Figure 1 LP02 Second Class Pyranometer
Figure 1 LP02 Second Class Pyranometer
Figure 1 LP02 Second Class Pyranometer
LP02 is a solar radiation sensor that is applied in most common solar radiation observations. It complies
with the second class specifications of the ISO 9060 standard and the WMO Guide. LP02 pyranometer is
widely used in (agro-)meteorological applications and for PV system performance monitoring.
Introduction
LP02 is a solar radiation sensor that is applied in
general observations. It measures the solar
radiation received by a plane surface from a 180o
field of view angle. This quantity, expressed in
W/m2 , is called “hemispherical” solar radiation.
LP02 pyranometer can be employed outdoors
under the sun, as well as indoors with lamp-
based solar simulators. Its orientation depends
on the application and may be horizontal, tilted
(for plane of array radiation) or inverted (for
reflected radiation).
Operation
Using LP02 is easy. The pyranometer can be
connected directly to commonly used data
Figure 1 LP02 second class pyranometer logging systems.
The irradiance in W/m2 is calculated by dividing
the LP02 output, a small voltage, by the
sensitivity. This sensitivity is provided with LP02
on its calibration certificate.
Uncertainty evaluation
The uncertainty of a measurement under outdoor
conditions depends on many factors. Guidelines
for uncertainty evaluation according to the
“Guide to Expression of Uncertainty in
Measurement” (GUM) can be found in our
manuals. We provide spreadsheets to assist in
the process of uncertainty evaluation of your
measurement.
Suggested use
• general meteorlogical observations
• agricultural networks
Figure 2 pyranometer in use with LI19 read-out unit • PV system performance monitoring
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LP02 design LP02 specifications
LP02 pyranometer employs a thermal sensor with Measurand hemispherical solar
black coating, a single glass dome and an radiation
anodised aluminium body. ISO classification second class pyranometer
Calibration uncertainty < 1.8 % (k = 2)
3 Calibration traceability to WRR
4
Spectral range 300 to 2800 x 10-9 m
2 5 (50 % transmission points)
Sensitivity (nominal) 15 x 10-6 V/(W/m2)
1
Rated operating temperature -40 to +80 oC
range
Temperature response < ± 3 % (-10 to +40 °C)
Standard cable length 5m
Options
• longer cable, in multiples of 5 metres
• sun screen
• LP02-LI19, including read-out unit /
8 datalogger LI19
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7
See also
Figure 3 overview of LP02: • LP02-TR with 4-20 mA transmitter
(1) cable, (2) cable gland, (3) thermal sensor with • SR03 fast response pyranometer
black coating, (4) glass dome, (5) sensor body, • SR11, SR12 and SR20 pyranometers for
(6) levelling feet, (7) mounting hole, (8) bubble level higher accuracy measurements
• SRA01 for albedo measurements
Use as sunshine duration sensor • view our complete product range of solar
WMO has approved the “pyranometric method” sensors
to calculate sunshine duration from pyranometer
measurements in WMO-No. 8, Guide to Standards
Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Applicable instrument classification standards are
Observation. This implies that LP02 may be used, ISO 9060 and WMO-No. 8. Calibration is
in combination with appropriate software, to according to ISO 9847. PV related standards are
estimate sunshine duration. This is much more ASTM E2848 and IEC 61724.
cost-effective than using a dedicated sunshine
duration sensor. Ask for our application note.
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