
Pyranometer CMP 6
The CMP 6 pyranometer is intended for routine measurements of global solar radiation.
The CMP 6 pyranometer is intended for routine global solar radiation measurements on a plane/level surface.
Fully compliant with ISO 9060:1990 specification for a First Class pyranometer, the CMP 6 features a sixty-four thermocouple junction (series connected) sensing element. The sensing element is coated with a highly stable carbon based non organic coating, which delivers excellent spectral absorption and long term stability characteristics.
CMP 6 has a similar detector to the lower-cost CMP 3 pyranometer, but has improved performance due to the increased thermal mass and the double glass dome construction. It is ideal for cost-effective, good quality measurements in hydrological networks and agriculture.
The integral bubble level is raised to the top of the housing and can be viewed without removing the redesigned snap-on sun shield, which also covers the connector. The connector with gold-plated contacts allows for easy exchange and re-calibration.
The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
The Pyranometer does not require any power, it supplies a low voltage of 0-20mV in relation to the amount of incoming radiation. When a higher voltage level or a 4-20mA signal is required, the AMPBOX is the perfect solution.
CMP 6 is produced by Kipp&Zonen, which is in Slovenia represented by AMES. For other Kipp&Zonen products please visit their Internet site www.kippzonen.com.
Spectral range | 285 to 2800 nm |
Sensitivity | 5 to 20 µV/W/m² |
Response time | 18 s |
Zero offset A | < 12 W/m² |
Zero offset B | < 4 W/m² |
Directional error (up to 80 ° with 1000 W/m² beam) | < 20 W/m² |
Temperature dependence of sensitivity (-10 ºC to +40 ºC) | < 4 % |
Operating temperature range | -40 °C to +80 °C |
Maximum solar irradiance | 2000 W/m² |
Field of view | 180 ° |
Title | Description | Filename |
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Leaflet CMP 6 | CMP_6.pdf | |
Brochure CMP series | pyranometers.pdf |
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