The Solar Survey series of irradiance meters are the perfect tools for solar photovoltaic and solar thermal installers to conduct comprehensive solar site surveys.
These rugged handheld units not only measure irradiance, but also have a built-in inclinometer to measure roof pitch, compass to measure roof orientation and thermometer to measure ambient air and module temperature.
The solar survey 200 model also includes a data logging facility with USB interface for data download to a PC.
These high specification irradiance meters simply and quickly measure the sun’s energy, displaying the information in either Wm -2 or BTU/h/ft 2 making them ideal for both solar photovoltaic and thermal applications.
The use of a photovoltaic reference cell, provides a more representative measurement of solar energy and greater accuracy and repeatability compared to irradiance meters which use simple photo diode detectors.
What truly sets the Solar Survey 200 apart from other irradiance meters are the additional unique features of the digital compass, digital tilt meter and dual channel temperature measurement.
These features enable the operator to quickly identify the optimum location for harnessing the sun’s energy, and accurately measure irradiance, tilt and bearing.
Dual channel precision temperature measurement allows the installer to quickly and accurately measure ambient temperature as well as module temperature.
This small, compact yet rugged instrument is battery powered and supplied with a protective rubber holster which makes it a truly versatile instrument and an indispensable aid in the tool box of every solar installer.
The Solar Survey 200 incorporate a display hold feature, which enables the user to easily capture readings in difficult locations.
The Solar Survey 200 has the added benefit of a large internal memory and real-time clock for data logging purposes. This allows for irradiance and temperature to be recorded at user- defined intervals over a number of hours or days, the collected data can then be downloaded to a PC for analysis of for inclusion in installation reports.