MPS100 - Compact Sensor for Solar Radiation

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Precise longterm measurements of the hemispherical radiation budget at earth surface provide fundamental insights to understand the changing climate system of the earth. KISTERS’ innovative WeatherSens MPS100 sensor provides precise and maintenance-free…  Read more

Brochure

Technology

Photoelectricity

Spectral Range

300 to 2100 nm

Measurement Range

0 to 2000 W/m2

Non-linear Error

≤3 %

Accuracy

±5 %

Resolution

0.1 W/m2

Material

Aluminum alloy with teflon coating

Dimensions and weight

H 160 x ∅ 100 mm, weight 1.0 kg

Power Consumption

17 mA @ 12 VDC

IP Class

IP66

Interfaces

SDI-12 (default) / RS 485 (selectable)

Protocols

SDI-12 V1.3 (default) / RS 485 - MODBUS-RTU/ASCII, NMEA 0183

Operating Voltage

10 to 30 VDC

Environmental Conditions
  • Operating temperature range: -40 to +70 °C (without snow capping or ice accrition)
  • Humidity: 5 to 100 % RH

Connector and Cable

M12 connector 8-pin, Cable PUR 10 m

Precise longterm measurements of the hemispherical radiation budget at earth surface provide fundamental insights to understand the changing climate system of the earth.

KISTERS’ innovative WeatherSens MPS100 sensor provides precise and maintenance-free measurement of solar radiation by photoelectric technology. The compact sensor is designed without any moving parts and with embedded electronic for highspeed signal processing and calculation in order to provide real-time radiation data.

The dome structure design maximizes the measurement of solar radiation intensity and protects the sensor. The radiant thermal energy fluxes in the wavelength from 300 to 2100 nm is defined and measured as total (global) irridiance on a plane surface.

The instrument is temperature compensated over the entire operating range and achieves an accuracy of better than +/-5 % to comply to a second class pyranometer with a calibrated linear characteristic in the measuring range of up to 2000 W/m².

The sensor has been tested and approved against following environmental conditions:

  • High and low temperature ranges
  • Humid weather (humidity and ingress protection)
  • Windy and coastal environments (vibration and salt spray sustainability)

Related Product: WeatherSens
KISTERS’ WeatherSens compact weather sensors measure up to seven parameters out of the following: wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, air-pressure, rainfall (by photoelectric or piezoelectric technique) and radiation. Please ask for details.

  • Measures solar radiation using photoelectricity
  • Maintenance-free, no moving parts
  • Fast response: less than 5 seconds
  • Easy to install, no on-site calibration required
  • Durable materials: aluminum alloy with teflon coating
  • Low power consumption
  • Low costs of installation and total costs of ownership
  • Universal and selectable interfaces and protocols such as SDI-12 or RS 485
  • Metric and imperial units

Scientists, researchers, climatology, renewable solar industry, agriculture, water resources including evapotranspiration require accurate measurements of solar radiation for climate change analysis and modelling processes. MPS100 is especially designed for:

  • Weather stations
  • Solar Power Industry
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Agrimeteorology
  • Infrastructure monitoring: Roads, airports, bridges, tunnels, photovoltaic farms
  • Urban environment monitoring, smart cities, municipalities
  • Building automation