HOBO RS3-B Solar Radiation Shield
Features
- 2.5x faster time response than the RS1 and M-RSA shields
- Tested in sustained winds up to 129 kph (80 mph)
- Designed for use with HOBO external temperature sensors
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The HOBO RS3-B Solar Radiation Shield can be used with HOBO external sensors for improved temperature measurement accuracy in locations exposed to sunlight. The small size and unobstructed airflow of this shield provide a faster response to changing conditions than larger radiation shields.
Applications
The RS3-B Solar Radiation Shield works with most of HOBO’s external temperature and temperature/relative humidity sensors, including those for HOBO Weather Station products.
For customers looking for a radiation shield large enough to mount a HOBO data logger inside it, two other models of solar radiation shields are available: the RS1 and the pre-assembled M-RSA.
Time response: 2.5 times faster than the RS1 and M-RSA
Wind resistance: Tested in sustained winds up to 129 kph (80 mph), Tested in gusts up to 161 kph (100 mph)
Materials
Shield: ASA styrene (UV-stable)
Bracket: Glass-filled nylon (UV-stable)
Mounting hardware: Stainless steel and brass
Temperature: -40° to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)
Weight: 113 g (4 oz)
Height: 89 mm (3.5 inches); 159 mm (6.25 inches) with bracket
Diameter: 102 mm (4 inches); bracket protrudes an additional 51 mm (2 inches) from shield
Maximum Sensor Diameter: 1.22 cm (0.48 inches)
Mounting: Up to 51 mm (2 inches) mast diameter with hose clamp; unlimited with screws
Compatible sensors: S-THB-M00x, S-TMB-M0xx, RXW-THC-xxx, RXW-TMB-xxx, TMCx-HD, and external sensors from U23-00x or MX230x.
Note: This shield does not protect sensors from light reflected from below the shield at some angles. For deployments over reflective surfaces, consider using the RS1 or M-RSA Solar Radiation Shields.
- One assembled solar radiation shield
- One mounting bracket
- Six cable ties
- Two knurled nuts or wingnuts
- Two screws
- One hose clamp
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