User manual

24 Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Solar Radiation Sensor –Pyranometer
(Optional)
This sensor is designed for routine measurement of global hemispherical
solar radiation under all weather conditions. The sensor has a rugged
uni-body design, which houses a high performance silicon photodiode
detector mounted beneath a conical shaped (self-cleaning) diffuser. Due
to the unique diffuser design, the sensitivity of this sensor is proportional
to the cosine of incidence of the incoming solar irradiance, allowing for
accurate and consistent measurement.
An optional leveling plate is available for most accurate measurements.