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HOBO Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Smart Sensor

SKU: S-LIB-M003

Overview

Effectively measure light levels with this silicon pyranometer sensor. The Solar Radiation Smart Sensor 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.

Highlighted 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, H22, and U30 family loggers

In what environment does this sensor operate?

This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.

What measurements does this sensor support?

The S-LIB-M003 sensor supports the following measurements: Light Intensity and Solar Radiation

Specification
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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
Note	Light sensor bracket (M-LBA) and light sensor level (M-LLA) recommended