CMP21

The CMP21 is a high performance research grade pyranometer, and is fully compliant with all ISO 9060 Secondary Standard Instrument performance criteria (highest possible ISO pyranometer performance category).

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CMP Pyranometer Series

Key features

  • Verified temperature dependence
  • Low dome IR offset error
  • 5 year warranty (*)
  • Excellent linearity

The CMP21 pyranometer is designed for measuring the irradiance (radiant flux, Watt/m²) on a plane surface, which results from the direct solar radiation and from the diffuse radiation incident from the hemisphere above.

The CMP21 has the same detector as the previous CM11 and individually optimised temperature compensation. A standard thermistor sensor is fitted to monitor the housing temperature. Each instrument is supplied with its own temperature and directional (cosine response) test data.

It is the choice for scientific use and in top level solar radiation monitoring networks such as the BSRN (Baseline Surface Radiation Network) of WMO.

A waterproof socket is fitted for the signature yellow signal cable, which is available in a range of lengths pre-wired to the waterproof plug. The integral bubble level is raised to the top of the housing and can be viewed without removing the redesigned snap-on sun shield, which also covers the connector. The drying cartridge is now a screw-in type that can be simply removed using a coin, for changing the desiccant that is supplied in convenient refill packets.

The Pyranometer does not require any power, it supplies a low voltage of 0-20mV in relation to the amount of incoming radiation. When a higher voltage level or a 4-20mA signal is required, the AMPBOX is the perfect solution.

(*) This product will need to be registered by the end-user within 6 months of purchase to activate the 5 year warranty.

Technical specification

Spectral range (50% points) 285 to 2800 nm
Sensitivity 7 to 14 µV/W/m²
Response time 5 s
Zero offset A < 7 W/m²
Zero offset B < 2 W/m²
Directional response (up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam) < 10 W/m²
Temperature dependence of sensitivity (-20 ºC to +50 ºC) < 1 %
Operational temperature range -40 °C to +80 °C
Maximum solar irradiance 4000 W/m²
Field of view 180 °

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