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Solar Irradiation Sensor - MBMet-500

MBMet 500 Solar Irradiance Sensor: Accurate and Cost-Effective Measurement for PV Systems

  • IEC 61000-4-8

    (Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity Test)

  • IEC 61000-4-18

    (Damped Oscillatory Wave Immunity Test)

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A precision solar irradiance sensor tailored for PV systems. Its spectral response mirrors PV arrays, with flexible analog/digital output options. Your solar efficiency ally.

The MBMet-500 Solar Irradiance Sensor is a high-precision, all-in-one solution for measuring solar irradiation. Ideal for monitoring photovoltaic (PV) systems, both rooftop and ground-mounted this sensor provides multiple measurement options, including solar irradiation, ambient air temperature, and PV module temperature. It is also spectrally matched to PV arrays, ensuring...

Benefits & Features

  • Accurate and repeatable measurements.
  • Temperature-compensated Solar Irradiation measurement.
  • Analog input channels can be configured individually at the site.
  • Option for external Air or PV Module Temperature measurement...

Technical Specifications
Input Voltage. 9–32 VDC
CELL TEMPERATURE
MEASURING RANGE -40°C TO 90°C
Accuracy ±0.3% FS
Resolution 0.1
Response time 2-3 seconds
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (INTEGRATED SENSOR) 500B
SENSOR TYPE RTD PT100
MEASURING RANGE -40°C to 90°C
ACCURACY ±0.3% FS
RESOLUTION 0.1
RESPONSE TIME 3-5 seconds
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (EXTERNAL SENSOR WITH THREE METERS SILICON CABLE) 500C
SENSOR TYPE RTD PT100

MEASURING RANGE -40°C to 90°C
ACCURACY ±0.3% FS
RESOLUTION 0.1
RESPONSE TIME 3-5 seconds

SOLAR IRRADIATION
Sensor Type Monocrystalline Silicon
(85mm x 64mm)
PV MODULE TEMPERATURE (EXTERNAL SENSOR WITH THREE METERS SILICON CABLE) 500D
SENSOR TYPE RTD PT100

MEASURING RANGE -40°C to 90°C
ACCURACY ±0.3% FS
RESOLUTION 0.1
RESPONSE TIME 3-5 seconds
General Specifications
Irradiation Sensor Enclosure Cast Aluminum
Ingress Protection IP65
Irradiation Sensor Enclosure Size 120 (L) x 76 (W) x 65 (H) mm
Weight 300 grams
Mounting Clamp (suitable for mounting on PV module side) SS 304
Cable Terminals 1.5 sq. mm. copper
Integrated Ambient Temperature Sensor 40mm x 4mm (SS304) (Optional)
Cable Glands M12 x 1.5mm
Ambient Operating Temperature -30°C to 70°C
Ambient Operating Humidity 0 to 99% RH
Power Consumption (At 12 VDC) (4 – 20mA) 50mW & (RS-485) 100mW

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