CMP11 Pyranometer for Meteorological Networks
The CMP11 pyranometer from Kipp and Zonen uses the temperature-compensated detector technology originally developed for the CMP22 and is a step up in performance from the CMP6. It is particularly suitable for meteorological networks, and the reduced response time of 1.66 seconds (63%) meets the requirements for solar energy applications.
- Spectral range (50% points)
- 285 to 2800 nm
- Sensitivity
- 7 to 14 µV/W/m²
- Response time
- < 5 s

Overview
In detail
Construction
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 connector with gold-plated contacts allows for easy exchange and re-calibration. The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
Output
The pyranometer does not require any power; it supplies a low voltage of 0 to 20 mV in relation to the amount of incoming radiation. When a higher voltage level or a 4 to 20 mA signal is required, the AMPBOX is the perfect solution.
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Specifications
Technical specifications
- 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 (-10 ºC to +40 ºC)
- < 1 %
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C to +80 °C
- Maximum solar irradiance
- 4000 W/m²
- Field of view
- 180 °
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