Electric insulation PID01

for pyranometers

Overview
PID01 electrically isolates pyranometers from their metal mounting platform. Isolation may be useful when the mounting platform does not permit connection of the pyranometer earth ground terminal to the same ground point as the SPD01 or the SCADA system. PID01 also includes spring-loaded fixation for easy pyranometer leveling.

Key features
• Electrical platform isolation: Electrically isolates pyranometers from metal mounting structures, allowing the sensor's earthing terminal to be wired to a dedicated ground point within the plant's grounding network.
• Spring-loaded leveling: Features an integrated spring-loaded central locking bolt that holds the sensor firmly in place while allowing rapid leveling using the pyranometer's adjustable leveling feet and bubble level.
• Wide compatibility: Compatible with modern industrial pyranometers (SR300, SR200, SR100) featuring dedicated earthing terminals, as well as earlier pyranometer models (SR30, SR20, SR15).
• Robust insulating material: Made of Arnite (White PETP), providing reliable electrical insulation and long-term mechanical stability in outdoor industrial environments.
• Simple installation: Supplied with standard mounting hardware and requires only basic tools (a 4 mm hex key or a 10 mm spanner).

Applications
• On-array pyranometer installations in utility-scale and commercial photovoltaic (PV) power plants.
• Electrical separation of sensors from conductive metal structures to prevent ground loops.
• Integration with surge protection devices (SPD01) and SCADA grounding schemes.
• Precision leveling and mounting of Class A, Class B, and Class C pyranometers on flat mounting plates.

Specifications
• Primary function: Electrical insulation of pyranometers from mounting platforms
• Housing material: Arnite (White PETP)
• Mechanical feature: Spring-loaded pyranometer locking bolt
• Instrument compatibility:
• Industrial pyranometers: SR300, SR200, SR100 (with earthing terminal)
• Earlier models: SR30, SR20, SR15 (without earthing terminal)
• Rated mounting plate thickness: 5 mm max (when using included bolts)
• Mounting hole spacing: 65 mm or 46 mm center-to-center (hart-to-hart) distance
• Tools required: 4 mm hex key (or 10 mm spanner if bottom center hole cannot be reached)
• Weight: 100 grams

Included items
• 1 x Insulation disk with spring-loaded pyranometer locking bolt (M6 bolt, 10 mm nut on top, 4 mm hex head)
• 2 x M5x12 bolt with 4 mm hex head
• 2 x M5 washer