PCE-SPM 1 Solar Radiation Counter

Solar radiation counter with integrated sensor that determines energy performance in photovoltaic systems / also serves to find an optimal location for new installations

The radiation meter is the optimal instrument for solar engineers, architects, and solar engineering enthusiasts. With this radiation meter, you determine solar power. Other nominal data (current, voltage, etc.) can be detected in parallel with a separate meter. This allows for a statement about the installation and interpretation of the photovoltaic device. Light intensity measurement is performed through a monocrystalline silicon solar cell. The integrated processor in the solar radiation meter takes care of automatic correction to maintain baseline accuracy after calibration of each device in the solar simulator. The most important parameter Ptot (in W/m²) can be read directly on the screen. The values contained in the internal memory (32,000 measurement values) can be transmitted to the computer with the help of software and through the serial port. This solar radiation meter is also designed for outdoor use and has a weather-resistant plastic housing. Its compact dimensions allow for comfortable use.

- Allows for on-site measurements of solar energy generation and total insolation Ptot

- Permite efectuar  mediciones prolongadas gracias a la memoria interna (32.000 valores)

- A transmission and analysis software is included in the shipment 

  (in English with Spanish usage instructions)

- Enables comparative solar measurement

- Min. / max. / Data-Hold function

- Power supply via 4 Lithium-Ion batteries (approx. 16 days of continuous use).

Technical specifications

Measurement range

0... 2000 W/m²

Resolution

1 W/m2

Accuracy

±10 W/m² or ±5 %

(valid the highest value)

Rango espectral

400 ... 1100 nm

Memoria

32,000 measurement values

Measurement share

Regulable

Data transmission

RS-232 serial port

Pantalla

LCD

Ambient temperature range

0 ... +50 ºC

Maximum humidity

<80 % H.r.

Power supply

4 x 1.5 V Lithium-Ion batteries

(in continuous use approx. 16 days)

Dimensions

111 x 64 x 34 mm

Peso

165 g

Contents of the shipment

1 x Solar radiation meter with internal memory PCE-SPM 1

1 x RS-232 cable for PC

1 x Mini-tripod

1 x Software

4 x Pilas

1 x Case

1 x User manual