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DS6450 (Rev.

F, 12/10/10)
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Vantage Pro2
TM
Accessories
6450
Solar Radiation Sensor
The Solar Radiation Sensor, or solar pyranometer, measures global
radiation, the sum at the point of measurement of both the direct and
diffuse components of solar irradiance. The sensors transducer,
which converts incident radiation to electrical current, is a silicon
photodiode with wide spectral response. From the sensors output voltage, the console calculates and displays solar
irradiance. It also integrates the irradiance values and displays total incident energy over a set period of time.
The outer shell shields the sensor body from thermal radiation and provides an airflow path for convection cooling of
the body, minimizing heating of the sensor interior. It includes a cutoff ring for cosine response, a level indicator, and
fins to aid in aligning the sensor with the suns rays. The space between the shield and the body also provides a run-
off path for water, greatly reducing the possibility of rain- or irrigation-water entrapment. The diffuser is welded to
the body for a weather-tight seal; it provides an excellent cosine response. The transducer is an hermetically-sealed
silicon photodiode; the included amplifier converts the transducer current into 0 to +2.5 VDC. Spring-loaded
mounting screws, in conjunction with the level indicator, enable rapid and accurate levelling of the sensor. Each
sensor is calibrated against a secondary standard which is calibrated periodically against an Eppley Precision Spectral
Pyranometer in natural daylight.
The Solar Radiation Sensor is included with the Vantage Pro2 Plus and is optional on the Vantage Pro2.
Please refer to the WeatherLink

for Vantage Pro

and Vantage Pro2

specification sheet for optional data logging


and charting capabilities available for this product.
General
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 to +150 F (-40 to +65 C)
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -50 to +158F (-45 to +70C)
Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon photodiode
Spectral Response (10% points) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 to 1100 nanometers
Cosine Response
Percent of Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% (0 to 70 incident angle); 10% (70 to 85 incident angle)
Percent of Full Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% (0 to 90)
Supplied Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2' (0.6 m)
Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-conductor, 26 AWG
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular RJ-11
I/O Specifications
Green wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output (0 to +3VDC); 1.67 mV per W/m2
Red & Black wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground
Yellow wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3 VDC 10%; 1mA (typical)
Temperature Coefficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +0.067% per F (+ 0.12% per C)
Reference temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77F (25C)
Correction per degree above reference temp . . . . . . -0.067% of reading per F (-0.12% per C)
Correction per degree below reference temp . . . . . . +0.067% of reading per F (+0.12% per C)
Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant PVC plastic
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 x 2.75 x 2.25 (51 mm x 70 mm x 57 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 lbs. (226 g)
510) 732-9229 FAX (510) 670-0589 sal es@davi snet .com www.davi snet .com
3465 Di abl o Ave. , Hayward, CA 94545-2778 USA
( 510) 732- 9229 FAX ( 510) 670- 0589 sal es@davi snet. com www. davi snet. com
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Vantage Pro2
TM
Accessories
Sensor Out put
Resolution and Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 W/m
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Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 1800 W/m
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Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% of full scale (Reference: Eppley PSP at 1000 W/m
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45 W/m
2
per 100' (30 m) of additional cable
Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 2% per year
Update Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 seconds to 1 minute (5 minutes when dark)
Cosi ne Response ( t ypi cal )
Connect i ons
Package Di mensi ons
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Package Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
Package Weight UPC Codes
6450
6.00" x 4.25" x 3.25"
(152 mm x 108 mm x 83 mm)
.9 lbs (.5 kg) 011698 00240 5
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