HOBO Solar Radiation Smart Sensor
Features
- Measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm
- Plug-n-play smart sensor
- Compatible with H21, U30, RX2100, and RX3000 family loggers
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Onset Solar Radiation Smart Sensor effectively measures light levels and enables rapid deployment. Since HOBO data loggers recognize this sensor, no complicated programming or setup is required. This product offers a measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm. A measurement averaging mode is available.
Measurement range: 0 to 1280 W/m2
Operating temperature range: -40° to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)
Accuracy: ±10 W/m2 or ±5%, whichever is greater in sunlight. Additional temperature induced error ±0.38 W/m2 /°C from 25°C (0.21 W/m2/°F from 77°F)
Resolution: 1.25 W/m2
Drift: <±2% per year
Spectral range: 300 to 1100 nm
Cosine response error: ±5%, 0° to 70°; ±10%, 70° to 80° from vertical
Azimuth error: ±2% error at 45° from vertical, 360° rotation
Calibration: Factory recalibration available
Housing: anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and o-ring seal
Dimensions: 4.1 cm high x 3.2 cm diameter (1 5/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.)
Approximate weight: 120 g (4 oz)
Cable length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable: 3 m
Measurement parameters: average over logging interval, user-defined sampling interval from 1 second
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