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Home > Products > Sensors and Instruments > Solar Radiation Sensors > Modbus Net Radiometer (SN-522-SS)
Introduction to Sensor

Modbus Net Radiometer (SN-522-SS)

Digital, Lowcost Net Radiometer

The SN-522-SS Modbus Net Radiometer is a high-precision four-component radiation sensor designed to measure incoming and outgoing shortwave and longwave radiation. Featuring a Modbus RS-232/RS-485 digital output, it provides accurate, reliable data while simplifying system integration with modern data loggers and environmental monitoring systems.

Specifications

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Input Voltage Range5.5 to 24 V DC (heaters are optimized to run at 12 V DC)
OutputRS-232 or RS-485
Current Draw (12 V DC Supply Voltage)Heaters on: 72 mA; Heaters off: 13.5 mA
Response Time750 ms to digitize all detector signals
Heaters (Sensors Individually Heated)62 mA current drain and 740 mW power requirement at 12 V DC
Operating Environment-50 to 80 °C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity
Dimensions116 mm length × 45 mm width × 66 mm height
Mass320 g (with mounting rod and 5 m of lead wire)
CableM8 connector (IP68 rating) to interface to sensor housing, 5 m four-conductor shielded, twisted-pair wire in Santoprene rubber jacket with pigtail lead wires
ManufacturingMade in the USA

Pyrgeometer Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Pyrgeometer Sensitivity0.12 mV per W m⁻² (variable from sensor to sensor, typical value listed)
Pyrgeometer Calibration Factor (Reciprocal of Sensitivity)8.5 W m⁻² (variable from sensor to sensor, typical value listed)
Pyrgeometer Calibration Uncertainty±5 %
Pyrgeometer Output Range-24 to 24 mV
Pyrgeometer Measurement Range-200 to 200 W m⁻² (net longwave irradiance)
Pyrgeometer Measurement RepeatabilityLess than 1 %
Pyrgeometer Long-term DriftLess than 2 % change in sensitivity per year
Pyrgeometer Non-linearityLess than 1 %
Pyrgeometer Detector Response TimeLess than 0.5 s
Pyrgeometer Field of View150°
Pyrgeometer Spectral Range5 to 30 µm
Pyrgeometer Temperature ResponseLess than 5 % from -15 to 45 °C
Pyrgeometer Window Heating OffsetLess than 10 W m⁻²
Pyrgeometer Zero Offset BLess than 5 W m⁻²
Pyrgeometer Tilt ErrorLess than 0.5 %
Pyrgeometer Uncertainty in Daily Total±5 %
Pyrgeometer Temperature Sensor30 kΩ thermistor, ±1 °C tolerance at 25 °C
Pyrgeometer Output from Thermistor0 to 2500 mV (typical, other voltages can be used)
Pyrgeometer Input Voltage Requirement for Thermistor2500 mV excitation (typical, other voltages can be used)

Pyranometer Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Pyranometer Sensitivity0.045 mV per W m⁻² (upward-looking); 0.035 mV per W m⁻² (downward-looking)
Pyranometer Calibration Factor (Reciprocal of Sensitivity)22 W m⁻² per mV (upward-looking); 28.5 W m⁻² per mV (downward-looking)
Pyranometer Calibration UncertaintyLess than 3 % at 1000 W m⁻²
Pyranometer Output Range0 to 90 mV (upward-looking); 0 to 70 mV (downward-looking)
Pyranometer Measurement Range0 to 2000 W m⁻² (net shortwave irradiance)
Pyranometer Measurement RepeatabilityLess than 1 %
Pyranometer Long-term DriftLess than 2 % per year
Pyranometer Non-linearityLess than 1 %
Pyranometer Detector Response Time0.5 s
Pyranometer Field of View180° (upward-looking); 150° (downward-looking)
Pyranometer Spectral Range385 nm to 2105 nm (upward-looking); 295 nm to 2685 nm (downward-looking)
Pyranometer Directional (Cosine) ResponseLess than 30 W m⁻² at 80° solar zenith (upward-looking); Less than 20 % for angles between 0 and 60° (downward-looking)
Pyranometer Temperature ResponseLess than 5 % from -15 to 45 °C
Pyranometer Zero Offset ALess than 5 W m⁻²; Less than 10 W m⁻² (heated)
Pyranometer Zero Offset BLess than 5 W m⁻²
Pyranometer Uncertainty in Daily TotalLess than 5 %
Features

Special Features

01

Typical Applications

Ideal for measuring net radiation on weather stations and environmental monitoring systems.
02

Digital Output

Integrated 24-bit ADC with Modbus RS-232/RS-485 output reduces datalogger channel requirements.
03

High Accuracy

Delivers precise four-component net radiation measurements with long-term stability.
04

Heated Sensors

Each sensor includes a 0.2 W heater to minimize errors from dew, rain and snow that can block the radiation path.
Applications

Primary Applications

Meteorological Studies
Agricultural Research
Environmental Monitoring
Hydrological Research
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