HOBOnet Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Sensor

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Overview

The HOBOnet Wireless Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Sensor is calibrated to measure light intensity for frequencies relevant for solar radiation. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the HOBO RX3000 or the HOBO MicroRX station or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station. They are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud-based software platform.

Manufactured by: Onset
Model: HOBOnet Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Sensor

Services offered for this product

  • Sales
  • Rental
  • Installation
  • Calibration
  • Maintenance
  • IoT Cloud Compatible

Applications

Evapotranspiration
Light intensity
Solar radiation

Specification

Sensor
Measurement Range 0 to 1280 W/m2
Spectral Range 300 to 1100 nm
Accuracy Typically within ±10 W/m2 or ±5%, whichever is greater in sunlight; Additional temperature induced error ±0.38 W/m2/°C from 25°C (0.21 W/m2/°F from 77°F)
Angular Accuracy Cosine corrected 0 to 80 degrees from vertical (see Plot B); Azimuth Error <±2% error at 45 degrees from vertical, 360 degree rotation
Resolution 1.25 W/m2
Drift <±2% per year

Wireless Mote

Operating Temperature Range -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries
Radio Power 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable
Transmission Range Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high
Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high
Wireless Data Standard IEEE 802.15.4
Radio Operating Frequencies RXW-LIB-900: 904–924 MHz
RXW-LIB-868: 866.5 MHz
RXW-LIB-922: 916–924 MHz
RXW-LIB-921: 921 MHz
Modulation Employed OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
Data Rate Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable
Duty Cycle <1%
Maximum Number of Motes Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one HOBO RX station
Logging Rate 1 minute to 18 hours
Number of Data Channels 2
Battery Type/ Power Source Two AA 1.2V rechargeable NiMH batteries, powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Battery Life With NiMH batteries: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life
With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use
Memory 16 MB
Dimensions Sensor: 4.1 cm height x 3.2 cm diameter (1.61 x 1.26 inches)
Cable length: 2 m (6.56 ft)
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Weight Sensor and cable: 109 g (3.85 oz)
Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
Materials Sensor: Anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and O-ring seal
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Environmental Rating Sensor: Weatherproof
Mote: IP67, NEMA 6

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