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Radiation Shield - MBMet-702

Radiation Shield Protective Shield for Outdoor Environmental Sensors

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Protective Shield for Outdoor Environmental Sensors

Ambient weather monitoring sensors have applications in a wide range of industries. Whether it is in Solar, Meteorology, Agriculture, or even in Smart Cities, having accurate weather data is an absolute necessity. However, exposing these sensors to constant solar radiation not only damages them over time but also introduces an error in their measurements. Therefore, Radiation Shields are a must-have to ensure the longevity of sensors and accurate measurements.

The MBMet 702 series Radiation Shield offers a high-quality, long-lasting, and economical solution to the problem. It helps eliminate errors caused by solar radiation and offers effective protection against the sun, dirt, rain, snow, sand, and dust, keeping the sensor safe even in the harshest of environments.

Benefits & Features

  • Multi-plate louvred design minimizes solar-induced heat biases
  • Compatible with MBMet-901 and most other Probes available in the Market
  • Ensures accurate temperature and humidity readings across full diurnal cycles.
  • Wide operating temperature range: –40°C to +70°C
  • High survivability: withstands gusts up to 75 m/s
  • High ingress protection: IP65
  • Lightweight, UV-resistant polycarbonate plates with stainless-steel hardware
  • Simple installation onto standard 30–40 mm sensor poles or mounts

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Housing Material Double louvred UV-stable Polycarbonate Plastic plates with Stainless Steel screws
Housing Plates 10-Plates Radiation Shield
Dimensions Outer diameter: 123 mm, Height: 208 mm (without mounting bracket)
Weight MBMet 702-AA: 715 g and MBMet 702-AB: 770 g (with mounting bracket)
Waterproof Glands M32 × 1.5

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