Solar Radiation and Light Sensors – Rika
Solar Radiation Sensor
We offer two types of solar radiation sensor: silicon-cell and thermopile pyranometers, both types are now ISO 9060:2018 Class C rated (previously known as a second class). Silicon-cell solar radiation sensor model is excellent for applications that do not require high accuracy and with a limited budget. It is with faster response time and a more competitive price. But the solar pyranometer has higher errors under cloudy conditions. Our new cost-effective thermopile pyranometers feature a blackbody thermopile detector that provides a much broader and more uniform spectral response for better performance in all atmospheric conditions. Illuminance sensor for solar radiation measurement is widely used for shortwave radiation measurement in agricultural, ecological, and hydrological weather, and optimizing photovoltaic systems.
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Solar Radiation and Light Sensors – Rika
RK200-04 Solar Radiation Sensor
RK200-04 Solar Radiation Sensor is designed on basis of optical principle. It is mainly used for measuring solar radiation within 300-3000nm wavelength. If the sensing face is downwards, it can test the reflected radiation and solar radiation on the incident to the inclined plane. If shad is added, it can test the scattered radiation. It is widely used to monitor the solar radiation in meteorology, solar energy, agriculture, construction materials aging and atmospheric pollution and etc..
Features:
- Designed on silicon-cell principle
- No moving parts, no maintenance, can work in any altitude
- High sensitivity
- Low power consumption
- Light weight, long service life
- Used as sunshine duration sensor
Applications:
- Meteorology
- Agriculture
- Construction materials aging monitoring
- Air pollution monitoring
- Solar energy
Specifications:
Item |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Spectral range |
300~1100nm |
Supply |
5V,12-24VDC |
Range |
0-1500W/m2 |
Resolution | 1W/m2 |
Output |
0-5V,4-20mA,RS485 |
Response time |
≤5s |
Cosine correction |
≤±10%(Solar elevation angle=10°) |
Non-linear |
≤±3% |
Temperature effect |
±0.08%/℃ |
Stability |
≤±2%/year |
Operating Temperature |
-40℃-+80℃ |
Ingress Protection |
IP65 |
Weight(unpacked) |
420g |
Shell material |
Aluminum alloy |
Storage Condition |
10℃-60℃@20%-90%RH |
Dimension:
In order to ensure measurement accuracy, please keep the horizontal installation.
Mounting & Maintenance:
- The sensor should be installed in the open air without any shield above the sensing surface .
- The sensor connector should be faced to the north, fix it after the horizontal position is well adjusted.
- Please check the filter cover regularly & make sure it is clean.
- Please do not remove or loose the filter cover, otherwise the accuracy will be affected.
- Please make sure the desiccant to be dry (If the color of desiccant is changed from blue to red, it should be replaced)
- Protection cover is not necessary in general rainfall, but if prolonged heavy rains or hail, the protective cover is recommended to be installed.
- The sensitivity is recommended to be re-calibrated after two years use.
