Solar Radiation Sensors (Pyranometers)

Solar radiation sensors measure global solar radiation, the total sunlight falling on a horizontal surface, for agricultural, meteorological and hydrological applications. Our range includes R.M. Young silicon photovoltaic sensors in a fully cosine-corrected head, with either a millivolt output or a 0-1 VDC output.

Model 70092 Solar Radiation Sensor.

The Model 70092 Solar Radiation Sensor measures global solar radiation for agricultural, meteorological and hydrological applications. The 70092 features a silicon photovoltaic detector mounted in a fully cosine-corrected head.

Sensor type	High stability silicon photovoltaic detector (blue enhanced)
Measurement range	400 - 1100 nanometres
Sensitivity	Typically 80 µA per 1000 W m^-2
Linearity	1% max up to 3000 W m^-2
Stability	<±2% per year
Response time	10 µs
Cosine correction	Cosine corrected up to 80° angle of incidence
Temperature dependence	0.15% per °C maximum
Operating temperature	-20 to +65°C
Output	0-8 mVDC = 0-1000 W m^-2 typical across 100 Ohm load

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R.M. Young

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Model 70201 Solar Radiation Sensor.

The Model 70201 Solar Radiation Sensor measures global solar radiation for agricultural, meteorological and hydrological applications. The 70201 features a silicon photovoltaic detector mounted in a fully cosine-corrected head.

Sensor type	High stability silicon photovoltaic detector (blue enhanced)
Measurement range	400 - 1100 nanometres
Sensitivity	Typically 80 µA per 1000 W m^-2
Linearity	1% max up to 3000 W m^-2
Stability	<±2% per year
Response time	10 µs
Cosine correction	Cosine corrected up to 80° angle of incidence
Temperature dependence	0.15% per °C maximum
Operating temperature	-20 to +65°C
Output	0-1 VDC = 0-1000 W m^-2 typical across 100 Ohm load

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Manufacturer
R.M. Young

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