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Find the best Kipp & Zonen pyranometer for your unique application
Expect clarity for all conditions, be it frost, dew, or snow. The new Kipp & Zonen SMP12 is a spectrally flat Class A pyranometer that delivers integrated heating with zero moving parts (solid-state technology) and best-in-class surge protection. Internal sensors to monitor the tilt angle and humidity help to minimize maintenance and verify instrument performance remotely.
Make accurate predictions of energy production and recognize system faults faster, for longer. The SMP12 has a leading mean time between failure (MTBF) of 10+ years. And it’s fully equipped and fully compliant with the latest ISO 9060:2018 and IEC 61724 standards.
Discover leading surge protection that helps you reduce failure risks, escape expensive on-site replacements, and maintain performance. Focus on plant performance and mitigate the impacts of poor grounding, finicky power sources, and lightning.
Improve the long-term reliability of your data knowing that the installation angle has remained constant. With the SMP12, you can remotely monitor tilt angle installation down to ±0.5°. Furthermore, an internal sensor monitors humidity to ensure proper operation.
A pyranometer is an instrument that measures solar irradiance —specifically - the solar radiation flux density (in W/m²) that is the incoming solar power reaching the Earth’s surface.
Back in 1924, Kipp & Zonen became the first manufacturer of pyranometers. Today, OTT HydroMet proudly carries on the tradition of spectrally flat, incredibly accurate, and easy-to-maintain pyranometers.
Choose from premium pyranometers designed with a constant spectral response across the wavelength range from 350nm to 1500nm.
Kipp & Zonen pyranometers are the benchmark for highest accuracy, trusted by meteorology and climate networks around the world.
Designed for simple maintenance with a wide range of accessories, Kipp & Zonen pyranometers have a proven MTBF of more than 10 years.
Sophisticated instruments with the highest performance and level of accuracy. Most Kipp & Zonen pyranometers fall in this category.
The CMP6 and SMP6 provide cost-effective, quality measurements in meteorological and hydrological networks, and for agriculture.
Their small size and costs make the CMP3 and SMP3 ideal for horticulture, entry-level weather stations, and basic PV installations.
In the solar energy industry there are a number of international standards to consider when it comes to PV plant operation and maintenance. We have summarized the most relevant ISO and IEC standards that apply to weather monitoring in a whitepaper including ISO 9060:2018, IEC 61274-1, ISO 9846 and 9847, and ISO/IEC 17025.
New fast response, spectrally flat Class A pyranometer with patented integrated heating.
Smart, spectrally flat Class A pyranometer for both meteorology and PV applications.
Analog, spectrally flat Class A pyranometer for both meteorology and PV applications.
Passive pyranometer for scientific research requiring the highest level of measurement accuracy and reliability.
The benchmark for smart, spectrally flat Class A pyranometers, made for scientific research with highest accuracy and reliability.
High temperature pyranometer, designed to measure solar or artificial light irradiance under the most extreme conditions.
The SMP range of pyranometers is based on the proven technology of the CMP series, but has a micro-processor, memory and firmware that makes them smarter and faster.
The CMP passive pyranometers are world-renowned for their high quality, durability, and accuracy. Ideal for remote sites with limited power availability or for field studies.
Watch this 60-minute free webinar to learn about the update to the IEC 61724-1Photovoltaic System Performance – Part 1: Monitoring standard.
Kipp & Zonen pyranometers are designed for simple maintenance and have a wide range of accessories available. The long operational life and reliability is proven by an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of more than 10 years. Many have been in continuous operation for more than 30 years.
-Performance-380x250.jpg "A Kipp & Zonen pyranometer mounted beside an angled, partly snow-covered solar panel.")
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