Product Details:
Part No | Product Detail | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK200-04 | Solar Radiation Sensor Housing Material: Aluminium alloy Measure spectral range: 300-1100nm Range: 0-1500W/m2 Sensitivity: 7-14UV/w/m-2 Output signal: 4-20mA/0-5V/RS485/SDI-12 Power supply: 5V/12-24VDC |
$371.94 |
Data sheet on RK200-04 Solar Radiation Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK200-02 PAR Sensor
Features:
- Metal construction
- Harsh environment workable
- High sensitivity
- No power supply measurement
- Compact size for easy use
Applications:
- Agrometeorological research
- Crop growth monitoring
- Ecological research
- Environment surveillance
- Greenhouse control
Specifications:
Item |
Specifications |
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Spectral range |
400~700nm |
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Supply |
5VCD,12V-24VCD |
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Accuracy |
±5% rdg |
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Range |
0-2500μ*mol/m2*s or 0-2000W/m2 |
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Output |
0-2000mV |
4-20mA(2-wires) | RS485 | |
Sensitivity | 0-2500μ*mol*m2*s | 800μv/μ*mol*m2*s | 6.4μA/μ*mol*m 2 *s | / |
0-2000W/m2 |
1000μV/W/m 2 |
8uA/W/m 2 | / | |
<1s(99%) |
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Temperature effect |
<0.05%/℃ |
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Cosine correction |
<10%(until 80°) |
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Non-linearity |
<±2% |
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Operating temperature |
-40-+80℃ |
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Shell material |
Aluminum alloy |
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Storage Condition |
10℃-60℃@20%-90%RH |
Output Characteristics:
0-2000mV
- Range:0-2000W PAR values(W)= Voltage output value(μV)/1000
- Range:0-2500μ*mol/m2*s PAR values(μ*mol/m2*s)= Voltage output value(μV)/160
4-20 mA
- Range:0-2000W PAR values(W)=(I(μA)-4000μA)/0.8 (Where I is output current value,unit:μA )
- Range:0-2500μ*mol/m2*s PAR values(μ*mol/m2*s)= (I(μA)-4000μA)/6.4(Where I is output current value,unit:μA )
RS485
- MODBUS-RTU
Dimension:
Unit:mm
In order to ensure measurement accuracy, please keep the horizontal installation.
Product Details:
Part No | Product Detail | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK200-02 | PAR Sensor Spectral range:400~700nm Range: 0-2500μ*mol/m2*s Accuracy: ±5% rdg Output signal: 0-2V/0-5V/4-20mA/RS485 Power supply: 12-24VDC |
$479.24 |
Data sheet on RK200-02 PAR Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK200-03 Pyranometer Radiation Monitor
Features:
- Conform to the WMO standard
- Suitable for harsh environment
- With horizontal bubble
- High sensitivity
- Double transmission glass
- Visual desiccant window
- Easy installation
Applications:
- Solar energy & photovoltaic power generation
- Agriculture and forestry monitoring
- Crop growth monitoring
- Tourism eco
- Weather stations
Specifications:
Item |
Specification |
Spectral range |
300-3200nm |
Supply |
5V,12-24VDC |
Range |
0-2000W/m2 |
Output |
0-20mV,0-5V,4-20mA,RS485‚ |
Sensitivity |
7-14μV*W-1*m2 |
Internal resistance |
350Ω |
Non-linearity |
<±2% |
Measuring angle |
2π solid angle |
Response time |
≤35s(99%) |
Zero drift (temperature drift:5k/h) | ±5W/m2 |
Stability |
±2%/year |
Cosine correction |
≤±7%(Solar elevation angle=10°) |
Temperature effect |
±2%(-10℃-+40℃) |
Operating temperature |
-40℃-+80℃ |
Recalibration interval | 2 years |
Desiccant | Silica gel desiccant |
Weight(unpacked) |
2.5kg |
Pack |
Aluminum alloy instrument box |
Dimension |
ø165*120mm |
Installation bracket(optional) | Horizontal bracket or adjustable angle bracket |
Ingress Protection |
IP65 |
Storage Condition |
10℃-60℃@20%-90%RH |
If you choose 0-20mv signal output, without power supply.
If you choose RS485/0-5V/4-20mA output signal, the external signal conversion module(98*66*49mm) will be additional.
Output Characteristics:
0-20mV
- Solar radiation values(W/m2)= Voltage output value(μV)/sensitivity coefficient(μV*W-1*m2),
- Each product is with one sensitivity coefficient respectively (It is mentioned on the product’s label)
0-5V
- Solar radiation values(W/m2)=(V/5)*2000(Where V is output voltage value, unit: V )
4-20mA
- Solar radiation values(W/m2)=(I-4)/16*2000(Where I is output current value, unit: mA )
RS485
MODBUS-RTU
Dimension:
In order to ensure measurement accuracy, please keep the horizontal installation.
