Solar Power Meter XAR-S16
Solar Power Meter XAR-S16
Solar Power Meter XAR-S16
Features
Wide spectral response
Measure solar power and transmission up to 6000 W/m2, 1902 BTU / (ft2*h)
Measure power per unit area of incident solar radiation
Select either W/m2 or Btu / (ft2*h) units
Hold function keeps a reading on the display
Maximum or minimum reading displays the highest or lowest reading in a session
User calibration factor setting function
Easy to read large backlight display
With temperature and humidity measurement
Only two buttons and easy to operate
Four AA Alkaline Batteries
Applications
Meteorology
Agriculture
Solar radiation measurement
Solar power research for location of the solar panels or solar water heater
Physics and optical laboratories
Solar transmission measurement: calculate solar power transmission percentage of the material for example how much solar power in % will be transmitted through the window.
Verify window efficiency and performance by calculating the solar power reduction caused by direct sunlight.
Device
1. Solar power sensor
2. LCD display
3. Power button
4. Function button
Specifications
Solar Power Specification
Measuring Range | 0 to 6,000 W/m2 or 0 to 1,902 Btu/ (ft2 x h) |
Spectral Response | 350 to 1100 nm |
Accuracy | ±10 W/m2 (±3 Btu / (ft2 x h)) or ±5% reading , whichever is greater in sunlight |
Resolution | 0.1 W/m2，0.1 Btu/(ft2 x h) |
Drift | < ±2% per year |
Calibration | User recalibration available |
Sampling Rate | 1 times/sec |
Photo Detector | One silicon photo diode and spectral response filter |
Temperature Specification
Temperature Range | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) display |
Display Resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) |
Display Options | °C/°F switchable |
Accuracy | ±0.5°C (±0.9°F) |
Response Time | 5~30 seconds (device must equilibrate with environment) |
RH Specification
Measurement Range | 0.0~99.9%RH |
Display Resolution | 1%RH |
Accuracy | ±4.5%RH |
Response Time | <8 seconds for 63% of step change |
General
Operating | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F), 0~90% RH non-condensing |
Storage | -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F), 0~80% RH non-condensing |
Power Supply | Four AA Alkaline Batteries |
Dimensions | 75x165x25 mm (2.95x6.49x0.98”) |
Weight | 124 grams (4.37 oz.) without batteries |