface, amplified analogue output, improved response time and temperature corrected measurement data. The wide and low power supply range from 5 to 30 VDC makes integration in meteorological and solar energy stations easy. The SMP10 is protected against over voltage, reversed polarity and short circuiting.
Thanks to the standardized output and connections of every SMP10, exchanging instruments for recalibration is easy.
SmartExplorer Windows™ software for data logging, display of data and Modbus® address setting is provided as standard.
Pyranometer – SMP12
The new SMP12 is fast response spectrally flat Class A pyranometer that combines solid-state dome heating, with no moving parts, and best-in-class surge protection to maximize accuracy and minimize maintenance.
The SMP12 combines proven sensor and diffuser technology from the RaZON+ PH1 and PR1 radiometers with an enhanced version of the Smart interface and the low maintenance of the SMP10.
The SMP12 has an internal drying cartridge that will last for at least 10 years if the housing is not opened. This further reduces maintenance significantly
The SMP12 feature set includes:
- Solid-state dome heating for dew and frost prevention.
- Multi-axis tilt sensor to enable remote monitoring of the pyranometer mounting and orientation.
- Internal humidity and temperature monitoring to provide confidence in the integrity of the instruments internal functionality.
The SMP12 has a 2-wire RS-485 Modbus® RTU interface but, unlike the other SMP models, it does not have an analog output. The characteristics of the thermopile detector provide a fast response time of less than half a second. The wide power supply range from 10 to 30 VDC makes integration into solar energy plant performance monitoring stations easy. SMP12 has class-leading electrical protection in the form of 2-stage surge and reverse polarity protection on the power input and 3-stage surge protection on the RS-485 data lines.
Like all SMP series pyranometers, the calibrated sensitivity is stored in memory and can be accessed via the Modbus® interface and the measured irradiance value is output via Modbus® in W/m². This makes it easy and simple to interchange different instruments when recalibration or repair is required.
SmartExplorer Windows™ software provides: data logging on a PC, displaying of data, changing Modbus® communication settings, configuring of the Modbus® addresses – and more.
Pyranometer – CMP21
The CMP21 is a high performance research grade pyranometer, and is fully compliant with ISO 9060:2018 spectrally flat Class A specifications.
The CMP21 pyranometer is designed to measure the irradiance (measured in W/m²) on a plane surface, which results from the direct solar radiation and the diffuse radiation incident from the hemisphere above.
The CMP21 has the same detector as the CMP10 and individually optimized temperature compensation. A standard thermistor sensor is fitted to monitor the housing temperature. Each instrument is supplied with its own temperature and directional (cosine response) test data.
It is the choice for scientific use and in top level solar radiation monitoring networks such as the BSRN (Baseline Surface Radiation Network) of the WMO (World Meteorological Organization).
A waterproof socket is integrated for our signature Kipp & Zonen yellow signal cable, which is available in a range of lengths pre-wired to the waterproof plug. The integral bubble level is raised to the top of the housing and can be viewed without removing the redesigned snap-on sun shield, which also covers the connector. The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
The CMP21 pyranometer does not require a dedicated power supply. It generates a low voltage output in the estimated range of 0 to 21 mV relative to an irradiance measurement range of 0 to 1500 W/m².
Pyranometer – CMP22
The CMP22 has all the features of the CMP21, but instead is designed with ultra high quality quartz domes for a wider spectral range. This means the CMP22 comes with much improved directional response and reduced thermal offsets. The high optical quality of these domes enables the CMP22 to perform with a directional response of less than ±5 W/m². Kipp & Zonen is confident that the CMP22 and SMP22 are the most accurate pyranometers currently available, and we have the historical track record to back it up.
The CMP22 has individually optimized temperature compensation and a standard thermistor sensor is fitted to monitor the housing temperature. Each instrument is supplied with its own temperature and directional (cosine response) test data.
A waterproof cable connector socket is integrated for our signature Kipp & Zonen yellow signal cable, which is available in a range of lengths pre-wired to the waterproof plug.
The integral bubble level is raised to the top of the housing and can be viewed without removing the redesigned snap-on sun shield, which also covers the connector. The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
The CMP22 pyranometer does not require a dedicated power supply. It generates a low voltage output in the estimated range of 0 to 21 mV relative to an irradiance measurement range of 0 to 1500 W/m².
Pyranometer – SMP22
The SMP22 is a spectrally flat Class A pyranometer that combines the new smart interface with quartz domes and sensor technology from the CMP22. Which has a proven track record of decades, making it the most accurate and reliable pyranometer in the world. The SMP22 has the widest spectral range, improved directional response, and reduced thermal offsets. Because of the highest optical quality domes the directional error is reduced below 5 W/m2. The SMP22 comes standard with RS-485 Modbus® interface and 5 year warranty.
The SMP22 has internal desiccant that will last for at least 10 years. This minimizes maintenance significantly.
The interval for dome cleaning can be extended, and the quality of measurements maximized, by fitting SMP22 with the CVF4 ventilation unit.
The SMP22 has a digital interface, amplified analogue output, improved response time and individual temperature corrected measurement data. The SMP22 is supplied with individual measured cosine response data. The wide and low power supply range from 5 to 30 VDC makes integration in meteorological and solar energy stations easy. The SMP22 is extreme robust and comes with 5 years warranty.
Thanks to standardized output and connections of every SMP22, exchanging instruments for recalibration is easy.
SmartExplorer Windows™ software for data logging, display of data and Modbus® address setting is provided as standard.