Mounting & Maintenance:
- The sensor should be installed in the open air without any shield above the sensing surface .
- The sensor connector should be faced to the north, fix it after the horizontal position is well adjusted.
- Please check the filter cover regularly & make sure it is clean.
- Please do not remove or loose the filter cover,otherwise the accuracy will be affected.
- Please make sure the desiccant to be dry (If the color of desiccant is changed from blue to red, it should be replaced)
- Protection cover is not necessary in general rainfall, but if prolonged heavy rains or hail, the protective cover is recommended to be installed.
- The sensitivity is recommended to be re-calibrated after two years use.
Part No | Product Detail | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK200-03 | Pyranometer Housing Material: Aluminium alloy Measure spectral range: 300-3200nm Range: 0-2000W/m2 Sensitivity: 7-14UV/w/m-2 Output signal: 4-20mA/0-5V/RS485 Power supply: 5V/12-24VDC |
$740.76 |
Data sheet on RK200-03 Pyranometer Radiation Monitor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK200-07 Ultraviolet(UV) Radiation Sensor
Features:
- Light weight
- No moving parts, no maintenance, can work in any altitude
- High sensitivity
- Low power consumption
- Long service life
Applications:
- Tourism weather
- Breeding industry
- Construction materials aging monitoring
- Medical research
- Environmental monitoring
Specifications:
Item |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Spectral range |
280~400nm |
Supply |
5V,12-24VDC |
Range |
0-200W/m2, 0-200uW/cm 2(only for 0-2V output) , 0-15UV index |
Output |
0-2V,0-5V,4-20mA(2-wire),RS485 |
Accuracy | ±5% rdg |
Response time |
≤1s |
Cosine correction |
≤±4%(Solar elevation angle=30°) |
Non-linear |
≤±3% |
Temperature effect |
±0.08%/℃ |
Stability |
≤±2%/year |
Operating Temperature |
-40℃-+85℃ |
Ingress Protection |
IP65 |
Weight(unpacked) |
150g |
Shell material |
Aluminum alloy |
Storage Condition |
10℃-60℃@20%-90%RH |
If you choose to 0-5V,4-20mA or RS485 output signal, the need to add the external signal conversion module(98*66*49mm).
Dimension:
Product Details:
Part No | Product Detail | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK200-07 | UV Radiation Sensor Range: 0-200W/m2, 0-200uW/cm2, 0-15UV index Accuracy: ±5% rdg Output signal: 4-20mA/0-2V/RS485 Power supply: 12-24VDC |
$550.76 |
Data sheet on RK200-07 Ultraviolet(UV) Radiation Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK210-01 Illuminance Sensor
Features:
- High sensitivity
- Applicable to various harsh environments
- High precision, wide measuring range
- Compact size
- Easy installation
Applications:
- Agro-meteorological
- Intelligent buildings
- Greenhouse control
- Weather stations
- Crop monitoring
Specifications:
Item |
Specification |
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Range |
0-2000lux,0-20klux,0-200klux optional |
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Spectral range |
380-780nm |
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Supply |
5VDC, 12-24VDC |
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Output |
4-20mA,0-5V,0-10V |
RS485 |
Accuracy | <±5%FS | <±4%FS |
Response time | 1s | |
Temperature effect |
±0.2%/℃ |
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Repeatability |
<1%FS |
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Display |
LCD optional(ABS housing) |
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Operating temperature |
-40℃-+75℃ |
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Weight(unpacked) |
170g |
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Shell material |
ABS,metal shell can be customized |
Dimension and mounting:
Product Details:
Part No | Product Detail | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK210-01 | Illuminance Sensor Shell material: ABS Range: 0-2000lux, 0-20klux, 0-200klux Spectral range: 380-780nm Accuracy: <±5%FS Output signal: 4-20mA/0-5V/RS485 Power supply: 12-24VDC |
$170.76 |
Data sheet on RK210-01 Illuminance Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)