Manual

required
Functional self test
Standard
Multi-color LED status indicator
Test / diagnostic facility
Standard
Via Ethernet port
Sun tracking mode
Standard
Michalsky algorithm (1988)
Firmware update possible
Flash memory
Via Ethernet port
Maintenance
No scheduled maintenance
required
Annual inspection recommended
Automatic restart after
power interruption
Yes
Options
Sun sensor kit
For active sun tracking
Plug in unit with alignment adjustment.
3.12° field of view
Second side mounting
plate
For fitting to zenith axis
shaft on opposite side to
standard Pyrheliometer
mounting
Does not include instrument mounting
brackets
Top mounting plate
3 positions for Kipp &
Zonen radiometers (with or
without CV 2 ventilation
units) or Eppley PSP / PIR
(with or without VEN
ventilation units)
No adaptors required
Shading ball assembly
Includes top mounting plate
and second side mounting
plate and 2 shading balls
on adjustable rods
Shading ball height adjustable to suit
radiometers above
Radiometer mounting kits
For Kipp & Zonen CH 1 or
CHP 1 Pyrheliometer
All require a side mounting plate
For PMOD-WRC PMO 6
absolute cavity
Pyrheliometer
For Middleton SP02 or
SP01-L sun photometer
For Eppley HF or AHF
absolute cavity
Pyrheliometer
Table 2.1: Operating specifications of the SOLYS 2