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Pyranometers

Apogee offeres two types of pyranometers; our silicon-cell models and thermopile models.
High-accuracy short wave radiation measurements for environmental applications and photovoltaic systems
Apogee offers two types of pyranometers: our original silicon-cell models and our new line of thermopile pyranometers. Both products are now ISO 9060:2018 Class C rated (previously known as second class). Silicon-cell solar radiation sensor models are excellent for applications that do not require the higher accuracy and cost of a thermopile pyranometer. They are less expensive and have a faster response time, but they have higher errors under cloudy conditions. Our new cost-effective thermopile pyranometers feature a blackbody thermopile detector, which provides a much broader and more uniform spectral response for better performance in all atmospheric conditions. Our thermopile pyranometers compare favorably to Class A thermopile pyranometers for only a fraction of the cost. Applications of these products include shortwave radiation measurement in agricultural, ecological, and hydrological weather networks; measurement of global solar radiation; and optimization of photovoltaic systems. The upward- and downward-looking thermopile models can also be used to create an albedometer.
Silicon-cell Pyranometers

Detector Type
Silicon-cell

Classification
ISO 9060:2018 Class C

Spectral Range
360 to 1120 nm

Response Time
Less than 1 ms

Error Due to Clouds
+10 to 15 % (common to all silicon-cell pyranometers)

Heated Option
SP-230 All-Season pyranometer has a 0.2 W heater

Output Options
Available in multiple analog and digital outputs including unamplified, SDI-12, and Modbus communication protocols. It can also be attached to a hand-held meter with a digital readout

Silicon-cell pyranometer and thermopile pyranometer side-by-side.
Thermopile Pyranometers

Detector Type
Blackbody Thermopile

Classification
ISO 9060:2018 Class C

Spectral Range
Upward-looking (SP-510): 385 to 2105 nm
Downward-looking (SP-610): 295 to 2685 nm

Response Time
0.5 seconds

Error Due to Clouds
± 2 %

Heated Option
Sensors have a 0.2 W heater

Output Options
Available in analog output and Modbus communication protocols

Upward- and Downward-looking Options
The upward-looking (SP-510) and downward-looking (SP-610) models can be mounted back-to-back to make an albedometer using the AL-120 mounting bracket

Learn more about silicon-cell pyranometers.

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PP-500 Package: microCache and Thermopile Pyranometer with 30 cm cable
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PP-500 Package: microCache and Thermopile Pyranometer with 30 cm cable

$598.00
PP-100 Package: microCache and Silicon-cell Pyranometer with 30 cm cable
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PP-100 Package: microCache and Silicon-cell Pyranometer with 30 cm cable

$495.00
MP-100: Pyranometer Integral Sensor with Handheld Meter
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MP-100: Pyranometer Integral Sensor with Handheld Meter

$356.00
MP-200: Pyranometer Separate Sensor with Handheld Meter
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MP-200: Pyranometer Separate Sensor with Handheld Meter

$415.00
SP-510-SS Upward-Looking Thermopile Pyranometer
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SP-510-SS Upward-Looking Thermopile Pyranometer

$333.00
SP-610-SS Downward-Looking Thermopile Pyranometer
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SP-610-SS Downward-Looking Thermopile Pyranometer

$333.00
SP-522-SS Modbus Digital Output Thermopile Pyranometer
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SP-522-SS Modbus Digital Output Thermopile Pyranometer

SP-110-SS: Self-Powered Pyranometer
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SP-110-SS: Self-Powered Pyranometer

$223.00
SP-212-SS: Amplified 0-2.5 Volt Pyranometer
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SP-212-SS: Amplified 0-2.5 Volt Pyranometer

$283.00
SP-214-SS Amplified 4-20 Milliamp Pyranometer
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SP-214-SS Amplified 4-20 Milliamp Pyranometer

$298.00
SP-215-SS: Amplified 0-5 Volt Pyranometer
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SP-215-SS: Amplified 0-5 Volt Pyranometer

$283.00
Apogee Instruments SP-230 All-season Heated Pyranometer
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SP-230-SS: All-Season Heated Pyranometer

$273.00
SP-420 Smart Pyranometer | USB Output
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SP-420 Smart Pyranometer | USB Output

$296.00
SP-421-SS SDI-12 Digital Output Silicon-cell Pyranometer
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SP-421-SS SDI-12 Digital Output Silicon-cell Pyranometer

SP-422-SS Modbus Digital Output Silicon-cell Pyranometer
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SP-422-SS Modbus Digital Output Silicon-cell Pyranometer

SP-710-SS: Albedometer Sensor Package
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SP-710-SS: Albedometer Sensor Package

$663.00
SP-722-SS Modbus Digital Output Thermopile Albedometer
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SP-722-SS Modbus Digital Output Thermopile Albedometer

AA-100: Protective Carrying Case
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AA-100: Protective Carrying Case

$24.00
AL-120 Solar Mounting Bracket with Leveling Plate
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AL-120 Solar Mounting Bracket with Leveling Plate

$66.00
AL-100: Solar Sensor Leveling Plate
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AL-100: Solar Sensor Leveling Plate

$49.00
AM-150 Albedometer Solar Panel Clamping Bracket
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AM-150 Albedometer Solar Panel Clamping Bracket

$29.00
AL-130 Albedo Meter Bracket-Accommodates the SP-510 and SP-610 pyranometers to create an albedo meter.
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AL-130 Albedometer Mounting Bracket

$72.00
AM-130 Albedometer Mounting Fixture with 12" Rod
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AM-130 Albedometer Mounting Fixture with 12" Rod

$35.00
AM-310: Telescopic Sensor Wand
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AM-310: Telescopic Sensor Wand

$62.00
AM-320 Water Submersible Sensor Wand
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AM-320 Water Submersible Sensor Wand

$62.00
AM-240 Rod-based Mounting Fixture shown with SP-710-SS mounted using the AL-130 albedometer mounting bracket (SP-710-SS and AL-130 not included).
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AM-240: Rod-based Mounting Fixture

$70.00
Apogee Instruments AL-210 Meter Leveling Plate/Mounting Bracket
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AL-210 :Meter Leveling Plate / Mounting Bracket

$65.00
The AM-001 Meter Mounting Bracket is designed for handheld meters with solar radiation sensors attached via cable (MQ-200, MQ-500, MU-200, MP-200). The bracket mounts the sensor to the back of the meter, as seen in the image to the right, making it easier for the user to take sample measurements with the sensor and meter.
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AM-001: Meter Mounting Bracket

$18.00
AC-100: Communication Cable
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AC-100: Communication Cable

$62.00
AB-100: Meter Battery
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AB-100: Meter Battery

$5.00
AC-421 SDI-12 to USB Converter
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AC-421 SDI-12 to USB Converter

$130.00
AC-422 Modbus to USB Converter
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AC-422 Modbus to USB Converter

$150.00

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