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SR20-T2-L ISO Class A Pyranometer with 10K Thermistor
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Overview

The SR20-T2, manufactured by Hukseflux Thermal Sensors, is an ISO 9060:2018 spectrally flat Class A (secondary standard) pyranometer that measures solar short-wave radiation in a full hemisphere of the sky. It has a built-in case temperature sensor and embedded heater for removing dew and light rain. It connects directly to a Campbell Scientific data logger and is designed for applications that require high measurement accuracy in demanding applications such as scientific meteorological observation networks and utility scale solar-energy-power production sites.

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Benefits and Features

  • Low temperature dependence
  • Embedded 1.5 W heater to reduce effects of dew deposition
  • Embedded 10K temperature sensor
  • Ultra robust connector, desiccant holder, and sun screen
  • Temperature dependence characterized and supplied for each instrument
  • Directional response tested on each instrument

Technical Description

The SR20-T2 pyranometer measures the hemispherical solar radiation received by a plane surface, in W/m2, from a 180° field of view. The SR20 can be deployed indoors with lamp-based solar simulators or more commonly outdoors under the sun. Its orientation depends on the application and may be installed horizontally, tilted for plane or array irradiance, positioned on a sun tracker with shadow-ring for diffuse measurements, or inverted for reflected radiation.

The SR20-T2’s low temperature dependence makes it an ideal candidate for use under very cold and very hot conditions. The temperature dependence of each instrument is tested and supplied as a second-degree polynomial. This information can be used for further reduction of temperature dependence during post-processing.

The SR20 is equipped with an internal temperature sensor. Campbell Scientific supplies the T2 version, which has a 10 kohm thermistor. The T1 version, in contrast, has a PT100 and is available upon request. 

The embedded heater reduces measurement errors caused by early-morning dew deposition. Campbell Scientific recommends using the instrument in accordance with the recommended practices of ISO, WMO and ASTM.

The output of the SR20-T2 is analog. The SR20-D2-L model, in contrast, offers two other types of commonly used irradiance outputs: digital via Modbus RTU over 2-wire RS-485, and analogue 4 to 20 mA output (current loop).

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Compatibility

Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.

Dataloggers

Product Compatible Note
CR1000 (retired)
CR1000X (retired)
CR300 (retired)
CR3000
CR310
CR6
CR800 (retired)
CR850 (retired)

Mounting Equipment

Product Compatible Note
CM225
CM255

Additional Compatibility Information

Power Considerations

The SR20-T2 heater is a 1.5 W heater at 12 Vdc. The SW12 power out port on the CR800/850, CR1000, and other data loggers can supply the needed 0.125 A for the heater, as that port can supply 0.9 A at 20°C. More typically, relays controlled by the data logger digital I/O ports are used to control the power supply.

Specifications

Sensor High-quality blackened thermopile protected by two glass domes
Measurement Description Measures hemispherical solar radiation
ISO Classification Spectrally flat Class A (secondary standard) pyranometer (ISO 9060:2018 )
WMO Performance Level High-quality pyranometer
Response Time 3 s (95%)
Zero Offset A 5 W/m2 (unventilated), 2.5 W/m2 (ventilated) (response to 200 W/m2 net thermal radiation)
Zero Offset B ≤ -2 W/m2 (response to 5 K/h change in ambient temperature)
Non-Stability ≤ -0.5% change per year
Non-Linearity ≤ -0.2% (100 to 1000 W/m2)
Directional Response < ±10 W/m2
Spectral Selectivity < ±3% (0.35 to 1.5 x 10-6 m)
Temperature Response < ±1% (-10° to +40°C), < 0.4% (-30° to +50°C) with correction in data processing
Tilt Response < ±0.2% (0 to 90° at 1000 W/m2)
Heater 1.5 W (at 12 Vdc)
Steady-state Zero Offset 0 to -8 W/m2 (caused by heating)
Calibration Uncertainty < 1.2% (k=2)
Level Accuracy < 0.1° (bubble entirely in ring)
Sensor Resistance Range 100 to 200 ohm
Operating Temperature Range -40° to +80°C
Field of View (FOV) 180°
Measurement Range 0 to 4000 W/m2
Sensitivity 7 to 25 x 10-6 V/(W/m2)
Spectral Range 285 to 3000 x 10-9 m (20% transmission points)

FAQs for

Number of FAQs related to SR20-T2-L: 16

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  1. The ENC14/16 weighs 13 lb. Its internal dimensions are 14 x 16 x 5.5 in.
  2. Our fiberglass enclosures can withstand very cold locations, and their fiberglass/plastic construction is very resistant to corrosion.
  3. The terminals do not need to be replaced. Just sand or file the corrosion away, exposing clean copper, and the fittings will continue to be functional.
  4. It depends on the device. Most devices have built-in mounting flanges, but some items require a separate mounting bracket.
  5. Yes. Each enclosure Campbell Scientific sells has a powder-coated backplate with holes on 1 in. centers that match the mounting flanges on our equipment for easy mounting.
  6. Yes. The CD100 mounts in an enclosure door and supports all of the CR1000KD capabilities. With the CD100, historic and real-time data can be read, and instructions can be entered without opening the enclosure door.

    Other available options that display real-time data only are the CD295 and CD294.

  7. Backplates are available in sizes designed to fit in Campbell Scientific enclosures: 10 x 12 in., 12 x 14 in., 14 x 16 in., and 16 x 18 in.

  8. The putty is shipped as part of the 7363 Enclosure Supply Kit. To order an additional 4 ounce container of electrician’s putty, specify pn 6596.

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