Kipp & Zonen SMP Series Smart Pyranometers

The Kipp & Zonen SMP Series Smart Pyranometers are designed for measuring short-wave irradiance on a plane surface, which results from the sum of the direct solar radiation and the diffuse sky radiation incident from the hemisphere above the instrument.

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
Starting At $1,217.84
Stock Check Availability  

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.

Questions & Answers
Can the Kipp & Zonen SMP smart series pyranometers be mounted to a Lufft WS-series weather sensor?
Yes, just be sure to mount the pyranometer where it will not be shaded and do not obstruct the wind sensor on the WS-series instrument. There is a mounting rod (CMF1) and bracket (CMB1) for pole-mounting the pyranometer. The Lufft WS sensors have an integrated bracket mount & U-bolts to mount to a pole, but there is a traverse mount available if you want to offset it. https://www.fondriest.com/lufft-ws-series-sensor-traverse-mounting-kit.htm
Did you find what you were looking for?

Select Options

  Products 0 Item Selected
Image
Part #
Description
Price
Stock
Quantity
Kipp & Zonen SMP Series Smart Pyranometers
0374900-100
SMP3-V Smart Pyranometer, 0-1V & RS-485 Modbus output, no cable
$1,217.84
Check Availability  
  Accessories 0 Item Selected
Notice: At least 1 product is not available to purchase online
×
Multiple Products

have been added to your cart

There are items in your cart.

Cart Subtotal: $xxx.xx

Go to Checkout

In The News

Angler-Driven Citizen Science: Monitoring Black Bass Populations in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the rugged terrain of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains dominates the north and west, eventually yielding to the vast, fertile flatlands of the Mississippi River Delta to the east. Hundreds of reservoirs and lakes punctuate the landscape, while swift streams snake through the valleys and hills, eventually giving way to the slow-moving rivers and bayous in the south. The waterways of the state are teeming with life. Black bass dominate most of these ecosystems and have drawn anglers for centuries. The most sought-after fish in one of the country's most prominent fishing states, Arkansas treasures its black bass populations.

Read More

New Buoy Boosts White Lake’s Water Quality Monitoring and Conservation

White Lake in Western Michigan is a vestige of North America’s glacial past, and gets its name from an interpretation of the Indian, “Wabish-Sippe,” meaning the river with white clay. The twin towns of Whitehall and Montague, which nestle on White Lake’s shore, have shared a close connection with the lake since their foundation–from the growth of the lumbering industry, to industrializsation, the expansion of tourism, and most recently, environmental protection. The White Lake Association (WLA) was founded in 1988 by residents concerned about proposed development at the lake’s northern end.

Read More

Flow Photo Explorer: Studying Flows in the Penobscot River Basin

The flow dynamics of rivers and streams play an essential role in the chemical and physical functions of aquatic ecosystems. In Maine, varying flows in the Penobscot River Basin have impacted the health of the ecosystem, water resource use, and habitat suitability for native species—topics of particular concern to the Penobscot Indian Nation , who have been protecting and managing the waterway for millennia. Parts of the Penobscot basin have been monitored by the USGS stream gage network, which covers larger streams and rivers but excludes many of the small streams found on tribal lands.

Read More