RS-485 solar tracker RaZON+

IP65

Overview
The Kipp & Zonen RaZON+ is an all-in-one system that accurately measures direct normal irradiance (DNI) and diffuse horizontal irradiance (DHI) from the sun and sky, delivering reliable global horizontal irradiance (GHI) values and sunshine duration. The integrated data logger outputs irradiance in W/m², sunshine duration in hours and energy in kWh/m² for resource assessment and monitoring.

Sensor configuration and performance
RaZON+ is fitted as standard with the PR1 pyranometer and PH1 pyrheliometer. A base version is available for mounting SMP/SHP radiometers. Although the standard RaZON+ instrument specifications are Class C, the calculated GHI achieves accuracy comparable to the Kipp & Zonen SMP10 Class A pyranometer. The PH1 uncertainty is demonstrated to be within 1% relative to the Kipp & Zonen CHP1 and SHP1 pyrheliometers.

Applications

• Small meteorological stations (suitable for temperate climates)
• Solar energy resource mapping
• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
• Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV) and tracking PV site prospecting
• Continuous power plant monitoring

Technical specifications

• Product Number: 382900
• Integrated Logger: Yes
• Payload: 2 lbs (1 kg)
• Battery: No
• Pointing Wind Force: Beaufort Scale, gale force 8
• Casing IP Rating: IP65
• Weight EU: 20 lb (9 kg)
• Display: No
• Material housing: White coated aluminium
• Analogue Outputs: No
• GPS Features: Location, date, time, longitude, latitude
• Operating temp range: -20 to +50 °C
• Antenna: Yes, GPS
• Tracking Accuracy: < ±0.2° (passive)
• Data storage: Integrated
• Internet Application Software: Webpage for control and download
• Transmission System: High precision reduction gear
• Dimensions: 23.6 x 23.6 x 18.9 in (600 x 600 x 480 mm)
• Level Accuracy: < ±0.1°
• Compliance certifications: CE, FCC
• Power input: 24 VDC (20 to 30 VDC) 13 W
• Communication: Ethernet + web browser / RS485
• Temperature range: -20 to +50 °C
• Data Logger: Integrated
• Interface: Ethernet, RS485
• Sample rate: 1 Hz